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Am I ready to be a distance learner?

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Distance learning can open up opportunities for study. You might have not studied for a while, you might be returning to education, or you might not have had the chance to study at a higher level before. This free course, Am I ready to be a distance learner?, will help to boost your confidence. You'll explore useful skills so you can discover how ready you are to study and how to develop your study skills in six steps to become a successful distance learner.

Syllabus

  • Introduction
  • 1 How will I find time to study?
  • 1 How will I find time to study?
  • 2 Do I have the right skills for study?
  • 2 Do I have the right skills for study?
  • 3 Do I have the digital skills to be a distance learner?
  • 3 Do I have the digital skills to be a distance learner?
  • 4 Am I ready to learn?
  • 4 Am I ready to learn?
  • 5 Do I understand how assessment will help my learning?
  • 5 Do I understand how assessment will help my learning?
  • 6 Self-assessment activity
  • 6 Self-assessment activity
  • References
  • Acknowledgements

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