The Challenges And Disadvantages And Benefitations Of Traditional And Distance Learning

Distance Learning Both traditional and distant learning programs provide eminence education, with the main difference between them being the content delivery method not quality. The advent of technology has brought a change in varied echelons of life, as is evident through the rise of e-commerce and social networking, and their related impact on society. Needless to say, educational sector is not immune to the technological development. While presently web-based learning dominates the educational paradigm, it is learned since the days of televisions, post and teleprompter educational climate has been dynamic. Hannay and Newvine (2006), notes that while the concept of distance learning, or rather on-line learning has popularized in the present

It is further noted that later in the life, when many students attain their merits, and jobs based on their grades, portfolio and school background, distance school learners are limited. While, it is acknowledged that these limitations are slowly eradicating, it is noted that the future implication is a major concern for many instructors (National Education Association [NEA], 2000). Even though many argue that such classrooms provide an atmosphere of support and flexibility to students with different background. Many instructors counter that the environment of such programs leads to procrastination in certain students. It is further noted that the lack of social environment acts as a major limitation for students, who are educationally at a disadvantage, and needs support of external variables (Hannay and Newvine, 2006).

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Further considering the aspect of accessibility, it is noted that such possibilities allow many students from different campuses to take on additional courses, which can further support their professional growth, as is suggested by “The largest percentage of faculty (63%) report that most distance learning students are enrolled on another campus of the same institution offering the course. Relatively few (19%) report that most students are enrolled at another institution” (NEA, 2001, pg.