6. Join learning communities.

    第六步：加入学习社区

    The “loneliness of the distance learner” is a thing of the past. Join a learning community on the web， where members share their knowledge and experience. Search for the communities that suit your interests and learning style. You will find encouragement， advice and stimulus from fellow learners， as well as from tutors， teachers and coaches. In these communities， you can measure your progress against your own goals， or compare your experience with that of other learners. You can even teach and help others， which is a great way to learn.

    “远程教育是孤独的”概念已经成为过去。现在你可以加入一个网络学习社区，和大家一起分享知识与经验。找一个符合你兴趣和学习方式的社区。在那里你可以从其他学习者身上找到鼓励、建议和动力，同时也有导师、老师和教练给你提供支持。在这些社区中，你能更好地检验自己的学习进度、也可以和其他学习者竞争。甚至，你还可以教授或帮助其他人，这的确是一个学习的好方法！