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Isolation. Students who enjoy interacting with other students in a traditional classroom might find DL a lonely experience. To combat the isolation from peers, some DL courses incorporate video conferencing. Others use a blended model, combining online learning with periodic classroom instruction or field trips with DL classmates.
The Flipped Classroom
A form of instruction called The Flipped Classroom is gaining popularity with high school teachers. Under this model, students learn at home by watching a brief 5-10 minute video created or selected by their or professor. It may be a video of their lecture or other online resource. Students watch the video, then write down questions and thoughts about it. The following day in class, they participate in a lab or practice activity related to the video. Flipped learning leaves more time for practice and individualized attention from the instructor.
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THE BIG PICTURE
Distance learning is becoming quite popular as an academic and career education tool. Distance learning has lots of benefits, but also quite a few challenges. At some point in high school, college, or career you will be assigned to a DL course. Don't get tripped up by its challenges! Take time to get to know the DL course program. Anticipate problems. Expect a lot of work. Preview modules in order to estimate time to completion. Log on at regular intervals as part of your normal homework routine. The ability to excel in a distance learning program is an important study skill for high school, college and career readiness.
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