Posted by bposton on October 29th, 2006 — Posted in engineering degree online
I was up last in the dorm room last night, and found a report by
WorldWideLearn.com, the world’s premier directory of education.
After reading it, I’m beginning to think that maybe, just maybe, the tide
is turning - that online education is finally becoming mainstream.
Here’s why…
In this report, it states that working adults are looking for
college degrees in greater and greater numbers, and they are changing the way
universities and colleges are doing business.
According to the report, 58 percent of those students taking courses today are
financially independent adults over the age of 22.
That’s in stark contrast to the typical freshman right out of high school.
In fact, they report that only 16 percent of college students
fit the typical profile of a 18-22 year old studying full-time on campus.
Interesting, huh?
So what is causing this stampede to the online colleges?
One reason may be that those without degrees are seeing the “writing on the wall”.
For example, the Federal government estimates more than half (63%) of the 19 million new jobs that will be created in the next 10 years will require at least a B.A.
In my next post I’ll go over a more of what I learned in this report
Stay tuned…
Ben
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Posted by bposton on October 26th, 2006 — Posted in engineering degree online
Here’s another good question that someone left on the online degree dorm room door:
What kind of PC do I need to take an online class?
Good question - and even a geek like me needs the answer to that one 
But I’ll have to put on my consulting hat and say “it depends”
For example, each school ,an even each program may have some very specific software requirements, and I’ve found that even in general the requirements can be different, and therefore confusing.
Let me give you some examples, in this post and the next, to explain what I mean.
We’ll start with Drexel University.
Here is what they say are the technical requirements:
“Students need particular hardware and software to successfully participate in our Online programs. They also need certain computer skills and knowledge to install, configure, and operate the hardware and software.”
Clear as mud?
OK, a little more detail. Again from the Drexel website:
“The sections below list minimum computer hardware, software, and computer skills.
Wherever possible, we avoid changing requirements for existing students, but please note that students with minimum hardware or software may need to make some upgrades before they complete the degree program.
Computer Hardware
Students must have access to a computer that has the following minimum configuration:
Processor: 300 MHz or more
RAM: 128 Megabytes or more
Disk: 2 GB free space
CD-ROM
Modem: 56 K BPS or higher
Monitor: 600 x 800 resolution, 16 bit color
System: Windows 98, ME, NT 4, 2000, XP
Computer Software
The following set of software packages is required:
MS Office 2000 or later
Internet browser (Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 SP1 or Netscape Navigator 4.7 or higher)
Note: While most Web browsers should work, students report fewer problems with Internet Explorer.
Other software may be required for particular courses.
All software must be installed and operational one week before classes begin.
Sounds a little out-dated to me, how about you?
OK, so I’ll take another look around and let you know what I come up with at another college.
Stay tuned
Ben
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