This document discusses 5 common mistakes in distance education: 1) lack of self-discipline and motivation to complete the program independently, 2) failing to transfer credits from other institutions, 3) forgetting to utilize online resources provided by the school, 4) choosing a school that is not properly accredited, and 5) not properly assessing one's interests, strengths/weaknesses, goals, and education requirements for the chosen program. The key is to avoid these mistakes by being self-aware and using resources provided in order to successfully achieve one's educational objectives through distance learning.

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5 COMMON MISTAKES IN DISTANCE
EDUCATION
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“KNOWING YOUR STRENGTHS AND WEAKNESSES
LEADS TO A SUCCESSFUL NAVIGATION OF A
CHOSEN DISTANCE EDUCATION PROGRAM TO
ACHIEVE YOUR EDUCATIONAL GOALS AND
OBJECTIVES.”
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3. ONLINE LEARNING FITS OUR SCHEDULES BUT
BE SURE TO AVOID THESE USUAL MISTAKES
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4. MAKE SURE THE SCHOOL IS ACCREDITED
Most employers keep track of
diploma mills and will not
accept education credits or
diplomas from these dishonest
institutions.
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5. LACK OF INNER DISCIPLINE AND MOTIVATION
Being self-motivated and self-
disciplined is critical to success in
completing a distance education
program.
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6. FAILING TO TRANSFER CREDITS
Many students fail to transfer courses they have already
taken when the school would have taken the credit.
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7. FORGETTING TO USE THE PROVIDED ONLINE
RESOURCES
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8. SELF REFLECTION
What are your
interests?
What are your
academic strengths
and weaknesses?
What are your
education goals?
What are the
education
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requirements?

9. MAKE THE RIGHT CHOICE
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10. YOU WILL BE SUCCESSFUL
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