distance learning
Studying from home
Distance learning is education where students and instructors are physically separated, communicating through mail, video, or online platforms rather than meeting in person.
The term gained prominence with internet-based courses but predates them—correspondence courses have existed for over a century.
She completed her degree through distance learning while working full-time.
Online educational meeting space
- webinarInternet-hosted interactive presentation
- MOOCMassive online open course
- video lectureRecorded educational presentation
- livestreamReal-time internet broadcast
Zoom · Moodle · courseware · edtech · screencast · webcast · discussion forum · chat
Learning conducted through mail
- degree programFormal course of study
- diplomaAcademic completion document
- certificateFormal written attestation
- enrollmentAct of registering officially
syllabus · curriculum · lectures · assignments · textbook · exams · proctoring · grading
Controlled by the learner
- modularMade of separable units
- asynchronousNot happening together
- on-demandAvailable upon request
- anytimeAt any moment
anywhere · scheduling · time zones · work-life balance · part-time · evening classes · customizable · nonlinear
Concerning relations among countries
- cross-borderSpanning national boundaries
- multiculturalIncluding multiple ethnic traditions
- time zonesRegional clock-setting divisions
- cultural exchangeSharing practices between peoples
language options · global classroom · transnational · accreditation · foreign credentials · collaboration · networking
Self-directed academic project
- autodidactOne who teaches themselves
- self-disciplineRegulating one's own behavior
- self-motivationInner push to act
- time managementPlanning how hours are spent
study plan · goal-setting · progress tracking · self-assessment · accountability · procrastination · isolation · intrinsic motivation
Connecting to systems elsewhere
- barrier-freeWithout physical obstructions
- inclusiveCovering all members
- accommodatingWilling to help others
- disability supportAssistance for those with impairments
closed captions · transcripts · assistive technology · screen reader · universal design · affordable · low-cost · tuition
virtual classroom
Online educational meeting space
- webinarInternet-hosted interactive presentation
- MOOCMassive online open course
- video lectureRecorded educational presentation
livestream · Zoom · Moodle · courseware · edtech · screencast · webcast · discussion forum · chat · synchronous
correspondence course
Learning conducted through mail
- degree programFormal course of study
- diplomaAcademic completion document
- certificateFormal written attestation
enrollment · syllabus · curriculum · lectures · assignments · textbook · exams · proctoring · grading · credits
self-paced
Controlled by the learner
- modularMade of separable units
- asynchronousNot happening together
- on-demandAvailable upon request
anytime · anywhere · scheduling · time zones · work-life balance · part-time · evening classes · customizable · nonlinear · adaptive
international
Concerning relations among countries
- cross-borderSpanning national boundaries
- multiculturalIncluding multiple ethnic traditions
- time zonesRegional clock-setting divisions
cultural exchange · language options · global classroom · transnational · accreditation · foreign credentials · collaboration · networking
independent study
Self-directed academic project
- autodidactOne who teaches themselves
- self-disciplineRegulating one's own behavior
- self-motivationInner push to act
time management · study plan · goal-setting · progress tracking · self-assessment · accountability · procrastination · isolation · intrinsic motivation · continuing education
remote access
Connecting to systems elsewhere
- barrier-freeWithout physical obstructions
- inclusiveCovering all members
- accommodatingWilling to help others
disability support · closed captions · transcripts · assistive technology · screen reader · universal design · affordable · low-cost · tuition · financial aid
- Education Topicspublic schools, private schools, scholarships, tutoring, teacher training
- higher educationuniversity, college, degree, diploma, graduate school
- Education Methodsprogressive education, Montessori, Waldorf, homeschooling, unschooling
- Education Policyeducation policy, education reform, education laws, education funding, education budget
- educationeducation, school, schools, teachers, students
- Alternative Learningvocational school, trade school, technical school, homeschool, online course
distance, learning, learned, distant, learner, learns, distancing, distanced, distantly