Distance Education: Is a Virtual classroom for you?

                                 Part 3

Challenging Aspects of Distance Education

·     Lack of in-person interaction: some educators argue that both teacher-student and student-student contact are essential to learning. In a distance-learning classroom, you may be able to participate in class discussions online in chat room, message boards or web conferences----- but it’s not the same as being with other students in a classroom.

·     Different levels of quality: many distance-education programs supply an excellent learning experience, but others may not. Research any program before signing on to make sure it’s rigorous enough. If you are choosing your own program, look into its accreditation before enrolling.

·     The need to self-start: distance education lets you make your own schedules. If you have a hard time getting motivated, this might not be the ideal education setting for you

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Student Success Statement
Alex Schwazer uses dope


 Gold medal-winning race-walker

 Alex Schwazer was the first walker to come in at the London Olympics after 3 hours and 39 minutes. Shortly after that he was found using drugs to make him run faster, he was doping his blood. When the authorities found out he was band from the Olympics and he was proud of it because he said that without getting caught he would have still been using drugs.

Reflection: I think that this situation is a very sad situation because some who has made it so fair into the Olympics had to give away his medal because he or she was under the impression of drugs. I think this was a very wrong thing to do when you are at the Olympics.

Distance Education: Is a Virtual Classroom for You?

Part 1

http://www.collegeboard.com/student/plan/high-school/47337.html

You may want to take a class that your high school doesn’t offer. Under some circumstances, you can still enroll in the class—through distance learning. Distance education means taking a class without being physically present where it is being taught. Internet- based technology lets students participate in lectures and class sessions online from anywhere. Some high schools agree to recognize themselves. Distance education is often used to increase options in rural areas and for AP courses.  For you, it might mean doing self-tutorial at home in the evening, or participating in the class that is 1,000 miles away, along with other high school student. Check with your school counselor to see what’s available.

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Student Success Statement 

"You must be fearful about what you are doing when it is right."

Rosa Parks

Reflection: I think this quote means that if you know something is right don’t be afraid to say that it is right when you need to. Never give up the dream that you know is right and will be right. For example, you can help an old person cross the street.

Balancing High School and Part-Time Work

Part 5

Additional Tips

Although working and going to school is challenging, it can be a rewarding experience if you use some foresight. These tips can help you handle the situation and make the most of your time:

·         Discuss your plans with your family. Balancing the demands of school and work is easier  with their support.

·         Start slowly; don’t commit to working a lot of hours immediately.

·         Avoid time conflicts by planning your class and work schedules as far ahead of time as possible.

·         Use your time efficiently.  You use 10 minutes waiting in a line to go over a few pages of assigned reading. If your job has a lot of down time and your boss has no objection, you can use slow periods to do schoolwork.

·         If you commute to your job on public transportation, bring your schoolwork with you so you can work along the way.

·         Be flexible and willing to make sacrifices. You may have to cut down on some other thing you might like to do because of your school and work commitments.

·         If you have too much on your plate, admit it. Then cut back as needed.

·         Schedule relaxation. Everyone needs some down time to stay happy and healthy.

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Student Success Statement

Marion Jones' rise played out on the worlds biggest stage; so did her fall

This reflection is trying to tell you that sooner or later everybody gets caught. So you have to always choose the right and do as your suppose to.

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Balancing High School and Part-time Work

Part 4

He reminds students that “the activities and courses students choose vary considerably, so it’s important for young people to keep their individual situations clearly in mind.” MacGowan continues, “For example, student actors should allow for the fact that they won’t have as much time during performance seasons. Student athletes need to remember the times of the year that they’ll be tied up with games and practices. Other students who are in classes that make considerable demands outside of the classroom must keep that reality in mind.”

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