Comments on: Going To College - Online? http://www.simplycharly.com/Blog/education/going-to-college-online/ Simplycharly Blog Fri, 14 Jan 2011 22:44:47 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7.1 hourly 1 By: elfenliedagain http://www.simplycharly.com/Blog/education/going-to-college-online/comment-page-1/#comment-7477 elfenliedagain Fri, 26 Jun 2009 10:22:45 +0000 http://www.simplycharly.com/blog/?p=51#comment-7477 It is very practical. It has been around for a good while but it has never been this essential to education with the advent of the global economic crisis. It is very practical. It has been around for a good while but it has never been this essential to education with the advent of the global economic crisis.

]]> By: maculate http://www.simplycharly.com/Blog/education/going-to-college-online/comment-page-1/#comment-7395 maculate Sat, 11 Apr 2009 01:54:51 +0000 http://www.simplycharly.com/blog/?p=51#comment-7395 I can empathize with your husband not checking the replies to his posts, jackie. I don't have online courses, but pretty much all of them utilize a program called 'BlackBoard' to some extent. One class has a mandatory discussion board section that I never bother with once I've completed the requirements. I can empathize with your husband not checking the replies to his posts, jackie. I don’t have online courses, but pretty much all of them utilize a program called ‘BlackBoard’ to some extent. One class has a mandatory discussion board section that I never bother with once I’ve completed the requirements.

]]> By: Ricardo http://www.simplycharly.com/Blog/education/going-to-college-online/comment-page-1/#comment-7338 Ricardo Mon, 06 Apr 2009 14:24:36 +0000 http://www.simplycharly.com/blog/?p=51#comment-7338 I have no experience studying formally online, but I think it's a great option for some, allowing them to keep their job and lifestyle as they learn. I can see how it may be considerably more challenging than having the opportunity for one-on-one interaction in a real classroom though. I have no experience studying formally online, but I think it’s a great option for some, allowing them to keep their job and lifestyle as they learn.

I can see how it may be considerably more challenging than having the opportunity for one-on-one interaction in a real classroom though.

]]> By: brainyhousewife http://www.simplycharly.com/Blog/education/going-to-college-online/comment-page-1/#comment-7333 brainyhousewife Mon, 06 Apr 2009 05:13:35 +0000 http://www.simplycharly.com/blog/?p=51#comment-7333 I kind of have mixed feelings about it too. I am looking into obtaining my Master's degree online, because of the convenience. But, I feel like I would get so much more out of my education by being in a classroom. I kind of have mixed feelings about it too. I am looking into obtaining my Master’s degree online, because of the convenience. But, I feel like I would get so much more out of my education by being in a classroom.

]]> By: Jackie http://www.simplycharly.com/Blog/education/going-to-college-online/comment-page-1/#comment-7318 Jackie Fri, 03 Apr 2009 16:39:52 +0000 http://www.simplycharly.com/blog/?p=51#comment-7318 I have mixed feelings about online classes. My husband is getting is degree and is taking most of his classes on line. It's a great option for him because we have a family and he works full time. However, I'm not sure he is learning and getting the best education possible this way. He gets the work done, but that's about it. There are online forums for the class to hold discussions, but it's really just another assignment to post something and it doesn't seem to be that valuable. Once you post, you're done. There isn't the need to learn to defend your point. Rarely does he even look at the comments other students make about his required postings. Colleges will say that it's a discussion forum, but it's really not. It would also be very easy to have others help with the work. I really think that colleges went to online to attract more students and make more money. However, it's great for students who need a degree and can't get one any other way. I guess I just have mixed feelings about online degrees. I have mixed feelings about online classes. My husband is getting is degree and is taking most of his classes on line. It’s a great option for him because we have a family and he works full time. However, I’m not sure he is learning and getting the best education possible this way. He gets the work done, but that’s about it. There are online forums for the class to hold discussions, but it’s really just another assignment to post something and it doesn’t seem to be that valuable. Once you post, you’re done. There isn’t the need to learn to defend your point. Rarely does he even look at the comments other students make about his required postings. Colleges will say that it’s a discussion forum, but it’s really not. It would also be very easy to have others help with the work. I really think that colleges went to online to attract more students and make more money.

However, it’s great for students who need a degree and can’t get one any other way. I guess I just have mixed feelings about online degrees.

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