It seems like many people, except some politicians, are concerned with the “R” word — recession … and rightfully so. I know all of us are feeling the pain at the pump as well. With that being said, employment opportunities in most sectors are limited during tough financial times. It is important for those looking to enter the workplace, like my daughter who just graduated from the College of William and Mary, or those looking to change careers, to make intelligent choices as it relates to those careers and training, including online education or distance learning, for those opportunities. Here is a listing of the fastest growing occupations projected from 2004 - 2014: Read the rest of this entry »
Posted by Shaun, filed under Distance Learning, Distance Learning Marketing, Distance Learning Recruiting, Online Educational Manager, Online Educational Marketer, Online Learner, Online Learning Experience. Date: May 13, 2008, 2:49 pm | No Comments »
A recent survey of marketing executives by Anderson Analytics indicated that “green marketing” is hot. Even though “green marketing” or “going green” are the buzzwords now on the top of the trendy lists, there is a realistic sense of environmental and social responsibility which we all must be cognizant of. Now don’t get me wrong – I am by no means a proponent of those “green” extremists. I do feel, however; a more sensible, balanced and centrist view regarding the environment would do all of us good.
I will tie this into online learning but, before I do, could you do the following: Read the rest of this entry »
Posted by Shaun, filed under Distance Learning, Distance Learning Marketing, Distance Learning Recruiting, Online Educational Manager, Online Learner, Online Learning Experience. Date: May 6, 2008, 1:42 pm | No Comments »
Think of the vast opportunities for online learning and distance education that even defy imagination. A faculty colleague of mine sent me this link:
http://secondlifegrid.net/programs/education
Posted by Shaun, filed under Distance Learning, Online Educational Manager, Online Educational Marketer, Online Learner, Online Learning Experience. Date: May 5, 2008, 6:25 pm | No Comments »
What happens is Las Vegas doesn’t always stay in Las Vegas! Take a look at an interesting article from the Las Vegas Sun about the College of Southern Nevada and its expanding online programs:
http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2008/apr/19/online-learning-higher-educations-growth-track/
Posted by Shaun, filed under Distance Learning, Distance Learning Marketing, Distance Learning Recruiting, Online Educational Manager, Online Educational Marketer, Online Learner, Online Learning Experience. Date: April 21, 2008, 9:48 am | No Comments »
I remember it clearly. It was fall 1985. I was living in the Berkshires of Western Massachusetts. I was managing and co-hosting a nationwide Christian radio talk show. I was married and had two children at that time. My educational experience was limited to a three year bible college program.
I knew deep down that I needed to find an accredited and reputable school that would accept the majority of my credits. But I was really stuck. Should I explore one of the state schools that were within an hour drive? Should I consider displacing my family to attend an out of state school? Sound familiar? Read the rest of this entry »
Posted by Shaun, filed under Distance Learning, Distance Learning Recruiting, Online Educational Marketer, Online Learner, Online Learning Experience. Date: April 18, 2008, 9:00 am | No Comments »
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