Distance Education: is A Virtual Classroom For You? (Part 4)

Distance Education: is A Virtual Classroom For You? (Part 4)

Emphasis on The Written World

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 is serious weakness for you, virtual learning may not be the best educational option until 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 interest and give distanced education a try; then decide if it’s right for you.

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Distance Education: Is A Virtual Classroom For You? (Part 3)

Distance Education: Is A Virtual Classroom For You? (Part 3)

Challenging Aspects of Distance Education

v Lack of in-person interaction: some educators argue that both teacher-student and student-student contact are essential to learning. in a distance-learning classroom, you may be able to participate in class discussion online in chat rooms, message boards or Web conferences—but it’s not the same as being with other students in a classroom.

v Different levels of quality: many distance-education programs supply an excellent learning experience, but others may not. Research any program before signing on to make sure it’s rigorous enough. If you are choosing your own program, look into its accreditation before enrolling.

v The need to self-start: Distance education lets you make your own schedules. if you have a hard time getting motivated, this might not be the ideal educational setting for you.

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Balancing High School and Part-Time Work (Part 5)

Balancing High School and Part-Time Work (Part 5)

Additional Tips

Although working and going to schools 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:

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

v  Stay shortly; don’t commit to working a lot of hours immediately.

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

v  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 down time and your boss has no objection, you can use slow periods to do schoolwork.

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

v  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.

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

v  Schedule relaxation time. everyone needs some downtime to stay happy and healthy.

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Balancing High School and Part-Time Work (Part 4)

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 keep their individual situations clearly in mind.” McGowan continues. “For the fact that they won’t have as much time during performance seasons. Students 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 really in mind.”

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Balancing High School and Part-Time Work (Part 3)

Balancing High School and Part-Time Work (Part 3)

Brad MacGowan of the Career Center at Newton North High School in Massachusetts, thinks that working can be valuable part of a student’s life, if taken on responsibility. “You can derive a great deal from working, considerably more than just money,” he says. “In most cases, you can acquire a nice dose of discipline and a whole new set of skills and experiences.” In addition, your supervisor may be willing to write a strong college recommendation for you.

School Comes First: Schoolwork, including homework and studying for test, should always be your top priority. MacGowan cautions students who do decide to work, “If you are rushing through your assignments… or not studying enough for test because of work, it’s time to cut back or quit and find a less time-consuming job.”

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Balancing High School and Part Time Jobs (Part 2)

Balancing High School and Part Time Jobs (Part 2)

Voicing your goals to someone else can help you make decisions and figure out your priorities. It can also help you judge whether you can do both—work and study—successfully. To help this question, ask yourself:

J  Am I an organized person?

J  What kind of study habits do I have?

J  Do I make a good use of my available time?

J  Will I be able to manga my schedule effectively if I take on a part-time job?

Think about the pros and cons of working. On the plus side, a job can teach you about commitment, time management and responsibility—and of course.. handling money. On the minus side, a job can cut into the time you have for sleeping, studying and socializing.

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