I think the benefit of distance learning is limited and this is what many studies have shown.

I believe distant learning will die a natural death. No, it is no match with conventional learning method.

Regular conventional learning more beneficial and knowledgeable than distance learning. The teacher/guide who is before you and imparting knowledge and if you have some difficulty in understanding then the teacher would clear your doubts where as in distance learning you may make or assume that it's right without clearing the concept. I feel that we can learn better in regular conventional learning than distance learning.

I think one of the applications is E-Learning( like moodle). It has the benifits of low cost and saving of the spent time compared to traditional learning. The only drawback is that we can not execute the experimental part by computer but the teacher can introduce videos from you tube.

It might work for some subjects without lab and demonstration, but it will not work for science and engineering subjects.

Yes, it is very good in some cases like learning of advancement of any subject or branch of any subject.

But it is not suitable for basic learning.

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it is very good in some cases

I prefer conventional learning methods. It is more easier and comfortable for me to learn directly from physically presented human being. Distance learning has one obvious advantage - you can learn 24/7, but it requires self discipline and commitment.

For me traditional learning is better and more knowledgeable and useful than distance learning. Also, we can say that we are in distance learning. We miss the university atmosphere of having friends and friends and enjoying them and exchanging views with them as in traditional learning.

Distance learning is very good for some areas, but there is no distance learning how to look at a patient and the like. But it is definitely such a way of learning the future of certain areas and I support it.

If we r really interested nd do with our full efforts, all types of learning r beneficial

I think it is good way of learning, but it might be not suitable for all kind to of disciplines especially those who requires practical training and skill developments

Distance learning has proved to be a sure way of widening access to education, especially for women who by virtue of cultural constraints, for the most part would not have had the opportunity to access high education.

I think the benefit of distance learning is limited and this is what many studies have shown.

I agree with Dr Pattanayk, so for some who have already received a high level of education can advance in other areas as they put the tools of assimilation,

for others who do not have a considerable educational level, I guess they will not be able to enjoy!

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There are many benefits of distance learning through videos: we can learn topic by experts, repeating it as many times as we want (till we understand it) also as per the convenient time. It will save time and energy of teacher as well as learner. But there are limitations on it. Traditional teaching-learning methods are more effective, which include personal attention, direct interaction, caring and many more things.There is always scope to change teaching techniques as per the learners level and needs.

Thanks Prabhjot Kaur ji

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The main advantage of distance learning is You can usually also set your own pace of study. It is your decision as to when and where you study.It doesn't matter where you live – you can gain a degree from anywhere in the world.As with a full-time degree, students may find that they gain useful, transferable skills, such as planning and research.A distance learning course often costs less than a full-time degree.

This Link provides good information:

https://www.thecompleteuniversityguide.co.uk/distance-learning/advantages-and-disadvantages-%E2%80%93-why-choose-distance-learning/

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There is no distance learning, and has never been. When we learn something, we learn where we are, period.

However, the possibilities for us to learn varies with the possibilities to communication with other people and with access to information and learning situations. That is why the possibilities to learning has increased, we can learn in far many more ways than before, and teaching should be aware of that. So there is something that we can call ”distance teaching” maybe. Or why not just talk about teaching and learning again and make smart use of all the technical possibilities we have, old and new. That is not only a possibility, it is a duty to make more and better education with the resources we are in command of.

Depends much on the learner on how to answer this question (distance learning compared to conventional learning). Some learners simply want access to content delivered to them in an efficient manner, so distance learning --if designed well and delivered without technical miscues--can certainly meet those needs typically for more learners better than conventional teaching. Other learners prefer the intimate experience of participating in a conventional classroom with other learners and their instructor, and that motivates them to engage more fully in learning, oftentimes learning more (especially social skills and practices) than in distance learning experiences.

Distance learning allows for those who have time constraints (job, family life, etc.) to access education and affords them the flexibility to study when convenient for them. Also, if set up efficiently, courses allow students to interact with the teacher and each other via forums, email, videoconferencing (Collaborate), message services, (Blackboard), or even via whatsapp!

The issue is not to equate the two modes of learning, but to consider the benefits that accrue from each. They could actually be complementary if you could be familiar with the concept of convergence between the two in the contemporary learning practices (Mills & Tait, 2014). Issues of convenience, affordability and flexibility speak for themselves as a justification for distance learning. Increasing care accorded to the students and issues of quality assurance are making distance learning a valuable contribution to the learning process (this is supported by the ubuntu philosophy of distance learning (Letseka, 2016).

Distance learning can be considered an access and equity issue. If well constructed, distance education can provide more students with the opportunity for an education and reach areas where it is difficult for students to travel to a brick and mortar campus. Face to face, by it's design is not any better than distance education. There are plenty of tools that both delivery methods can use to improve student learning. However, instructors need to decide they are going to use them and use them well. Institutions interested in offering distance education programs need to offer students the opportunity for all the other benefits (tutoring, advisement, counseling) that students can possibly get if they come to a college campus. Finally, distance learning comes in many varieties. While MOOCs may not be a great way for students to learn (just as a traditional lecture hall with 500 students is not a great way to learn), there are many online courses developed by instructors that are of high quality, interact with a reasonable number of students (25), and result in students seeking their goal of a higher ed degree.

In distance learning,content is available online which does not restrict the student to a particular location while in traditional learning, students must go to school or college for education. Unlike traditional learning, distance learning students to have a regular access to all types of technology implementations which require high training in almost all the technological tools.

The site below is useful for discussion Distance learning:

http://www.eurodl.org/?p=archives&year=2009&halfyear=2&article&article=382

Thanks Hassan. The site provides good research-based insights on distance learning.

We have past the tipping point for distance education at Australian universities. That is, students now spend more time learning online than in the classroom. You will not find this out from official statistics, as the students are still registered as on-campus, it is just they don't need to turn up for most activities. The quality of the learning has not suffered as a result. If e-learning is done well it is just as good for most applications, if not better. I have been teaching students this way for ten years: http://www.tomw.net.au/technology/it/elearning_hard_lessons/

U know ...there is a lot of choices and the world of knowledge is open there beyond the boundaries of percentage/cgpa/grade .

Online learning is more comfortable than conventional methods. Due to it's availability@everY doorstep it's a good way to learn new things and worlds

In today scenario most of the private educational institutions are playing the game of distant education though they are delivering regular courses. Anything can be managed by money weather it is attendance or else. So if students are not attending regular classes then there is no difference between regular and distant learning. But students can learn more from regular courses if they are attentive.

Pedro's comment underscores how ANY advance in educational technology can be short circuited by allowing it to fit conventional learning strategies. All too common, but does underscore how essential teacher professional development is needed to accompany the educational technology resource. Sadly, however, that is not frequently done, since it requires a significant investment of time and energy. As a result, we end up in many situations with the educational technology (distance learning in Pedro's case that was used to show YouTube videos of physics instruction) simply being used to support conventional teaching. Well stated, Pedo ("such a mess")!

A simple example: will surgeons also be taught remotely? And welders? This is bad or good, but there are many specialties where not just heads, but also clever and expirienced hands are working. I have seen many interns (alas, physicists) who can talk about the subject for hours, but are not able to turn on the device, because they "were not taught this". I'm not talking about routine weighing (at first glance), etc.

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As distance education continues to evolve and move from the fringe of higher education to the mainstream there are and will be new challenges for the field. In the past ten years we have seen a dramatic shift in how distance education is positioned within institutions. Whether it has been relocated within the mainstream academic arm of institutions or where outreach and extension divisions have garnered new attention and support, it is clear there is now a major focus on distance education and online learning at almost every institution in many countries worldwide.

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ONLINE learning is not distance learning, it is a higher stage of developed distance learning. Online learning eliminates the physical distance and brings the learner and the learning resource onto the hands of the learner ... we are at mobile learning stage with real time access and interaction through mobile devices. We moved fron static information-base to interactive mode beteween learner and the knowledge-base or learning platform. Distance learning no longer has a role because technology has eliminated distance. We are in the age of mobile personalized real time interactive learning era.

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