The Abc's Of Distance Learning
By Jeff Slokum, Sat Dec 10th
If you are thinking about utilizing a distance learning programthen you need to familiarize yourself with a whole new set ofterms and definitions that help to make up this new way oflearning. Here are a few to get you started, the ABC's ofdistance learning.
Under A you may find the following terms:
Academic Advisor. An academic advisor is a person appointed bythe college or university representative who provides guidanceto students in to help them select courses and an academicprogram that will meet the requirements to complete an onlinedegree program.
Accreditation. This is the process by which online degreeprograms are monitored to ensure that they meet certainstandards or requirements. There are special accreditingagencies at the national and regional level that ensure that thedistance learning program meets all of the specific curricularstandards in order to grant online degrees Associate Degree. Anassociate online degree is usually granted after completion of atwo-year post secondary program. It also is sometimes known as atransfer degree.
Under B you may find:
Baccalaureate. This is more commonly known as a bachelor'sdegree and is usually granted after four years of study at anonline degree granting college or university.
Baud. A baud is a technical measurement of digital transmissionthat is used to describe the rate at which information flowsbetween two electronic devices such as modems. The
