A
lot of people miss the skill ( learning how to learn ) , and because of
previous deposits succeeded by the educational system in the
traditional pattern of thinking and self-confidence . We do not believe
that these deposits will continue with the current and future
generations , thanks to the evolution of the Internet and the different
vascular cognitive them , and most importantly, turning the World Wide
Web to a social network includes a selection of those who know and those
who can take advantage of them .
Were these facilities possible a few years ago?
If :
The
era of e-learning has become a reality as possible after the
investigation that was a dream for many in all parts of the world . More
than a million people in the United States alone are getting college
degrees accredited online in the fields of education , nursing,
information technology and business management , accounting, software
engineering and criminology and management of health care systems and a
lot of other areas . By 2007 , it will be one out of every ten students
enrolled in courses offered entirely online .
Says
Dr. Michael Corey , Associate Professor of Educational Technology at
the George Washington University : " People look to digital education
and believe it is cut into an important part of the educational process
in the traditional universities . However, I think that the educational
process to expand and increase in size . , People who work full-time as
well as the parents can all take advantage of asynchronous digital
education to become students . that online education provides them with
opportunities that were available to them otherwise . "
Communication mechanisms
In
fact , it is estimated by some experts to be educated from receiving
digitally asynchronous representing about 75% of the total from pursuing
their education online . This is a good thing for those living in
remote areas who may deny registration of time differences in
educational courses simultaneously over the Internet. Such courses
require high technological capabilities such as laboratories or other
matters that may require feeding real-time feedback .
Even
in the United States , where the spread of rapid communication network
at an increasing rate , there is still a lot of students use the old
means of communication -based modems to access their courses and digital
classrooms . Says "u . Gallagher ," a senior analyst in the "
Adiovincrz " which monitors changes in the world of education : "The
education requirements online (I mean the possibilities of the hardware )
are the same as required by other applications. Was probably a little
less than the requirements of electronic games . If you can Chat online ,
you can continue your education it across the network.
" Emphasizes the actual experiences of students validity of this observation ..
Says
" i . Zaki " aged 31 years and who received a master's degree in
business administration from the University of Phoenix Online : " I
followed all my classes across services rapid and extensive. , And you
sometimes while traveling I connect through the laptop and my cell phone
. there was no difference in the truth the program of education it
provides you a rich environment that you are connecting through programs
speed dialing, and the environment perfectly suitable if you are
connecting means less range or speed . it is possible to download parts
of the course displayed video according to the rate that fits the
computer used by the student .
Tuition Online
The
cost of education of any kind a source of concern for many. Getting a
college degree is expensive. It may seem at first glance that the costs
of digital education is not much lower than the traditional university
tuition fees .
Says
Sean Gallagher : "You can say that online education less expensive bit
of traditional education because the institutions that provide this type
of education tend to have their fees lower. Also, students enrolled in
courses less in one semester . , But if you look at it from the
perspective of the overall market , the cost is the same , Ferssom
education and costs of equipment and materials required for digital
learning tend on average to be equal to the fees of traditional
education is at least partly because many of the institutions that
combine virtual education and physical presence on campus .
But online education can provide the students a lot of money in terms of travel and accommodation costs and other .
I
say . Zaki : "Personally , the best online education for its
flexibility . Has been the academic requirements are the same , and it
was reasonable for me as long as I've done the work required of me in
the sea a week from the date of our mandate it."
Evaluation of online education
Students
consider when thinking in pursuing their education at a university
online to four things: Is the university accredited? , And technological
factors , and the name of the university or its reputation , and the
cost of their study .
Recognition and credibility
The
fact that the university granted the certificate or not accredited
institution of higher education is very important for students. When it
comes to online education , the most important word is ' recognition '
given to this university or that . While there are many universities
that offer education online has credibility , and is recognized by
independent institutions certified by the U.S. Department of Education
and others as well, there are also many institutions of hatching
certificates unrecognized as it provides a certificate for a fee certain
.
As
Ryan says Watkins , associate professor at George Washington University
and author of the guide Digital Education " guide students for success
in online learning " No one believes you can get a college degree takes
obtained four years within four weeks of just reading a submission and
answer five questions ! ! ..
Watkins
raises a point very Alohmahaz says : if the employer knew that the
certificate issued by the Foundation for hatching certificate , this
means that your career has largely ended .
Technological factor :
Technological
factor is also important because students want to experience more
interactive than just a handful of lectures can be printed or forum to
ask some questions. Here are highlights the importance of classroom and
asynchronous connection type Second question which needs student .
Fame and cost
The name of the university and its reputation Vialeghan the courses they offer and the comprehensiveness of its programs .
And
last but not least, comes the cost factor : Is the cost equivalent to
what you would get from the benefits in the future as a result you get
this certificate ?
There
are other things must be taken into account : as the size of classes .
Should , ideally , should not exceed the number of students online
courses for 15 students . There is also the issue of teaching staff :
how teachers are selected and trained in the use of this medium , and
how they are supported technically while carrying out their mission ? It
is necessary to know exactly what are the qualifications held by the
professor and what qualifies him to teach a course in electrical
engineering , for example . How old is the university ? Universities
tend to be old to have a reputation , then one of the more famous abroad
. The point that can not be underestimated in any way is : What kind of
educational recognition given to the university ? Is this true
confession and legitimate ?
Institutions hatching certificates
As
there are large universities offer e-learning and for those wishing to
have credibility as a University of Phoenix , and Ellis College of the
New York Institute of Technology , and the University of Walden ... And
other universities and colleges , there are also universities sell the
illusion profiting defrauding or through so-called spawn certificates ,
must therefore researcher for this kind of education audit before
enrolling in any of these institutions ; it could any one was to
establish an attractive location on the Internet he claims to be sites
of e-learning , it does not mean the emergence of the name of a
university on the search engine Google (for example) while the search
under ' distance learning ' it real institution . If you have been
offered this ' total ' testimony against the lump sum of money and a low
degree raise doubts instead of paying the fees by materials that are
recorded , it is likely to be an institution for hatching certificates.
It is also true that this was the title of " university" mailbox or
apartment complex , or if you have raised the possibility of obtaining a
certificate versus a little effort or a few weeks .
With
all of this remains the e-learning sections of the collection of
science and certification at all levels , and the advantages of modern
technology .. But beware that lies between the clutches of swindlers and
sellers of illusion and seeking to get rich quick