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Distance Education
Versus Correspondence Education
Distance education and correspondence education differ mainly
in the method of instruction. Correspondence education is
a form of distance education that deals with students primarily
through the mail and on a one-to-one basis, with no semblance
of a classroom setting. Students in correspondence programs
must complete the work assigned within a specified time frame.
Other forms of distance education can simulate the classroom
experience through Internet chat-rooms, video-conferencing,
and net-meetings in which the students can all join in to
discuss topics and get immediate feedback from the instructor.
Work for the course may require that a student be present
at a given time for group or individual discussion.
Whatever form of distance education you choose, it is important
to find out how the materials will be delivered to you so
that you can plan how you will fulfill the requirements for
participating in class and for completing and returning the
coursework.
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