subject: Distance Learning for Students: Bonuses and Drawbacks [print this page] Distance Learning for Students: Bonuses and Drawbacks
Distance learning is basically learning via the Internet. Online learning is growing more and more popular in many countries. However, online students can not outnumber students of traditional education model. Many students hesitate between traditional and online education. Some are still biased concerning distance learning considering it to be unreliable. However, it has its pros and cons as any other type of education. This article attempts to provide the most important pros and cons of distance learning. Study this information carefully to make the right choice of education type. Pros of distance learning Distance learning has a number of benefits for students. Here are the most important ones: 1.First of all, distance learning allows learning at home never leaving the limits of a room. This is very convenient in many aspects: Financial. Students do not have to pay for transport to get to the university. Students do everything online: everything is done through e-mail or chat. Time-saving. Students do not spend time to get to college. The only thing they have to do is to switch on a computer. And what's more, students from various countries could study in any university they like without living their home. 2.Distance learning allows combining studies and work. 3.Distance education is not confined to strict academic schedules. A student can make up his/her own plan of learning. Cons of distance learning Here are some disadvantages of distance learning: 1.First of all, online learning presupposes lack of interaction and socializing. Of course, students and teachers communicate through video chats but still, students may feel lonely. 2.Not every online school is reliable. A student should be careful in choosing online college. 3.Students may not feel motivated. They are almost on their own experiencing small academic pressure. Therefore, some students may fail at some level.
