Distance Learning (EaD) in Brazil began in the 1990s, with the offering of courses through VHS tapes and printed handouts. With the advancement of technology, EaD expanded, especially following the popularization of the internet, which made it possible to access information more quickly and efficiently.
Since then, EaD in Brazil has grown significantly, offering courses in several areas of knowledge, such as administration, technology, health and education. In 2021, there were more than 3.7 million enrolled in distance courses, according to Inep. The number represents 41.4% of the total. In the historical series highlighted by the survey (2011 to 2021), the percentage of those enrolled in EaD increased by 274.3%, while, in face-to-face classes, there was a decrease of 8.3%.
With technology advancing more and more, EaD has become a viable option for companies that seek to improve the performance of their employees. This is because, in addition to being a more economical form of training, it also allows employees to take courses at a time that is most convenient for them, without having to travel to a specific location.
“With an EAD teaching system, you can produce training materials for large teams so that the recipients impacted by this content receive the same message, standardizing your team’s training. This can be a very useful solution when a team’s turnover is very high”, says Maurício Ferro, businessman and lawyer.
With a complete Distance Education platform, it is possible to make live transmissions and execute video communications with the board of directors for all employees, without taking executives out of their offices.
“Furthermore, when considering team training for large companies that have headquarters in different cities or states, the training of employees, franchisors and even communications can be optimized with an EaD teaching system”, assesses Ferro.
Changes with the pandemic
The Covid-19 pandemic, which began in 2020, boosted EaD in Brazil, as many educational institutions needed to quickly adapt to the remote modality to ensure the continuity of academic activities. With this, the teaching modality gained prominence and visibility.
“With restrictions on mobility and social contact, essential sectors had to undergo adaptations. One of the most significant occurred in education, which started to adopt the distance learning model in practically all types of education, from basic training to masters and doctorates, passing through the corporate reality as well”, concludes Ferro.
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