This tool is designed to assist an individual considering attending classes in the online format in deciding whether they are a good candidate for participating in online classes. Please answer the questions as fairly as you can. Permission is granted by Socrates Distance Learning Technologies Group to Nova Southeastern University to post this document on their web page for use by potential faculty candidates. The Online learning process is not the same as a traditional learning program. This process requires that the curriculum, the manner in which the learning objectives are obtained, and the technology be matched .
Distance learning takes on many faces.
The technologies emerging today are creating many variations in distance learning programs. The asynchronous learning process leans heavily on a curriculum that is designed to stimulate dialogue among the students and facilitator. In achieving the learning outcomes, the learning process utilizes the work, life, and educational experiences together with supplemental contemporary readings and various ancillaries to accelerate the learning curve . The model is heavily applications based and the knowledge learned today can be used in the workplace today. Critical thinking and applying concepts to real time events is paramount.