Dec
30
With the advent of the internet, many people have the perception that distance learning started at the same time. However, the distance learning programs are much older. In the mid 1800’s, correspondence courses were offered through the mail. By the 1900’s, students were learning everything from gunsmithing to business via mailed courses.
Present day technologies such as the teleconferencing, the internet, cable communication, and satellite broadcasts, have brought distance learning to the student more quickly and with lower costs. Now more than ever, prestigious schools are offering distance learning programs.
With the busy lives of people, enrollment in online education and distance learning programs are rising because of it is often times a practical and flexible way for someone to get an education while still working full time and taking care of a family.
Dec
29
Is there such a thing as a typical online student? Actually no. If one were to survey a distance learner, one would find that students come from varied backgrounds, ages, and walks of life. However, more of the students are:
1) older than traditional aged college students
2) many already have full time jobs and are using the distance online education resource because of its flexibility.
3) many students are female single parents
4) students are busy adults that live too far away from a school to attend night classes
5) homemakers who want to prepare for a career while still taking care and raising a family
6) employees who seek distance learning because of job training that cannot be obtained at the workplace
7) disabled students who are unable to attend campus classes
retirees who want to learn a new hobby or skill for leisure pursuits
Dec
13
Benefit of Taking Education Online Classes
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One of the benefits of taking an online class is that you will develop or improve your computer and internet skills. This could help you stay competitive in the high tech job market.
Dec
12
10 Important Questions That Need to be Answered Concerning Degree and Diploma Mills
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Diploma mills and degree mills are essentially illegal schools that sell bogus, worthless, printed paper. There are several reasons why someone would want to avoid getting an “education” from these schools. Most important, is that an employer would most likely NOT acknowledge a degree or certificate from one of these institutions. Also, if a student wishes to transfer or go to graduate school, an institution would most likely NOT acknowledge a degree or certificate from a degree/diploma mill.
Some important questions a student should ask/consider to determine if a school is a degree or diploma mill include:
1) Does the “school” have a similar name to well known colleges and universities?
2) Does the “school” fail to give a physical location rather than a PO Box?
3) Is there a list of faculty and their qualifications?
4) Can the degree be purchased?
5) Is the “school” accredited from a questionable accrediting organization?
6) Does the “school” claim to be accredited even though there is no evidence of being accredited?
7) Is there a very short period of time before a student can earn a degree or certificate?
8) Are there very few requirements to graduate?
9) Are there very few assignment requirements to earn credits?
10) Does the “school” make claims in advertisements in which there is little evidence to support these ads?
Dec
10
How to Attend Real Estate Classes Online
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If you are considering getting a license for real estate sales, you usually need to take classes before taking the license exam. Rather than attending traditional classes at a location, you now have the option of taking the courses online.
Every state has different requirements, but in California for instance, you can take real estate classes online through schools such as Allied Real Estate School. Allied says that they are the largest real estate school in California. They are nationally accredited by DETC (Distance Education and Training Council) The DETC is listed by U.S. Department of Education as a nationally recognized accrediting agency.
Besides taking the courses, online real estate schools help the student study for the real estate license exam. Allied even offers a guarantee if the student does not pass the exam.