What is Distance Education?
Distance education is the delivery of instructional information that does not confine the student to be physically present in the same location as the instructor/teacher. To be effective, distance education offerings must include opportunities for personal interaction.
The Reality of Distance Education?
- You must be a self starter.
- Online classes are not easier than traditional classes.
- Online courses are convenient and flexible.
- Online education can be technologically challenging.
- Less opportunity to interact with peers and instructors in real time (as it comes in).
Is Distance Education Right for You?
When considering a distance education program, ask yourself the following questions:
- Do you have adequate computer equipment with Internet access?
- Is your computer situated in a quiet location where you can work uninterrupted?
- Are you more interested in curriculum than interaction?
- Are you a highly focused, self-disciplined individual?
- Do you find the distance learning approach preferable to traditional in-classroom student/teacher stimulation?
- Do you need a flexible program to fit your needs?
- Is the content you want to study appropriate for online learning (meaning NO hands-on instruction)?
- Do you prefer one-on-one interaction with Faculty (most likely via e-mail rather than classroom participation)?
- Will you benefit from distance education?
If you answered YES to at least six of these questions, then distance education might be a good fit for you. As you explore a distance education program, be sure to consider your capabilities in terms of time, and identify the specific approaches and attendance requirements.
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