In the old times an educated person was considered to be someone not only
out of the ordinary, but also needed to be rich as well. Thankfully, years have passed since then
and education is now widely available to a large percentage of us around the
globe. Although However/ Nonetheless, many were kept away from their studies partly because of the
distance, but mainly because of the time needed to acquire a university degree.
So/ Therefore, during the last few years a new form of education has manifested itself/ appear been presented. And ever
since the distance learning has been the subject of many heated arguments/ debate.
It In a society where we claim to have fully embraced every technological
achievement, there is still the taboo of being educated through the Internet.
Personally, I believe that distance learning offers a vast potential to learners (has thousands possibilities), but as
always time must pass before it is fully (socially?) accepted.
Many praise the idea of distance
learning since it gives the opportunity of an education to someone, who would
otherwise be unable to gain it. Distance learning makes it possible for someone
to attend a university course, even if it is located in another continent. In this way/ Thus/ Hence, someone will not have to relocate or spend thousands/ a fortune on commutes, rent and various bills just to get (educated) an additional degree. Yet another advantage of this particular kind of learning is the
flexible timetable that allows anyone on the fly to attend their desired course by
simply arranging their class schedule on their own and not having to subdue to
a demanding and uncomfortable one. Additionally, in this way one can acquire
useful computer skills and get familiar ized with modern technology, something
that is increasingly asked for in a nowadays the modern workplace.
On the other hand, distance learning is a new form of education that not
only is not fully tested, but also has a many serious confinements. By enrolling
in a program like this, one must know the kind of experiences that will be
missed out and would otherwise be part of regular face-to-face education.
Firstly, in distance learning one does not have the opportunity to interact in real
time with their tutor or their classmates (for that matter). In this way (do not repeat!) a huge
part of learning is left out: the part where people get to discuss not only (repetition!) what they do not understand but also their concerns and beliefs. By that/ Consequently/ As a consequence, a huge
part of interpersonal relationships is sacrificed in the name of web cameras, emails and virtual chat rooms missed. Furthermore, it is much more
possible for someone to (opt out of a class) drop out/ quit making an effort and, as the lack of immediate interaction
may cause for someone to lose sight of their actual goal, which is to enrich their your knowledge and acquire a degree.
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