Ten Reasons Why
Distance Education Graduates
Are In Demand!
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Here are ten of the best
reasons why people are saying, "good-bye" to outdated correspondence
course stereotypes and "hello" to distance education students.
1. Responsibility
Studying online takes a real commitment to keep up independently and employers
are recognizing the value of an employee who has the determination and self-motivation
to advance through the distance learning process. (Eastman, Robert, 2000)
2. Dedication
Distance education students are by definition, goal-oriented individuals who
see education as an ongoing process. They're driven to be lifelong learners,
both online and on the job. (Kearsley, G., Lynch, W., and Wizer, D., 1995)
3. Quality
Students who participate in web-based instruction tend to earn equal or higher
grades than students in conventional versions of the same classes. Virtual graduates
also reported feeling better equipped to enter the workforce. (Russell, Thomas,
"The No Significant Difference Phenomenon", 1999)
4. Distinguished Alumni
Abraham Lincoln, Franklin D. Roosevelt, Charles Shultz, Walter Cronkite, Barry
Goldwater, Walter P. Chrysler, and Ben & Jerry's co-founder Jerry Greenfield
are but a few of the well-known Americans who have benefited from distance education.
(http://www.About.com)
5. Resourceful
Whether this is an instinctual trait or a learned survival tool, distance education
students tend to be quick to sift through large amounts of information, analyze
their successes, and turn failures into opportunities. (Eastman, Robert, 2000)
6. Multitasking Skills
This group performs effectively in a multitask environment because the majority
of distance education students are full- or part-time working adults who juggle
job, coursework, and family responsibilities. They understand the need to prioritize.
(Corporation for Public Broadcasting/Annenberg Project, 1988)
7. Motivation
Online learners tend to be motivated self-starters with the ability to take
assignments to completion. Distance learners are able to adapt to dynamic environments
and thrive on challenge. (Primary Research Group, Inc., 1999)
8. In Demand
Online learners have earned equal recognition when vying for job openings with
their peers from traditional campus-style schools. Current trends show recruiters
are rounding up individuals with specific skills training acquired online for
both permanent placement and outsourcing assignments. (http://www.HR.com)
9. Forward Thinkers
Research indicates that online students are open-minded, flexible about workplace
demands, and willing to adapt to tomorrow's technology. (Chronicle of Higher
Education. November 4, 1999)
10. Diversification
Distance education has the potential to reach almost any audience, opening doors
for talented people who would otherwise not be able to attend school due to
remote location, finances, employment restrictions, lack of transportation and
childcare issues. Distance education results in a diversified talent pool. (Open
Learning Agency of Australia, 2001)
In conclusion, current
trends show that online learners are gaining strides by implementing these character
traits, earning equal recognition among educators, hiring managers, and peers.
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