Distance Education: Is Virtual Classroom for You?

Part 3

Challenging Aspects of Distance Education

·       Look of in-person interactions: Some educators argue that both teacher-student and student-student contact are essential to learning. In classroom, you may be able to participate in classroom discussions online in chat rooms, message boards or Web conferences – but it’s not the same as being with other students in a classroom.

·       Different levels of quality: Many distance-education programs supply an excellent learning experience, but others may not. Research any program signing on to make sure it is rigorous enough. If you are choosing your own program, look into its accreditation before enrolling.

·       The need to self-start: Distance Education lets you make your own schedules. If you have a hard time getting motivated, this might not be the ideal educational setting for you.

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