Why Discipline is important in open and distance learning As an online education student, one has to study at his/her own pace, own time, and by him/herself. Despite the freedom given to learners to control their study time, one has to comply with the deadlines imposed by their respective faculty-in-charge to avoid incomplete grades and or deductions. One of the traits that an online education … Continue reading The Discipline Dilemma: Navigating the Challenges of Distance Education

Common Misconceptions About Online Learning Many people have the misconception that if you’re not taking a class in a huge room surrounded by other bodies with a traditional lecturer at the front, then you’re not getting a quality education.  The ever-growing field of online classes and universities proves this just isn’t true. Online and distance learning is a great way to get a quality education … Continue reading Understanding the Misconceptions of Distance or Online Education

Is an Online Education for You? There is tons of information out there about online education, and there’s just as much misinformation, so if you are considering an online degree, you may be feeling confused. And you have every right to be, because so much of the literature on receiving an online education is, at best, inconsistent. Having researched online schools extensively, I’ve concluded that … Continue reading Key Questions to Ask Yourself Before Enrolling for Online Education

What’s life after AA (Associate in Arts)? Whenever I had a chance to see my classmates face-to-face, I would often ask them about their plans after completing their Associate in Arts (AA) degree from UPOU. To date, UPOU only offers two undergraduate courses—the other one being Bachelor of Arts in Multimedia Studies (BAMS). A lot of them would just give me a blank stare while … Continue reading Navigating Life After an Associate in Arts Degree