Distance Education

With society changing at a constant speed , one thing remains steady; our need and desire to learn. Although the classroom is viewed as a traditional setting for learning, it too is changing and evolving at lightning speed. With a growing population, continual tech advances and the constant demand for a valuable education , these institutions must continue to provide the materials too meet these changes. Distance education has traditionally been referred to as correspondence, whereby the student completes the course by mail from another town or city other than that in which the school is located. The student is supplied with the necessary materials- books, tapes or videos and it is up to them to complete assignments by the deadline

The appeal of distance education is that the students are allowed to complete the course at their own pace on their own schedule. The student has the choice of completing a few courses , perhaps out of interest or as a stepping stone for their career. The newest trend to hit distance education scene  is the virtual classroom or distance education online. This has opened up a whole new world of opportunities for students.

Many schools are now offering distance education courses online with students receiving all course materials and grades as well as handing in assignments , communicating with professors or chatting with fellow students over the internet. From an international perspective , distance education online now gives pupils a chance to easily study at school in other countries.

A few tips to think about before pursuing distance education; Students should be self – disciplined and motivated and should make sure they have the available time during the week to complete the work. Research your institution before enrolling, make sure it’s accredited, so you know your certificate , diploma or degree will be recognised upon completion.If you are seeking a course to fulfill your job requirement then make sure your current or potential place of employment will recognize your certificate upon, for instance If i completed xyz course and went to a company then the company’s employee should know about your xyz course. The best option you can do is ask others whether the course is good or not from the same institution you targeted. Ask yourself what level of involvement you would like from your instructor or other students.

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