E-Learning Articles

Computers » E-Learning | By Edward Mercer @ Tuesday, 10th April 2007 @ 12:34 AM

Adobe Photoshop is a powerful image editing tool, the standard in the industry. It is widely considered to be the best program for the purpose, beating out a number of competitors. Photoshop comes with a wide array of versatile and useful features. Unfortunately, these very features can be confusing and bewildering to the new user. Attempting to learn to use this tool from the manual can be difficult and frustrating. Manuals are usually written as reference for users who already have a... more...

Computers » E-Learning | By Kevin Pederson @ Tuesday, 20th March 2007 @ 9:16 PM

The case against online education is based on the attractions of a color blind society and is buttressed by a sense some have that these programs are not just incomplete, but pointless. The students are seen as being put into situations where they are cannot compete with full-time students and not only fail, but are also demoralized in the process. Common to arguments against online education is a sense that their students advantaged by it displace full-time students who are more deservi... more...

Computers » E-Learning | By Soli Kator @ Friday, 26th January 2007 @ 6:41 PM

For every vendor who doesn\'t like the thought that their item might trade for a far lower marketplace cost than they mean, there\'s another who wants to switch hundreds of the same item tight. eBay tries to provide to all tastes. This email gives you an overview of the distinct kinds of auctions and their advantages for you. Normal Auctions. These are the bread - and - butter of eBay, the auctions everyone knows: buyers bid, others outbid them, they bid again, and the w... more...

Computers » E-Learning | By Jesse Whitehead @ Tuesday, 23rd January 2007 @ 3:55 PM

For many people, the mention of college brings to mind vivid images of ivy-covered brick buildings set amongst spacious green lawns; swarming throngs of students walking along paths beneath canopies of ancient shade trees; bearded professors lecturing in large student-filled halls; blackboards covered with cryptic mathematical symbols, and perhaps countless other vignettes of college life. While these scenes are a reality for some students, for others college life is much different. The advent ... more...

Computers » E-Learning | By Jesse Whitehead @ Tuesday, 23rd January 2007 @ 1:55 PM

What is distance learning? Is it the educational revolution that some people proclaim, or is it just overblown hype of another learning method? Perhaps a good place to answer this question is with a dictionary definition. The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language defines distance learning as \"Education in which students take academic courses by accessing information and communicating with the instructor asynchronously over a computer network. Also called distance education... more...

Computers » E-Learning | By Jesse Whitehead @ Sunday, 21st January 2007 @ 3:56 PM

Today\'s internet technology has opened up a whole new world of learning possibilities for the continuing education student. In the past, campus-based \"brick-and-mortar\" schools were the traditional path for continuing education, but it\'s clear that - as in the words of Bob Dylan - \"the times they are a-changing.\" Direct distance education provides students who might not otherwise be able to go to school with a way to continue their education online. If you are ... more...

Computers » E-Learning | By Jesse Whitehead @ Thursday, 18th January 2007 @ 3:36 AM

Are you considering going back to school to further your education, but you just can\'t see how you can do it, considering all of your obligations and responsibilities? If so, then there is good news! Millions of people around the world have discovered online distance education-also known as e-learning, e-degrees, and virtual education, among other names-as a valid path for earning their college degrees. But is it for you? Perhaps you have already gone to college, but it seems s... more...

Computers » E-Learning | By John Pawlett @ Tuesday, 16th January 2007 @ 12:02 PM

There is more to bar charts than meets the eye with data visualization. Bar charts is just one example of many visual tools which can be used to convey information in the most effective way. Bar charts, bar graphs, pie charts, or other charts and graphs are one of the most common methods of displaying information of various kinds. Everyone from children to adults use them in school, study, and business. Data visualization works with bar charts to create informational displays to reach virtually ... more...

Computers » E-Learning | By Jesse Whitehead @ Friday, 12th January 2007 @ 4:16 PM

Many working adults are discovering the need to further their education to compete in today\'s uncertain and constantly changing job market. However, going to school while trying to balance work, family, and social obligations can be a daunting task for even the heartiest of students. Fortunately, with the advent of the internet and computer technology, there is now an alternative to the traditional college classroom. Thousands of adult learners are finding that online courses pr... more...

Computers » E-Learning | By Jesse Whitehead @ Friday, 12th January 2007 @ 4:15 PM

Enrollment in online education is at an all time high, according to a recent study by the Sloan Consortium. Based on responses from more than 2,200 colleges and universities across the U.S., the study reveals that 3.2 million students took at least one online course in the fall of 2005, an increase of 850,000 more than the year before. With the rise in popularity of e-learning comes some unique challenges not extant with more traditional classrooms. Students need to be aware of the ... more...