Disadvantages of Distance Learning

Like any kind of educational program, distance learning has advantages and disadvantages. Before you enroll in any kind of distance learning program, make sure that an education will meet your personal needs, strengths and career goals.

· Lack of social interaction. If the classroom environment is what you love most about learning you may want to take a step back and reconsider distance learning. You’ll likely get some interaction on chat rooms, discussion boards and through email, but the experience will be quite different than traditional courses.

· Format isn’t ideal for all learners. Not everyone is an ideal candidate for online learning. If you know you have problems with motivation and need individual attention from an instructor you should think over before enrolling in an online learning program.

· Some employers don’t accept online degrees. While a majority of employers will, there are some who are against of distance learning certificate.

· Requires adaptability to new technologies. Make sure you feel comfortable working with computers and with online programs before you enroll in any kind of distance learning program.

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Задание IV. Ответьте письменно на вопросы по тексту

1. What should an applicant do before enrolling in any kind of distance learning program?

2. What are the main disadvantages of distance learning programs?

3. In what way do distance learning programs differ from traditional courses?

4. Do all employers accept online degrees?

Контрольная работа № 4

Вариант 10

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 broaden	гибкость
an associate degree	широкое разнообразие
a further study	степень дипломированного специалиста
a tuition	прожиточный минимум; стоимость проживания
affordable	доступный (по карману)
a campus	дальнейшее образование
flexibility	плата за обучение
to change fields of study	кампус (территория университета)
living costs	расширять
a wide array	изменить область изучения