Online learning

Distance learning classes are designed to support learning by using the internet and the course required books. The students that choose to take the course need to possess characteristics of responsibility, the ability to stay organized, and possess technology skills in order to complete the course. Students and teachers who use the Internet should know how to use URLs, site navigation strategies, Bookmarks, and search engines. We have come a long way in the assistance in understanding complex concepts. I would encourage any person wishing to pursue their education to try to take an online class. It is especially convenient for students that have children. But keep in mind that is not for everyone. You have to want to take the class and some people were not comfortable with the online learning experience.


Here are some key points from the chapter on online learning:

• Students that are taking an online class get more form the teachers who take the time to really individualize the material and the process of learning.
  
• The teachers who work best online have a lot in common with the students who do their best work there.
  
• Teachers can get better responses by breaking the curriculum down into smaller pieces.

• Documents can be effortlessly linked together, coupled with the webs ability to integrate text, images, sounds and video, means that integrated curriculum can be, in terms of content and presentation, is a necessity.