Student Survival Guide for Distance Learning Education
Student Survival Guide for Distance Learning Education
By
Paul C. Torr Jr.
Axia College of the University of Phoenix
Gen 105 Final Project
Introduction
Learning can be a difficult task to anyone who wants to expand his or her knowledge. With the help of online schools, learning has stepped into a new environment that is growing rapidly. Secondary education is now possible for students who want to complete his or her degree online. This might not necessarily be the ideal education for some students but it is perfect for others. A student in an online school must learn to use his educational skills and tools to ensure that he or she receives the maximum benefits of college online. This Student Survival Guide will help all online students including myself get the most out of their distance learning education.
Setting and Achieving Goals
The first step in achieving anything of significance would be to put forth an action plan. This action plan will help any student go about accomplishing what he or she desires. This plan is basically a set of goals. One should set short-term and long-term achievable goals, which are set up to show the progress that the student is making. The long-term goal would be viewed as the final result of the action plan. There can be multiple long-term goals but it would be important for the student to have one plan for each long-term goal. Short-term goals should be like stepping-stones in the direction of achieving the main long-term goal. Short-term goals should also be attainable to help build confidence for the student and to also show advancement. Setting and Achieving Goals will be a very play a very important role throughout one’s online learning experience.
Managing Time Wisely
Time is a very precious commodity. Because there are only 24 in a day, it is vital for an Axia College student to ensure that ho or she is using his or her time properly. Any college can be demanding, but online learning takes considerable
By
Paul C. Torr Jr.
Axia College of the University of Phoenix
Gen 105 Final Project
Introduction
Learning can be a difficult task to anyone who wants to expand his or her knowledge. With the help of online schools, learning has stepped into a new environment that is growing rapidly. Secondary education is now possible for students who want to complete his or her degree online. This might not necessarily be the ideal education for some students but it is perfect for others. A student in an online school must learn to use his educational skills and tools to ensure that he or she receives the maximum benefits of college online. This Student Survival Guide will help all online students including myself get the most out of their distance learning education.
Setting and Achieving Goals
The first step in achieving anything of significance would be to put forth an action plan. This action plan will help any student go about accomplishing what he or she desires. This plan is basically a set of goals. One should set short-term and long-term achievable goals, which are set up to show the progress that the student is making. The long-term goal would be viewed as the final result of the action plan. There can be multiple long-term goals but it would be important for the student to have one plan for each long-term goal. Short-term goals should be like stepping-stones in the direction of achieving the main long-term goal. Short-term goals should also be attainable to help build confidence for the student and to also show advancement. Setting and Achieving Goals will be a very play a very important role throughout one’s online learning experience.
Managing Time Wisely
Time is a very precious commodity. Because there are only 24 in a day, it is vital for an Axia College student to ensure that ho or she is using his or her time properly. Any college can be demanding, but online learning takes considerable