DISTANCE LEARNING BENEFITS
What is distance learning?
The idea behind distance learning is pretty straightforward: With the help of
technology, you can teach remotely and allow your students to complete their
coursework from anywhere in the world. This can be particularly useful during times
when students typically can’t be physically present at school, such as during heavy
snow seasons — or, as is currently the case, during nationwide lockdowns due to a
pandemic. Distance learning can also be used under normal circumstances, and it
actually offers many benefits and advantages over traditional methods.
But what exactly are the benefits of distance learning? Here’s a look at how distance
learning can make education more fun and enriching.
5 advantages of distance education
1. Freedom & flexibility
A distance learning program gives students and teachers the freedom to attend
“school” no matter where they are in the world.
Most, if not all, traditional classroom activities can be performed remotely through
distance learning. So, if you have to work from home once in a while, this means you
can avoid having to hire a last-minute substitute teacher. And for students recovering
from illness or injury, distance learning means they don’t have to worry about
returning to a stack of homework at school. Instead they can complete assignments
remotely, at a pace they have worked out with their teachers.
Another benefit of distance learning directly affects students. Since the remote
school days are less structured, students have more freedom to work through their
class material at a more leisurely pace. So instead of pushing through stressful
moments and having their scores potentially suffer, kids can put their pencils down
and take a breather until they’re ready to revisit their schoolwork for the day.
The best part of distance learning is there’s no class to disrupt while students do
other activities, like sports or spending time with family, so test scores and overall
class grades could greatly benefit with little to no downsides.
Another critical thing to remember is that not all students are as productive in the
morning. Just like adults, some students are morning people, while others find
themselves to be more productive in the evening hours. Distance learning affords
students the freedom to complete their instruction and their assignments during the
time when they feel most productive, which is likely to improve their grades and
morale.
Distance learning helps teachers, too. Since your educators will be spending less
time doing things like correcting students’ behavior and reigning in the class to pay
attention to a lecture, there will be more time to dedicate to other important areas of
their job, such as lesson planning and grading papers. That way, your teachers can
wake up fully charged and ready to take on their day.
2. Accessibility
Modern schools have had to make room in their budget to help all students be able
to access the schooling they need. With distance learning, there is no need to
arrange for transportation since all work and teaching is completed remotely. This
eliminates the stress of missing the school bus and allows students to be more
relaxed and ready to get their work done.
The comfort of your own home is likely one of the places where you can be the most
relaxed. With distance learning, your classroom is whatever room you decide to work
in that day. It can be your bedroom, dining room, office area, or even outside. Being
able to teach and learn without the constraints of sitting in a chair in the same place
for several hours a day is a big plus since it lowers stress levels, which can increase
concentration and productivity.
Being able to have control over the learning environment also reduces distractions
while learning. Since kids are offered the opportunity to work independently, the
chances of frequent disruptions from their classmates are almost entirely eliminated.
Students can focus on their schoolwork without having to worry about being
distracted by the outbursts of their classmates.
On the other hand, children who need an outlet to express their energy can hit the
pause button while they burn off steam outside or switch gears to a less brainintensive activity for a while. Having the freedom to structure the day according to
their needs allows students to focus on their schoolwork and see better overall
academic performance regardless of their grade level.
3. Cost and time effectiveness
This one should come as no surprise: distance learning saves your school time and
money!
This is mainly because distance learning cuts overhead costs. Since there is no
school building to maintain with distance learning, those funds can be allocated to
areas that need more attention. For example, the funds that are usually set aside to
pay for things like maintenance and utilities can instead be spent on upgrades for
computers and tablets so that students and teachers are always learning on the
most up-to-date systems available.
Distance learning also saves time. Since there is no commute to make each
morning, students and teachers can get a little extra sleep in the morning. This
allows them to wake up feeling ready to tackle the day. Also, having to navigate
between classes is completely eliminated, which carves out spare time to focus on
more pressing matters during the day. Teachers also benefit from more time for oneon-one sessions with stud
4. More learning options
Distance learning gives students and teachers more learning options since there are
no district borders to abide by. In the past, only wealthy families were able to pick
and choose where their children went to school. Thanks to distance learning, more
families are able to select the best possible fit for their children, which means that
students who are enrolled in your programs are more likely to be successful overall.
Distance learning looks different for each teacher. Teachers can engage older
students by incorporating social media sites such as Instagram or Facebook into
their lesson plans. This intertwining of social life and school life gives students a new
take on learning, which ultimately makes school more relevant in their eyes.
Consequently, students are more engaged in the things they are learning and still
have the opportunity to make personal connections with their teachers and other
classmates that are so vital during their school years.
5. Less bullying
Unfortunately, bullying is all too common on school grounds. Even though almost
every school has an anti-bullying policy, class sizes and the sheer number of
students can make bullying more difficult to control. Distance learning allows schools
to monitor the interactions students have, since all of their communication is limited
to discussion boards and the inbox built into your learning management system
(LMS). This results in potentially lower bullying rates across the board.
If the need arises to investigate a bullying claim, distance learning makes the job
much easier. Since most virtual school interactions can be traced via messaging
apps and video calls, the task of investigating bullying incidents is no longer a hesaid-she-said ordeal. Administrators can take appropriate actions to notify parents
and correct students’ behavior with definitive proof of what occurred during school
hours and beyond.
Less bullying in school leads to higher productivity levels, as well as increased
morale across the board. Suicide rates for children in grade school are also
dramatically reduced when bullying is appropriately handled, meaning more kids are
able to enjoy their childhood and grow into well-rounded, happy adults. Every child
deserves to have the opportunity to learn in a bully-free environment where they feel
safe and loved. Distance learning bridges many of the gaps that traditional learning
leaves.
Final thoughts: Distance learning
Schools that offer their students the opportunity to engage in distance learning
provide many benefits to administration, students, and teachers. Freedom, flexibility,
accessibility, and time- and cost-effectiveness are all notable benefits of distance
learning. Going virtual could also improve test scores, student productivity, and
student morale. While there are always downsides to every method of learning, you
can be sure that distance learning has tons to offer you, your staff, and your
students.
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