Distance Learning

Distance learning is an excellent alternative for people who want the opportunity for education but have some sort of obstacle that hinders them. When the distance learning allows for a person to log on at their convinience, it opens the door for education to so many more people.
One thing that distance learning does not cater to so well is group work and one on one interaction. Not everyone learns very well when they do not get some face to face interaction. It does not contribute to developing communication or team work strategies.
In order to determine if a student is ready for distance learning, I think that someone such as a teacher, school counselor, parent or a combination should speak with the student in question. The person evaluating the student's readiness should address why the student feels like distance learning would suit them and what they think distance learning will require of them.
In order to be a teacher for distance learning, I think that you would need to be prepared with many different ways to describe lessons and deliver information. The odds are that you are going to have students with a variety of learning styles and needs that will need to be addressed. I also think that the distance learning teacher should meet with each of their students one on one if possible to meet them and get a feel for their needs and abilities.