Digital learning, commonly known as online or e-learning, is the new way of learning which does not call for attendance at a particular venue but through ICT media. Here’s an extensive insight into this educational approach:

 

Key Features of Distance Learning

 

• • Time and place flexibility

 

• • self-directed learning modes

 

• • Utilization of digital technologies as well as internet-based platforms.

 

• • Differentiating modes of education are available as it is self-study through videos, podcasts or webinars, including discussion forum and brain-storming along with small projects, group activities and chatting among the global virtual school members.

 

• The most important thing is that the online courses require fewer expenses than the traditional ones do

 

Types of Distance Learning Programs

 

• • Fully online degrees

 

• • Hybrid programs (combination of online and in-person learning)

 

• • MOOCs (Massive Open Online Courses)

 

• • Professional certification courses

 

• • Corporate training programs

 

Benefits of Distance Learning

 

• • Ability to balance work, family, and education

 

• • Access to global educational resources

 

• • Interpersonal development through self-discipline and time management

 

• • Chance to take one’s own path to learning

 

• • Decrease in the time spent for commuting as well as the expenses thereof

 

Challenges to Consider

 

• • The fact that staying at a distance from the institution may limit you in a self-driven manner might be a problem

 

• • Need for reliable technology and internet connection

 

• • Management struggles in dealing with modifying technological and educational resources

 

• • The students would not think it is necessary if they did not receive any direct feedback or face-to-face interaction

 

• • Employers might be more inclined to take traditional degree holders

 

Departmental lessons at a reasonable cost and presenting live online sessions to absent students are the two practical ways that e-learning could be beneficial for students. Because we were on a vacation in a place with no cell phone signal for a few days I completely forgot the live math teacher was Saturday, so I missed the class. But he was super kind and he gave me permission to watch a recorded class and did a follow-up with live text chat. So, while I was traveling with my family I also attended my math lesson.