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Posted by spyderchick
Dec 14, 2006 08:17 PM
Long Distance Learning

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There is a great need for education in today’s society. A college degree means a better job or a promotion in your current job. It could be the difference in getting the job you want and getting passed up for someone else. Many adults are making the decision to go back to college by taking online college courses through a distance education program. Some high school students are getting fresh out of high school and attending an online learning school from home. This is also a great opportunity for the person who has a child at a young age or has something else that makes it hard for them to attend college the traditional way.
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   Specialized training

You can go to school and study only your specific field. You can take only the classes you need.
   You will likely require internet access

You will need internet access to be able to send assignments, etc
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   Allows you time with family/kids

If you have children or a spouse, you can still spend time with your family without having to be away for hours for classes
   You will need to have computer skills

You need to have at least basic computer skills to be able to participate in distance learning
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   Allows you to keep a job

You can keep a full time job or adults can go back to continue their education
   Many employers don’t accept certain types of distance learning

make sure you go to a school that is accredited and that your employer accepts this type of degree
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   Must make time for school while juggling other responsibilities

It’s hard to juggle school when you also have to work, take care of family, etc
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   Harder to get motivated

You will have to be self motivated to do your work without someone telling you too
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   Harder to stay on task

You must depend on yourself, not a teacher telling you what to do
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