The internet has given us many gifts throughout the years – from music and video game codes to not so G-rated material. Therefore, it is no surprise that e-learning has made such a big splash in the web world. Within the past ten years, online education and internet training has provided many people with a new incentive to learn.
During the early 80’s, e-training was just starting to become a potential creation. Companies and educational institutes were strictly hiring instructors to train their students. This was because computers were only beginning to grow, therefore making it difficult to come up with any other plan. These instructors were great at the time because it allowed training to be very hands on, especially since students were able to interact with their classmates and visually see the lessons. However, the problem with having just instructors was that there was a lot of blank time in between. Students were not being able to learn the material on their own time, thus difficulty set in when training with hoards of other people.
Luckily, as the computer industry started to expand, e-training was becoming a reality. For the next ten years, multimedia was at everyone’s fingertips. Companies were just starting to use PowerPoint; a program that allowed people to create visually enhanced presentations. Video games and other multimedia programs were also popping up, thus resulting in a technology overhaul. As these advances continued, online education was only a step away.
The first type of online education was in the mid 1990’s. This was when the internet was a great success, and multimedia was being taken to another level. The first few e-training companies dedicated their services to mainly businesses who did not want to hire trainers. Although the online education courses were great for new employees who needed training, it was only the beginning of an uphill process. Education online was very slow, as pictures were small and the entire course was text based. Nevertheless, it was beginning to catch the eye of many.
As the 1990’s quickly ended, the millennium marked an entirely new period for technology. E-learning was finally on the map as online education courses were now very popular at colleges and businesses. Great streaming media, online video access, and fast web site servers made it possible for online education to make quite a splash. Students were also now able to learn from their homes during their own time, since working a job and going to school was quite a difficult task.
Today, online education has come a long way. Instructors are now being hired to solely teach online, which usually consists of being filmed for lesson videos. Companies are also hiring these online education programs, since a training session can not only be quick, but also be accessed at any time of the day or night. For many, it is a great opportunity because it gives us all more knowledge. We not only are able to get college degrees through this type of e-learning, but we also can have a life, without having to stay at the office overnight just to learn some material.
By: Natalie Aranda
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A Brief History of Online Education
April 16th, 2010Online Education – 3 Important Factors
March 10th, 2010
No one wants to stop the process of learning. Online education provides excellent opportunities to continue education at ones own ease. Studying was never that convenient before. However as online education is a much newer concept, students have a lot of questions in mind. Three of the most troublesome questions are answered below. The answers I have provided are not concrete, but they are general answers and are applicable to almost all online education imparting institutions. Knowledge of these points will help you as a student to select the right course from the right university or institution for yourself.
Finding the Right Institution:
Online education is now accessible in and from all countries of the world. Thus one must make a thorough search of the institutions available. There may be a university or institution available in your own country or subcontinent offering the course you wish to take. In such case you wont have to search far. The cost will also be then quiet affordable as the currency would be more or less similar to that of yours.
Finance
Whether studying from a local college or an online institution, finance is the biggest area of concern for students. What I have observed is that a degree obtained by studying online is relatively cheaper than the one earned at a Physical institution. The reason behind it is that while studying at some University or college, costs involved in earning a degree are not just limited to the fees. Travel, transport, accommodation fees etc are also included in it. While in the case of online education, the only cost apart from the fees is that of the internet connection and bill. Still this doesn’t mean that online education for all courses may be affordable. In some cases the fees may be out of budget. Or ones budget may be too less to even sponsor a relatively non expensive course.
In such circumstances, mostly, the institution offers various kinds of assistance ships. Some may be in the form of scholarships, while others are student loans with easy installments. There are a few online education institutions that offer job opportunities for students to support there academics. Thus a thorough research of all the factors is very important before opting for an online course.
Course Selection:
Selecting a course that is most suitable to you is very crucial. However terms like associates degree or first level course or HND may be quiet confusing. A high school diploma in your country may be equivalent to intermediate according to the standard of that particular University you wish to apply to. Thus when applying or selecting courses it is very wise to take advantage of the consulting service provided by the university. These services are free of cost at all institutions and are very beneficial. People giving advice are qualified professionals and can do the necessary conversions aptly to tell you what is better for you. A student should always discuss all his matters including financial condition, current education status, current work status etc very clearly in order to get a useful advice.
By: Keith Londrie
Driver’s Education Lesson Plans
February 6th, 2010
Online driving education courses include text, videos, and animations to create an interesting and interactive online experience. The lessons include all the traditional driving safety information like the right method to pass another vehicle. They also provide some extra helpful information on how to handle crashes, highway emergencies, or how to be safe around unsafe drivers on the road. The course takes about 8 hours to complete and contains several chapters, each chapter outlining a different aspect of driving safety.
At the end of each chapter is a quiz on that topic. The questions could be multiple-choice, fill-in-the-blanks, or other kinds of questions based on material just covered. The answers are scored online instantly so that if the answer is wrong, the material can be reviewed and the exam tried again. The final exam is to be taken after the completion of the course and must get a passing grade to get the certificate by mail.
The basic driver education course includes the responsibility of driving, defensive driving strategies, traffic signs, signals, and roadway markings, driving in the city, driving on the expressway, safe driving practices, driving in varied environments, nature’s challenges of driving such as weather and poor road conditions, turning and passing, driving under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol, sharing the road, and vehicle safety and maintenance.
The complete course can be finished online without the hassles of the classroom, workbooks, pencils, or notes. All the material required will be on the computer. Also, this course allows the flexibility of studying at a leisurely pace and at one’s own convenience. As and when the reader finds time, the studying can start at the place where it was last left off with a bookmark provided within the website.
By: Jimmy Sturo
