What is Distance Learning?

For some people attending classes in a university or college setting is not possible. This can be for a variety of reasons, but the most common is the need to work during the day to support one’s self and one’s family. The answer to this is to enroll in a distant learning program. These programs are also ideal for someone located too far from a good learning institution or someone who, because of a disability, would find it difficult to attend a learning institution.

Distant learning allows the student to work from the comfort of their home. They can study when they have time and work around their employment obligations. They also can choose which institution they prefer to study with not based on its location, but if the programs are the right ones for them. That means they can be on one side of the United States and the school on the other side without them worrying about relocating to be closer to the best courses.

There are several options when studying in a distant learning program. The student may find that the materials provided are audiotapes, videos or slides. Computer assisted instruction often includes the use of textbooks to cover the course. Whichever method the student learns by they can look forward to lots of rewards for lots of hard work.

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Задание IV. Ответьте письменно на вопросы по тексту

1. Why is it impossible for some people to attend classes in a university or college setting?

2. Who can enroll in a distant learning program?

3. What does distant learning allow the students to do?

4. What options are there when studying in a distant learning program?

Контрольная работа № 4

Вариант 7

Задание I. Сопоставьте слово или выражение по тексту (колонка 1) с переводом (колонка 2).

Например:

a first year student	сдавать экзамен
to take an exam	студент первокурсник

a first year student - студент первокурсник

to take an exam - сдавать экзамен

to meet personal needs	прибегнуть к программе дистанционного обучения
a distance learning	сэкономить на чем-либо
to attend classes	проходить обучение в режиме онлайн
to enroll in a distant learning program	получить (закончить) образование
to take a course online	удовлетворять личные нужды
to cut down on	расписание
a class assignment	традиционная программа обучения
to complete education.	посещать (аудиторные) занятия
a schedule	дистанционное образование
traditional educational programs	аудиторное задание