Student Success Statement

"Education is a marathon--not a sprint"

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It is saying that education is not a short and it takes time to finish. Just like a marathon, education takes a long time to finish because you need to finish from k-12 and then into college.

Exam Day: Survival Tips

Test-Taking
Part 2

During the Test

Read the Directions.

It's important that you follow the instructions exactly. For example, some questions may have more than one correct answer.

Answer easy questions first.

Doing this can jog your memory about useful facts. You may also come across information that can help you with other questions.

Answer every question.

Unless there is a penalty for wrong answers, try to answer every question: you may be able to get partial credit for those you begin but don't complete correctly.

Ask questions.

If a question isn't clear, talk to your teacher. If that's not possible, explain in the margin.

Distance Education: Is a Virtual Classroom for You?

Emphasis on the Written Word

Most of the communication, as well as course work, in distance-learning classes is written. Thats a plus, because the focus on the written word gives you the opportunity to develop as a writer - and strong writing skills are essential to academic success. However if writing is a serious weakness for you, virtual learning may not be the best educational option until you improve your skills. Yes, most of distance education is the written word; therefore, you need to be a good reader, love to read, and love writing also. Most of your assignments will be written and submitted to the instructor in the written format. Your penmanship needs to be excellent, spelling great, sentence structure above average, vocabulary extraordinary. You need to have online access with reliable equipment. If your Internet communications at home isn't working, you can't do online education from home and will need to go to someplace where you do have access to the internet.

Decide Whether It's Right For You

Distance education isn't for everyone, but it just might be for you. You really should seek it out and give it a try. You never know until you try. You might even fall in love with distance education. While distance education may be the perfect alternative for some students, it's not the right choice for everyone. So Carefully consider your unique needs and interests and give distance education a try; then, decide if its right for you.

Distance Education: Is a Virtual Classroom for You?

Part 3

Challenging Aspects of Distance Education

·       Lack of in person interaction: Some educators argue that both teacher-student and student-student contact are essential to learning. In a distance-learning classroom, you may be able to participate in class discussions online in chat rooms, message boards or web conferences – but it’s not the same as being with other students in a classroom

·         Different levels of quality: many distance-education programs supply an excellent learning experience, but others may not. Research any program before signing on to make sure it’s rigorous enough. If you are choosing your own program, look into its accreditation before enrolling.

·       The need to self-start: distance education lets you make your own schedules. If you have hard time getting motivated, this might not be the ideal educational setting for you.

Distance Education: Is a Virtual Classroom for You?

Part 2

Positive Aspects of distance education

·       Independence and time management: Taking courses online lets you hone your ability to work on your own. You also gain experience in managing your time efficiently

·       A flexible schedule: Schools can only provide a certain number of class periods in a single school day, and there may not be enough time for you to take everything you want. Because distance education lets you take classes outside regular school hours, it gives you the flexibility to explore all areas of your interest.

·       Advanced and specialize classes: some schools can’t provide advanced or specialized classes. Distance education gives you the chance to gain experience in areas that would otherwise remain out of reach.

Distance Education: Is a Virtual Classroom for You?

Part 1

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You may want to take a class that your high school doesn't offers. Under some circumstances, you can still enroll in the class - through distance learning .

Distance education means taking classes without being physically present where it is being taught. Internet-based technology lets students participate in lectures and class sessions online from almost anywhere.

Some high schools agree to recognize distance-learning credits when they don't have the resources to offer a course themselves. Distance education is often used to increase options in rural areas and for AP courses.

For you, it might mean doing self-tutorial at home in the evening or participating in a class that is 1,000 miles away, along with other high school students. Check with your school counselor....