14.3 Definition
Distance Learning occurs when students and instructors/researchers are physically located in different geographical locations.
Access to instructional, learning, or research materials are made available through the use of Smart Learning technologies, such as computer-based learning, mobile learning, flipped classroom, and blended learning.
The communication between the students and instructors or research supervisors could be made online, through internet or mobile, off-line, or a mixture of both.
Blended learning (BL) uses online educational practices and may involve students spending a significant period of their studies away from the University to undertake a project, conduct a fieldwork or research, either independently or under the auspices of another organization.