Advantages Of A Distance Education High School Program
Distance education is one of the fastest growing educational trends in the US. Students and parents who have not been able to attend a traditional college or university can benefit from the opportunity to complete their degrees through distance education online. Whether you are attending an on-campus college or university or a distance learning school, you will need to do your homework to find the right program for you. Before deciding whether or not distance education is the right choice for you, there are some important questions to ask. Here are the advantages of distance education and the disadvantages of distance education.
What are the advantages of distance education? The main advantage of distance learning is that you have the opportunity to complete your education without having to travel to school or live away from home. With the Internet, you can complete coursework and submit assignments at any time of the day or night. Distance education high school programs offer flexible schedules so that single parents can get a degree without interfering with work or household responsibilities. With the high cost of traveling to a traditional college or university, distance education gives you the opportunity to earn your high school diploma without the commitment to going to school everyday.
What are the disadvantages of distance education?
One disadvantage of distance learning is that it may not be the best fit for certain circumstances. If you have a specific program in mind such as only having to take exams during specific times or earning your high school diploma at a specific time, online education may not be the right option. Online courses often do not have the same structure as traditional courses in a classroom setting. In a distance education program, you are given the materials and the instruction but you are responsible for finding the time to study and do the work.
Another problem that arises with distance education is the lack of interaction. You are typically required to use a computer to do your homework, communicate with your instructors and other students on forums and via email. This can be difficult for those who are highly motivated and don’t like the idea of not being able to talk with people face to face about their work. If you are not a morning person, you may not have the energy to sit down and focus on a course at the time that it is offered.
There are some programs out there that will help you get the most out of your online education. A few colleges even have online advising which will allow you access to an advisor if you have questions or concerns. These advisors are usually available to you 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Other schools offer online coursework and grade submission, but these programs are often restricted to some degree of autonomy.
You will find that there are various programs and degrees that are available through distance learning. An associate’s degree or certificate program may not be the best fit for you. However, you may prefer to get a bachelor’s degree or pursue a masters’ degree. You can get a certificate in elementary teaching, but this is not really appropriate for most because it does not really give you the skills that are needed to teach others. If you would like more flexibility, you might consider a distance learning master’s degree.
There are also many degree options available through distance education. An associate’s degree is the minimum requirement to get a job as an education teacher. There are many different degrees you could earn such as a bachelor’s in education or a teacher’s aide, teacher’s education specialization and a teacher certificate. Some colleges require a year of community college education before you will be eligible for the associate’s degree. There are also some schools that require you to take the GED exam in order to be considered for a full-fledged associate’s degree.
In high school you may not have been thinking about going back to school through distance learning. But now that you are thinking about it, you should consider all of your options. Distance education offers a number of advantages and benefits to you. It is affordable, flexible, convenient and time-efficient. And best of all, it allows you to get the education that you deserve without having to move close to campus.
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