What type of student tends to do well in the distance education environment?
Certain people are better suited to distance learning than others. The statements below tend to describe the profile for those who are likely to succeed within this environment: • meets the necessary technical requirements and is comfortable with the equipment • has the time and resources to dedicate to graduate-level course work • is comfortable with the written word and use of e-mail as a communication form • is self-disciplined, self-guided and committed to earning the degree • has the ability to prioritize responsibilities and work independently • will ask for assistance when needed to build academic and social support systems • has much to benefit from this delivery method vs.
