Distance Learning Eassay

Question 1

  Distance education, or distance learning, is a field of education that depends on the Information technology, and instructional systems that plan to provide learning to students who are physically not present in a class room setting. Now, I am registered a open distance learning course which provide by Wawasan Open University(WOU) as a student. I am here to discuss how my life has changed since I become an open distance learner.

  The first things that changed in my life is my social interaction. Many people said that one of the disadvantages of distance learning is lack of social interaction. I am totally agreed it. In distance learning, study in a group is difficult, one just have to do by himself which becomes publicly one-off as there is no communication with other classmates. Thus, to slove this problem I would attended the tutorial class so that can met many new course mates who would increase my social interaction. For example, during the tutorial, we could speak to other course mates and take down the telephone number. We could also exchange telephone numbers and email addresses as well.

  The second things that changed in my life is learn while working. When asked what are the problems faced by open distance learners, life and its ensuing complications seems to be the number one response. Most enrolled students in open distance learning are committed to their life in some other manner apart from school such as a family to care for, some aspect which occupies the their time, a compulsory full-time job to pay the bills. I would thought positively by keeping my job gives me more income, experience and stability while completing the degree course. It also giving me less to worry about money and more time to focus on my studies.

  The third things that changed in my life is time management .Because distance learning is flexible, so that I could study whenever, wherever. With distance learning courses, I could complete my course work from just about anywhere, provided there’s a computer and internet connection. This allows me to work when and where it is more convenient for them without having to squeeze in scheduled classes to an already busy life.

  The fourth things that changed in my life is self motivation. Many find open distance program  don't motive students as they don't have attend class every day. Due to the imposing absence of a traditional teacher, as a student I learnt to motivate myself, when the learning environment comes under my control. The development of the streak of self motivation is also an important aspect of the growth. The self directed aspect of distance learning method in turn helps cultivate this streak

  The fifth things that changed in my life is learnt money good management. Although the cost of a distance education program is usually cheaper than a regular program, there can be hidden costs involved. For example, if your distance learning course is offered online, you might have to incur some initial expenses like installing a computer and getting a reliable Internet connection. You may need to buy additional resources such as a printer, a web camera and so forth. Some expenses might be recurring, like maintenance and electricity costs. Therefore money management is very important for our study life.