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1. An individuals particular preference in 'Learning styles' can effect the importance of needing to attend university to fully engage with the full learning experience.

   • -Working in groups as opposed to working alone. -Working In a structured manner rather than a unstructured manner. (Pritchard 2008)
   • "The term 'Learning preferences' refers to the conditions, encompassing enviromental, emotional, sociological and physcial conditions in which an individual learner would choose, if they were in a position to make a choice" ( Dunn et al 1989)

2. The Self-determiation theory suggests that motivation and personality differentiates in social contexts in the terms of being autonomous and being in being controlled.

   • Social enviroments/enviromental forces have an enormous impact on peoples attitudes, values, motivations and behaviours.
   • "Many social psychological theories have tended, either implicitly or explicitly, to view learning- that is, acquiring the attitudes, motivations, values and behaviours- primarily in terms of social environments teaching individuals what to think, value, need and do." (Edward and Richard 2012)
     • " The self determination theory assumes that the human organism is evolved to be inherently active, intrinsically motivated, and oriented toward developing naturally through integrative processes. These qualities need not be learned; they are inherent in human nature.." ( Edward and Richard 2012)

3. This essay will argue that attending university is not essential in engaging with with full learning experience.

   • Self organised learning in the interactive web has been made possible by technology creating an easier access to autonomous learning.
     • The expansion of online learning enviroments has opened doors for learning that are closed for many individuals. (Park 2009)
     • "With the power of the world wide web the teaching and learning transaction is exposed to unfathomable amounts of information." ( Garrison 2003)
     • E-learning is considered one of the most important alternatives for current knowledge-based society. (Park 2009)
     • "E-learning is an open system that blends access to information and purposeful communication into a dynamic and intellectually challenging learning community." ( Garrison 2003)