Distance Education: Is a Virtual Classroom for you?

Distance Education: Is a Virtual Classroom for you?

Part 4 of 4

Emphasis on the Written Word

Most of the communication, as well as the course work, in distance-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 is the written word; therefore, you need to be a good reader, love to read, and love writing also. Most of your assignments will be written and submitted to the instructor in the written format. Your penmanship needs to be excellent, spelling 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 somewhere where you do have Internet access.

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 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’s right for you.

Choose the Right!!

Student Success Statement 59

Student Success Statement

You must live in the present to secure your future.”

-Reverend Robert Craig

Reflection:

I think that this statement is trying to say that if people are too worried of the future that they don’t really live in the present, they won’t get the right future if they are like that. Also, sometimes people live and worry about the past that they can’t forget about it. People like that will never get to the future because they can’t forget about the past. Always look forward and never look back.

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

o  Lack of in-person interaction: Some educators argue that both teacher-students and student-students 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.

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

o  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!!

Friday, April 5, 2013

Student Success Statement #58

Student Success Statement

“What lies behind us and what lies before us are small matters compared to what lies within us.”

-Ralph Waldo Emerson

Reflection:

 I think that this statement by Ralph Waldo is trying to say that all that matter is what you believe is the right thing to do within you. What every people tell you to do on the outside doesn't matter. The only thing that matters is what you think is the right thing within you.

Distance Education: Is a Virtual Classroom for You? Part 2

Distance Education: Is a Virtual Classroom for You?

Part 2

Positive Aspects of Distance Education

Ø 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.

Ø A flexible schedule: Schools can only provide a certain number of class periods in a single school day. And there may or 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.

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

Choose the Right!!

Thursday, April 4, 2013

Alex Schwazer Uses Dope

Alex Schwazer Uses Dope

Alex Schwazer was accused of using dope during training. He won the gold medal and was very happy because he did. When everyone found out he said that he couldn't take it anymore. He couldn't take the fact that he won unfairly while others did the race fairly and didn't win.

I think that Alex did the wrong thing in doing drugs during practice and unfairly winning the race. He did the right thing in not denying it. He knows he chose the wrong and he knew that the medal was going to be taken away, but he still did the right thing in saying that he was guilty.

                                           

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