Monthly Archives: January 2008
Justifications for Higher Education…
Just in case you were wondering if getting a degree would improve your job prospects: Man in Yellow Dog Mascot Suit I’m not trying to pick on the guy but that couldn’t have been his first career choice.
A Tool That Speeds Up Distance Learning
One suggestion that I received from another student when I told them of my plan to take classes online was to investigate a product called 2xAV by Enounce. In simple terms, what it does is speed up the playback of … Continue reading
Don’t Quit Work To Attend School
A recent submission on Reddit asked if it was better to quit a job to attend a top 20 CS program or to keep the job and commute part-time to a local school that’s ranked 60th or 70th. First, setting … Continue reading
The Trials and Tribulations of Finding A Proctor
It’s finals season for Harvard. Examinations for Harvard Extension run through Jan. 8–10 and Jan. 14–19. When everyone else is enjoying the holiday season, HES students are worrying about finals. One of the tough parts about being a distance student … Continue reading
You Should Learn LaTeX
Besides telling you about what it’s like to be a CS student trying to complete a bachelors degree via distance ed, I’d like to share tips for getting academic work done easier and faster. At the top of the list … Continue reading
People Are Finally Waking Up to the Power of Online Education
An article in the Washington Post reports on the growing interest in online publication of class materials and videoed lectures. “Studying on YouTube won’t get you a college degree, but many universities are using technology to offer online classes and … Continue reading