Distance Education: Is a Virtual
Classroom for You?
Part 4 of 4
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 are 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 for 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 also love writing. Most of your assignments will be
written and submitted to the instructor in written format. Your penmanship
needs to be excellent, spelling great, sentence structure above average, and
vocabulary extraordinary. You need to have online access with reliable
equipment. If your Internet communications at home isn’t working, you can’t
indulge in online education from home and will need to go someplace else where
there is 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 never know until you try. You might even fall in love with
distance education. While distance education may be 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 is the right choice for you.
CHOOSE THE RIGHT!!!
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