Distance Learning

An alternative way of learning


The dot coms invasion has brought about positive changes in many aspects of life. many activities which used to be done in a complicated way now can be carried out in a more effective way. Nowadays, people don’t need to make an extra effort to get the information they need. they don’t have to go to the library to get information about the book they need. they only need to get connected to the internet. “click and done” seems to be a new way to work things out. The change has also come to the education world. the major change in this field is the so-called Distance Learning.

Distance learning can be an alternative way to get a degree from an overseas university for those who are on a tight budget. It is a new way of learning by using the interner as a medium to interact with other students and lecturers. This system is similar to the Open University in Indonesia. Using this system, a student can learn actively and independently. The only difference is that distance learning uses the internet as its virtual classroom. Despite this difference, distance learning requires the students to be hardworking, disciplined, determined, and highly motivated. It may be a little bit harder to undergo this program since the tutors and classmates are far away and you won’t get intensive support and guidance from them. This means extra effort to regularly read all the materials and consult with classmates and lecturers online. Time management is also important in distance learning because boredom and moody feeling may hit you anytime.

So, are you interested? I bet you are. Distance learning will help obtain an international degree in a shorter time with a lower tuition than the brick and mortar educational institution.