Distance learning has long been a popular method for childcarepractitioners wishing to update their skills and qualifications as itallows them the flexibility to study at their own pace without having totake time out to attend evening classes or day release sessions.
One of the major drawbacks of this system of study has been thatlearners can feel isolated as they have little personal contact withtheir tutors and fellow students.
But the internet is changing all that. Technological developments meanthat providers offering online childcare courses can now create avirtual classroom and, through student discussion forums, blogs andtutor instant messaging services, can offer learners the sort ofpersonal support and camaraderie they would get at college or trainingcentre.
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