Distance Learning Facts
- Distance Learning students sometimes can end up neglecting their course work because of personal or professional circumstances, unless they have compelling reasons for taking the course.
- Some students prefer the independence of Distance Learning; others find it uncomfortable.
- Distance Learning gives students greater freedom of scheduling, but it can require more self-discipline than on-campus classes.
- Distance Learning requires you to work from written directions without face-to-face instructions.
- It may take as long as forty-eight business hours to get a response from your instructor.
- Distance Learning requires at least as much time as on-campus courses and in many instances up to three times as much.
- Distance Learning uses computers and other technology for teaching and communication.
- Printed and/or online materials are the primary source of directions and information in Distance Learning.
- Distance Learning classes often require written assignments and projects.
- Students who have reported as non-attending a college class often don't have the self-discipline or motivation to work independently and complete an online course.