WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF DISTANCE LEARNING?
Advantages • Flexibility – Distance learning courses can be completed at various times and locations other than Lake City Community College’s main campus and at various times. • Cost – Students save money by not having to commute to class thus saving time, gasoline, childcare, and travel expenses. • Technology – Distance learning takes advantage of new technologies and encourages students to be resourceful. • Time – Students who are motivated and/or quick learners may be permitted to move ahead at a faster rate than in a traditional classroom. Students taking an online course can set a study schedule to fit their needs. Always check with your instructor for specific dates and deadlines that must be met. • Communication – Because most contact with instructors and other students will be done via email, especially in online courses, messages can be sent at any time day or night. Disadvantages • Structure – Students must be motivated, structured, and organized if they want to successfully
