Distance+Learning

(source from [|distance learning]) Dintance learning is a field of education that focuses on the [|pedagogy]and [|andragogy] technology, and instructional systems design that aim to deliver education to students who are not physically "on site". Rather than attending courses in person, teachers and students may communicate at times of their own choosing by exchanging printed or electronic media, or through technology that allows them to communicate in real time and through other online ways. Distance education courses that require a physical on-site presence for any reason including the taking of examinations is considered to be a hybrid or blended course of study.(source from [|wikipedia])
 * Distance Learning-**Education in which students take academic courses by accessing information and communicating with the instructor asynchronously over a computer network. Also called //distance education//. (definition from [|dictionary.com])

It is basically learning online.

Types of distance learning: (Source from [|wikipedia])
 * Correspondence conducted through regular mail
 * Internet conducted either synchronously or asynchronously
 * Telecourse/Broadcast, in which content is delivered via [|radio] or [|television]
 * CD-ROM, in which the student interacts with computer content stored on a CD-ROM
 * PocketPC/Mobile Learning where the student accesses course content stored on a mobile device or through a wireless server [|[14]]
 * Integrated distance learning, the integration of live, in-group instruction or interaction with a distance learning curriculum [|[15]]

There are many advantages of distance learning. Some of them are: - you can get a degree online without going to school. - you can take the class anywhere at anytime with internet access. - it allows adult students to take classes. - it allows business companies to train their employee online. - it allows group projects involving individuals from several corporate sites to be accomplished easier. nice use of lists nice work very detailed and informative**
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