Posted by ed on Nov 17, 2010 in
Online Education 
I hate this trend of living nearly every facet of life in virtual reality. If not for the demand for graphics in cyber-existence, online art schools would almost be an oxymoron. Art necessitates an exchange of energy; a sensitivity to vibration that is often lost in a virtual world.
I live on a farm and work the land with my hands. My daughter plays FarmVille on Facebook. The energy I get from getting my hands dirty is totally lost on her. The only energy she experiences is the energy leaving through her solar plexus as she milks her online computer screen cows with a mouse.
Yes, I know. I’ve heard the stories, too. A healer will send a vibrational remedy though email and the recipient somehow reaps a benefit from it. I won’t say its bunk, but perhaps the benefit is simply in the believing. On the other hand, what do I know? It just seems to me that a field as visual and sensory oriented as art should be experienced in a collective energetic environment.
So, what is art? Well other than being one of stupidest questions ever posed – basically, one man’s junk is another man’s treasure – if I were to answer it, I guess I’d have to steal the line from Jef I. Richards: “…we can’t seem to define it, but we know it when we see it.” I like to think that at least some element of art involves personal interaction with someone or something (other than a computer screen.)
Art Institute of Pittsburgh is probably the most famous of the online art schools. They offer course studies in just about every facet of graphic and design work, as well as culinary arts.
I am curious, though – what would online culinary school look like? I mean, shouldn’t someone with a really well developed pallet taste your actual food to see if you have a well-developed pallet, too? Shouldn’t someone be critiquing your plating and crepe flipping techniques? I wonder what Gordon Ramsey would say? Whatever it is, I’m sure at least half of it would be bleeped out.
I did find one online art school that’s free. If you’re toying with the idea of a secluded non-interactive art school experience, it might be worth doing just as a dry run. It’s not nearly as flashy looking as say the Ai site, but I can see it being a good barometer for whether online art schools are something you should be considering paying for or not.
Perhaps my animosity for things virtual is a response to the ever-increasing impersonal sterile non-spiritual direction that humanity seems to be heading in. Art for me is one of the last bastions of intrinsic freedom and connection with the earth and with people. Disconnecting just doesn’t seem the right direction to be going.
While it’s feasible I suppose to learn at least the fundamentals of design, color, and composition, online you still can’t beat being face to face with a true master. And that’s something online art schools just can’t deliver.
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Posted by ed on Nov 14, 2010 in
Online Education 
Are you looking to get a college education and obtain your college degree? Do you work a full time job? Do you have obligations that do not allow you to attend traditional college courses? If this sounds like you, then you may want to look into getting a correspondence degree today. There are many different correspondence degree programs available today. They are often available to anyone, anywhere. These correspondence degrees are often available solely online. Most of them do require that you take a few tests at a proctored location, but other than that the course work is done through online correspondence. Correspondence courses are becoming more and more popular. Since so many people are choosing to go back to school, they are choosing to opt for correspondence courses due to prior obligations such as jobs, children, families, or other obligations that may prevent them from being able to attend college in the traditional classroom setting.
In order to be successful in correspondence courses, you must be highly self motivated. These courses require a lot of self motivation, self discipline, and time. Online courses are usually a bit more difficult than traditional courses and require a bit more study time. There is often a lot of work involved with online courses. The tests are generally more difficult and have time limits in order to ensure that you are learning the concepts that you need to know in order to be successful in that degree program. Correspondence courses are very convenient because they are usually able to be done any time of day. If night is better for you, complete your courses at night. If morning is better, do them in the morning. Set aside a particular time of day to complete your course work. This will help you when you are trying to get a particular correspondence degree. Do not let the fact that you do not have a lot of time for attending college keep you from getting your college degree. Find a correspondence degree program at a school near you.
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Posted by ed on Nov 11, 2010 in
Online Education 
The breadwinner of a family could sustain each family members need only if he or she is having a job that pays well. But it does not end in having a better job, there are still a lot of people who would like to go back to school just to learn more and enhance their skills for the purpose of promotions and salary increase. That is why a college degree means a lot to people. It is a requirement that most employees are looking from a prospective worker. Skilled and knowledgeable employees are in demand in competitive job market of today.
You could earn a degree by enrolling to accredited school whether in traditional or modernize way of learning. Schooling is not only to young generations but is also done by many adults and employed people. The reason why they go to school is to finish the unfinished course they take long ago or just to further their education. Usually these people take or continue the course degree through online. These programs can be taken through enrolling to an online college or university.
Online education is the new era of learning. Many people opt to participate in this system of education because of convenience it offers to students. Computers and Internet service are essential in the communication between the student and the professor in this mode of learning. These technologies are also the ways of the distribution of course contents and materials covered by the course. With the help of modern technologies, students could choose their convenient time and place of learning where they could learn at their own pace. They do not need to travel in going to a campus that will certainly save much of their time, effort and money. They could enroll to the well-known and accredited universities even how far the school is from their home. Just by logging on, they could reach the place where their school, professor or classmate is located. They have the chance of meeting new people from different countries and cultures where they could learn from each other. They could stay in their current job and attend to their other responsibilities while they use their vacant time in studying.
Finishing a degree online could take a lesser time compared to taking a degree in traditional schools. There is an assurance of a better job and promotions ahead of you when you persevere on finishing your online education. Your patience and hardwork will surely bear its fruit in the end.
Posted by ed on Nov 8, 2010 in
Online Education 
Since the concrete jungle with its dog-eat-dog mentality is no different from that of nature in the central African continent, most city dwellers should ease right into familiar surroundings with a trusty can of insect repellant in hand. Before hearts go aflutter at the audacity of equating commerce and culture to the countryside, it is ideal to paint a picture of what Congo tourism is able to offer.
Comprising of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the larger of the two, and the Republic of the Congo bordering on its west, these countries comprise the Congo area of which the mere mention causes shivers down the average spine. The capital city of Kinshasa in the larger country is aptly located in between both countries. Elebo, also known as Ilebo, is a small town located eastward of the capital city. Due to the harsh terrain of the land, transportation generally relies on the vast inland waterways. Courtesy of one of the largest and deepest rivers in the world, the Congo or Zaire River is the main means of travel within the country. Although airports dot the nation, high costs normally deter the average traveler from choosing this option.
To promote Congo tourism to Elebo, tourists travel on ferries which readily transport human and animal passengers as well as goods. The Kasai Waterway is generally the main line connecting the capital and this town. By taking a cruise down the river, one is able to take in the sights at a much slower pace. Perhaps standards may not match the more luxurious cruise liners. It however opens one’s eyes to nature at its rawest form.
Those who prefer land travel may be dissuaded from taking on the rough roads due to lack of experience as well as the veritable host of surprises around every corner. If one is insistent on a road trip, it is advisable to get on a bus, hire a taxi or reschedule travel plans to coincide with the completion of the railway project.
Posted by ed on Nov 5, 2010 in
Online Education 
The internet has certainly triggered an unexpected effect in the manner people obtain and handle information. Whoever thought it could make history by tossing decades old practices into a technological blender and resulting in a life-changing smoothie of unimaginable flavors and proportions? Whether it is called an electronic encyclopedia or a digital data warehouse, the fact remains that numerous websites brimming with information of all sorts are evident all around. Some have sprouted into place, the more popular version taking roots before the end of the 20th century. From then on, it was a simple matter of a rolling stone gathering as much moss as possible.
In line with the general perception that information should be widely and freely available to the masses, many of these informational websites come into being without charging a single cent to their visitors and readers. The mere mention of membership registration and fees just to find out the origins of Mickey Mouse is a sure method to compel potential clientele to seek greener pastures with zero price tags. In order to make history as well as present it, newer web sites are opportune to learn from those who have been there, done that and learnt the ropes of the game. If retailers realize dental products placed on shelves closer to the floor do not sell well, a similar approach is required to ensure one’s web site makes sufficient revenue to stay online.
Although it is refreshing and occasionally mind-blowing to find out when an event occurred, the fact remains that the main characters, actions and objectives are never too far from the date. The manner in which such an informational web site is promoted is essential to achieve its marketing objectives. Efforts to ensure accuracy, albeit difficult at times, need to be enforced to instill consumer confidence. Else, the site can easily be reduced to a harbor of hearsay instead of a fortress of truth.
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Posted by ed on Nov 2, 2010 in
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The emergence of the latest technologies such as the computer and the Internet has been relatively recent. As millions of working people are too busy each day, these technologies are a good help in doing workloads faster and easier. This is also a good source of earning a higher education especially for working-aged people who need extra education and skill-sharpening to compete with the demands in skilled and knowledgeable workforce. This system of education is called online education or distance learning. Technology-based education and training we have today is the option of many adults furthering their education over traditional methods of instruction. Although traditional method of instruction is very effective to many, it could be inconvenient to others because it consumes more time, usually expensive and limited in subject matter.
It is a great thing that technology continues to improve. A college degree that used to be expensive and inaccessible could now be achieved in an accessible and less expensive way. That is why more and more students are being attracted to online education in earning a college degree that could help improve their working performances. There is no question about the quality of education they provide to each students because online degrees are in the same level of standards and position they could acquire through regular campuses. The difference between the two mode of learning is that, in online education classes you can attend a course at any time and anywhere you want. This means that working parents and students can attend to their responsibilities at home and other official commitments, then sit down to class. People who usually travels for pleasure or business can attend class from any place in the world as long as there is a service of an Internet. It is really designed for working adults but today people in all ages prefer distance learning over traditional way of attaining quality education.
No matter how convenient online education to students, they could not graduate in any of the online degree course if they do not develop self-discipline and commitment. The continuous study and time management needs to be undertaken in order to succeed in achieving your goals. Students here are the important stakeholders of learning. They are given the opportunity of acquiring knowledge and enhance their skills in their own pace while gaining professional experiences at the same time. It is more focused on providing students the activities that shift the control of learning activities from the instructor to the student. It simply shows that online education could provide people the better quality of education.
Indeed, it is really a good means of advancing your career that will lead you a successful life. Because employers now give importance to career-oriented individuals who are very willing to learn more for the better opportunities that may come their way. Undergoing an advanced knowledge and skill depending on your area of interest is a wise decision you could have. And as an online student, it is important that you should know the skills in using those technologies, the competencies and the eight attitude towards learning online.
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Posted by ed on May 29, 2010 in
Online Education 
Online training is very useful for those students who do not want to attend classes at the university. These online courses are very beneficial for those who have to go to jobs. These online courses allow students to take courses while sitting at home or any place where there is an internet connection. There are many institutions online that offer online courses.
Online training is both evidence-based practices, and basic theory. The theoretical part is based on core competencies, such as physiology, infection, nutrition, patient care and nurse training base. To get a better understanding of the course, students receive the text, images and other related materials to communicate the message and knowledge. Because of the ease of the Internet facilitates the delivery of most of the information is online. The webcam system is also used in online conferences which help students attend classes just like in a college or institute.
There are many institutes in America that are producing talented CNA students by offering online training programs. Everyday more and more students are opting to enroll in online training programs. One of the reasons for popularity of CAN training online is that the program is offered at much cheaper rates than enrolling for it in one of the local colleges or institutes.
Online training programs are best option for those who are not able to attend traditional class setup for reasons like living too far from university, going for a job, attending another university etc. Many professionals also prefer to attend online training programs due to the reason that they are able to continue their course irrespective of their geographical location. CNA training online is also beneficial for those who are not able to get trained in an institution due to personal reasons.
There are two methods of becoming a certified nursing assistant. The first method is to attend a university and then sitting in an exam after attending the classes. The other method is by getting registered for the exam and then taking online classes to prepare for the exam.
With the passage of time, popularity of internet and increase in demand for online courses, more and more institutes are now offering online training programs to individuals. These trainings generally range from one week to one month. The duration of the course depends upon the nature of the course a student enrolls himself in. However, it is still considered to be better to enroll in a college or university in order to get the best training in the field. Once you get the certificate you will be able to work in hospitals, nursing homes or even as private nurses to rich people who are disabled or injured.
Another important aspect, which is attracting lots of people to the nursing industry, is the salary. At the moment, nursing industry is considered to be the highest paying industry throughout the world. So if you are looking for a profession in which you can train while sitting at home and earn large amount of money once trained then becoming a certified nursing assistant is your best option.
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Posted by ed on May 26, 2010 in
Online Education 
There have been a number of people who have decided to take the better option and just study at home. Also called distance learning, it is a great way for people to be able to learn without spending too much money on extra expenses. It is also beneficial to those who have jobs and are single parents because it allows them conveniently attend their classes in a convenient time and pace.
Because of the popularity of distance learning, more and more people have become adept to the idea of this studying method. Another reason why these people choose to study at home is because it helps them deal with the difficult economic situation they face. Through these online courses, they are able to find better jobs the moment they graduate. With the number of different courses they can choose from, more people are given the second chance that they need to succeed in life.
Here are some of the benefits that can be obtained from choosing to study at home:
• Getting help or advice from a tutor can be done easily through email or a phone call
• Students get to study at a convenient pace
• Difficult topics can be given extra attention so that students can thoroughly understand them
• They only need to study the subjects and classes that they have specifically chosen
• Study at home provides comfort that no school can provide
• It is the affordable option because it gives students a convenient payment method
• They can choose where and when they want to study
• They can choose to study anywhere in the world, even when they are on a vacation
• They don’t feel embarrassed of asking questions in front of their classmates
• There are no parking and travel expenses needed for those who study at home
Through distance learning, people get a second chance in life. This is particularly true to those who had to give up school because of unplanned pregnancy, financial crisis or even a problem in the household. Because they were unable to obtain a diploma, they end up struggling to make ends meet. Even if they already have 2-3 jobs, the income they earn still isn’t enough to sustain their families. This is they are being presented with the option to study at home so they can finish the course they started and end up with a better paying job.
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Posted by ed on May 20, 2010 in
Online Education 
If you are trying to find a means of Free Nursing Scholarships, you can avail free scholarships in the internet which will help you to pay your college. One of the difficult things about getting through the college is trying to shape out how to disburse for it. Nursing school is basically competitive, which in turn means you require devoting even more time and energy you’re your study and school to facilitate it to do well. Often you end up working extended hours for free throughout the work study opportunities to make credits for the nursing. When you are wedged trying to discover how to pay for your school while you are spending all your time studying, this can be very important to try to qualify for all the monetary help you can get. You can obtain the help you require to pay your way through the nursing school without trying to wear out yourself by applying for a free online scholarship by working extra while you are attending your college. You can also use the scholarship or the grant money you win online to keep away from the college loans that may leave you deep in the debt later or simply to have the money you require to make ends meet while attending school. You can also save up to $10,000 scholarship amount by simply giving your email address for the free nursing scholarships online.
You can also pay for the nursing school by endearing a scholarship which you applied online. Scholarship amount will assist you afford the books and make the time to study, increasing your chances of achievement in school. You present yourself the best chance potential of getting through the nursing school. If you get success, you will be capable to begin your career as a nurse without the specter of college liabilities are hanging over you. There are free Nursing scholarships which you can obtain over internet. Since the nursing school is rather more spirited, you need to devote many of your time to your studies and school to perform well. A good number of the times you end up spending extensive hours working for free in order to make credits for nursing. While you are actually spending a large amount of your time working and in studies and you cannot be able to afford to pay for your fees, it then becomes very important that you should look for a nursing scholarship.
How to Apply for the Free Nursing Scholarship
Nursing is basically a gratifying career, especially when you really enjoy helping others people. If you are actually attending or planning to attend the nursing school, there are several free scholarships which can assist you with tuition. Some of the nursing scholarships are really much specific about who can actually apply while other people are broad and permit nearly anyone in nursing school to enter. When the thing can be time taking to complete the applications, applying for nursing scholarships can offer significant amounts of money toward your education.
1. Find the nursing scholarships where you want to apply. There are dozens of associations that offer free nursing scholarships for nursing students. For example, try the American Health Care Association Long Term Care Nursing Scholarship or also the National Black Nurses Association Scholarship Program.
2. Wait for it if you qualify. Each of the scholarship has its own rules for qualification. Read the fine print. For instance, some scholarships require that you be enrolled in a Registered Nurse program while others accept Licensed Practical Nurse programs as well. Some scholarships, like the NBNA scholarship listed above, require you to be of a certain minority or gender.
3. Go after the scholarship directions much carefully. There are some of the forms you require to fill out. You will also require providing proof which you are actually enrolled in the nursing school. Directions differ based on the scholarship.
4. Send the scholarship application rapidly. There is generally a small window of time in which you can relate, so make sure you have not missed the deadline for the present year’s scholarship.
5. Wait to hear results. It may take several months to hear back about the scholarship.
Free Nursing Scholarships for Minorities Community It is in fact a known idea that the education in the USA is worsening day by day. You will discover a big amount of people with higher school dropouts. The amount of American kids graduating is much lesser. The most important reason helping college students to dropout after higher school can be the education cost. The cost of education has increased enormously and it is now ahead of the average American families to reach out for and a great deal to the minorities. To help Minority College students to their education there are several of a variety of scholarships for minorities. All minority community works most excellent for original college student and basically raises the cash for that deserving and poor college learner within their communities.
You will probably come across individual scholarships for the Hispanic. African American college students who basically would like to learn Science and technologies or some other fields like Nursing which may acquire scholarships from Development Fund intended for Black College students. Then there can be the United Negro College Fund. Doesn’t matter whether you are an African American, Native American, Asian, or Hispanic all the minorities may take up the benefit of this scholarship.
Obtaining the Free Nursing scholarships for minorities is much simpler than you think when you are concerning to learn anything. You will find several of scholarships for the minorities and also you are capable to find out them merely by using your research. Also you will almost certainly be astonished to appreciate in the amount of a variety of scholarships you are able to apply similar to the minority. You are capable to even search the directory from the websites which offer you with the listing of various scholarships obtainable nationally. These web sites even reduces the size of the list for you and also offers you with a list of grants you just could be entitled.
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Posted by ed on May 17, 2010 in
Online Education 
When most people think of law degrees, they think of high-powered attorneys in business suits making their cases in a courtroom. However, there are many more jobs in the field of law than simply working as a lawyer. If you’re a college student who’s interested in a law degree but perhaps not sold on the idea of being an attorney, there are other options for you.
If you think about a courtroom during a trial, there are a lot of people working there. Yes, there are judges and lawyers, and there are also correctional officers. However, one person that you may not have thought to notice is the court reporter.
So you may have known that newspaper and television reporters often spend time in courtrooms covering cases, but you may not have known that courts usually have a court reporter – whose job description doesn’t include reporting back to local news stations. Actually, the court reporter’s job is to transcribe spoken or recorded speech into written form. This means he/she sits in on court hearings, depositions and other official proceedings and makes an official copy of what’s said.
You might think that sounds easy – all you have to do is sit in and be able to listen to what people are saying, right? Actually, it’s not that simple. When we say transcript, we actually mean transcript. Court reporters often record live, at the pace at which the people in the courtroom are speaking. Take a minute to note the speed of your next verbal conversation – you might be surprised at how much you can say in a short amount of time, and that’s only your own words. What if you had to record everyone there who spoke? Not only that, but this record must be complete and accurate because it serves as a legal document.
There are three major methods of live-person court recording, and each one of them is just slightly different from the others. Some records are digitally recorded, which means the court reporter uses audio equipment to create a record of all the proceedings. There is also a technique known as machine shorthand, and yet another one known as voice writing.
Voice writing involves speaking into a voice silencer, which is a hand-held mask that contains a microphone but prevents the speaker’s voice from being heard during testimony. More popular is the machine recording, which uses a stenotype machine. The machine has only 22 keys, but they stand for a combination of letters representing sounds or full words and phrases. Every time a court reporter strikes a key, it’s recorded and translated to text on a computer screen, similar to closed-captioning.
Training to become a court reporter is offered at approximately 100 post-secondary vocational and technical colleges. There are over 60 programs certified by the National Court Reporters Association. The average time it takes to perfect your skills as a court reporter will vary depending on which technique you learn, but can run anywhere from under a year to 33 months.