Distance Learning ()

What is Distance Learning?

Distance learning is the general concept of learning some part of the learning resource being available remotely - that is to say that with course content and or tutor support is available online.

What are the benefits of Distance Learning?

Distance Learning is convenient when:

• it is impossible to practically commute to a place of study
• it is expensive to commute to a place of study
• courses that are more than one day long (and added expense has to be considered)
• a study process suitable to the student is preferred (self-paced)

So is distance learning ok for all students?

Distance Learning may not suit all students:

• some students prefer to be in a classroom environment
• immediate questions the student has can not be answered (though some can optionally have remote tutor support)

And the benefits of Distance Learning?

• Cheaper than most other forms of learning
• Convenience of covering content in a 'self-paced' manner
• Student can follow the course in any other they prefer