What about distance learning?

@ucl800 (860)
Greece
May 26, 2011 2:13am CST
Have you ever though to follow an online course. I have noticed that distance learning is becoming very famous from day to day. What do you think? Are you interested in studying online?
5 responses
@himzey (1321)
• India
26 May 11
Distance learning has emerged as a boon for young students. Now they have access to the lectures and tutorials offered by masters and professionals of the subject. This certainly makes a great impact on a students mind. There is nothing compared to learning from those who are best in the subject as they offer most effective means and guidelines to a subject as compared to local tutors. Even if you fail to get admission in any reputed institution, the distance learning programs help you level up with your competitors studying in that institution, as you get to study under the same tutors. This is certainly a great help.
1 person likes this
• United States
26 May 11
Hi, I am a mother of 2 so I found that taking my classes online really helpful. I have been taking online classes for the past couple of years. And I am soon to graduate with my Associates. I will say that you have to have a lot of self discipline and make sure you keep track of all your assignment and their due dates. In my first year I had a problem with keeping up with my classes because I wasnt checking my schedule and I barely passed the classes. But now I am fine and I am able to pass my classes just as if I were in a classroom setting.
@leateagee (3667)
• China
26 May 11
Yes, I have thought about this. There are a lot of distance learning or online courses which a person can use to study. Just make sure you'll have enough knowledge about that institution or site. In my opinion it is not bad to study online, but it takes a great discipline because you'll have a lot of distractions and lots of opportunities to cheat or do unneccessary things aside from the instructions. I am an online ESL teacher but I teach in the classroom too. At night I teach Chinese students online for their spoken English. Some students are required to have their parents be present during the class because they are a little inattentive. Most of my students can handle themselves very well. They can easily be manage. Thank goodness. Our online classes for spoken English to these Chinese students is a good way for continuous learning and confidence that even the environment is not classroom anymore, they are still very at ease in speaking the language. They could relate and express very well. Have a great day! Remember "Practice makes perfect!"
@Bellapop (1279)
26 May 11
This is very useful mode of studying if you have lots of other commitments such as job or family life because you can study at any time and you don't have to go to lessons. If it is normally cheaper as well because you don't have to pay any tuition fees or the teachers salary plus be careful because some distance learning courses can be expensive and they can work out even more expensive than courses that teach you face-to-face, these are scams. And to try to enrol with a reputable organisation.
@edsss17 (4394)
• Philippines
26 May 11
Hi ucl.. Yes you're right! Its getting famous nowadays.. I'm interested in studying online.. I might try to research more about it!