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Distance Education. Student name. Is Distance learning for you?. The majority of Distance courses involve asynchronous learning. This means that participants interact with classmates based upon their own schedules. This makes it possible to learn anytime, anywhere.
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The majority of Distance courses involve asynchronous learning. This means that participants interact with classmates based upon their own schedules. This makes it possible to learn anytime, anywhere.
Students who take Distance courses report. . . • Being nervous about what is expected • Procrastinating on assignments • Learning more than in traditional classes • Feeling that collaborative learning works well
Challenges of Distance Learning • Technical issues • Responsibilities of the student • Seldom face-to-face contact in the course • Classmates come from varying backgrounds
Characteristics for Success in Distance Learning • Highly motivated • Independent • Active learner • Disciplined • Adaptable to change • Learns in a variety of ways
Although it may not be easy to find the time that you need for Distance learning, the information that you need is presented.