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The Little Red WWW Schoolhouse

By Alanna Parke Kvale, published Jun 26, 2006
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Get your books together, sharpen your pencils and polish up that apple - it’s time for school!

But wait! It’s the 21st century, so it’s more like boot up your computer, turn on your printer and grab that mouse. You’re only a click away from a degree in anything you can dream about.

No more driving to the college campus, finding a parking space, and rushing to classes. Just pull your chair up to the computer and log on. School is in session!

For several decades now, there have been courses you could take through correspondence. Trouble was, you were limited to a very few topics. When it came to college courses, it was difficult to find accredited schools, so all that study would count towards your degree requirements. Or you could take the basic courses, but when it came time for testing, you had to go to the nearest college campus, so a professor could properly monitor you.

Then came televised classes, hosted by teachers. You watched the program and read your material. But when it came time for testing, it was back to the local campus again for proper monitoring.

There was still, unfortunately, the same problem of timing. If you held a full time job, you weren’t home to watch the televised programs and you missed your classes.

Now, thanks to computers and the World Wide Web, an entire world of learning is available to all. It’s now referred to as Distance Learning and the possibilities are as varied as the students themselves.

No need to get dressed, make the drive, park your car and sit in classrooms. No college campuses near you? No worries. No transportation to and from the campuses? No worries. No times during the day to attend classes? No worries.

Distance Learning has developed into an alternative form of education for everyone seeking to learn new subjects or enhance existing skills. And most programs allow you to work at your own pace, wherever you want, whenever you want.

Takeaways
  • Most online courses allow you to interface with fellow students.
  • You can choose a program to fit your lifestyle and career goals.
  • You're not all alone online-get a 'study buddy."
Did You Know?
No worries about out-of-state tuition fees when you study online.
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