Distance Education Through Application of Computer

Education is a continuous process which transfers the morals, values, and culture to the next generation. It is a powerful tool for social change and social mobility. It enables to develop, and build up the new generation of our nation. The distance education system is a crucial vehicle in the sustained development of a knowledge based society. Its potential for flexible education delivery, scope for self and life-long learning and cost effectiveness make it instrumental in meeting the needs of individual and communities at this juncture- in the rapid transition being made from the industrial to the information age. Now distance education centers are providing online course material and some other centers providing online teaching learning facilities. Computer can facilitate self-paced learning. It individualizes learning, while giving immediate reinforcement and feedback in CAI mode. With integrated graphic, print, audio, and video capabilities, computer can effectively link various technologies. Interactive video and CD-ROM technologies can be incorporated into computer based instructional units, lessons, and learning environments. Microcomputer systems incorporating various software packages are extremely flexible and maximize learner control. In the present paper an attempt has been made to describe the application of computer in distance education.