The document provides an overview of distance education. It begins with definitions of distance education and learning. It then discusses the history of distance education, including its origins in the 1800s using correspondence and its expansion with radio, television, and the internet. The objectives and differences between conventional and distance education are outlined. The document also lists various types of distance learning technologies and concludes with advantages like flexibility and lowered costs as well as disadvantages such as less social interaction.

1. Prepared By :
Kathan R. Thakkar
TYME-2
D15ME158
Sub.: Professional Communication-1 (CS301.01)

2. Index
 Introduction.
 History.
 Objectives of Distance Education.
 Difference Between Conventional & Distance
Education.
 Types of Distance Learning.
 Advantages & Disadvantages of Distance Learning.

3. Introduction :
 Definition: It is a method of studying in which
lectures are broadcast or lessons are conducted by
correspondence, without the student needing to
attend a school or college.
 Distance Learning refers to learning remotely without
having a face-to-face interaction with a teacher in a
classroom or it is a way of getting information or
education without direct interaction with the provider
of such information.

4. History
 Distance learning has been around
since the 1800s.
 The idea of distance learning was
pioneered by Sir Issac Pitman.
 England and other nations embraced
distance learning programs first
(Japan, Germany).
 A decade later distance learning
came to the US.
 In it’s early stages, distance education
was done through correspondence,
little interaction between the learner
and the instructor occurred (The
Journal, 99). Sir Issac Pitman

5. History (Continue...)
 In 1969 vast improvements in the
distance learning process were
made with the introduction of both
written and audio teaching options.
 Television and radio began to be
used in the education process in the
1960s and students were offered
telephone tutors for individual or
group teaching sessions.
 By the 1980s there were more than
300,000 students in the US enrolled
in distance learning programs (The
Journal, 99).

6. Objectives of Distance Education
 To provide opportunity to those who have missed the conventional mode
of learning.
 To provide equal educational opportunities for higher education through
distance mode for a large segment of the population in various fields of
study.
 To provide flexibility with regard to eligibility for enrollment, age of entry,
choice of courses, methods of learning, conduct of examinations and
operation of the program.
 To complement the programs that existing universities in the country, in
the field of higher learning so as to maintain the highest standards on par
with other institutions in the world.
 To promote integrity in the country through its policies and programs.
 To offer degree courses, diplomas and post graduate programs for the
benefit of the working population.
 To make provision for research and advancement and dissemination of
knowledge.

7. Difference Between
Conventional & Distance Education
 In conventional education:
teacher plays an essential
role in facilitating learning
and supporting students.
 Prepares lessons,
discusses with students,
 Manages the class, selects
the needed technology,
 Suggests activities, assess
students and provides
reinforcement.
 In distance education:
although DE is recognised by
the separation between the
tutor and learners, an important
role can be played by distance
tutors.
 Suggest learning resources,
 Deliver the instruction,
 Determine the degree of
interaction,
 Select the appropriate form of
assessment.

8. Types of Distance Learning
Textbooks
Study guides
Workbooks
Fax
Radio
Telephone
Voice mail
Audio conferences
Audio files/CDs
Podcasts
Videotape
Satellite delivery
Broadcast video
DVD
E-mail, chat, etc.
Web-based
resources
Videoconferences
CD-ROM
Smartphones

9. Advantages & Disadvantages Of
Distance Learning
Advantages: Disadvantages:
• Lots of flexibility.
• No commuting.
• Numerous choices for
schools & courses.
• Lowered costs.
• Learn while working.
• Lack of social interaction.
• Format isn’t ideal for all
learners.
• Some employers don’t
accept online degrees.
• Requires adaptability to
new technologies.