Distance Learning Defined

Written by Jennifer Pattern


The Definitive Explanation

Distance learning is a term which encompasses all learning that takes place at locations remote fromrepparttar 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 takerepparttar 109184 forms of an instructor-led course delivered via satellite to traditional home study correspondence courses, which is viewed byrepparttar 109185 hierarchy in education as stillrepparttar 109186 most effective practice which wieldsrepparttar 109187 highest course grades, in short, results.

The Advantages

Distance education enablesrepparttar 109188 student to tend torepparttar 109189 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 onrepparttar 109190 student,repparttar 109191 distance learning course, laid out and worked through in this method isrepparttar 109192 chosen variety forrepparttar 109193 older student, andrepparttar 109194 younger, as it bridgesrepparttar 109195 gap betweenrepparttar 109196 assessor andrepparttar 109197 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 asrepparttar 109198 courses can fit into their lifestyle and schedule.

The industry has progressed a great extent, in securing reliable and effective systems to administerrepparttar 109199 courses. More and more students and campuses are recognisingrepparttar 109200 value of online and home study courses. The educational institution responsible forrepparttar 109201 learning programme will offerrepparttar 109202 studentrepparttar 109203 course materials in hard copy for their perusal, and their tutorage takes place online along with their grading of assignments. Each student has their own tutor who guides them throughrepparttar 109204 learning process and coursework. Because they are capable of being in touch with their tutors,repparttar 109205 students are able to ask questions more freely and receive more in depth answers than they would if a teacher was to stand in front of a class and have to tend to numerous students at a time under time restrictions.

Zap Bullies - Return the Challenge!

Written by Paula McCoach, Middle School Counselor


The Most Basic Technique for Dealing with Bullies - Returnrepparttar Challenge! By Paula McCoach http://www.bullyzapper.com

Askingrepparttar 109183 bully to 'Leave you alone, stop, etc.' is what I believe to berepparttar 109184 most basic technique for victims of bullying. I find that many students do not use this simple and basic technique to stop being bullied.

Byrepparttar 109185 time they get to me,repparttar 109186 school counselor, they are so mad or hurt that they cannot even talk torepparttar 109187 bully. The first techniques to teach or reteach victims is to tellrepparttar 109188 bully to stop or returnrepparttar 109189 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 getrepparttar 109190 message across torepparttar 109191 bully and allow them to save face atrepparttar 109192 same time.

The bully needs to know thatrepparttar 109193 student does not like what they are saying or doing to you. I guess most of you are thinking thatrepparttar 109194 bully should know what they are doing is wrong, and many of them probably do, but I feel that emphasizing thatrepparttar 109195 victim tell them to stop helps them develop their own strength to take care of themselves - which isrepparttar 109196 goal of most counselors, therapy, etc.

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