1. Distance Education
Student name

2. Is Online learning for you?

3. The majority of online courses involve asynchronous learning
The majority of online courses involve asynchronous learning. This means that participants interact with classmates based upon their own schedules. This makes it possible to learn anytime, anywhere.

4. Students who take online courses report. . .
Being nervous about what is expected
Procrastinating on assignments
Learning more than in traditional classes
Feeling that collaborative learning works well

5. Challenges of Online Learning
Technical issues
Responsibilities of the student
Seldom face-to-face contact in the course
Classmates come from varying backgrounds

6. Characteristics for Success in Online Learning
Highly motivated
Independent
Active learner
Disciplined
Adaptable to change
Learns in a variety of ways

7. Although it may not be easy to find the time that you need for online learning, the information that you need is available.