Comments on: Re: Distance Learning http://saragib.wordpress.com/2008/12/01/re-distance-learning/ Just another WordPress.com weblog Tue, 16 Dec 2008 07:59:40 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: elanamcdermott http://saragib.wordpress.com/2008/12/01/re-distance-learning/#comment-16 elanamcdermott Thu, 11 Dec 2008 15:44:41 +0000 http://saragib.wordpress.com/?p=24#comment-16 I really liked your presentation on distance learning. In fact, it inspired me to look into some learning opportunities for myself. I want to teach on the college level, and since most faculty at that level have an MFA instead of a MA I have been looking into obtaining another degree. Though I have often imagined completing a PhD as well, I really don't want to spend the next decade of my life in school. Therefore, it might serve me best to complete two of these degrees at the same time. With new technology, it is possible (I found out through research) to complete an MFA in digital photography through distance learning. Ultimately, I can see this medium being one of only a handful of artistic mediums that would successfully translate to online learning. Now I am just checking on accreditation and whether or not this is a viable option for me. Thanks for the ideas!! I really liked your presentation on distance learning. In fact, it inspired me to look into some learning opportunities for myself. I want to teach on the college level, and since most faculty at that level have an MFA instead of a MA I have been looking into obtaining another degree. Though I have often imagined completing a PhD as well, I really don’t want to spend the next decade of my life in school. Therefore, it might serve me best to complete two of these degrees at the same time. With new technology, it is possible (I found out through research) to complete an MFA in digital photography through distance learning. Ultimately, I can see this medium being one of only a handful of artistic mediums that would successfully translate to online learning.
Now I am just checking on accreditation and whether or not this is a viable option for me.

Thanks for the ideas!!

]]> By: elanamcdermott http://saragib.wordpress.com/2008/12/01/re-distance-learning/#comment-14 elanamcdermott Mon, 01 Dec 2008 23:06:37 +0000 http://saragib.wordpress.com/?p=24#comment-14 Great presentation. I made a note to myself to comment on online learning as "tainted". Personally, I have always seen online learning as something to be taken with a grain of salt. To check the accreditation of your school extremely carefully, and really know yourself (and your academic tendencies) very well before embarking on an online program. In the last few years this view has changed a little. My dad always regretted not getting an MBA. Though he has a PhD in psychology, he has always wished to go back to school. So he did. Online through the distance learning program at Cornell. He loved the experience and the education he received online through their program, and when he went to complete the on campus portion of his education (final testing) he came home fulfilled with his experience and proudly sporting his new Cornell sweatshirt. I think that this did him great benefit not only emotionally but professionally. Here's to re-thinking the way we educate our society. Great presentation. I made a note to myself to comment on online learning as “tainted”. Personally, I have always seen online learning as something to be taken with a grain of salt. To check the accreditation of your school extremely carefully, and really know yourself (and your academic tendencies) very well before embarking on an online program. In the last few years this view has changed a little.

My dad always regretted not getting an MBA. Though he has a PhD in psychology, he has always wished to go back to school. So he did. Online through the distance learning program at Cornell. He loved the experience and the education he received online through their program, and when he went to complete the on campus portion of his education (final testing) he came home fulfilled with his experience and proudly sporting his new Cornell sweatshirt. I think that this did him great benefit not only emotionally but professionally.
Here’s to re-thinking the way we educate our society.

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