Distance learning courses like Online 126 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 126 do not afford as much opportunity for this type of interaction. Online 126 requires at least as much time as attending classes and completing assignments for campus courses. Online 126 uses technology for teaching and communication. You will need to be comfortable with such computer techniques as cutting and pasting your assignments and sending them as email.
Print materials are the primary source of directions and information in distance learning courses.
This course also requires regular access to the WorldWideWeb. Also, Online 126 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. Another way to help you discover whether Online English 126 would be right for you and the way you learn would be to assess the way you learn.