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Challenges of Distance Learning
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Keeping up with coursework possibly without regular
bricks and mortar contact with instructor
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Possibly No regular "face time" of instructor
or peers to get immediate interaction.
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Need of interacting with an instructor over the phone,
e-mail, video link etc. to get your questions answered vs a face to face
conversation
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Receiving primary course "lecture" content through electronic
means
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So, what are
the Advantages of
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Myths of Distance Learning
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MYTH: Distance Classes are easier than regular
classes
FACT: Distance Classes on average contain more
work than a regular class.
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MYTH: Distance Learning classes are for everyone.
FACT: Depending on your Learning Style & study
habits, Distance Learning may not
be a good fit for you.
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MYTH: I won't have any communication with my
instructor
FACT: Instructors may actually have more
communication with you as a distance student than with their
non-distance students.
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MYTH: Distance courses are self-paced. I can do all
the work the last week of the semester and still pass.
FACT: First, not all distance courses are
self-paced. Second, a quarter's worth of work cannot be done in a
week and certainly not done well.
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MYTH: I need to be some sort of super techie geek to
take distance classes.
FACT: Most forms of distance
classes require little to no special skills other than being able to
e-mail or web browse. Your distance course orientation/1st day of
class will let
you know of any special skills needed to succeed in your class.
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