SUCCESS AS A DISTANCE LEARNER

WHAT DO YOU BRING TO THE DISTANCE LEARNING TABLE? ANSWER: YOU!!

EXPERIENCE

What You Bring As Distance Learners

Life Experien

ces

Prior Learning

Ability to Analyze

Ability to Research Question

s & Answers

Prior Job Experien

ces

Your Morals & Values

SUCCESSFUL DISTANCE LEARNER’S TAKE INTEREST IN WHAT THEY ARE LEARNING! HOW DO YOU LEARN?!

New Technologies

Ways of Communicating

Problem Solving

AS DISTANCE LEARNER’S YOU MUST BE WILLING TO ASK QUESTIONS.Reach out to your facilitators and classmates.

LEARNING MODALITIESIt is important for a successful distance learner to understand the way that they learn best and through which mode of learning. I have provided a quiz for each of you to take that will assist you further in understanding what sort of learner you are.

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WHAT SORT OF LEARNER ARE YOU?By now you should have an idea of the sort of learning category you fit into. Most learners don’t fit into one particular category but more than one.

Visual learners: The visual learning style, often referred to as the spatial learning style, is a way of learning in which information is associated with images. This learning style requires that learners first see what they are expected to know (Spanella, T., 2003).

Auditory learners: you learn by hearing and listening. You understand and remember things you have heard. You store information by the way it sounds, and you have an easier time understanding spoken instructions than written ones.

Kinesthetic: or tactile Learning is a learning style in which learning takes place by the students carrying out physical activities, rather than listening to a lecture or watching demonstrations.

ABILITY TO ADAPT TO CHANGE

• You might find yourself dealing with changes in technology requirements.• Resulting in course changes• Know that it is inevitable in

this sort of learning• You can do this!

FOCUS ON THE GOAL AHEAD

• Why am I here?• What do I hope to gain?• What’s my motivation

PERSISTENCE IS KEY

• There will be challenges• Engage In support networks as needed

RESOURCE SLIDE

• Gutierrez, K., (2014). eLearning vs classroom training- How different are they?• Neuhauser, C., (2010). Learning Style and Effectiveness of

online and face to face instruction. The American Journal of Distance Education

TIME MANAGEMENT

• Self direction• Self efficiency• Stay on schedule

TAKE INITIATIVE

• Utilize the services available from your program• Resources support your efforts

KEEP AN OPEN MIND

• You will encounter a world of ideas and perspectives• Embrace diversity represented by classmates and facilitator• Respect everyone

RESPECT

CONFIDENCE AND HUMILITY• Both traits work in balance• Put your best foot forward• Don’t be afraid to ask questions

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ONLINE PRESENCE

• Development comfort level with sharing information about you• Share with your facilitator and colleagues• Consider your story. Everyone has one

RESPECT THE EDUCATIONAL PROCESS

• Know the benefits• Know what to expect• Be ready to get involved• Be active in your learning!

KNOW THAT THE BEST SKILL AND KNOWLEDGE YOU BRING IS YOURSSuccessful distance learners bringRespectOpen MindsKnowledgeMotivationConfidence HumilityInitiative