Need and importance of

distance education
Name : Priya Jasrotia
Roll no : 19
Subject : Open and distance learning
Course no:- 403

Rajiv Gandhi Memorial College of

Education
Concept of distance education
Distance education is a modern system of
non-formal education. It is imparted
through correspondence or postal courses,
contact, electronics media like radio,
television, video and Audio cassettes etc. and
other audio-video aids.
Different terms used for distance learning
are:
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a) Distance Education
b) Distance Teaching
C) open Learning
d) open school
e) open university
F) university of the air
h)University without walls
I) Tele university
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j) Out of school Education
K) Correspondence learning
l) correspondence Teaching
m) Correspondence school.

Distance education is defined as students are separated

by space and or time. The gap between the two can be
bridged through the technology. Distance learning also
called distance education; e- learning and online
learning.
Need and importance of Distance
Education
The following points highlighted the need and importance of distance
education:

1) Explosion of knowledge
There is explosion of knowledge because of rapid scientific and
technological developments.

2) Population Explosion
Unprecedented growth rate of population has resulted in the
corresponding increase in students.

3) varied needs Distance learning is needed to

Satisfy the varied needs of varied students.

4) Earning while learning

Distance education is especially needed for those who
wants to earn while learning.

5) Desire to improve Qualification

Distance learning provides opportunities to those
people who wants to improve their qualifications.

6) Social isolation
People may be socially isolated or disadvantaged due to
financial, physical, emotional or family circumstances.
7) For Different ages

Distance education can be used to teach people of different ages.

8) Universal Education
Distance learning is needed to achieve the cherished goal of the
nation for universalization of education.

9) Self -improvement
Distance learning is needed from the point of view of self-learning
and self -improvement of an individual who, otherwise is deprived of
receiving proper education.

10) Boon for in-service Aspirants

Open universities is a boon for in - service aspirants.

11) Easy access.It provides opportunities to large number of people

who had previously been denied such opportunities.
Advantages of distance education
Lots of flexibility
Saves time and energy
Study at your own place
No classroom sitting
Learn while working
Cost -effectiveness
Study from anywhere
Easy availability
Technological facilitation
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Beneficial for slow learners.
Useful for remote areas
Opportunities for higher education
Gain extra knowledge
Recovery of talent
It does not require community
It is convenient learning
Study in privacy.
Limitations of ODL
Chances of distraction high
Hidden costs
Complicated technology
Lack of social interaction
Lesser Seriousness
Education for dull minded
Lack of motivation
Less opportunities to develop oral communication
skills