Students who most benefit from distance learning programs are those who require flexible scheduling and alternative locations. Frequently they are time- or place-bound and unable to attend courses offered at a traditional school, college or university. Often, a course or degree program they are interested in is not offered in a location geographically convenient to them. Or, they are working adults who cannot attend programs during traditional day-time, or even evening hours. There are high school students too who are interested and able to take college-level courses while still in high school; for them, distance education offers the flexibility to take college courses while still attending high school.
Whatever the reasons for taking distance education courses or programs, distance education courses require that you read well at the level of the course (K-12, undergraduate or graduate level), and learn well by reading, are self-disciplined, can manage your time effectively, are able to work independently, and have the appropriate background for the course. In addition, the opportunity for interaction with other students may be different from that in a traditional classroom.
For an online class (Internet), you should have a reasonable comfort level with technology. You must also have access to reliable equipment and be familiar with your Internet access provider's services. Technical specifications needed for courses will be provided in the Course information in other locations at ONE. If you want to determine if you are a good candidate for participating in distance education courses or programs, go to Self-Assessment Tools
for Students New to Distance Education or Study Strategies (links to websites to help you decide if distance education is for you, and strategies to become a better distance learner). |
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