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Remote learning

UK //rɪˈməʊt ˈlɜːnɪŋ// US //rɪˈmoʊt ˈlɜrnɪŋ// Pronunciation

Definition

Education that takes place online rather than in a physical classroom.

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In simple words: Learning from a distance, often using the internet.

Examples

• Many schools adopted remote learning during the pandemic.
• Remote learning offers flexibility for students to study anywhere.
• Teachers have had to adjust their teaching methods for remote learning.
• Some students thrive in a remote learning environment.
• The remote learning platform crashed during the exam.
• Technical issues are the biggest challenge of remote learning.

Usage notes

Commonly used in educational contexts. Avoid in casual conversation unless discussing technology. Appropriate in formal writing about education.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun phrase

Memory hint

Think of learning from a 'remote' location, away from the classroom.

Collocations

• engage in remote learning
• benefits of remote learning
• remote learning platform
• remote learning environment
• challenges of remote learning

Synonyms

• online learning
• distance education
• virtual education
• e-learning
• web-based learning

Common mistakes

• Confused with 'traditional learning' meaning in-person classes.
• Using 'remote learning' instead of 'online education'.
• Overgeneralizing to mean any type of distance education.