Distance education and correspondence education differ mainly in the
method of instruction. Correspondence education is a form of
distance education that deals with students primarily through the
mail and on a one-to-one basis, with no semblance of a classroom
setting. Students in correspondence programs must complete the work
assigned within a specified time frame.
Other forms of distance education can simulate the classroom
experience through Internet chat-rooms, video-conferencing, and
net-meetings in which the students can all join in to discuss topics
and get immediate feedback from the instructor. Work for the course
may require that a student be present at a given time for group or
individual discussion.
Whatever form of distance education you choose, it is important to
find out how the materials will be delivered to you so that you can
plan how you will fulfill the requirements for participating in
class and for completing and returning the coursework. |
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