Benefits And Drawbacks Of Distance Learning

DISTANCE LEARNING

Abstract:

In this paper we studied about benefits and drawbacks of distance learning that how online learning is good for students and how it has disadvantages in many ways. E-learning there is a lot of research taken on advantages of e-learning but at same time disadvantages must also be keep in mind.

Keywords:

Distance-learning, benefits, drawbacks, computer, internet, students

Introduction:

The fast development of Internet technologies has delivered a multiple learning management systems that can support teaching and learning activities through distance-learning in educational and training institutions around the world (Martin Daniel, 2014). While traditional teaching is usually done in classroom with teacher leading the

(Sanna Juutinen, 2011). In the research introduced here, the term distance-learning is referred to a kind of teaching that uses any technical devices to teaching, generally that device being a computer. The main purpose of distance Learning is to increase accessibility of education and reducing costs and time as well as improving students’ academic performance (Madar, M. J. et al). In most developing countries the application of distance learning was made in practice and of the early adopters of e-learning are Malaysia, Pakistan and etc (Madar, M. J. et

Like no other training form, e-learning assurances to provide a single experience that accommodates the three distinct learning styles of acoustic, graphical and kinesthetic learners. E-learning also offers personalized instruction, which print media, cannot provide, and instructor-led courses allow clumsily and at great cost. In combination with assessing needs, distance-learning can target particular desires and by using learning style tests, distance learning can locate and target individual learning preferences (Kevin Kruse).

Distance learning has low cost, reduces learning time and easy to access at any time.

In these ways, e-learning is inclusive of a maximum number of participants with a maximum range of learning styles, preferences, and needs (Kevin Kruse).

Drawbacks of Distance