What is distance learning

In today's world, there is the possibility of obtaining higher education without a daily visit to an educational institution. This opportunity is provided by distance learning, which is carried out thanks to information and educational technologies and communication systems.

This type of training provides great opportunities for obtaining the desired education for people who, for a number of reasons, are unable to attend an educational institution full-time or are not able to study in another city (country). Distance learning provides a comfortable learning experience due to the student being at home in the familiar for him, the environment, he chooses the timing and pace of education. At the same time, despite the independent acquisition of knowledge, a student can at any time rely on the help of a teacher, which is carried out via the Internet. A feature of distance learning is the ability to obtain knowledge online, when the teacher and student communicate directly, using the Internet as a means of communication (such systems as web-chat, IRC, ICQ, interactive TV, web-telephony, Telnet) come to the rescue. In addition, there is an asynchronous method of transferring knowledge to students, which consists in the independent fulfillment of assignments and the study of material provided in printed form, on floppy disks, CDs, audio and video tapes, on web forums and web pages, in guest books and newsgroups Usenet. Modern technology through distance education allows people with disabilities, for example, the deaf, blind or sick, with diseases of the musculoskeletal system to obtain diplomas. Distance learning is used I’m not just for student education. This method of obtaining knowledge is very convenient for schoolchildren who, due to illness, cannot attend school for a long time or are forced to study at home. In addition, with the help of distance learning, retraining of employees of various corporations and advanced training is carried out. The difference between distance learning and correspondence is that in the latter case, there is a common lesson plan for all students, a term for passing exams and receiving a diploma, i.e. there is no individual approach. However, not all professions and knowledge can be obtained remotely. So, for example, to learn independently some types of creative activity, in the absence of direct contact between the student and the teacher, is almost impossible. This applies to learning to play musical instruments, singing, painting, dancing.