網(wǎng)絡(luò)學習是否適合你？

Find Out if You Have the Five Qualities of Successful Distance Learners

　　看看你是否具備成為成功遠程學習者的五個特征

　　Before you enroll to take classes through an online school, check to make sure distance learning is really right for you. Earning a degree online can be an enjoyable and rewarding experience. But, distance education is not for everyone. While some people thrive on the independence and freedom offered through such classes, others find themselves regretting their decision and wishing they had enrolled at a traditional school instead.

　　在你選擇網(wǎng)校的課程之前，先確定你是否適合遠程教學。在網(wǎng)上學習取得學位是一種快樂而有益的經(jīng)驗。但是遠程教育也并非適合每個人。有些人在這樣獨立而自由的課程里能學得非常優(yōu)秀，另一些人則會因為后悔自己選擇了網(wǎng)校課程而希望自己上的是傳統(tǒng)的學校。

　　Successful and happy distance learners have a few characteristics in common. Compare yourself to the following list to determine whether or not online classes are a good fit for your personality and habits.

　　成功而快樂的遠程學習者有幾點共同的特征。將以下幾點與自己對比一下，看看你的個性和習慣是否適合網(wǎng)上課程。

1.Successful distance learners do just as well, if not better, without people looking over their shoulders.

　　成功的遠程學習者即使沒有別人在旁邊監(jiān)督著也能做得很好。

　　While some people need teachers to keep them motivated and on-task, distance learners are able to motivate themselves. They realize that they will never be face-to-face with the people who give them assignments and grade their work, but they don’t need others to encourage them. The most successful students are self-motivated and set their own goals.

　　有些人需要老師在旁邊監(jiān)督才能保持動力和學習狀態(tài)，遠程學習者卻能夠自我激勵。他們知道自己永遠都不會見到給他們作業(yè)的導(dǎo)師，也不會有導(dǎo)師面對面地指導(dǎo)他們完成作業(yè)，但是他們也不需要別人來鼓勵他們。最成功的學生是有自己的目標，并能自我激勵的人。

　　2. Successful distance learners never (or at least rarely) procrastinate.

　　成功的遠程學習者很少或者從不拖拖拉拉

　　You’ll rarely find them putting off assignments or waiting until the last moment to write their papers. These students enjoy the freedom of working at their own pace and appreciate the ability to complete their work in as much time as it takes them, instead of waiting for an entire class. However, they understand that putting off their work too often can end up adding months, if not years, to their studies.

　　你發(fā)現(xiàn)他們很少拖延完成任務(wù)或等到最后一刻才開始寫作業(yè)。這些學生喜歡按自己的進度自由地完成作業(yè)，并且十分享受可以有充足的時間來完成學業(yè)，而不是要等整個班級的進度。然而，他們也明白如果經(jīng)常拖延學業(yè)的話，會在學習進度上落后幾個月。

3. Successful distance learners have good reading comprehension skills.

　　成功的遠程學習者有很好的閱讀理解能力

　　While most people learn by listening to lectures and taking notes, the majority of distance learners are expected to master material through reading alone. Although some distance learning courses offer video recordings and audio clips, most programs require that students understand a large amount of information that is only available through written text. These students are able to comprehend texts at the college level without the direct guidance of a teacher.

　　很多人都是通過聽講座，記筆記來學習的，而大部分遠程學習者都要通過自己閱讀來掌握學習內(nèi)容。雖然有一些網(wǎng)上教學提供視頻錄像，音頻剪輯，但是大多數(shù)都要求學生僅憑書面材料就掌握大量的學習內(nèi)容。這些學生可以在沒有導(dǎo)師直接的指導(dǎo)下閱讀理解大學水平的書面材料。

　　4. Successful distance learners can resist constant distractions.

　　成功的遠程學習者能夠做到長時間的專注

　　Whether it’s the phone ringing off the hook, the kids screaming in the kitchen, or the allureof the tv, everyone faces distractions. Successful students know how to filter out the constant disturbances that threaten their progress. They feel comfortable turning down an invitation or letting the machine pick up the phone when they know there is work to be done.

　　不管是電話鈴聲，廚房里孩子的尖叫聲，電視中誘人的電視劇，還是其他讓人分心的人，成功的學生都知道該如何過濾掉這些持續(xù)讓人分心的對學習進程不利的事情。當他們知道有很多作業(yè)要做時，會拒絕一次邀請或者讓電話轉(zhuǎn)入自動留言。

5. Successful distance learners feel alright about missing the social elements of traditional schools.

　　成功的遠程學習者對于錯過了傳統(tǒng)學校的社交部分也不會感到遺憾

　　Sure, they realize that they’ll miss out on the homecoming game, the dances, and the student elections, but they’re convinced that the independence is absolutely worth it. Whether they’re mature adult learners who aren’t interested in the fraternity hype, or younger students who get their socialization from extracurricularactivities elsewhere, they are comfortable with their current social situation. In place of classroom discussion, they explore the issues with their peers through email and message boards or discuss what they’re learning with spouses or coworkers.

　　當然了，他們知道自己會錯過校友返校日，舞會，學生會選舉，但是他們深信遠程學習的那份獨立感值得這樣的錯過。不管他們是對瘋狂的聯(lián)誼會不敢興趣的成年人，還是在課外有其他社交途徑的年輕人，他們都對自己目前的社交狀況感到滿意。與課堂討論不同的是，遠程學習者會寫郵件與同學交流，或在留言板上與同伴或配偶討論學習內(nèi)容。

　　If you have few of the qualities of these successful students, you may want to reconsider applying to an online school. Remember that online learning is not for everyone and, while it is an excellent choice for some, others will always struggle with learning independently. But, if, after comparing your personality and habits to those of successful distance education students, you’ve discovered that you have a lot in common, online classes may be the perfect option for you.      

　　如果以上成功遠程學習者的特征中，你符合的條件很少的話，你就要慎重考慮下是否該報讀網(wǎng)校了。記住，網(wǎng)上學習并不是對每個人都合適得，雖然對有些人來說是非常好的選擇，但有些人則可能因為獨立學習而遇到困難。如果，在將你的性格和習慣與以上成功遠程學者的特征相比后，你發(fā)現(xiàn)有不少共同點，那么網(wǎng)上課程也許對你來說就是最好的選擇。