Re: online programs - your view

[Gregory P Sweet <gps03 -at- health -dot- state -dot- ny -dot- us>]

Shelly,

I cam across this doing some background on an online program I am just
completing now.

Relevant pull quote: "Our research found that a mojority of employers --
more than 62 percent -- have a favorable attitude toward online
instruction."

<http://www.usdla.org>
Specifically: <http://www.usdla.org/pdf/DL_Draft_v6.PDF>

-cheers!

-Greg

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06/07/2007 11:26:42 AM:

> Hi:
> I've been considering doing my Masters (in e-learning) at one of the
> online universities for a while now.  Quite obviously, I had some
> reservations about the efficacy of the online program.  I spoke at
> length with the guidance counselor at one of these universities - she
> described some of the ways in which they try to simulate the classroom
> experience.  For example, I'd thought that an online Masters was all
> about just sitting at my desk and looking at some material on my
> computer late in the night - after I had put my son to sleep.  To my
> surprise, she explained that one of the things they do is that the
> professors often pose discussion questions to the class - each member of
> the class has to then post a reply for the rest of the class to see, by
> a certain deadline - other students logged on to the same class can then
> respond.  This kind of an interaction ensures that you participate in
> classroom discussions.  Seems like a good idea.  Some of the other stuff
> that she mentioned also reassured me that the 17,000/18,000, that I
> would eventually spend on doing a Masters at one of these universities
> would be well worth the time and the money.
>
> Having crossed that mental hurdle, I now have another one to overcome.
> With this one, I'd like your help.  How is an online Masters program
> perceived by prospective employers?  Would you ever consider doing an
> online Masters program in one of the technical communication or related
> fields? Why/Why not?
>
> Comments, thoughts and sharing of experiences are much appreciated,
> Thanks for your time,
>
> Shelly
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