Part 4 of 4
Emphasis on the Written Word
Most of the
communication, as well as the course work, in distance-learning classes is
written. That’s a plus, because of 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 a serious weakness for you, virtual
learning may not be the best educational option until you 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 five distance education a try; then; decide
if it is right for you.