Distance learning is a term which encompasses all learning that takes place at locations remote from point of instruction. It is an option for beginning studies or continuation of study off-campus in locations via cable television, internet, satellite classes, videotapes, correspondence courses, or by other means.

Distance learning integrates technology in educational courses whereby students may view and participate in lectures from various locations, or on an individual basis. Various forms of computer-based communication may be used to facilitate class discussions and communication among faculty and students.

Distance learning may take forms of an instructor-led course delivered via satellite to traditional home study correspondence courses, which is viewed by hierarchy in education as still most effective practice which wields highest course grades, in short, results.

The Advantages

Distance education enables student to tend to rest of their life obligations, and is perfect for those in employment either full or part time who cannot guarantee exact times and days weekly for education. Centred on student, distance learning course, laid out and worked through in this method is chosen variety for older student, and younger, as it bridges gap between assessor and student with technologies which can be used and accessed at any time. With this method, a student’s location is not a barrier when interested in furthering their education, nor is their lack of time as courses can fit into their lifestyle and schedule.

Asking bully to 'Leave you alone, stop, etc.' is what I believe to be most basic technique for victims of bullying. I find that many students do not use this simple and basic technique to stop being bullied.

By time they get to me, school counselor, they are so mad or hurt that they cannot even talk to bully. The first techniques to teach or reteach victims is to tell bully to stop or return challenge.

Students can get this message across in a variety of ways. They can tell them in what I call "kid language" to stop - using words that don't sound like what an adult would say like "Back off," "Cut it out," or some other type of slang that would get message across to bully and allow them to save face at same time.