Benefits Of Distance Learning

Distance learning is one of the most interesting revolutions in pedagogy that has been born following the rise of new internet technologies. There are more than a few benefits that have been brought about by the rapid emergence of several e-learning platforms, especially for the learners, such as greater levels of autonomy and feedback (Driscoll, 2002). Basically, this has been made possible through effective integration of both synchronous and asynchronous learning into e-learning by instructional designers. In asynchronous learning environment, learners are often presented with an opportunity to interact with their mentors and peers, reflect on the status of their learning goals and objectives, provide peer feedback, as well as collaborate with other students and instructors (Tzanavari & Tsapatsoulis, 2010).
However, not all distance learning platforms provide similar asynchronous learning activities that are comparable in terms of effectiveness, particularly when it comes to the delivery of the learning benefits associated with distance learning. This purpose of this paper is to appraise different types of interactions offered to enrolled learners on the asynchronous paradigm of …show more content…
At CSU-Global, a variety of assignments with detailed instructions and prompts offer a great deal of opportunities for learners to assess their learning processes based on their ability to think critically. They’re usually offered in the university’s learning management system, Schoology. It’s interesting to note that nearly every assignment at CSU-Global Campus often call for students to create a response to critical thinking questions, provide a response to a case study, as well as provide a responses to video related to the learning objectives of the