What is Distance Learning?

What is Distance Learning?

What is required of a Distance Learner? 

-Motivation

-Self-discipline

-Independence

-Self-directable

-Self-supervising

-Autonomy

All learning requires a degree of motivation, self-discipline, and independence on behalf of the learner, but these aspects are arguably more pertinent in the case of distance learning, where the student is largely self-directed and unsupervised, and expected to be more autonomous.

Where Do I Find and Turn in Assignments?

Assignments are posted and are expected to be turned in using Google Classroom. Assignments are posted on Sunday prior to the week they are expected to be completed. This way students can view their upcoming weeks work and devise a prioritized schedule for their work completion. 

Should I Stay Active?

When things start to feel like too much, start moving. Decades of research has pointed to the link between physical activity and brain function, but most of us don’t need research to know that some of our best ideas come to us when we change things up and go for a walk, a run, or a bike ride. This is especially important during times when we are more likely to be cooped up in our homes, such as, say, a quarantine imposed by a global pandemic.

*Yes, the 100 Mile Challenge is still on. Find a way to track your walking, hiking, jogging, or running, and submit it to your teacher once in-person school resumes. Here is the link for the record form. 

I use Strava on my cell phone to keep track of my miles. Make sure to follow me. I will follow you as well. We can help motivate each other.        

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