IS EDUCATION EASIER WITH DISTANCE LEARNING?

Life changes with the passage of time, as does the circumstance. And the perfect example to relate to this phrase is the situation in which we are living today. The ongoing pandemic scenario has altered conventional lifestyles while also bringing remote learning into the spotlight.

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So, distance learning is a form of learning in which lectures are broadcast over the air or lessons are delivered through mail, with the learner not having to attend a school or institution. This learning method is not entirely unique to us, but due to the ongoing circumstances it has become a catchword and has lately swept the world by storm. 

Traditional learning, in contrast to distant learning, needs several variables to support education for students, such as infrastructural setups and study materials which in turn elevates the cost level. however, everything has its pros and cons and I’m going to highlight the advantages and disadvantages of traditional learning and distance learning below in order to make a judgment upon the selected topic.

TRADITIONAL LEARNING	DISTANCE LEARNING
ADVANTAGES	DISADVANTAGES
It is highly interactive and keeps the student motivated	Lack of individual attention and feedback
Access to libraries and research materials	Limited scope of practical learning
Lesser chances of distraction	Higher chances of distraction
Helps in maintaining interpersonal interactions	Don’t help in developing oral skills and social interactions
No technical difficulties	Technical difficulties
DISADVANTAGES	ADVANTAGES
Less affordable	It is much more affordable
Transportation is needed to attend lectures that will cost the learner money as well as time.	No commutation needed to attend classes which saves time and money
Access to gain multiple  knowledge is challenging	Easier access to knowledge
Cannot work while learning	Can work while learning
Does not ensure flexibility with time	Ensures flexibility with time
Geographical boundary is a barrier to gain knowledge	No location restriction to earn knowledge

After comparing the benefits and drawbacks of online learning and traditional learning it can be said that online learning has certain drawbacks, but as we can see in this information age, we don’t have any other option than to obtain knowledge through online platforms; it may evolve to be user-friendly and become an integral part of human life, just like traditional education. Because in today’s educational system, distance learning is becoming more and more accepted, and the online programs are becoming diversified. With the ongoing technical advances distance learning disadvantages will soon be no longer drawbacks. For example- In today’s world, everyone is getting their education through e-learning, which is a type of distance learning that makes studying more engaging and convenient. It also allows the student to progress at their own speed because e-learning materials may be accessed at any time. When we look at the statistics of e learning, we can see that it is becoming a trend lately in learning and development since it saves time, money, and effort in building up educational institutions and training programs, as well as in delivering content to learners. So therefore, it can be said that distance learning which includes e learning can become the future of education globally and education becomes easier with distance learning.