Importance & Benefits of distance learning education

1. Importance & Benefits of distance learning education

2. Importance in the Light of Islam • Iqra` was the first word of the Quran that came upon the Prophet (SAW). • The angel repeated the order: iqra! Read! as Muhammed (SAW) explained he was unable to read, then Jibraeel (AS) said: • [96.1] Read in the name of your Lord Who created.[96.2] He created man from a clot.[96.3] Read and your Lord is Most Honorable,[96.4] Who taught (man to write) with the pen[96.5] Taught man what he knew not.These are the first verses of the Quran that came down to the Prophet (SAW). Surprising isn't it!

3. Importance in the Light of Islam قُلْ هَلْ يَسْتَوِي الَّذِينَ يَعْلَمُونَ وَالَّذِينَ لا يَعْلَمُونَ إِنَّمَا يَتَذَكَّرُ أُوْلُوا الأَلْبَابِ • Quran Say:  Can You Put On Equal Footing Those Who Are Learned, With Those Who Are Not Learned? (Surah  39:  Ayah  9)

4. Mohammed(SAW)-Hadith • Seeking Of Knowledge Is An Obligation Upon Every Muslim, Be It A Man Or A Woman   (Mishkaat) • The Person Who Goes Forth In Search Of Knowledge Is Striving Hard In The Way Of God; Until He Returns.    Tirmidhi • Go In Quest Of Knowledge Whenever You Come Across It.  • Seek Knowledge From The Cradle To The Grave. 

5. Learning is a continuous process ARE YOU LEARNING??? • Times are changing rapidly • Competition is increasing day after day • Technology is changing work life • To take an active role in the world and work • Recession lead to lot of free time • Continuous Process Improvement (CPI)

6. Distance learning a solution

7. Benefits of Distance Learning • Distance education meets the needs of students who might otherwise be unable to attend on-campus classes, due to distance or time constraints • One of the biggest distance learning benefits is the issue of flexibility and time • Select most appropriate course by living anywhere and study from anywhere.

8. Benefits of Distance Learning • Distance learning programs allow for increased access to learning and encourage life-long learning. • Financial benefits of distance learning exist as well. Without the need to leave your home to spend a semester or a year in a distant city, you can substantially save on transportation, housing, and food costs. • Keep your full or part-time job.

9. Benefits of Distance Learning • Self-paced learning.For slow and quick learners. This reduces stress and increases satisfaction. • The use of emailcan allow you to send your homework assignment to your professor at any time of day-safely and conveniently. What a huge benefit for distance learning students! • Students have access to experts and tremendous volume of online databases

10. Challenges in distance learning • Lack of motivation • Self-discipline • Distractions • Issues with study materials • Difficult to get in touch with tutors sometimes. • Does’nt always feel 'personalized' when you do chat to tutors • Some employers don’t accept online degrees.

11. Distance Universities & Colleges • IGNOU , India (Gulf Centre for University Education, Shuwaikh), www.ignou.ac.in • Madurai Kamraj University, Chennai, www.mkuniversity.org • Arab Open University, Kuwait, www.aou.edu.kw • Mahatma Ghandi University, Kerla (Universal Institute, Kuwait), www.mguniversity.edu • JamiaMilliaIslamia – Delhi (Universal Institute, Kuwait), www.jmi.ac.in • Sikkim Manipal University (Shaheen Training Institute, Kuwait), www.smu.edu.in • The Institute of Islamic Banking and Finance – Hyderabad, www.islamicbankinst.com • Symbiosis Center for Distance Learning, Punewww.scdl.net

12. Nilem Institute (www.nilem.com) COURSES: • 1. DIPLOMA IN ADVERTISING & PUBLIC RELATIONS • 2. DIPLOMA IN BANKING MANAGEMENT • 3. DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION • 4. DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS MANAGEMENT • 5. DIPLOMA IN CONTRACTS MANAGEMENT • 6. DIPLOMA IN EXPORT & IMPORT MANAGEMENT • 7. DIPLOMA IN ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT & ISO 14000/14001 • 8. DIPLOMA IN ENVIRONMENT & POLLUTION CONTROL • 9. DIPLOMA IN FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT • 10. DIPLOMA IN FIRE & SAFETY MANAGEMENT • 11. DIPLOMA IN HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT • 12. DIPLOMA IN INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT • 13. DIPLOMA IN INDUSTRIAL SAFETY • 14. DIPLOMA IN MASS COMMUNICATION • 15. DIPLOMA IN MATERIALS MANAGEMENT • 16. DIPLOMA IN OFFICE ADMINISTRATION • 17. DIPLOMA IN PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT & INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS • 18. DIPLOMA IN PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT • 19. DIPLOMA IN PROJECT MANAGEMENT • 20. DIPLOMA IN QUALITY ASSURANCE & ISO 9000 • 21. DIPLOMA IN QUALITY ASSURANCE & QS 9000 • 22. DIPLOMA IN QUALITY CONTROL & ISO 9000 • 23. DIPLOMA IN SALES & MARKETING MANAGEMENT • 24. DIPLOMA IN TOTAL QUALITY MANAGEMENT & ISO 9000