Distance Learning Defined

Written by Jennifer Pattern


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The Syllabus

Distance learning programs are carefully thought out, and explanations to whatrepparttar student is required to absorb are clearly laid out in these highly efficient course materials, thus givingrepparttar 109184 studentrepparttar 109185 ability to check back and look forward if there is a question aboutrepparttar 109186 material. The materials are also there forrepparttar 109187 student to refer to when they are completing their coursework which would berepparttar 109188 case in any working environment, and this mimicking givesrepparttar 109189 studentrepparttar 109190 practise they need later on when in a working environment, and shows themrepparttar 109191 importance of knowing how to sift through information to getrepparttar 109192 answers they need.

The Asynchronous Method

Most distance learning is occurring asynchronously (at different times) which isrepparttar 109193 opposite ofrepparttar 109194 norm as most institutions offer synchronous (teaching and learning being done atrepparttar 109195 same time), butrepparttar 109196 method has quickly caught on, bringing people to education that never thought they would be able to better themselves or their portfolios. Because ofrepparttar 109197 care that is put intorepparttar 109198 compiling of these courses, even some schools that offerrepparttar 109199 synchronous method of teaching have opted for these materials to teach from instead of usingrepparttar 109200 old text book method.

Withrepparttar 109201 modern desire and requirement to continue education, andrepparttar 109202 competitiveness ofrepparttar 109203 modern workplacerepparttar 109204 distance learning programs ofrepparttar 109205 worlds best Colleges and Universities will continue to grow and be demanded. The message that should be taught in a global society is to clearly not missrepparttar 109206 educational boat.

Jennifer Pattern works for Direct Education, a company that advises students on learning programs and provides career advice. She recommends world renowned UK College www.oxforddistancelearning.com


Zap Bullies - Return the Challenge!

Written by Paula McCoach, Middle School Counselor


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Returningrepparttar challenge isrepparttar 109183 most basic and effective bully technique. And, it is one I feel we need to emphasize over and over to those tormented by bullies. Becauserepparttar 109184 more these bully victims practice this,repparttar 109185 more effective they will get at this basic technique.

Paula McCoach has been in public education for 23 years. She has been a school counselor forrepparttar 109186 past 10 in an alternative school and an elementary/middle school in Maryland. She has spearheaded mentor programs, Character Education initiatives, & Bully awareness. For more information, send an email to coach@bullyzapper.com or http://www.bullyzapper.com

©2005 Permission granted to reprint this article in print or on your web site so long asrepparttar 109187 paragraph above is included and contact information is provided torepparttar 109188 email coach@bullyzapper.com or http://www.bullyzapper.com

Paula McCoach has been in public education for 23 years. She has been a school counselor for the past 10 in an alternative school and an elementary/middle school in Maryland. She has spearheaded mentor programs, Character Education initiatives, & Bully awareness. For more information, send an email to coach@bullyzapper.com or http://www.bullyzapper.com


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