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STUDYING AT A DISTANCE Presented by: Abegail J. Mansueto

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STUDYING AT A DISTANCE

Presented by: Abegail J. Mansueto

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How to Make Sure Studying a Distance Learning Degree is Right

for Me? 

• Connect what you learn with previous knowledge and experience

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How to Make Sure Studying a Distance Learning Degree is

Right for Me? 

• Learn how to communicate with your peers and instructor

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• Don’t skip online classes and submit your homework in time

How to Make Sure Studying a Distance Learning Degree is Right for Me? 

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Advantages in studying at a distance or Distance Learning

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Advantages• Lots of flexibility. 

- students can complete their course work from just about anywhere.• No commuting. 

-Taking a course online can be one way to cut down on costly gas or public transportation.

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• Numerous choices for schools.

- allows you to choose from a wide variety of schools to complete education. • Lowered costs. 

-Prices for online courses are generally cheaper than their on-campus counterparts.• Learn while working.

- As distance learning can usually be completed on your own schedule.

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Disadvantages in studying at a distance or Distance Learning

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Disadvantages• Lack of social interaction.

- If the classroom environment is what you love most about learning you may want to take a step back and reconsider distance learning.• Format isn’t ideal for all

learners.- Not everyone is an

ideal candidate for online learning.

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• Some employers don’t accept online degrees. 

- there are some who still see a stigma attached to distance learning. • Not all courses

required to complete the degree may be offered online.

- It makes sense that most practical majors offered entirely online.

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• Requires adaptability to new technologies.

- If you’ve never been one to love working with technology you will probably get a lot less out of an online course

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Ways to become a successful distance

learning student

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• Read the course guide and keep track of your lessons/modules

- course guide or syllabus includes many useful information• Complete your assignments

and submit them on time.-Assignments are an

important aspect of assessment in distance education.

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• Engage in conversations during online classes- distinguish yourself during webinars or any

discussion.• Stay organized and keep track of your progress

-Organization is one of the key-elements in terms of becoming a successful distance • Avoid procrastination like the plague

-Many distance learners have the tendency to procrastinate in terms of both attending online classes .

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Benefits of studying a

distance learning program

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1. The student gets an opportunity to learn at his own pace.2. Classroom learning allows you to listen to any class lesson only once. 3. The student can decide the amount of time to be spent on any particular module.

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4. Distance programs offer students the flexibility to use time according to their requirements.5. Students can access to learning anywhere.6. Distance education saves the time and cost incurred in travelling.

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Thank You!