-
Distance Learning Education
5 CommentsDistance learning can be defined as an education program imparted by an university beyond the barriers of its campus and taken by a student outside the walls of an university. Distance learning program is a medium that connects students to the universities of the world.
Distance learning programs are becoming the most popular and viable way of teaching and learning. More and more people are registering for distance learning programs of different universities. Distance learning program gives freedom to a student to learn at his own pace, his own schedule and at his own convenience.
Distance learning is imparted through the electronic media and study materials supplied by the university for a particular course. It helps people to upgrade their educational qualification even when they are tied up in their working schedule.
To help you get off on the ‘right’ foot with your online education, we thought the following tips would help you sidestep a few of the most common online student issues:
Finding the Right School
Probably the most daunting task the online student faces is selecting the right school. Avoid schools that have a reputation for being diploma mills. Luckily, these schools are the exception.
Your first course of action in the selection of an online college or university is to request a school catalogue and review their programs, online courses, and student support activities.
Keeping Your Online Education Costs Under Control
There is no way to avoid this fact of life – education can be pricy. But it doesn’t have to send you into bankruptcy either. Ask your prospective college if they have any programs, including student loans, to assist with educational costs.
And certainly don’t rule out scholarships and grants just because you are enrolling in online courses.
Don’t Forget to Transfer All of Your Credits
In many cases, you will not have to start from scratch if you have earned credits at other schools. Be sure to send your transcripts from your previous school to your online college and request that your counselor review your records. There are a few schools that will grant life experience credits based on testing or a review of your portfolio.
The success of distance education also depends on the success of the technology. And without a good support system and infrastructure the distance learning may be a failure.
Published on January 3, 2009 · Filed under: Education; Tagged as: distance learning and education, distance learning education, distance learning education degree, distance learning higher education, Distance learning programs, distance learning special education, education online distance learning, online college, Online Education
5 Responses to “Distance Learning Education”
-
[...] doors for many students who cannot afford to attend school on campus as a full-time student. Distance learning courses definitely provide some advantages over the traditional college education. But, because of [...]
-
Looking for EDUCATION ISSUES? Yes, EDUCATION ISSUES. It's all here! | Dolphin Cast said on May 20th, 2009 at 4:40 am
[...] of the most controversial education issues today is the continuing decline in student learning standards at state schools throughout Australia, which is an issue of concern to both the public and [...]
-
WARNING: EDUCATION LEADS TO FREEDOM right here! Education Leads To Freedom Tips & Guide! | Dolphin Cast said on May 31st, 2009 at 9:52 am
[...] I became passionate about education when I lived next to a family growing up whose children didn’t attend school. I have no idea the reasons why or even the legal ramifications of the situation, I just know that they did not go and that they never learned how to read or write. I remember feeling really sad about this even as a little girl. Sad because I didn’t understand why I got to attend school and learn all these things when they couldn’t. And sad because I knew somehow that their lives would be very different than mine because they didn’t have the opportunity for an education. [...]
-
Looking for ALL ABOUT MBA? Here's ALL ABOUT MBA information for you! | Dolphin Cast said on May 31st, 2009 at 10:30 am
[...] today attempt to mimic the business environment in their academic programs by using student teams. As corporations have increasingly turned to teams to work on projects and [...]
-
[...] Learning at home has a great many benefits like the ability to learn whenever and wherever you like. But distance learning is still getting an education and that means paying attention to the course material and presentations you receive online, and also the hard part of studying and doing your homework and assignments. [...]