Learning Style Comparison
Online Learning Orientation
| Students who might prefer Distance Learning Courses... | Students who might prefer Traditional Courses... |
| Have excellent time management skills | Work better in structured time environment |
| Enjoy communicating with others through list-servs, discussion groups, and email | Like instructional and social interaction of face-to-face classroom |
| Learn best by reading or watching | Learn best by listening and speaking |
| Prefer not to drive to campus and are able to commit other time for completing and submitting the assignments | Are able to commit the time for commuting and attending 3 – 4 hours of class per week and completing projects |
| Have heavy work or family responsibilities | Are able to come to class on campus |
| Have convenient and reliable access to the Internet at most times | Have difficulty obtaining regular access to the Internet and email |
| Are self-motivated | Are motivated by others |
| Prefer to work at own pace and at flexible or non-traditional times | Need definite deadlines |
| Have some computer skills and enjoy using the Internet | Are uncomfortable using a computer |
| Enjoy taking control of own learning | Like more direction/structure provided by instructor |