In today's Information Age, learning is no longer confined within the four walls of a classroom. The instructor, armed with a textbook, is no longer the sole source of educational experience.
Information resources are everywhere, often separated from the learner by time and space.
Distance learning defines the process of connecting learners with these remote resources. Learning is a lifelong pursuit where training and retraining become strategies for both individual and corporate success. Distance learning uses communications technologies to harness the vast array of resources available and stimulate the development of lifelong learning skills. A variety of technologies are used for distance learning, including video, audio, computer, audiographics, and print. There are a variety of distance learning solutions for every educational need.