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Closing the Distance in Distance Learning

Distance Learning is one of those concepts that seems to mean different things to different people. At its most basic level, Distance Learning is no more than learning about something without moving out of your office or home. Someone, somewhere, sends you materials by post and you’re expected to wade through it and tackle the various assignments. You might have access to a tutor or adviser but, there again, you might not.

In today’s hi-tech, computerised world, emails and the internet have taken the place of the postman so, at the very least, you can expect to access your learning materials faster, whether they arrive by email or you access them through an internet site. You’re also likely to find out, maybe by return email, that you’ve failed your assignment, giving you plenty of time to have another go before the deadline expires.

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