The Life of a Distance Learner (part 2)
A high bandwidth is needed for the completion of online courses as the student often will often have multiple browser windows open in order to complete a given assignment or task. Student-to-teacher and student-to-student interaction within a course may require an email client like Microsoft Outlook, or special software to enable online chatting. In addition, there are also files to download and upload. These tasks require a high-speed internet connection, such as DSL, as opposed to dial-up. Many educational institutions use companies such as Comcast and AT&T to offer internet connections for less than $50.00 a month, a fairly reasonable cost.
The life of a distance learner is very unique. Distant learners often complete coursework in the evening as most hold day jobs. The ability to complete coursework in the evening is also convenient because many distance learners are parents with families to tend to. Busy professionals juggling hectic work schedules also can appreciate the convenience offered through online learning. In a day filled with back-to-back meetings, the ability to login over a quick meal and complete an assignment can be a priceless commodity toward the completion of a degree.Since most online courses are compressed to enable the distant learner to complete the curriculum faster than a traditional one, even if a student must take courses on a singular basis due to their unique schedule, they still have the opportunity to steadily advance through their degree program.
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