STUDYING AT A DISTANCE

Presented by: Abegail J. Mansueto

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How to Make Sure Studying a Distance Learning Degree is Right

for Me? • Connect what you learn with previous

knowledge and experience• Learn how to communicate with your peers

and instructor• Don’t skip online classes and submit your

homework in time

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Advantages in studying at a distance or Distance Learning

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Advantages• Lots of flexibility. 

-With distance learning courses, students can complete their course work from just about anywhere, provided there’s a computer and internet connection. • No commuting. 

-Taking a course online can be one way to cut down on costly gas or public transportation.

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• Numerous choices for schools.- distance learning allows you to choose

from a wide variety of schools to complete your education. • Lowered costs. 

-Prices for online courses are generally cheaper than their on-campus counterparts.• Learn while working.

- As distance learning can usually be completed on your own schedule.

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Disadvantages in studying at a distance or Distance Learning

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Disadvantages• Lack of social interaction.

- If the classroom environment is what you love most about learning you may want to take a step back and reconsider distance learning.• Format isn’t ideal for all learners.

- Not everyone is an ideal candidate for online learning.

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• Some employers don’t accept online degrees. 

-While a majority of employers will, there are some who still see a stigma attached to distance learning. • Requires adaptability to new technologies.

- If you’ve never been one to love working with technology you will probably get a lot less out of an online course • Not all courses required to complete the

degree may be offered online.- It makes sense that most practical majors

offered entirely online.

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Ways to become a successful distance

learning student

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• Read the course guide and keep track of your lessons/modules

-Your course guide or syllabus includes many useful information and you should consider it as a very important and useful tool• Complete your assignments and submit them

on time.-Assignments are an important aspect of

assessment in distance education.

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• Engage in conversations during online classes-One of the secrets of distance learning is

that you have to distinguish yourself during webinars or any discussion • Stay organized and keep track of your progress

-Organization is one of the key-elements in terms of becoming a successful distance • Avoid procrastination like the plague

-Many distance learners have the tendency to procrastinate in terms of both attending online classes .

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Benefits of studying a

distance learning program

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1. The student gets an opportunity to learn at his own pace.2. Classroom learning allows you to listen to any class lesson only once. 3. The student can decide the amount of time to be spent on any particular module.4. Distance programs offer students the flexibility to use time according to their requirements.5. Students can access to learning anywhere.6. Distance education saves the time and cost incurred in travelling.

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