Effective Time Management
Traditionally, most people find the norm in education to involve lectures in physical classrooms. Tutor-student interaction is perceived as being only physical. With innovations, virtual learning has been introduced with varying degrees of success. However, lots of students, and potential students, find virtual learning both difficult and inadequate. To this group, combining student life with work and other commitments is no small feat. Self-motivation and managing distractions represent significant challenges to the distance student. Again, this is largely due to the traditional expectations that learning should be restricted to the four walls of a physical classroom.
Motivation and Team Work
As a first-time distance learning student, my experience thus far and from an informal interview with a friend (also on a distance learning program) has been informative. With the flexibility we have, study can be self-paced and the ability to interact with classmates from different parts of the world without having to incur travel costs or work capabilities make it more interesting and enlightening. The key, however is “motivation”. Some students are supported financially by employers and family, but what all distance-learning students must have in common is a passion for their subject and a commitment to self-studying.
Collaborated on Ideas
While circumstances and situations differ, it is important to take advantage of the benefits that learning across borders poses such as increased networking, collaboration and ideas sharing thus initiating an exposure to innovative and unique perspectives. My experience of distance learning has been exciting and enlightening. I have got to know people from various countries and continents, identified with them (despite cultural differences) in terms of motives for registering, collaborated on ideas discussed, and built friendships that transcend the virtual environment.
Restez concentré et suivez vos progrès
Boire deux litres d'eau par jour et avoir un horaire de sommeil régulier ont considérablement amélioré ma concentration. Mais surtout, grâce à un plan d'action déjà établi, je n'ouvre plus mes livres et ne perds plus un temps précieux à me demander quoi faire ou où me concentrer. Je peux consulter mon agenda, voir exactement ce que je dois faire et commencer immédiatement.
Après tout ce travail acharné, il est très gratifiant de cocher les sujets de votre agenda pour montrer le chemin parcouru. Cela peut vous aider à rester sur la bonne voie, à rester motivé et à maximiser vos chances de réussite.
Mon expérience d'apprentissage à distance a été passionnante et enrichissante ! J'ai pu rencontrer des personnes de différents pays et continents.
Certains de mes amis étudient également, mais pas dans la même université ni dans le même cursus. Cependant, avoir d'autres amis avec qui je peux échanger ou prendre des nouvelles nous permet de rester déterminés et sur la bonne voie. Prévoir des moments de rattrapage peut nous offrir un répit bien nécessaire sans paniquer. Cela permet de garder des objectifs réalistes et atteignables.
