Distance education: Is a Virtual Class for you?

Part 3

Challenging Aspects of Distance Education

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

·     Different levels of quality: Much distance education programs supply an excellent learning experience, but others may not. Research any program before 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 education setting for you.

·     Choose the right