Nowadays, distance-learning have gained in popularity, but some people argue that courses can never be as good as those taken by attending a college or university in person.To what extent do you agree or disagree

The advent of fast Internet connection as well as convenient software has made distant learning programs increasingly popular. Some individuals claim that these innovative modern teaching methods are not as good as traditional ones which enable students to learn in schools in person. I would partly disagree with

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remote learning indeed sometimes has counterproductive effects. The most obvious advantage of these distance-learning programs is that students can choose the most convenient time for them to study. Since numerous courses are available to young and old, day and night, attendees can enjoy the freedom to select appropriate courses that suit their schedules. The majority of students can reap benefits of the flexibility due to the fact that they can allocate their time to study when they are energetic and can learn effectively.

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, those who

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in the universities can not have

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freedom because they subject to relatively fixed teaching timetable. Another benefit of remote learning is that it enables students from deprived regions to have the access to the lectures delivered by professors who come from top-tier universities. Owing to the limited positions in world-renowned colleges, not everyone has the privilege to be qualified to

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in the most famous schools, especially for those who come from disadvantaged backgrounds. Usually, in rural areas, the educational quality in universities is relatively lower than that of remote lectures given by prominent professors.

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, students from less developed areas can profit from taking online lectures.

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, we should not overlook the downside brought by learning remotely. One of the most noticeable drawbacks of distant classes is that learners might find it difficult to develop other skills. The opportunities to communicate with peers and teachers are limited when people choose to join distance-learning programs since students spend most of their time at home alone. By receiving tertiary education on campus, students can learn not only the

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some crucial skills which would contribute to their career prospects in the future,

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, social skills and interpersonal skills.

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is because students can develop these skills when joining extracurricular clubs, group discussions and tutorials in person. To sum up, individuals can gain more by attending distance learning programs due to the freedom of arranging timetables and the opportunity of learning from world famous lecturers,

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it may prevent learners from developing other practical skills.