Watching a wild animals' documentary makes you realize just how vast life on the universe as we know it is. As much as you see the difference between us and the animals, it is hard not to notice that the first breath all species in the animal kingdom is the beginning of life's lessons. Our brains are much more developed than those of animals, and this has enabled us to organize systems of learning throughout a lifespan. There is the traditionally formal and informal learning. With the advent of technology, especially the internet technology, the learning systems have undergone an evolution, resulting in the current frenzy for online education.
This learning system is commonly referred to as long distance education. It has brought with it the conveniences of modern technology. The internet is man's 20th Century discovery that has made the world virtually small. With this globalization, you can study at a university that is in a different continent and with ten hours time difference without leaving your house. You only need to ensure you have access to the internet, by acquiring a PC and a reliable internet connection.
Once you are set with the technology, you should prepare yourself for a mixed experience of both a formal and informal learning system. You do not study from a regular classroom, which makes it rather informal. However, you are required to go through several formal processes, among them being the school registration process.
Once you have been accepted, you study under the institution's formal syllabus. You have to go through the same coursework as any other students. In addition, you sit for the same exams.
You are likely to enroll under the long distance learning program so that you do not put a break to your work for the time it takes to complete the studies. This implies that you create a timetable those factors in your work schedule. Since the chances are that you do not work during the evenings and over the weekends, your virtual classes will fall within this time.
You also do not take your exams from a regular classroom. Since your schooling takes place in a virtual classroom whereby you have internet chats, forums, emailing and video conferencing, among many other media with your lecturers, you take the exams virtually. This means that you are not supervised. To ensure that the exams are fair and no cheating takes place, the long distance institutions, give timed examinations, with completion of one stage allowing you to proceed to the next stage.
The difference comes in with the learning arrangements. Studying through the classroom experience is based on a time table that applies for any student taking a course. With the long distance learning, you are likely to be doing your studies on a part time basis. Your classes are likely to take place at the most convenient time for you and your lecturers.
Now you can clearly see the merits that online education has over the traditional, formal system of learning. It is economical because you only pay exam and tuition fees, and flexible because you are able to study during your free time. Therefore, it is a convenience. You are able to further your studies without the stress of regular students, in accommodation and transport hassles.
This learning system is commonly referred to as long distance education. It has brought with it the conveniences of modern technology. The internet is man's 20th Century discovery that has made the world virtually small. With this globalization, you can study at a university that is in a different continent and with ten hours time difference without leaving your house. You only need to ensure you have access to the internet, by acquiring a PC and a reliable internet connection.
Once you are set with the technology, you should prepare yourself for a mixed experience of both a formal and informal learning system. You do not study from a regular classroom, which makes it rather informal. However, you are required to go through several formal processes, among them being the school registration process.
Once you have been accepted, you study under the institution's formal syllabus. You have to go through the same coursework as any other students. In addition, you sit for the same exams.
You are likely to enroll under the long distance learning program so that you do not put a break to your work for the time it takes to complete the studies. This implies that you create a timetable those factors in your work schedule. Since the chances are that you do not work during the evenings and over the weekends, your virtual classes will fall within this time.
You also do not take your exams from a regular classroom. Since your schooling takes place in a virtual classroom whereby you have internet chats, forums, emailing and video conferencing, among many other media with your lecturers, you take the exams virtually. This means that you are not supervised. To ensure that the exams are fair and no cheating takes place, the long distance institutions, give timed examinations, with completion of one stage allowing you to proceed to the next stage.
The difference comes in with the learning arrangements. Studying through the classroom experience is based on a time table that applies for any student taking a course. With the long distance learning, you are likely to be doing your studies on a part time basis. Your classes are likely to take place at the most convenient time for you and your lecturers.
Now you can clearly see the merits that online education has over the traditional, formal system of learning. It is economical because you only pay exam and tuition fees, and flexible because you are able to study during your free time. Therefore, it is a convenience. You are able to further your studies without the stress of regular students, in accommodation and transport hassles.
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