"The only way to have a friend is to be one."Ralph Waldo Emerson
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Adapting for online delivery; selecting the right technology
It goes without saying that whatever technolgies are used, they have to be effective training tools. Previous Updaters have detailed how to determine the profile of the learner and what the training is designed to achieve, you're now in a good position to ...
Cherokee People Will REturn
Here is a brief Intro for my book Cherokee People Will REturn. Yes, the E is intentionally capitalized.It does no good to lie about the past even if it seems to make more money due to corrupt practices carried out by the invaders of Paradise. Genetics ...
Home Study: What Life-enhancing Skill do You Learn?
--------------------- Home Study: What Life-enhancing Skill do You Learn?---------------------You're already doing unofficial home study when you research a project online. Study in class has its place, but...Up to date I've done many courses in ...
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There are some major advantages to online education, including the ability to set your own study time. There are dozens of reasons to go back to school but there are also dozens of reasons not to. You may be looking for a promotion or career change that requires additional training, or you may simply be ready to learn something new. But with today's busy lifestyle, there's little time to devote to regularly scheduled class time. That's where online education can be a great asset for a motivated person.
Many people - especially adults who have already started a family - are faced with some major decisions as they decide how to spend their time. Typically, work takes the majority of the daytime hours. That leaves only a few hours each day that could be dedicated to education. If there are children, soccer practice and dance recitals will take up a large part of the time that's left. Creating some time for personal socialization is necessary to avoid burn out and you may very well be left with only an hour or two each day to work on an education.
Even with the few hours
you have free on an average day, you're faced with the problem of finding those courses you need close to home. Unless you're fortunate enough to live in a university town, you're likely to be traveling several hours each time you attend class. That's never a problem with online education because the “classroom” is as near as your computer room and you'll “attend class” at your convenience.
The fact that you have no location requirements and can actually work on your online education from anywhere is another great advantage. Perhaps you can spend your lunch hour each day with a sandwich in front of your computer at work. Maybe you schedule study time at night after the rest of the family has gone to bed or you may even be an early bird who likes to study in the mornings. No matter what your time requirements or restrictions, you'll find that you can easily make your online education a reality.
About the Author
Matt Norman is the founder of Easy Distance Learning a website providing information on learning online
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