Learning can be
challenging for anyone. Keeping up with a course curriculum can be difficult
especially when taking unconventional courses, such as in the case of distance
learning. Fortunately, there are a great number of resources online to help you
research the best ways to ensure the success of distance learners.
I think a lot of the
success that distance learners have come as a result of being self-motivated.
Being a distance learner requires that the learner take much of the
responsibility of teaching upon themselves. They must have the motivation and
accountability to do the required assignments well and on time.
Procrastination is
also an enemy of the distance learner. It is important to complete assignments
on time and try to maintain a routine for your course work. This will help you,
as a learner, to create a predictable schedule for yourself so that you can
more easily fit your class work into your life.
Reading
comprehension is also a very important part of distance learning. As most
distance learning does not include any face-to-face interaction it is important
that you read the course resources available to you. This is one of the factors
that will help you to stay connected to your fellow students and instructor.
Staying in the know
is also very important to your learning success. There will be occasions when
you may miss information or end up lost. During these times you would have to
take the initiative and contact fellow students and/or your instructor in order
to find the information that you require to succeed. Depending on your learning
institution this can be challenging but it is necessary to acclimate to your
learning institution’s social culture. Acclimate to your learning institution’s
culture will help you to more easily connect with your educational family.
Distraction is also
a challenge for a distance learner. There are many distractions that a learner
will deal with, especially adult learners. It is important to focus on your
work when completing your assignments. It is key for you to set aside a work
area or time to work on your school assignments. Your work space is absolutely
necessary when doing your school work to limit environmental distractions. This
will not only improve the quality of your work but it will improve the quality
of your life.
In conclusion, I
feel that it is vital to your success to determine what the best way to manage
your distance education is. Everyone learns differently and everyone’s life is
different so it is necessary to customize your education to your own lifestyle.
That is one of the major benefits of a distance education. As long as you are
able to promote your own success you will gain a great deal knowledge and
self-confidence.
Littlefield, J. (n.d.). Is Distance Learning
Right for You?. In About.com Distance Learning. Retrieved March 31, 2013, from http://distancelearn.about.com/od/isitforyou/a/considering.htm
Characteristics of a Successful Distance
Learner (2004, August 19). In Iowa Learning Online. Retrieved March 31,
2013, from http://www.iowalearningonline.org/Documents/distance_learn_success.pdf
Shirley, R. (n.d.). 7 Success Strategies for
Distance Learners. In World Wide Learn. Retrieved March 31, 2013, from http://www.worldwidelearn.com/education-articles/distance-learning-success.htm
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