If this is your first exposure to a distance learning course, you may be wondering just what it means to take a course from a distance. You’re not alone. While online courses are becoming popular among students who are not otherwise able to attend courses on a college campus, many students are taking distance courses for the first time. And they have questions about what distance courses are like, how they are delivered, how they work, and how to succeed at them.

Many distance courses offered by ADEC institutions use computer and Internet technologies to bridge the gap between you and your instructor. Other courses are available to you as traditional correspondence courses.

This guide is designed to help you get started in distance courses that use computer technologies as part of the course. You can be assured that you don’t have to be a computer wiz to succeed. A few simple skills are all you need.

While you may not see your teacher or classmates on a daily basis, you are still an important part of a community of learners. Students report that when they become involved in distance courses and take opportunities to share of themselves in collaborative learning, they form important and sometimes lasting relationships with their instructors and fellow students.

This guide will help you understand what’s required and what you can do to help yourself succeed. If you have questions at any time, please use the question tab below to email your question, and we will respond as quickly as possible.