Is Distance Education for You?
Is Distance Education for You?
Just as some people are more successful at regular courses, others are more successful at distance education courses. In general, a successful distance education student is someone who:
- Wants or needs a flexible school schedule
- Knows how to study independently
- Is goal oriented and self-directed
- Has college level reading and writing skills
- Has some experience with computer applications such as word processing and email
- Establishes a regular viewing or online schedule
- Sets aside a specific time on a routine basis for studying
- Contacts the professor promptly with questions about any aspect of the course.