Distance Education: Is a Virtual Classroom for You?

Part 4

English on the Written Word

…learning classes is written. That’s a plus, because the focus on the written word gives you the opportunity to develop as a writer—and strong writing skills are essential to academic success. However, if writing is a serious weakness for you, virtual learning may not be the best educational option until you improve your skills. Yes, most of distance education …

…great, sentence structure above average, vocabulary extraordinary. You need to have online access with reliable equipment. If your Internet communications at home isn’t working, you can’t do online education from home and will need to go to someplace where you have access to the internet.

Decide Whether It’s Right For You

Distance education isn’t for everyone, but it just might be for you. You really should seek it out and give it a try. You never know until you try. You might even seek it out and give it a try. You never know until you try. You might even fall in love with distance education. While distance education may be the perfect alternative for some students, it’s not the right choice for everyone. So carefully consider your unique needs and interests and give distance education a try; then, decide if it is right for you.

CHOOSE THE RIGHT

student success statement
"you must live in the present to secure your future."
-reverend robert craig
my interpretation of this great statement is that, in order to have a good future, you need to focus on the present time an dhow well you manage it.

Distance Education: Is a Virtual Classroom for You? Part 3

Distance Education: Is a Virtual Classroom for You?

Part 3

Challenging Aspects of Distance Education

Look of in-person interaction: Some educators argue that both teacher-student and student-teacher contact are essential to learning. In a distance-learning classroom, you may be able to participate in class discussions online in chat rooms, message boards or Web conferences – but it’s not the same as being with other students in a classroom.

Different levels of quality: Many distance-education programs supply an excellent experience, but may others not. Research any program before signing on to make sure it’s rigorous enough. If you are choosing your own program, look into it’s accreditation before enrolling.

The need to self-start: Distance education lets you make your own schedules. If you have a hard time getting motivated, this might not be the ideal educational setting for you.

Choose the right.

student success statement
"what lies behind us and what lies before us are small matter compared to what lies within us." ~ ralph waldo emerson
reflection: this is simply saying, that whatever lies inside of us is little compared to other things.

Distance Education: Is a Virtual Classroom for you?

Part 2

Positive Aspects of Distance Education

•      Independence and time management:  Taking courses online lets you hone your ability to work on your own. You also gain experience in managing your time efficiently.

•      A flexible schedule: Schools can only provide a certain number of class periods in a single school day, and there may not be enough time for you to take everything you want. Because distance education lets you take classes outside regular school hours, it gives you the flexibility to explore all your areas of interest.

·      Advanced and specialized classes: some schools can’t provide advanced of specialized classes. Distance education gives you the chance to gain experience in areas that would otherwise remain out of reach.

Choose the right.

distance education

part 1

You may want to take a class that your high school doesn’t offer. Under some circumstances, you can still enroll in the class—through distance learning. Distance education means taking a class without being physically present where it is being taught. Internet-based technology lets students participate in lectures and class sessions online from almost anywhere.

Some high schools agree to recognize distance-learning credits when they don’t have the resources to offer a course themselves. Distance education is often used to increase options in rural areas and for AP courses.

For you, it might mean doing a self-tutorial at home in the evening, or participating in a class that is 1,000 miles away, along with other high school students. Check with your school counselor to see what’s available.

choose the right.

student success statement
"you must never be fearful about what you are doing when it is right."
-rosa parks
reflection:when you have the option of choosing what you feel is right, just do it because there is nothing wrong in it to stop you from going on.