This article looks at the benefits of continuing education as well as the types of people who would benefit from the various forms of the part-time studies. It notes that visual learners would most benefit from attending courses on-campus, part-time. Meanwhile, independent learners can choose Distance Learning.

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Continuing Education Has Something for Everyone
Including Novices and Professionals
We often hear people say, "It's never too late to go back to school." And the
statement is actually quite accurate. That's because, increasingly, post-
secondary institutions are including options that cater to mature students who
are seeking either to advance their career, change careers all together or gain
an education that will allow them to transition from having a job to a fulfilling
career.
Known as Continuing Education, this option has actually been around for
some time. What has evolved is the approach schools take in delivering
continuing education. For example, Centennial College in Toronto, Ontario
offers a range of delivery methods to work with students to pursue their
education according to their schedule. The school offers 1,300 courses and
programs that result in choice and flexibility.
Firstly, students can attend courses on campus where they have the
opportunity to learn the latest technology and practices, through progressive,
collaborative teaching techniques and real-world practical experiences.
Additionally, students who attend courses during business hours, in the
evenings and on weekends complete hands-on learning with instructors who
are working professionals in their fields. This type of learning is most
beneficial for visual learners who require the hands-on component to fully
understand what they are studying.
But what happens if, for example, you can't make it into the school during
business hours or if you have no interest in the hands-on learning and much
prefer to study on your own when it is convenient for you? This type of learner
is not at all at a disadvantage thanks to Centennial College's other continuing
education option: Distance Learning. Presented in both modern and traditional
formats, Distance Learning is just what it sounds like — an opportunity to
attend classes at a distance and study when it most convenient to your
schedule in the comfort of your home or wherever you choose.
The more traditional Distance Learning route is delivered through
correspondence or print-based courses. In this approach, students are required

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to complete courses typically within a six-month time frame. Print-based
courses are best suited to students who work independently with minimal
supervision. These students do have some sense of the classroom with
telephone and email access to their professors, who may offer guidance as
students work through course material.
A modern approach to Distance Learning occurs online. In a virtual classroom,
students interact with their peers and professors through email and discussion
boards. This allows for a classroom feel without the need to physically sit at a
desk on campus. The course material is also completed in students' own time
with the student determining when to study and how best to complete the
course.
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