Distance Education

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I have heard that these are the disadvantages of distance learning:
1. Lack of social interaction.
2. Oral communication skills suffer.

Suppose that there is a student who is not taking any distance learning classes. He takes classes where he has face-to-face contact with his teacher and classmates. Suppose he rarely talks. Suppose he rarely asks questions or makes comments. Suppose he doesn't participate in any class discussions. Would this student be at a disadvantage just like the distance learning student? Since he hardly ever talks, he isn't putting forth the effort to improve his oral communication skills or his social interaction skills.

 

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What age group are we referring to here?

Online college classes have helped millions get their degree or certification without the need to disrupt their jobs or home lives.

For kids, it's more dependent upon their natural learning style. A child who mostly learns by reading will gain more through distance learning than a child who learns mostly by kinesthetics.