What is Distance Learning: Definition, Types, and Some Promising Distance Learning Programs
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5 Benefits of Distance Learning (Photos by Pexels).
Since the pandemic, distance learning has become an attractive and effective alternative in today’s university learning system. Distance learning can be an ideal option for students seeking a bachelor’s degree but working or living far from the university campus.
Not to mention the advancement and prevalence of digital technology in Indonesia today, making many universities in Indonesia offer distance learning programs that provide tangible benefits for their students.
In this article, we will discuss what benefits distance learning programs offer. Let’s take a look and read the article until the end!
1. Flexibility of Time and Place
Distance learning provides unlimited freedom for students to manage their time and place of study. Students can access course materials and assignments online, allowing them to study anywhere and anytime. Working students can also adjust their working time to their class or study schedule according to their personal needs.
Also read: UMN Implements Online Exams and Lectures.
2. Broad Access to Materials, Resources, and Learning Facilities
Through distance learning, students can access a wide range of learning materials and resources. Several universities in Indonesia, such as Terbuka University, Bunda Mulia University, and Multimedia Nusantara University, offer learning platforms that provide relevant course materials on their websites or applications.
In addition, in some universities, for example, Multimedia Nusantara University, students can use learning facilities owned by UMN, such as e-library, laboratories, and software licenses to conduct practicum, student services, and extracurricular activities. Despite the distance, students are still supported to learn the latest information and gain deep insights about their major through the facilities provided.
One of the benefits of distance learning is the ability to access extensive learning facilities (Photo by Pexels)
3. Virtual Interaction and Collaboration
Distance learning facilitates interaction and collaboration between students and lecturers through online platforms. Students and lecturers will generally engage with each other in virtual discussions and collaborations. Whether through online discussion forums, video conferencing via Zoom or google meet, and other interactive collaboration tools that allow them to interact, exchange ideas, and expand their social network without having to be in one physical location.
4. Personalized Learning Support
Online classes can also provide personalized and individualized learning support. Lecturers can provide constructive feedback and individualized assistance that suits students’ learning needs through video conferencing, email, and discussion forums. On a day-to-day basis, due to the flexible timing of the learning system, students may also need immediate feedback. They can discuss with the lecturer to agree on a meeting time and place.
5. Lower Cost
In general, distance learning courses are also cheaper than regular courses. Distance learning programs do not often use campus facilities such as classrooms, lab rooms, computers, and technology facilities. Then, another reason is that costs such as transportation and accommodation are also cut. Distance learning is a good way to reduce your burden financially, especially for students who work and may be paying their tuition fees.
Also read: Hybrid College in Tangerang.
Well, those are 5 benefits of distance learning for students in Indonesia. This system can be an option for those who want to work while studying for a degree. In this digital era, online lectures are an attractive option for those of you who want to build a future that is flexible in time, efficient financially, but still satisfying from the knowledge and degrees obtained.
For your information, UMN also has a distance learning program called UDL (UMN Digital Learning). You can also visit UMN’s official website for other information about UMN.
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English translation by Levina Chrestella Theodora
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