Distance learning courses like Online 122 give you greater freedom to schedule your work, but they also require more self-discipline. Some people learn best by interacting with other students, but courses like Online 122 do not afford as much opportunity for this type of interaction. Online 122 requires at least as much time as attending classes and completing assignments for campus courses. Online 122 uses technology for teaching and communication. You will need to be comfortable with up and downloading your assignments and moving them in and out of your word processing program.
Print materials are the primary source of directions and information in distance learning courses.
Online 122 requires three trips to campus for orientation and exams. Only in special cases, such as students who are severely disabled or incarcerated, can exams can be taken with a proctor. This online class concentrates on the first two, so if you need practice in speaking English or understanding spoken English, you would benefit more from an on-campus class. Another way to help you discover whether Online English 122 would be right for you and the way you learn would be to assess the way you learn.