The incredible revolution caused by internet has brought together all the world on one single platform where people from all over the world can share information within nanoseconds. The entire world has been taken by the storm of "Digitization" where information is available on smart phones, ipads and kindles. Now, the new definition of Education comprises of content available online, educational portals and online learning platforms. There is a huge repository of educational material available online that can be downloaded within seconds. All the lectures, assignments, quizzes and reference books are uploaded and organized online. The traditional educational system will be long gone in upcoming decades. Distant online learning provides learning opportunities to all the people irrespective of their location, age and gender.

Distant Learning Programs in Pakistan

"Distance Learning is a modern technique of learning and educating students who do not attend regular classes in traditional educational institutions. On the other side, they study at home utilizing different tools and methods of studies provided to them by their respective institute in the form of hard form notes, online platforms, CDs and other audio/video lectures"

Different educational institutes have different methods of distant and online learning programs that include:

  • Course material comprising of printed text books, notes and reference material.
  • Electronic media including CDs and Video/Audio lectures.
  • Online platforms to upload lectures, presentations and assignments.

Pakistan is a country which is considered to be forerunners in introducing distant learning programs.

Following three universities have laid foundation in introducing distant learning programs in innumerable disciplines in our country.

Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU)

This is one of its own kind of university and is first and foremost educational institution to introduce distant learning programs that include various Bachelors and Master degrees in a several disciplines of sciences and humanities. This Alma mater is the perfect choice for those students who intend to learn from far flung remote areas. The cherry on top is that the courses are offered at quite an affordable fee.
https://www.aiou.edu.pk/

Virtual University

Taking the distant studies to a one step further, Virtual University came into existence and provided online audio and video lectures, TV channel and CDs for the students in order to bridge the gap between students and teachers. All the instructions related to the particular subject are provided in the form of videos to the students so that they can have a class lecture experience. The students are required to take notes, prepare presentations and submit regular homework. The students are also given free choice to choose their subjects and design their curriculum. They can even start from primary subject and then gradually move towards the expert level.
https://vu.edu.pk/

 

If you are studying in 9th class, 10th class, FA, FSc or BA, then you need to look no further. There is a recently launched website www.instutor.com. This website provides you all the lectures for matric, inter part 1 and part 2 and BA English course of Punjab University. These lectures have been conducted by experienced and talented instructors with great explanation. The best part is that you can use the online test functionality that helps you gauge your preparation for the examination.

 

CASE – Center for Advanced Studies in Engineering

This educational institute is considered to be the first institute to provide technical education program degree online in order to facilitate working engineers in order to pursue their higher studies alongside their full time jobs. They offer Master degree in five different disciplines including masters in:

  • Engineering
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Systems and Control Engineering

https://www.case.edu.pk/Default.aspx

In addition to above three universities, following universities are offering distant learning programs in Pakistan:

  • Bahauddin Zakariya University Multan - https://lms.ddebzu.edu.pk/
    They have introduced quite a modern online learning platform that has got multiple functionalities like courses, files, and user management systems, user communication, and online grading system. The university offers multiple degree programs and website is updated all the time.
  • Gomal University Dera Ismail Khan - https://www.degu.edu.pk/
  • Government College University Faisalabad - https://gcuf.edu.pk/directorates/distance-learning/
  • Islamia University Bahawalpur - https://www.iub.edu.pk/distance_29_9_11.php

 

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