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- In every field Human resources have become significant and valuable. Human perceptions and their intelligence are also widening. .
- Since both employers and employees cannot afford to waste their valuable resources like time, money and effort on training, training needs to be faster but at the same time should aim at covering all the aspects. .
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Distance learning and Internet.
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Distance education varies slightly from online education. Distance education is carried out by sending course material by post or sometimes, working people attend evening classes or classes on weekends. This requires the students to be present at a particular venue at the specified time. Online education offers no enrolling limit and as such many individuals can benefit from it.
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But, now distance education has been facilitated by the growth of Internet and multimedia wherein the material is sent by fax or e-mail, voice mail or bulletin boards. Internet has made possible online education through which a person is able to study without moving from his home or office. This saves him time, effort of attending classes regularly and he can master the subject in no time. On the other hand, he can study from anywhere and at anytime he wishes without any restrictions. .
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Online education offers online classes to the students and instructors are available to provide excellent guidance to every individual and they also give appropriate feedback by conducting online tests. Students are required to submit their assignments to their faculty before the due time. They evaluate the assignments of each student and make suggestions. Internet has optimized the availability of course material and students can have access to a wide range of information to students that was not possible earlier, when a few books were prescribed for the students. .
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Students can interact with their faculty through e-mail or chat rooms or discussion groups or group projects in order to clarify their doubts or interact with the other students.
Distance Learning is a new way of learning and study. ... Distance learning has several benefits that make it a good learning option and a different learning experience. ... At last, distance learning teaches students discipline. ... The best form to take a distance learning course is by Internet. ... It also helps to become a better worker in the future. ...
Contents Introduction Distance Learning Distance Learning: Pros Distance Learning: Cons Evaluation References Bibliography Introduction This report aims to show if Distance electronic learning (e-learning) is a reliable educational method. ... Distance Learning Mangan (2002) states "the hottest topic in the field of education today is distance learning". ... Many colleges and universities are currently offering some form of distance learning or are planning to in the near future. ... The pros of distance learning are as follows: 1. ... Evaluation Is distance learning for ev...
In a perfect world, universities across the United States would integrate a blended learning style instead of abandoning the ideals of traditional learning altogether and adapting online learning for the basis of learning for future generations in the years to come. ... Distance Education There are two schools of thought when it comes to education. ... " Background Information Distance education has existed for many decades and dates all the way back to 1728 where the first distance education was established in Boston with lessons sent by mail. Distance education has slowly progressed ...
While looking for information regarding distance education I encountered an article, which explained how distance education is not new. ... Distance learning is some aspects can be somewhat affordable, because one doesn't have to worry about the rent of a building, chairs, electricity, and all the other necessity needed for a classroom. ... They are called DETC (Distance Education and Training Council). "They are the main authority on distance education". ... Many people believe that in the future classrooms will no longer exists. ...
The invention of telecommunications allowed distance learning to instantly reach multitudes of students. The first university to attempt to teach distance education via telecommunications was Penn State; the school began broadcasting courses over the radio in 1922 ("Distance Education Timeline - Baker's Guide to Christian Online Learning"). ... Subsequently in 1968, Stanford took distance learning to the next level and initiated the Stanford Instructional Television Network, a television network used to broadcast courses to part-time engineering students ("Infographic History of Distance...
Technology Enhancements in Distance Education: The Digital Revolution and Communication Academia in Western culture is seemingly somewhat resistant to change (Jukes and McCain, 2000). ... Teachers and students alike are slowly picking up new ways to enhance their learning experience through CMC inside as well as outside the classroom. ... The aforementioned thought is a question that will be looked at throughout this article and hopefully shed some light on the future of education. ... According to Witmer (1995), the VC "potentially facilitates discussion and debate, enables collabo...
For example, college administrators are reacting to the high cost of post-high school education by offering distance learning and other means to allow students to graduate quicker or take classes over an extended period of time, so they can work while they finish their degrees. ... It is anticipated that the work place, in the future will consist of a smaller group of employees that will manage the organization and outsource. ... Getting a liberal arts degree is designed to be a multi-disciplinary education with an emphasis in communication and problem solving and therefore a benefit to stud...
The aid of computers has opened a broader world of different ways of teaching and learning. ... The use of the internet has become one of the greatest ways to learning. ... Computers also gives teachers the tools necessary for learning, future work and all kinds of software to aid them. ... Also, there are technical problems that need to be addressed before making a decision to fully convert to computer-assisted distance learning via the Internet. ... Although universities are rapidly upgrading computer technology on campus, computer-assisted distance learning relying exclusively on the Int...
The third article entitled "Critical thinking in Distance Education and Traditional Education" written by Visser et al looks at the development of critical thinking amongst traditional and distance education students. ... Visser et al also shows the opportunities and inadequacies of both distance and traditional education. ... Lastly, future research should look at other elements that might affect socialization. ... Article 1 survey return percentage of 60% could be improved upon in future studies by having a larger pool of students. ... Future research should explore how collegial...
