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Distance Learning tips and Student Liaison Level 5 on the to-do-list? Top tips for distance learning and getting the most out of PIQ College Student Liaison support.
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he prospect of setting time aside from an already busy schedule to complete a qualification is, understandably, a bit daunting. But help is at hand. Read on for some tips for Distance Learning, and accessing dedicated support services offered by the Professional IQ College Student Liaison team. First of all, what is Distance Learning? In a nutshell, Distance Learning means you can learn at your pace and in your own environment. With a good plan in place, it can be a highly efficient way to progress and complete your qualification. And importantly, the College Distance Learning package provides support for students; it’s not like online learning, in which students essentially go it alone. What is Student Liaison Support? At Professional IQ College, every adviser is supported by a Learning Plan and is assigned a dedicated Student Liaison Coordinator who is available five days a week for questions, and conducts a comprehensive one-on-one session every month. What’s more, each student’s Level 5 Assessor is readily available to help with queries and feedback on assessments, once submitted. The benefits? There are many, including: • Real people at hand to for students’ needs and challenges • •
Quick access to practical and technical support Support to keep learning progress on track, to completion
• And of course, positive reinforcement and motivation. Utilising your Student Liaison team effectively can make a huge difference to your qualification experience. So, how to make the most of it? It’s simple really: call or email with any questions or challenges, or to simply talk through your thinking. If you’re unsure what a question is asking; if you’re finding it hard to get motivated; if you’re finding the prospect of assessments daunting, just reach out. That’s what the Student Liaison team is here for. www.covernote.co.nz
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