if you have these six experiences. College is worth it if you have these six experiences – Quartz How does this apply to DL degree programs?
I'm not sure it does, at least not at the same level. This survey, while interesting, isn't really new information, nor is it applicable solely to college level learning. I believe you would find similar results at the HS level. Students who, in HS, are engaged learners, have good teachers who care about them, and who were involved in extracurricular activities, do better after HS. Admittedly, I am painting with a broad brush here, but most DL students are adults who already have a lot of real world experience. They're already motivated or else they wouldn't be going back to school. They are involved in extracurricular activities (their job). Many times, they are able to apply course learning directly to their professional positions, or at least see theoretical concepts play out before their eyes in a real world environment. They might still have professors who care about them, and if so, that would be a bonus, but I don't think it's as important for the adult learner.
Yes, that's true. But it's becoming increasingly untrue. More and more students are choosing DL programs right out of high school. They are not "returning to school" as mid-career professionals, they are attending college for the first time in their lives. This group may still be the minority but it's growing. Look at our newbies. The average age is dropping and increasingly you find people searching for associates degrees, not doctoral degrees. The world is changing.
That's very true. It is my belief that DL is insufficient for many young learners. Direct human interaction is a necessary part of adolecent development. Learning isn't just about academics when one is young. Learning involves a lot of social interaction jn various settings.
