Distance Learning can be broadly defined as a form of education, where the teacher(s) and student(s) are

separated geographically and connected through telecommunications.

This is a model where the people teaching and the people learning have some form of live interaction, meaning they
engage in education-related activities at the exact same time, despite being physically separated.

Advantages of Synchronous Learning

1. Structured Learning - required to participate simultaneously, these sessions provide clear guidance on how
quickly work needs to be done and helps to control the pace of learning
2. Increased Interaction - allows the entire learning group to interact in real-time, it can help to alleviate the sense
of isolation,  can be beneficial for improving student engagement and maintaining interest levels
3. Direct Instruction - teachers can easily explain concepts to the group and then go into more detail if people are
struggling to understand anything
Disadvantages of Synchronous Learning
1. Lack of Flexibility - This method of learning may not be ideal for those who prefer to learn at their own pace, or
as and when free time presents itself.
2. Students Being Held Back - the learning pace is set by the teacher, rather than the student and this may not be
ideal for students who have a lot of spare time to invest in their learning and who may, therefore, want to keep
pushing forward at a faster pace than the teacher has decided upon
3. Reliance on Technology - hugely reliant on having enough bandwidth to support it, This means that if a member
of the learning group experiences problems with their connection, or if they do not have access to high-speed
internet for a period of time, they may miss out on important information.
Advantages of Asynchronous Learning
 It provides more flexibility to learners. Allowing your learners to study at their own speed makes dealing with
busy schedules easier. ...
 It can be easily scaled. ...
 It's often more cost-effective than classroom training.
5 Asynchronous Learning Disadvantages
 Lacks instant feedback. ...
 Lacks personal interaction. ...
 No live collaboration and real time activities. ...
 Can cause lack of motivation. ...
 Requires self-discipline.
 Blended Learning
- a style of education in which students learn via electronic and
online media as well as traditional face-to-face teaching (Oxford
Dictionary Definition)
-  is a mix of old and new as much as it is a mix of physical and
digital learning
- Ideally, each (online and off) complement each other by using its
particular strengths

Modular Distance Learning 

-features individualized instruction that allows learners to use self-learning modules (SLMs) in print or digital
format/electronic copy, whichever is applicable to the learner