Distance learning for medical assistants is evolving to meet the needs of a new generation of students in the 21st century. The St. Augustine Medical Assistant School’s distance learning program for medical assistants provides a good model for this integration of technology and medical assistant education. Distance learning, particularly in its most recent form, online … Read more
Open and distance learning is a learning method that focuses on freeing learners from time and space constraints while providing flexible learning opportunities. For many married and working adults, Open and Distance Learning (ODL) is a way to combine work and family life with educational opportunities. The first challenge for online distance learners is to … Read more
Nobody can tell you which online nursing school is right for you. Usually you have to be the one who chooses which way to go and how to get there. The differences between online nursing schools are many and one must be aware that they all have their pros and cons. However, if you make … Read more
If you have decided to go to college through an online distance learning program, there are a few things you should know before you begin. This listing should be considered a general guide on the subject and not a substitute for the policies of the university supporting the online educational program you will be attending. … Read more
For decades, companies have struggled with the real costs Benefits and return on investment of training costs. With With the rise of online learning opportunities, organizations are shifting their focus from delivering costly on-site training programs to leveraging the new tools and technologies that are now available. Organizations need to understand and apply business analytics … Read more
When a child is homeschooled between the ages of nine and twelve, there is a lot of peer pressure. Keep in mind that not all children experience this pressure to be with and like their peers while at the same time distancing themselves from their parents. These youngsters still need lots of attention, eye contact, … Read more
The Hawthorne effect states that because you start experimenting, the behavior of the people you observe can be changed (see also the related Pygmalion and Halo effects). It puts a strain on educational technology, because say you introduce podcasting into a class and then measure student performance or satisfaction, you can’t be sure that a … Read more
Top 5 Myths About K 12 Online Training Busted! And it’s about time Most parents are averse to the concept of homeschooling because they are targeting the wrong people with the wrong perception. We are naturally afraid of change and anything new instills fear of the unknown. It’s easier to reject change altogether than to … Read more
As companies grow, many companies understand that new employees need to be trained to be better adapted to the company’s environment and business processes, and that existing employees need to be trained and evaluated to stay on their career path. “Okay, we need a learning system,” a manager of a newly created training department might … Read more
Distance Learning in Africa Currently, Africa offers many opportunities for growth and development. You’re lagging behind the continent in many areas of overall economic growth. All that is required is the injection of various catalysts that would accelerate the desired growth drivers. The continent’s population has been increasing rapidly and this should be one of … Read more