Distance Education: Is a Virtual Classroom for You?

Part 4 of 4

Emphasis on the Written Word

Most of the communication, as well as the course work, in distance-learning classes is written. That’s a plus, because the focus on the written word gives you the opportunity to develop as a writer –and strong writing skills are essential to academic success. However, if writing a serious weakness for you, virtual learning may not be the best educational option until you improve your skills. Yes, most of distance education is the written word; therefore, you need to be a good reader, love to read, and love writing also. Most of your assignments will be written and submitted to the instructor in the written format. Your penmanship needs to be excellent, spelling great, sentence structure above average, vocabulary extraordinary. You need to have online access with reliable equipment. If your Internet communications at home isn’t working, you can’t do online education from home and will need to go to someplace where you do have access to the Internet.

Decide Whether It’s Right for You

Distance education isn’t for everyone, but it just might be for you. You really should seek it out and give it a try. You never know until you try. You might even fall in love with distance education. While distance education may be the perfect alternative for some students, it’s not the right choice for everyone. So carefully consider your unique needs and interests and give distance education a try; then, decide if it is right for you 
                          choose the right!!!!

Student Success Statement

“What lies behind us and what lies before us are small matters compared to what lies within us.”

Ralph Waldo Emerson

Reflection:

This makes a lot of sense because you are the one that gives direction to where you will lead yourself; it can be good company or bad company it is all up to you to decide where? Your ability to decide the future lies within your actions. That Is something compared to living above the line with comparison to living below the line.

Distance Education: Is a Virtual Classroom for You?

Part 2

Positive Aspects of Distance Education

·         Independence and time management: Taking courses online lets you hone your ability to work on your own. You also gain experience in managing your time efficiently.

·         A flexible schedule: Schools can only provide a certain number of class periods in a single school day, and there may not be enough time for you to take everything you want. Because distance education lets you take classes outside regular school hours, it gives you the flexibility to explore all your areas of interest.

·         Advanced and specialized classes: Some schools can’t provide advanced or specialized classes. Distance education gives you the chance to gain experience in areas that would otherwise remain out of reach.

 

CHOOSE THE RIGHT!!!

Student Success Statement

“You must never be fearful about what you are doing when it is right.”

Rosa Parks

Reflection:

My thought on this quote by Rosa Parks is absolutely right. You will not only regret doing it but you’ll feel good about it. It’s always good to do the most important things first then you can have you free time. School or Work they both come first because you will go far with your success. Don’t be afraid to say no because if you let activities get in your way it’s going to get harder than it was before.

Balancing High School and Part-Time Work

Part 5

Additional Tips

Although working and going to school is challenging, it can be a rewarding experience if you use some foresight. These tips can help you handle the situation and make the most of your time:

·         Discuss your plans with your family. Balancing the demands of school and work is easier with their support.

·         Start slowly; don’t commit to working a lot of hours immediately.

·         Avoid time conflicts by planning your class and work schedules as far ahead of time as possible.

·         Use your time efficiently. You can use 10 minutes waiting in a line to go over a few pages of assigned reading. If your job has a lot of downtime and your boss has no objection, you can use slow periods to do schoolwork.

·         If you commute to your job on public transportation, bring your schoolwork with you so you can work along the way.

·         Be flexible and willing to make sacrifices. You may have to cut down on some other things you’d like to do because of your school and work commitments.

·         If you have too much on your plate, admit it. Then cut back as needed.

·         Schedule relaxation time. Everyone needs some downtime to stay happy and healthy.

                                                         choose the right!!!! 

Marion Jones at the 2000 Olympics

Reflection:

My thoughts on this article are tragic, you are at the grandest stage of them all and then you fall. Why? I’ll tell you why because CTW brings you down and backwards. Marion Jones had her ego in the 2000 Olympic game. Then in the end she explains that all that passion, heart, dedication was all false. That she has betrayed everyone including herself.

Balancing High School and Part-time Work

Part 4

He reminds students that “the activities and courses students choose vary considerably, so it’s important for young people to jeep their individual situations clearly in mind.” MacGowan continues, “For example, student actors should allow the fact that they won’t have as much time during performance seasons. Student athletes need to remember the times of the year that they’ll be tied up with games and practices. Other students who are in classes that make considerable demands outside of the classroom must keep that reality in mind.”

CHOOSE THE RIGHT!!!