I feel that distance education is a very good thing and it presents an opportunity to everyone that is willing to study. A lot of people that might not be able to pursue a full time campus based educational course for various reasons and distance learning provides such interested individuals an equal opportunity to study.
Distance educations programs are very are convenient and they have different schedules and are able to cater to the student’s schedule. There are night classes as well as classes early in the day and throughout the day. All that is needed a computer and an internet connection. There is a lot of flexibility in the program and can be availed by working professionals that seek higher qualifications. Distance education provides a very diverse learning experience as the student is expected to do a lot of supplementary reading to compensate for the absence of the classroom environment.
There are some disadvantages of a distance learning program and one of the most important is the accreditation of the institute offering the program. It is at times seen that some distance learning programs are not recognised. Another thing that is missing is the live classroom environment in which the students interact and discuss the subject of study within the classroom as well as after class hours; the instructor is also available for any further assistance. All this is lacking is a distance learning program. It is also seen that the students would have to put in an extra amount of work as compared to a regular on campus program as he or she will need to study extra hard and address the problems on their own without much help from the program co-ordinator is at all there is one. Distance learning often is seen to offer a limited support to its students.
As a student, I would be interested in taking up a distance education program as most recognised universities and colleges are now offering such programs. The reason being that I can study from some of the best universities from any part of the world in the area of my interest. I would not have to leave my home and I can also take up a job and still be able to study at my convenience and time. The assignments can be done and submitted at any time of the day and the exam schedule is also flexible.
The course that I would like to pursue would be a Masters in Special Education or Educational Technology.
Distance educations programs are very are convenient and they have different schedules and are able to cater to the student’s schedule. There are night classes as well as classes early in the day and throughout the day. All that is needed a computer and an internet connection. There is a lot of flexibility in the program and can be availed by working professionals that seek higher qualifications. Distance education provides a very diverse learning experience as the student is expected to do a lot of supplementary reading to compensate for the absence of the classroom environment.
There are some disadvantages of a distance learning program and one of the most important is the accreditation of the institute offering the program. It is at times seen that some distance learning programs are not recognised. Another thing that is missing is the live classroom environment in which the students interact and discuss the subject of study within the classroom as well as after class hours; the instructor is also available for any further assistance. All this is lacking is a distance learning program. It is also seen that the students would have to put in an extra amount of work as compared to a regular on campus program as he or she will need to study extra hard and address the problems on their own without much help from the program co-ordinator is at all there is one. Distance learning often is seen to offer a limited support to its students.
As a student, I would be interested in taking up a distance education program as most recognised universities and colleges are now offering such programs. The reason being that I can study from some of the best universities from any part of the world in the area of my interest. I would not have to leave my home and I can also take up a job and still be able to study at my convenience and time. The assignments can be done and submitted at any time of the day and the exam schedule is also flexible.
The course that I would like to pursue would be a Masters in Special Education or Educational Technology.
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