Studying at a Distance : A Guide for Students

"Any student, including traditional face-to-face students, would benefit by following this guide...[it] is an excellent introduction to studying at distance. Undergraduate and graduate students would benefit from this practical guide. Distance program administrators should include this guide for students in the initial program package. A motivated student who follows this guide will have the conceptual tools to succeed as a distance learner." Journal of Distance Education

The first guide for students tackling distance study!

This essential guide provides practical help and encouragement for those who have not previously studied ‘at a distance’.

• Includes motivation, goal setting, time management and coping
• Refreshes basic study skills and helps with research projects
• Surveys latest e-learning developments
• Includes comments and advice from other distance learning students

Self-study activities are a key part of the guide, and introduce the crucial element of active learning that is typical of studying at a distance.

Studying at a Distance is suitable for undergraduates and postgraduates in all open and distance learning or e-learning courses. Ideal for students returning to study after a gap of some years or those new to distance learning.

'More and more people are likely to experience distance learning in the future either by correspondence or e-learning. This book is written by an author who clearly has immense experience and expertise in supporting distance learners. It cannot fail to be a most useful and comprehensive introduction to the challenges of distance education to such learners. It will also be a very helpful guide to people writing and managing distance courses.' Ormond Simpson - Assistant Director, Student Services, Open University in the East of England

Author "Supporting Students in Online Open and Distance Learning" and "Student Retention in Online Open and Distance Learning"

Christine Talbot is Learning Development Officer at the University of Leeds, where she writes and edits and materials in both print and web-based formats. She has a wide experience of teaching in schools, further and higher education, and has been both a tutor and a student on distance learning courses. Christine is also the author of the Staff and Educational Development Association (SEDA) guide, ‘Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity: Curriculum Matters’ (2004) (www.seda.ac.uk/pubs/seda_specials.htm)