Distance Education & Learning

Distance Education is an established and now globally recognized mode of education which is in consonance with the hanging socio-economic needs and emerging demands of the new knowledge era. One of the great advantages of Distance Learning is that it provides a viable and affordable alternative to the conventional mode of education, especially for those who, for several socio-economic, family and geographic constraints, could not get education despite their high motivation and genuine aptitude for studies, and also for those who do not have time for education through conventional mode because of their personal, professional and family obligations.

To provide increased educational opportunities within an affordable budget, the Jaipur National University has initiated Distance Education programmes where the physical distance between the teacher and the learner is adequately bridged by means of modern information and Communication Technologies. The teaching and studying through distance mode is as effective and interesting as face-to-face classroom instruction.

The Distance Education will be delivered through a wide range of technological methodologies like -
voice, CDs, video, internet, teleconferencing, print, etc. The advantages include :

• Learning at your own pace, speed and convenience
• Just-in-time learning; more opportunities to learn the latest and the updated material
• Reaching the unreached ; reaching those with restricted mobility (handicapped, elderly)
• Accessibility for those with family responsibilities (parents with young children at home)
• Exposure to telecommunication technology and access to media-rich learning environment.

Besides the above, standard Self-Learning study material, effective personal contact programmes, adequate hands-on training for computer practicals, examination centres at convenient places, fixed examination schedule and timely declaration of results are salient features of the programme.