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North American University

Education Department
M.Ed. in EDLE & CUIN
EDUC 5324: INTEGRATING TECHNOLOGY INTO EDUCATION

Name: Farhan Malik

Date: _________________

Topic Selected:

What does the research say about advantages and

disadvantages of distance education?

Literature Review

Distance education traces its origins to mid-19th century Europe and the United States. An
Englishman, Isaac Pitman, is credited as an early pioneer .The pioneers of distance education

utilized the best innovation of their day, the postal framework. In the late 1970s and mid-1980
link and satellite TV came into utilization. The coming of the Internet and computerized
applications in the 1990s, joined with the changing demographics of the distance instruction
learner, added a radical new measurement to distance training.

Distance learning is that informative info as well as training will be tutored to help students
that are physically far-away from the source of info as well as training.

Distance learning does not require travelling that saves cash along with period.
It is possible to complete most of the lessons at student's convenience.
Learner can review the responsibilities during off-hours as well as from home.
Student can acquire more knowledge by exchange his computer as well as Web skills th

he can use in different fields of life.

Self-paced mastering for regarding gradual and swift individuals that decreases tension
improves achievement.
Online classes tackle physical accessibility troubles. Student can study while living
anywhere by accessing to a computer and internet connection.
During distance education student faces some difficulties like:
Social isolation by the loss of interaction with other classmate.
Student must possess a PC (with access to the Internet) and have adaptability to new
technologies, this required technologies is not generally accessible.
Distance learning does not offer prompt response.

 It does not generally offer all the fundamental courses online.

It is expensive type of study too. Hidden charges may also be applied.
Student can face difficulties in joining a job because few bosses don't acknowledge onl
degrees.

REFLECTION:

In my opinion distance education is a better way of study because the world have

become a global village and mostly people are aware of these technologies (Internet, PC etc.)
these on daily bases so distance education has turned into a favorable choice for individuals
whose obligations make it troublesome for them to continue their studies.
In the favor of literature, although distance learning have might guarantees and
issues The technology will without a doubt continue enhancing and the cost will drop, as

technology is inclined to do once it comes into general use. Regardless of issues with distance

learning, studies show students are moderately satisfied by what they are getting. Despite the
need of improvement, the future of distance learning seems bright.

As an example a student have finished his designing and have been functioning a

software developer for as long as 2 years. He might want to seek after a distance learning MB

course. So, MBA IT through distance learning would be great choice for him. It will offer him so

assistance with gaining that additional edge of Management degree while holding his focus in
IT business.
Distance education will be helpful to enhance my career developments by getting an

additional degree (M.Ed.) which I cant get through a traditional institute due to hectic routine

REFRENCES:

1. Duffy, J.P. (1997) College online: how to take college courses without leaving home.
York:

John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

2. Porter, L.R. (1997) Creating the virtual classroom: distance learning with the Internet. N
York: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
3. Ryan, M. (1997) Education casts wide net. TechWeb News, October.
4. Moskowitz, R. (1995) Wired U. Internet World, October.
5.http://www.distance-learning-college-guide.com