Distance learning is the term given to conducting studies without the requirement to attend lectures, seminars and use the resources available on-campus.
Distance learning can make use of a single or multiple channels of communication for you as a student to "collect" your learning materials. For example, a common method to receive your studies is via the Internet by logging in to a website to read, view or download lectures. In this example, seminars could also be delivered online, via the means of discussion boards (such as this one here on LLM-guide.com) or with chat environments, or VoiP technology.
Another channel of communication for distance learning could be via the postal / mail services. In this example, a "pack" of material would be issued, including text books, worksheets with examples and assignments. A distance learning course that relies entirely on printed materials to deliver lessons may also be known as a correspondance course.
Some programmes offer distance learning with residential weekends on-campus. This can be a lot of use to the student and the tutors. If you find a course with a on-campus and distance learning elements, it may be called "blended learning".
There is a lot of material available on the Internet about the advantages and disadvantages of distance learning (just try typing distance learning in to a search engine). But for those of you who haven't ever heard of distance learning I hope that this very brief description helps to start off your understanding of what it is.
For more information on distance learning try these links:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Distance_learning
http://www.llm-guide.com/article/15/e-learning-the-future-of-legal-education
http://www.law.ed.ac.uk/distancelearning/aboutDL/index.htm
What is distance learning?
Posted May 28, 2006 11:48
Distance learning is the term given to conducting studies without the requirement to attend lectures, seminars and use the resources available on-campus.
Distance learning can make use of a single or multiple channels of communication for you as a student to "collect" your learning materials. For example, a common method to receive your studies is via the Internet by logging in to a website to read, view or download lectures. In this example, seminars could also be delivered online, via the means of discussion boards (such as this one here on LLM-guide.com) or with chat environments, or VoiP technology.
Another channel of communication for distance learning could be via the postal / mail services. In this example, a "pack" of material would be issued, including text books, worksheets with examples and assignments. A distance learning course that relies entirely on printed materials to deliver lessons may also be known as a correspondance course.
Some programmes offer distance learning with residential weekends on-campus. This can be a lot of use to the student and the tutors. If you find a course with a on-campus and distance learning elements, it may be called "blended learning".
There is a lot of material available on the Internet about the advantages and disadvantages of distance learning (just try typing distance learning in to a search engine). But for those of you who haven't ever heard of distance learning I hope that this very brief description helps to start off your understanding of what it is.
For more information on distance learning try these links:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Distance_learning
http://www.llm-guide.com/article/15/e-learning-the-future-of-legal-education
http://www.law.ed.ac.uk/distancelearning/aboutDL/index.htm
Distance learning can make use of a single or multiple channels of communication for you as a student to "collect" your learning materials. For example, a common method to receive your studies is via the Internet by logging in to a website to read, view or download lectures. In this example, seminars could also be delivered online, via the means of discussion boards (such as this one here on LLM-guide.com) or with chat environments, or VoiP technology.
Another channel of communication for distance learning could be via the postal / mail services. In this example, a "pack" of material would be issued, including text books, worksheets with examples and assignments. A distance learning course that relies entirely on printed materials to deliver lessons may also be known as a correspondance course.
Some programmes offer distance learning with residential weekends on-campus. This can be a lot of use to the student and the tutors. If you find a course with a on-campus and distance learning elements, it may be called "blended learning".
There is a lot of material available on the Internet about the advantages and disadvantages of distance learning (just try typing distance learning in to a search engine). But for those of you who haven't ever heard of distance learning I hope that this very brief description helps to start off your understanding of what it is.
For more information on distance learning try these links:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Distance_learning
http://www.llm-guide.com/article/15/e-learning-the-future-of-legal-education
http://www.law.ed.ac.uk/distancelearning/aboutDL/index.htm
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