This document defines distance learning as a formal educational system where students receive instruction at a remote site while enrolled in a school or college. It discusses the synchronous and asynchronous technologies used to deliver instruction, such as video conferencing, web conferencing, email and social learning websites. The document also covers testing and evaluation methods in distance learning, and lists advantages like flexibility and access to diverse faculty, as well as disadvantages like lack of human interaction and need for technology knowledge.

1. Distance Learning Group Members: 1 – Salah Al-Belushi 2 – Ahmed Al-Senani