Remote and virtual education: differences

With the passage of time, the obstacles to guarantee education have been reduced, for example, distance is no longer an inconvenience to fulfill dreams thanks to the evolution of education that the higher education system has had and for this reason it is important to know the difference between remote and virtual education. Precisely, this is one of the consequences left by the pandemic, thousands of academic institutions saw the need to assume the challenges of virtuality and put aside master classes.

Nowadays it is possible to talk about fulfilling dreams at a distance, do a master’s degree abroad without having to travel to another country and even have the opportunity to work and study remotely. In fact, there are many advantages of virtual education that this has brought with it for institutions, teachers and students, who have accommodated themselves to the demands of virtuality.

However, it is important to understand the difference between remote and virtual education and  at BIU we want you to be able to identify them in order to make decisions when choosing your study modality taking into account your time, your needs and preferences.

Virtual Education

In this modality, autonomy and discipline prevail as a learning method. It is based on the educational tools that have come hand in hand with digital transformation, some of them as virtual platforms that strengthen the collaborative learning process, allowing both teachers and students to digitally share all the information and knowledge that enrich knowledge.

The teacher has a role of tutor or advisor, which means that he can contribute to the academic program of his students without having a leading role, it is possible that he establishes some synchronous meetings for solving doubts or supports.

This type of learning based on the digital experience is a tool that allows personalization, performance, productivity and flexibility in a clearly healthy and harmonious environment.

Remote Education

Also known as “face-to-face virtual teaching”, in which learning is carried out through lessons through videoconferences, remote classes. This model of education lacks autonomy, is limited to the adaptation of face-to-face educational systems and methodologies are consumed with the online participation of teachers and students.

This type of education has traditional learning values based on productivity, however, it can be harmed by internet failures, problems of electronic devices, electricity or the improper use of applications.

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Distance education

This modality, unlike virtual education, in some cases, has a percentage of face-to-face, where students have control over the time, space and pace of their learning, an internet connection, computer resources, or other methods are not required.

On the contrary, it is common to use physical materials, such as: notebooks, books or USB sticks. In this type of learning, you must attend a physical face-to-face point to present final exams or supports every certain amount of time.

This is how distance education has become a useful tool that, with commitment, perseverance and self-discipline, can become an effective means of learning for any student.

The difference between remote and virtual education is based on the fact that each of these modalities assumes different responsibilities and tools, some of them need greater autonomy, commitment, discipline and responsibility on the part of the student, while others require the teacher a methodology focused on digitalization.