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Distance Learning For Beginners - How You Can Benefit from the Virtual Classroom

  • Written by Jessica Bail

Getting ahead professionally, or in life, is often fueled by obtaining a higher level of education. Although it is the foundation for a prosperous future and can open many doors, getting that coveted knowledge is often the hardest part. Here is where distance learning creates the opportunity for many students to receive an education that previously may not have been available to them.

Everyone has a life filled with various activities, priorities, obligations, and much more. No two people have mirror images of each other’s lives so no one education plan works perfectly for any one student – but you make it work, somehow. Distance learning provides students with more breathing room to be able to juggle all the moving parts of our lives. From convenience to pace-setting and lifestyle, distance learning makes getting an education a reality for virtual students everywhere. If you’re new to virtual learning, let’s explore the areas in which you can benefit from this option.

Efficiency

Schooling, at any level, usually includes a commute, time spent in traffic, busy parking lots, a hectic campus, time away from other areas of life, etc. What if all of that could be removed and instead, replaced with nothing but a screen and a keyboard? Without a commute that involves congested roads and parking lots, students have more time to dedicate to hands-on learning. Without having to be present and in a seat, students can participate from the comfort of their own home or a library. The entire process of learning can quickly become more efficient.

Pace Setting

Whether you’re a speed reader or a procrastinator, distance learning can meet your needs. Instead of following the dictated pace of a traditional classroom setting, distance learning often provides students with the ability to choose their own pace. While some prefer to stay ahead and work in advance, other students can just as well leave their studies for a later day. As long as the work is completed by the assigned deadline, students are free to choose when to complete it. You can power through your online courses or stretch them out across the allotted time. Set the pace that works for you and master the information on your terms.

Schedule Conflicts

Probably the most popular aspect of distance learning is that it allows for students with busy schedules to more conveniently fit schoolwork into their lifestyles. Many of those who take on distance learning classes are professionals that are already in the workforce with full-time jobs and/or students with a full-time family life at home. With a +40-hour work week and children to look after, these are the candidates that can benefit the most from distance learning. They are able to complete coursework after their day job, on weekends, and on their own time without having to sacrifice soccer games, recitals, and bedtimes by having to be in a physical classroom.

If you’re looking for an alternative to the traditional classroom, distance learning is the way to go.

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