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Online Learner Profiles: Charles D.

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Guide to Online Education > Online Education In-Depth > Meet Real Online Students > Charles D., Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership & Management

Charles says that a good rule of thumb is that each class should take up about 10 - 15 hours a week.

"Family and work comes first, education comes next. That is how I view it and it seems to work… It's all about managing time and not allowing time to manage you. Mornings, evenings, or that time when you are just sitting around watching TV are opportunities for you to be taking a course."

The biggest drawback to this type of learning, he says, is not being in the physical classroom where you can visualize what the teacher is saying.

On the other hand, however, "You can discuss issues without the embarrassment of actually having people around you." Though Charles does not describe himself as shy, he does believe that the classroom setting can be intimidating to some people.

"If I'm online in a discussion forum, I don't worry about making a comment or whatever that's not along the subject line, because it's just me and the computer."

At Regent, Charles communicates with instructors and fellow students through a variety of media: Blackboard, discussion boards, live classrooms, e-mails, streaming videos, audio, PPT, Web-based programs.

"Regent University incorporates some of the most advanced and up-to-date technologies to enhance the learning experience," he says.

Another thing he enjoys about his school is a shared perspective: "At Regent there's an emphasis on Christian principles, so your assignments can be influenced that way and reflect what you believe."

And in that way too, Charles's online education has become incorporated into his life in more ways than a few hours logged with a computer would indicate.

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