This document discusses the attributes of successful distance learners. It identifies that distance learning requires self-motivation, maintaining a schedule for coursework by logging in 2-3 times per week, and effective time management. Distance learners must also communicate their needs to instructors, set goals to stay organized, and have basic computer and reading skills to complete course requirements remotely. With perseverance and commitment to studying, distance learners can achieve success.

1. The Attributes of SuccessfulThe Attributes of Successful
Distance Learners PresentationDistance Learners Presentation
Lorinda JonesLorinda Jones
EDUC-6135EDUC-6135
August 2014August 2014

2. What is Distance Learning ?What is Distance Learning ?
Distance learning is an open learning,Distance learning is an open learning,
flexible learning, online/virtual learningflexible learning, online/virtual learning
distance education program.distance education program.
It is a way of learning remotely withoutIt is a way of learning remotely without
being in regular face-to-face contact withbeing in regular face-to-face contact with
a teacher in the classroom.a teacher in the classroom.

3. The Attributes of SuccessfulThe Attributes of Successful
Distance LearnersDistance Learners
Distance learning =
determination + discipline+
dedication

4. Self MotivationSelf Motivation
You must be motivated to prepare for takingYou must be motivated to prepare for taking
distance learning coursesdistance learning courses
Keep a positive attitudeKeep a positive attitude
Stay focused on your course assignments andStay focused on your course assignments and
requirementsrequirements

5. Maintain schedule for yourMaintain schedule for your
course workcourse work
As distance learners you must select a day andAs distance learners you must select a day and
time for submitting your assignments regularly totime for submitting your assignments regularly to
stay aheadstay ahead
Log-in to course 2-3 times per weekLog-in to course 2-3 times per week
Stick to schedule, if possibleStick to schedule, if possible

6. Time ManagementTime Management
Manage your time efficiently to avoid assignmentsManage your time efficiently to avoid assignments
being delayedbeing delayed
You will need to manage your time, due to it is aYou will need to manage your time, due to it is a
course that is required for your Projectcourse that is required for your Project
Management Certification CourseManagement Certification Course
Helpful resource:
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management-for-distance-students.phped

7. Communicate your needsCommunicate your needs
As a distance learner, you will need toAs a distance learner, you will need to
communicate and discuss your needs andcommunicate and discuss your needs and
concerns to your instructor.concerns to your instructor.
Communicate by email, when neededCommunicate by email, when needed
Contact instructor by phoneContact instructor by phone
Contact technical support for technical helpContact technical support for technical help

8. Set GoalsSet Goals
You will need to set goals that is will help you toYou will need to set goals that is will help you to
complete your course requirements.complete your course requirements.
Goals will help you to be successful in distanceGoals will help you to be successful in distance
learning.learning.
Goals will help you to stay organized.Goals will help you to stay organized.

9. Computer and Reading SkillsComputer and Reading Skills
Distance learning requires some basicDistance learning requires some basic
computer knowledge, such as creatingcomputer knowledge, such as creating
documents, saving files to your computer,documents, saving files to your computer,
course navigation, sending emails to others.course navigation, sending emails to others.
Distance learning will require you to readDistance learning will require you to read
course material, such as lessons, text reading,course material, such as lessons, text reading,
discussion board, and emails.discussion board, and emails.

10. ConclusionConclusion
Achievement = Success!!Achievement = Success!!
You as distance learners will be successful withYou as distance learners will be successful with
perseverance, good study habits, self-discipline,perseverance, good study habits, self-discipline,
and commitment to your course requirementsand commitment to your course requirements
throughout your career in distance education!!throughout your career in distance education!!

11. ReferencesReferences
Massey University (2010). Massey University:
University of New Zealand. Retreived from
delayhttp://owll.massey.ac.nz/study-
skills/time-management-for-distance-
students.phped