Distance learning study guide

This guide provides advice on getting the best out of distance learning. Tailored towards workers in the humanitarian field, but widely applicable, it provides a quick introduction to distance learning, and lists several techniques for overcoming problems associated with this form of learning.

The guide covers issues including:

• the advantages of distance learning
• coping with distance learning
• study techniques and planning
• setting personal objectives
• the SQ3R (survey, question, read, recall, review) reading method.

The guide also provides some examples of relevant web resources for risk and disaster management.