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The Distance Learning Phenomenon: What is it, and where will it take us?
Distance learning is a term that you have likely heard in recent weeks and will continue to hear more of in the coming months. As many schools shutter their doors for the remainder of the school year, there is a feeling of lost momentum in learning for the students of this time. In response to this sentiment, distance learning has risen as a valid option and potential antidote.
What is Distance Learning?
Distance learning is sometimes interchanged with terms like remote learning, virtual learning, online learning, or e-learning. There is one caveat to keep in mind here. Distance learning refers to any learning solution that allows for learning outside of the traditional, physical classroom settings. Out of all the aforementioned terms, distance learning is most accurately substituted with remote learning. Other solutions like virtual learning and e-learning are subcategories of the broader distance learning umbrella term, as they refer to specific technological products to allow for remote access to learning. As you may learn from this article, there are several long-used, low-tech solutions that also allow for distance learning and do not have to include software of any kind.
