Have to weigh in...
If an Internet course is the only way to get what you need that I think you should do it John.
But I feel about Internet courses the same way I feel about home schooling, and this is for adults as well as kids. Part of education IS interacting with classmates and the give and take that entails. And whether it is in a practical or abstract course.
Sorry to be so 20th Century, but actually being there is still the best way to go if you can possible manage it.
L
----- Original Message -----
From: Georgie Hinklemyer
To: OliveStarlightOrchestra_at_yahoogroups.com
Sent: Thursday, January 16, 2003 9:50 PM
Subject: Re: [OliveStarlightOrchestra] Internet College Courses
John,
Don't know if this will help. I haven't taken a
full-up college course, but I did complete an online
driver's ed class (to rid my record of an evil
speeding ticket). It allowed you any amount of time
to finish it, which was nice. But unless you're
sufficiently motivated or interested, online education
might not be such a great idea. Fortunately, in this
case, the motivation was definitely there!
--Debbie
P.S. No more ticket on my record. *phew*
--- "tschibasch <tschibasch_at_yahoo.com>"
<tschibasch_at_yahoo.com> wrote:
> Hello, everyone. I have a quick question...
>
> Has anyone here ever taken a college extension
> course over the
> Internet? I am considering doing this, but wonder
> how effective it
> might be. (Obviously, there are certain courses
> where this is not
> practical, such as foreign languages. In my case, I
> am looking into
> something like accounting or economics.)
>
> I am not talking about getting a law degree in the
> mail, but just
> taking a course, or two. :-)
>
> Nowadays, it seems a lot of courses are offered over
> the Internet,
> and my life would be a lot simpler if I could do it
> this way. But
> somehow, without the personal interaction, I am
> really left wondering
> about it. Any input that anyone has would be
> welcome. Any one of you
> ever done this?
>
> John
>
> PS Sorry not to have posted any responses in a
> while. I was asked by
> some kind folks about my new job. I promise to post
> something soon.
> It is fantastic so far, but also time consuming.
> More details to
> follow...
>
>
>
>
>
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