distance learning

Instructional model in which the teacher or trainer and the learner(s) are physically separated and use various resources and technologies to interact, simultaneously or not.

Comment
  • Distance learning may combine e-learning, online learning, virtual learning, books, audio, video and correspondence courses;
  • distance learning can be combined with classroom instruction: this is called blended learning;
  • this term is close to, but not synonymous with: virtual learning.
Source

Cedefop.

Related term(s)
asynchronous learning
blended learning
cooperative learning
crowdlearning / crowdsourced learning
digital learning
distributed learning
e-learning
flipped learning / inverted learning / reversed learning
formal learning
game-based learning / gamification
hybrid learning
immersive learning
informal learning
intercultural learning
learning
learning by doing
learning by using
mobile learning / m-learning
non-formal learning
online learning / web-based learning
open learning / self-paced learning
open learning / self-paced learning
participative learning / participatory learning
peer learning
personalised learning
phygital learning
presential learning / face-to-face learning / classroom learning
school-based learning
self-directed learning / self-learning / self-regulated learning
situated learning
social learning
synchronous learning
virtual learning
work-based learning