subject: Why to choose distance education instead of full-day at school? [print this page] Why to choose distance education instead of full-day at school?
Distance education went through several steps of technologies' development in its life. It started from printing, then went audio or video studies, then conferences through video and audio resources. Then people started to call this system on-line learning because of the way they received their assignments. But radio way of studying still remains the most popular way because of easiness of getting the information and because it's cheaper to buy a radio than a computer with an Internet access. Interesting facts Some parts of Australia for example don't have a proper success to schools and Universities and children are obliged to study distantly using two way radio. This "School of the air" exists since 1940. In India it is popular to practice distance learning not only for diploma purposes but also to teach ordinary people different subjects useful for life. It could be business administration, science education and agriculture courses for farmers, theory of arts and design, additional education for teachers, etc. Making this government wants to develop its society and take their country on the higher level of living. New technologies give new breath to the educational system Inventing of new technologies in our life gives more opportunities for good and quality studying the material. PDAs, MP3 players, Smart phones provide more opportunities to spread the information among learners faster and easier. By virtue of this system you can plan you day in accordance with your life schedule and don't be afraid to miss classes. Benefits of distance learning: 1.Distance learning gives an opportunity for schools to attract students, who can not attend classes by some reasons but have a willing to study. 2.Distance education puts no age or race frames and gives a possibility to study all your life. 3.New technologies give new alternatives of education Distance learning is suitable for the present-day person.
