advantages and Disadvantages in studying at a distance

1. 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
• Learn how to communicate with your peers
and instructor
• Don’t skip online classes and submit your
homework in time

3. Advantages in
studying at a distance
or Distance Learning
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4. Advantages
• Lots of flexibility.
-With distance learning courses, students
can complete their course work from just about
anywhere, provided there’s a computer and
internet connection.
• No commuting.
-Taking a course online can be one way to
cut down on costly gas or public transportation.
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5. • Numerous choices for schools.
- distance learning allows you to choose
from a wide variety of schools to complete your
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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6. Disadvantages in
studying at a distance
or Distance Learning
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7. 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.
-While a majority of employers will, there
are some who still see a stigma attached to
distance learning.
• 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
• Not all courses required to complete the
degree may be offered online.
- It makes sense that most practical majors
offered entirely online.

9. Ways to become a
successful distance
learning student
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10. • Read the course guide and keep track of
your lessons/modules
-Your course guide or syllabus includes
many useful information and you should
consider it as a very important and useful tool
• Complete your assignments and submit them
on time.
-Assignments are an important aspect of
assessment in distance education.
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11. • Engage in conversations during online classes
-One of the secrets of distance learning is
that you have to 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

13. 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.
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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14. Thank You!
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