Grand Canyon University
NUR 649E
Nursing Education Seminar 2
Week 5:
Discussion Question 1:
Identify the personal characteristics of a student that would support his/her success in
distance education. Faculty and students may need different competencies. Choose to
discuss the competency needed by either faculty or students; you do not have to do both.
Distance learning holds a special place in the modern world. Some students opt to go for distance
learning for several reasons. Among the many reasons would be their proximity to the school.
Distance learning, therefore, offers an opportunity for the student an opportunity for the student
to learn ar rhe comfort of their home. Others prefer the system because they can easily engage in
other activities and continue with schooling. The lack of physical supervision, however, raises
NUR 649E
Nursing Education Seminar 2
Week 5:
Discussion Question 1:
Identify the personal characteristics of a student that would support his/her success in
distance education. Faculty and students may need different competencies. Choose to
discuss the competency needed by either faculty or students; you do not have to do both.
Distance learning holds a special place in the modern world. Some students opt to go for distance
learning for several reasons. Among the many reasons would be their proximity to the school.
Distance learning, therefore, offers an opportunity for the student an opportunity for the student
to learn ar rhe comfort of their home. Others prefer the system because they can easily engage in
other activities and continue with schooling. The lack of physical supervision, however, raises
