I been DL with LGU since June last year, and just took the first 8 exams this week. The DL course is to be split into three very shortly which is no bad thing and will undoubtebly make things easier when it comes to the exams.
There is much work being done to upgrade the notes they have, as these have been seen as a "weak link" in the product. The new notes will be more succint and in colour. I was the first to get the new Human Factors notes, which are really good - tell you what you need to know and not lots of waffle.
The revision week was of high quality, particularly the Performance module and Principles of Flight. Also they gave out masses of feedback questions and that I feel is about as important as the notes when it comes to helping you pass the exams.
Also the Instructor responsible for running DL is first rate, very enthusiastic and will provide you with plenty of support and encouragement. You will not be left waiting around for days for answers to your queries. Remember, just because you are distance learning it does not mean you are alone - all the instructors are just an e-mail or phone call away (and they will phone you if you want/need).
The key thing with DL is your own motivation I believe. If you feel sorry about the fact that the notes are not as good as someone elses, you feel "on your own" as your a distance learner and "no one is here to help" you will struggle. You get from it what you put in.
Some off the staff also commented that the distance learners sometimes do better then the full timers. Strange as this may seem they pointed to the fact that the DL student is able to study when he or she is best suited to study and can work at their own pace.
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