I was reading Moneysense magazine of which I am a current subscriber. It mentioned that there are a number of respected universities (University of Toronto, Stanford, Princeton) offering free online courses. I've heard about this before, but judging from this 6 month old article, it is VERY popular. The internet is providing the world with all sorts of wonderful possibilities. Were you aware of this new trend?
According to the article, the internet is changing education. A generation of students have grown up online. This kind of education will also appeal to older learners and retirees. They are already figuring out how to administer exams and connect to job opportunities. Wow, it's a brave new world!
An interesting fact I have to share is that No Name generic low sodium chicken broth has about 10 percent more sodium than Campbell's low sodium chicken broth. I discovered this by accident, you really have to check your nutrition labels.
According to the article, the internet is changing education. A generation of students have grown up online. This kind of education will also appeal to older learners and retirees. They are already figuring out how to administer exams and connect to job opportunities. Wow, it's a brave new world!
An interesting fact I have to share is that No Name generic low sodium chicken broth has about 10 percent more sodium than Campbell's low sodium chicken broth. I discovered this by accident, you really have to check your nutrition labels.
Interesting points, both of them. I probably won't sign up for an online course, because I don't want the stress of studying for exams. Been there, done that. Also, I would prefer to spend the time blogging and traveling abroad.
ReplyDeleteThat sounds wonderful except that I'm rather busy right now too. Still, it's something to keep in mind.
ReplyDeleteI agree that you have to read the labels. Art is especially careful about doing that since he has to watch his sodium.
That's a great idea! It really is a possibility to provide learning for everyone who is interested. Valerie
ReplyDeleteyou are a wealth of info this morning, have a great day!
ReplyDeleteI always believed education should always be free (at least for public funded schools) and you would think online courses would all be free.
ReplyDeleteTwo great information, Christine..I took online classes about 10 years back and loved them, but they were not free at all!
ReplyDeleteI need to look into this..
Glad you found this info useful Icy!
DeleteI love your interesting fact! :)
ReplyDeleteAnd yes, so funny - I was having that conversation just this morning about the differences between online and regular universities now - I heard that you do have more homework when you go online - but it seems to me that it's worth it!
Loved catching up (sorry I took so long this week!) and LOVE your PPF witch too, xoxo
I have to read all my labels now, for sodium. Low sodium soy sauce is brutal! The best so far is the no-name yellow label from No Frills, it is around 18%. And the labels are getting smaller and smaller type... :) Lois
ReplyDeleteOnline would be my choice. I did my Masters degree externally and only had to attend class once in 4 years for a week. It suits my kind of learning which is a bit all over theplace. I am not good with regimented learning so I am happy to do it all online now.
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