Distance Education: Is a virtual classroom for you? Part 4 of 4

Emphasis on the Written Word

Most of the communication, as well as the course work, in the distance-learning classes are written. That’s a plus, because the focus on the written word give you the opportunity to develop as a writer--and strong writing skills are essential to 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. Your penmanship needs to be excellent, spelling great, sentence structure above average, vocabulary extraordinary. You need to have online access with reliable equipment. If your Internet communications at home isn't working, you can’t do online education from home and will need to go to someplace where you do have access to the internet.

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 the perfect alternative for some students, it’s not the right choice for everyone. So carefully consider your unique need and interest and give distance education a try; then decide if it’s right for you.

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Distance Education: Is a Virtual Classroom for you? Per.3

Challenging Aspects of distance Education

·      Lack of in-person interaction: Some educators argue that both teacher-student and student-student contact are essential to learning. In a distance-learning classroom, you may be able to participate in class 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 before signing on to make sure it’s 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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Distance education: is a virtual classroom for you? Part 2

Distance education: is a virtual classroom for you?

Part 2

Positive Aspects of distance Education

·      Independence and time management: Taking courses online lets you hone your ability to work on your own. You also gain experience in managing your time efficiently.

·      A flexible schedule: Schools can only provide a certain number of class periods in a single day, and there may not be enough time for you to take everything you want. Because distance education lets you take classes outside regular school hours, it gives you the flexibility to explore all your areas of interest.

·      Advanced and specialized classes: Some schools can’t provide advanced or specialized classes. Distance education gives you the chance to gain experience in areas that would otherwise remain out of reach.

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Distance Education: Is a Virtual Classroom for You? Part 1

http://www.collegeboard.com/student/plan/high-school/47337.html

You may want to take a class that your high school doesn't offer. Under some circumstances, you can still enroll in the class--through distance learning.

Distance education means taking a class without being physically present where it is being taught. Internet -based technology lets students participate in lectures and class sessions online from almost anywhere.

Some high schools agree to recognize distance-learning credits when they don’t have the resources to offer a course themselves. Distance education is often used to increase options in rural areas for AP courses.

For you, it might mean doing self-tutorial at home in the evening or participating in a class that is 1,000 miles away, along with other high school students. Check with your high school counselor to see what’s available.

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Balancing High School and Part-Time Work                   part 1 

http://www.collegeboard.com/student/plan/high-school/45266.html

like many high school students, you may want--or need--to work part time. Working takes a lot of time and energy, though, so before getting a job, make sure that you think about your ability to handle both work and your education.

Important Considerations

You may have to weigh a number of factors when deciding whether to take on a part-time job. It’s important to get as much information as possible, so you can figure out what choice makes the most sense for you.

Schedule a meeting with your school counselor to discuss the idea of working. Talk to your counselor about why you want to work and what type of position you’re seeking.

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Student Success Statement

"So often, in our quest to be more popular and to be part of the "in-group," we lose sight of things that are far more important."

-Sean Covey

This statement is saying that whenever you become popular, you become a bad person because you lose sight in what important. You start to pay more attention to you friends than your work or education.