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Winter 2015

Education

Rear view of university student understanding concepts online while making notes

There are many advantages of distance education. Online education saves us both time and money. We can learn at any time of the day, according to our schedule. Distance education also allows us to continue learning while working. There is no barrier of distance — we can take courses wherever we want.

However, like all new technologies, there are also some disadvantages. Human contact is missing, and social life can be affected. Some subjects cannot be taught effectively online. We need self motivation and stay focused. Some scientists believe that in order to remember what we learn, we need to use all five senses.

Teachers may also face difficulties with students. They can't always be sure whether the student has understood the lesson. Students might also use AI tools to complete their work dishonestly.

Despite these challenges, distance education remains one of the best ways to learn, and it is growing by leaps and bounds. I believe that many subjects can be learned online, helping us save both time and money.