It's Online, but Is It on Target?: Part 1

It’s Online, but Is It on Target?
Part 1
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Using the Internet Wisely

Thanks to the Internet, information is easy to find. However, it’s also easy to post something online. Anyone can do it.

You’ve probably used the Internet to do research for a paper, to help you decide which product to buy, or to form an opinion about current events. Locating information online is fast and convenient. But when you do online research, it’s important to find websites that are credible.

Many websites claim to contain trustworthy information, but are full of errors. Others present information in a biased manner --- they only provide information through ones perception. How can you decide whether a source is reliable or not? Also, it is critical that you only post decent and appropriate information online, never any pornographic, vulgar, indecent, offensive, untruthful, or obscene. Post information that will provide others with a likable perception of you and your organization, which will promote goodwill and be of benefit to the world.

CHOOSE THE RIGHT!!!

Distance Education: Is a Virtual Education Classroom for You: Part 4 of 4

Distance Education: Is a Virtual
Classroom for You?
Part 4 of 4

Emphasis on the Written Word

Most of the communication as well as the course work, in distance-learning classes are written. That’s a plus, because the focus on the written word gives you the opportunity to develop as a writer --- and strong writing skills are essential for academic success. However, if writing is a serious weakness for you, virtual learning may not be the best educational option until you improve your skills. Yes, most of distance education is the written word; therefore, you need to be a good reader, love to read, and also love writing. Most of your assignments will be written and submitted to the instructor in written format. Your penmanship needs to be excellent, spelling great, sentence structure above average, and vocabulary extraordinary. You need to have online access with reliable equipment. If your Internet communications at home isn’t working, you can’t indulge in online education from home and will need to go someplace else where there is Internet access.

Decide Whether It’s Right for You

Distance education isn’t for everyone, but it just might be for you. You really should seek it out and give it a try. You never know until you try. You might even fall in love with distance education. While distance education may be perfect alternative for some students, it’s not the right choice for everyone. So carefully consider your unique needs and interests and give distance education a try; then, decide if it is the right choice for you.

CHOOSE THE RIGHT!!!