Difference Between Distance and Correspondence Education

Distance education is a type of education where students pursue education using technology and the internet from any part of the world. Students need not be physically present in the classroom or attend regular classes in a particular place. They can do it online.

Those days distance education was also broadcasted on the radio and telecasted on TV in many countries. But with growth and advancement in the field of technology, we are more connected with each other with the help of the internet. So, these days distance education is happening online and people find it more convenient. They save a lot of resources, time, and effort while pursuing education through online.

Students get the opportunity to study at any time and plan their schedule and also get an opportunity to postpone their studies without the need to pay the tuition fees again. Also, most of the institution which provides distance education gives good study material so students need not worry about that. The way distance education is viewed today is different, and it is a growing phenomenon worldwide.

The students pursuing distance education are required only a few things, they are

1. Good internet connection.
2. Laptop or a computer

Correspondence education is a kind of education where institutions provide instructions and study material through mail or the post. Here the student and the instructor have limited interaction and it is not regular. So, correspondence education is self-paced.

In this type of education, the student can study at home and send assignments by post to the concerned people or institution. Since there is an advancement in technology these days the communication between the students and the instructor has improved in this type of education. This educational system provides the systematic instructional material and self-instructional material which crucially helps independent learners.

Correspondence education is best suitable for drop out students and economically weaker people and working professionals.

In a nutshell,  the advantages of correspondence education are as follows:

• Students can be more active and self-directed in the learning environment.
• It has an easy and flexible schedule.
• Available at affordable prices
• Students can engage in courses at home.

Each coin has its side. So some of the disadvantages of both the types of education are

• Students lack some practical knowledge
• Self-motivation is necessary to complete the degree.