Week 13 Distance Education

This week we talked about Distance Education which can sometimes be called online schooling, virtual school, e-learning...well you get the picture. It is a great opportunity for those who may have a hard time getting to and from classes while still being able to better themselves and earn a degree. The class discussed how it differs from traditional on-campus learning.

You don't really get the same experience, (which is obvious). But, for all that might not be a bad thing. Though it may be hard to imagine UF football may not be important to all students, so being on campus the day before a game to feel the school spirit might not be a deal breaker for all. However, I think that on-campus education is much more than that because there are lots of things you can participate in that could really benefit your future. For example, joining a club that does lots of volunteer work looks really good on your resume. However, participating in clubs may be hard to do if you aren't already on campus.

Though for some, learning in the comfort of their own home is ideal. Maybe they are raising a child or they work a full time job, learning at their own pace and not on a typical schedule would be perfect for them.

In the future, I may even run into this type of learning in my career. The company I work for might want me to get special training in a certain area and with e-learning I wouldn't have to move or change my work schedule to learn.

The following is a link to a video that talks about someones personal journey with online schooling.

YOUTUBE Video --University of Phoenix