Reported by Rialon Joy Germo

2.  To provide equal educational
opportunities for higher education through
distance mode for a large segment of the
population, including those in
employment, women (including
housewives) and adults who wish to
upgrade their education or acquire
knowledge in various fields of study.

3. Distance Learning is an instructional
delivery system that connects learner
with educational resources .

4. Synchronous Learning
Instruction requires of the simultaneous
participation of all students and instruction.
Synchronous is done in “real time”.
Asynchronous Learning
Instruction does not require the simultaneous
participation of all students and instruction. Students
do not need to be gathered together in the same
location at the same time.

5. Lots of
flexibility
Learn
No
while
commuting
working
Numerous
Lowered
choices for
costs
schools

6. With distance learning courses,
students can complete their course
work from just about anywhere,
provided there’s a computer and
internet connection.

7. Taking a course online can be one
way to cut down on costly gas or
public transportation.

8. if you live in a community with
few or no colleges distance
learning allows you to choose
from a wide variety of schools to
complete your education.

9. Prices for online courses are
generally cheaper than their on-
campus counterparts and you won’t
have to worry about commuting,
moving or getting meal plans on
campus, some additional benefits to
learning from home.

10. As distance learning can usually be
completed on your own schedule, it is
much easier to complete distance
learning courses while working than
more traditional educational
programs.

11. Lack of social
interaction
Not all courses Format isn’t
required to ideal for all
complete the learners
degree may be
offered online
Requires Some
adaptability to employers
new don’t accept
technologies. online
degrees

12. If the classroom environment is
what you love most about learning
you may want to take a step back
and reconsider distance learning

13. If you know you have problems with
motivation, procrastination and
needs lots of individual attention
from an instructor you may want to
think long and hard before enrolling
in an online learning program.

14. While a majority of employers
will, there are some who still see a
stigma attached to distance
learning.

15. If you’ve never been one to love
working with technology you will
probably get a lot less out of an
online course than your more
tech-savvy counterparts.

16. Find out all the requirements of
your degree to see what may need
to be completed offline.

28. Benefits of Distance Education

29. Traditionally, the education students received
and the career choices available to them have
been limited by the educational opportunities
near their geographic location.

30. Attending a large university or small private
college in person does offer many benefits, not
the least of which is direct access to its
libraries, laboratories, and recreational
facilities. While all of these are great
incentives, they come with a price, and that
price is often not bundled into the tuition.

31. People seek out education for a variety of reasons. Most might
be looking to achieve a degree or certification, but some are
pursuing a hobby or interest and want to spend more time doing
something they love. Some students are looking to refresh their
knowledge base; others are trying to stay current with the
changing world of technology

32. At first glance, attending distance learning colleges might seem
to be a solitary endeavor, but it really doesn't have to be. One of
the benefits of distance learning is interactivity. Students are
likely to encounter their fellow students online often. It is easy to
stay connected with both students and instructors through email.

33. With very few exceptions, becoming a distance learning college
student will require the use of new technologies. The days of
pen-and-paper correspondence schools are coming to an end.
There are still a few mail-away programs conducted through the
postal service, but they are for the most part extinct, and often
you can find better instruction and more current material online.

34. Considering the nontraditional nature of distance learning
colleges, it's natural for there to be some skepticism about the
effectiveness of such programs. Students are so used to the
traditional face-to-face model of teaching that it seems
impossible, or at least unlikely, that distance learning can provide
the same experience.

35. Life's hectic pace makes many claims on a student's time. It can
be hard to balance the demands of a career, the needs of a family,
and the desire to pursue an education. Students might ideally like
to throw themselves full time into a degree program in a
traditional educational environment, but that might not always be
possible