A Shift from Classroom to Distance Learning: Advantages and Limitations (original) (raw)

Distance learning as an educational technology: development prospects and challenges of today

LAPLAGE EM REVISTA, 2021

The objective of the research was to discuss distance education as a current and necessary object for contemporary education. The following research methods were used in the article: literature study, analysis, synthesis, methods of theoretical generalization. According to the solution research hypothesis, the following main tasks were: to define the concept of "distance learning"; to reveal the advantages and disadvantages of distance learning in education. It is concluded that: although there are disagreements about distance education as a tool in presential school; its use is a path of no return. Teachers and technicians must be equipped to update and use them in a common way in their daily lives.

Distance learning of students in the modern world

2021

The article examines the problem of organizing distance learning in the conditions of uncertainty and the forced transition of teachers and students to online interaction. The situation that has arisen is viewed as a natural experiment the education system finds itself in requiring an understanding of its results at a certain stage. A theoretical analysis of the most popular distance learning organization technology implemented in Russian universities under current conditions (the coronavirus pandemic) is conducted and a critical evaluation of the obtained initial results of the readiness of higher education system to transition into the new digital education reality is provided. The discovered problems of distance learning include: the insufficient level of teachers’ digital tolerance and the lack of necessary competencies in them; the psycho-emotional instability of the online interaction participants; low learning motivation and the level of students’ practical skills; the lack o...

ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF DISTANCE EDUCATION: LOSSES AND WINNINGS

2019

With the advent of new technologies, their easy access and increased speed in sending and receiving information, the contemporary teaching model has modified its structures in order to embrace this new virtual market. The new teaching model was basically characterized by the existence of the teachinglearning process with the physical separation between teachers and students, intermediated by some type of technology for the establishment of communication. However, Distance Education has advantages and disadvantages, and this work was developed through an interpretative analysis of the main aspects applied to distance education in order to report those advantages and disadvantages. The different tools available for Distance Education are visionary aspects because the student's interest and dedication he/she can become a self-taught, being able to use with greater propriety the critical sense for decision making inside and outside the classroom. However, there are consequences if the learner does not engage, fails to give correct feedback, and does not actively participate in proposed activities.

‘Distance Education System’ -- A Boon to Learners

Abstract In this fast growing world, it is very difficult to assume that anyone would be able to live without communication technologies (radios, televisions, telephones, and the latest forms of communication such as computers and cell phones). Educational systems are changing at great speed and the technology is changing rapidly. Older technology is replaced by new technological phenomena and the new ones are being adopted and these are affecting the educational systems. In many countries, many university systems have adopted distance education to solve their educational dilemmas. Although sometimes considered to be the poorer cousin of regular college programmes, distance learning comes as a blessing to students who want to study further while continuing with jobs or who might not be able to attend a full-time course for various reasons. The most frequent query from students is related to the confusion over the value of a distance learning programme. The answer to this totally depends on the student. Some students can make the most out of a distance learning programme, but there are also others who are not comfortable with this pattern. What higher education systems can do for their societies are to improve and to reinforce the present

Distance Education: The Technology - What You Need to Know to Succeed, An Overview

AACE Journal, 1999

Distance education has become a core educational strategy in the 1990's, with a reach that extends to a broad cross-section of institutions and curriculum providers. It has been shown that technology is a fac- tor in the blurring of the boundaries between distance learning and the traditional classroom. This arti- cle explores the evolution of distance education and discusses prior research concerning distance learn- ing formats. The Internet is currently providing mechanisms for fundamental changes in the way peo- ple learn. Nine areas regarding the Internet and distance education are explained. In addition, sum- maries of computer networking advantages over other distance technologies are revealed. When decid- ing which technology is best, one must remain focused on instructional outcomes, not the technology of delivery. Keys to effective distance learning are explained and overviews of compressed video and com- puter distance education are described. The use of telecommunicat...

ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF DISTANCE LEARNING

Advantages And Disadvantages Of Distance Learning, 2009

Distance learning is an educational process which assumes that a student-user and a teacher-instructor are physically separated while the technology enables their communication and overcoming time and space obstacles. Like other types of educational processes distance learning also has its advantages and disadvantages. One of the most significant tasks of regularly created distance learning contents is overcoming disadvantages and problems which the users and instructors are faced with during the learning process. Some foreign experiences indicate the following disadvantages that the users usually face with: competence for system usage, regional differences, harmonizing teaching programs of different subjects, technical problems, communication problems, etc. Within the project IT.1.25.3215 under the name "System of distance learning (DL) based on Internet technologies by using multimedia educational software", distance learning system has been developed as well as a research, which included studying users, their attitude and opinions about the system. A great attention has been paid to advantages and disadvantages, which the users faced with during their work.

The Advantages and Disadvantages of Distance Teaching and Learning from the Perspective of Secondary School Pupils

AD ALTA: 13/01

As time goes on, the number of studies on evaluation of teaching and learning during teaching restrictions has been increasing. However, identifying the benefits and risks of distance education is important, as teaching activities may be restricted in the future or hybrid for of teaching can be used in the future. Therefore, we present results of a survey among 162 secondary school pupils conducted in March 2022, which indicates that the respondents would choose a hybrid form of education, even though they evaluate distance education rather negatively, see it as a reason for tutoring, and prefer classical form of teaching to distance education. The results are compared with the results of other studies. The influence of connectivism and the increasing number of pupils referred to as digital natives is also recognized.

Challenges for Distance Education Learning

2013

In today’s era of education everybody is trying to get more and more knowledge in the form of education .In the present day scenario knowledge without degrees is only useful for person itself but it cannot help him in getting a suitable job on that bases. So to cater the need of gaining knowledge in this hectic world is solved by various distance learning programs started by universities all over the world. Distance learning is an excellent method of studying for the adult learners, married persons, job working people as it a flexible mode of education. It is now provided by various recognized universities and is approved by the government of that country. Under the distance education programme classes are taken on a weekend basis for both practical as well as theory. There are several problems regarding the structure, cost and lack of faculty support under distance education. In this paper we had tried to discuss some of the problems regarding distance education and give some of ou...

Modern Trends of Distance Learning Andtheir Advantages

2020

This paper investigates major points of the peculiarities and advantages of distance learning. On this case, methodological and theoretical knowledge have been emphasized as a major aspect of the investigation. Authors have focused on international experience of the topic and analytical features of the outcomes of the distance learning as the whole.