I was doing my usual surfing around today on Yahoo and read a great article about little-known tricks that help people find a job. It was on the Hotjobs area of Yahoo.
One of the hints was to get a Moo Card. They are like business cards, only better - edgier and more fun. Included in the article was the link to the site, so there I went.
The cards I think the author means are about the size of a label. They are smaller than regular business cards, but cuter. They are priced at $19.99 and up. You can put more than one color photo on them.
Here is the site for making your own Moo cards:
http://www.moo.com/products/minicards.php
I will definitely read this and find out more about it. It IS time for me to make more cards, and I don't know whether I'll go ahead and get new Moo cards, or order again from the great online company VistaPrint that I've used already three times. Vista is easy to use and very cheap, too.
The getting a job article is here:
http://hotjobs.yahoo.com/career-experts-8_little_known_tricks_for_the_job_hunt-79
And here are the printers:
http://www.moo.com, and
http://www.vistaprint.com
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Online vs. face-to-face classes - which are better?
There is so much to consider when a non-traditional student is going back to college after a break.
Some questions he or she can ask are:
1. Can I afford college?
2. If I get a loan, how will I pay it back?
3. How will I go to school and still fulfill my family obligations?
4. Can I afford NOT to work while I am in school?
5. What kind of classes should I take, online or “regular” classes?
6. Are online classes WAY harder than regular classes?
Let's just pick one of these issues today - online vs. face-to-face classes.
I want to talk about choices here, and we will. But we must realize that sometimes in the real world, a student has a choice - and sometimes he or she does not.
REAL LIFE SOMETIMES SETS THE RULES.
Students must fit classes in a set schedule. Also, there may be pre-requisite classes that are only offered at a certain time OR online. And that's okay. You just have to work with what is available.
One thing is for sure - it can be hard figuring out just what classes you need to take, AND in what order.
GETTING HELP IS A GOOD IDEA
Getting a good college counselor to help with a schedule can really help. And knowing the professor’s reputation can also be helpful. That’s where a free service like profeval.com can be very handy.
WHICH KIND OF CLASS IS HARDER?
I think that taking online classes can be just as difficult as taking in-person classes; in fact, I think they take a lot more time and effort. Personally, being in a class with others helps me understand the concepts being taught in a college class. Also, I feel like I can absorb things easier when the teacher explains it, and I take notes, which I can study later.
If you are a self-started, and very responsible, chances are that you can handle an online class. You must be organized. You must check due dates often for yourself and keep a good calendar.
WHAT ABOUT A JOB SCHEDULE?
There is not always a choice on which type of class to take, especially for the non-traditional student, who must often balance family and job responsibilities with school, and only have some times to work with for their class schedules.
Online classes and assignments can be taken or done at any time, as long as deadlines are met. I think that’s one very powerful reason they are becoming more and more popular.
DO PEOPLE (or EMPLOYERS) RESPECT ONLINE CREDENTIALS?
Are online classes respected as much as face-to-face classes? Maybe not always, but I think as more time goes by, this will be less and less of a problem. I think that the school that offers the class makes a difference, though, so if you are attending a respected school online or in person, that can make a difference in the quality of your education.
MISSING AN ONLINE CLASS
If you have ever taken an online class, you know that if the class is required to all log in at the same time and respond to the teacher, whoever is absent is really missed, and even missing one online class can really get a person behind on his or her work. So you really can not miss an online class. Period.
COMBINATION ONLINE AND IN-PERSON CLASSES
Some online classes require you to meet the professor and touch base once or more. I think this can be a good idea if the people in the class are near enough to the school to do it.
THE PLUSES OF FACE-TO-FACE CLASSES
Some people learn better in person with a traditional class. That’s the way I learn best, but others learn just as well by themselves. Personally, if I have a choice, I choose face-to-face classes, because I learn better in a group.
I feel that other points of view are easier to get in a face-to-face class. Also, I feel that I can get to know the teacher and the other students better face to face. Study groups are easier to form there, too.
SO WHICH IS BETTER?
Whichever YOU are taking and like. And the trend is towards more online classes, to make it easier for students to get the education they need. So online classes are here to stay, and are a growing trend. As students and teachers get more used to them, I think they will get even better.
I think the online vs. in face-to-face classes choice is mainly personal, and sometimes there isn't a choice due to schedule conflict.
For me, face-to-face is just plain better, but I have had some great online classes, too. I think it’s great to have both kinds of classes. It wasn’t available when I first went to college.
So... non-traditional students have a great choice now. The online classes are opening up and many more courses are offered that way, making it possible for more non-traditional students to take the classes they need.
And that is always good.
ES
Sources for this article:
Chronicle.com
http://chronicle.com/wiredcampus/article/2263/big-illinois-online-degree-program-gets-thumbs-up
Slashdot – Online vs. Traditional degree?
http://ask.slashdot.org/askslashdot/05/11/04/2316238.shtml?tid=146&tid=4
Students flocking to online study...from Seattle Pi.com
http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/local/348198_online22.html
Teachers reflect on how they can get to know students online
at thejournal.com
http://thejournal.com/articles/15358_4
Are Online Classes Better? My Personal Experience by Kathryn Vercillo
Some questions he or she can ask are:
1. Can I afford college?
2. If I get a loan, how will I pay it back?
3. How will I go to school and still fulfill my family obligations?
4. Can I afford NOT to work while I am in school?
5. What kind of classes should I take, online or “regular” classes?
6. Are online classes WAY harder than regular classes?
Let's just pick one of these issues today - online vs. face-to-face classes.
I want to talk about choices here, and we will. But we must realize that sometimes in the real world, a student has a choice - and sometimes he or she does not.
REAL LIFE SOMETIMES SETS THE RULES.
Students must fit classes in a set schedule. Also, there may be pre-requisite classes that are only offered at a certain time OR online. And that's okay. You just have to work with what is available.
One thing is for sure - it can be hard figuring out just what classes you need to take, AND in what order.
GETTING HELP IS A GOOD IDEA
Getting a good college counselor to help with a schedule can really help. And knowing the professor’s reputation can also be helpful. That’s where a free service like profeval.com can be very handy.
WHICH KIND OF CLASS IS HARDER?
I think that taking online classes can be just as difficult as taking in-person classes; in fact, I think they take a lot more time and effort. Personally, being in a class with others helps me understand the concepts being taught in a college class. Also, I feel like I can absorb things easier when the teacher explains it, and I take notes, which I can study later.
If you are a self-started, and very responsible, chances are that you can handle an online class. You must be organized. You must check due dates often for yourself and keep a good calendar.
WHAT ABOUT A JOB SCHEDULE?
There is not always a choice on which type of class to take, especially for the non-traditional student, who must often balance family and job responsibilities with school, and only have some times to work with for their class schedules.
Online classes and assignments can be taken or done at any time, as long as deadlines are met. I think that’s one very powerful reason they are becoming more and more popular.
DO PEOPLE (or EMPLOYERS) RESPECT ONLINE CREDENTIALS?
Are online classes respected as much as face-to-face classes? Maybe not always, but I think as more time goes by, this will be less and less of a problem. I think that the school that offers the class makes a difference, though, so if you are attending a respected school online or in person, that can make a difference in the quality of your education.
MISSING AN ONLINE CLASS
If you have ever taken an online class, you know that if the class is required to all log in at the same time and respond to the teacher, whoever is absent is really missed, and even missing one online class can really get a person behind on his or her work. So you really can not miss an online class. Period.
COMBINATION ONLINE AND IN-PERSON CLASSES
Some online classes require you to meet the professor and touch base once or more. I think this can be a good idea if the people in the class are near enough to the school to do it.
THE PLUSES OF FACE-TO-FACE CLASSES
Some people learn better in person with a traditional class. That’s the way I learn best, but others learn just as well by themselves. Personally, if I have a choice, I choose face-to-face classes, because I learn better in a group.
I feel that other points of view are easier to get in a face-to-face class. Also, I feel that I can get to know the teacher and the other students better face to face. Study groups are easier to form there, too.
SO WHICH IS BETTER?
Whichever YOU are taking and like. And the trend is towards more online classes, to make it easier for students to get the education they need. So online classes are here to stay, and are a growing trend. As students and teachers get more used to them, I think they will get even better.
I think the online vs. in face-to-face classes choice is mainly personal, and sometimes there isn't a choice due to schedule conflict.
For me, face-to-face is just plain better, but I have had some great online classes, too. I think it’s great to have both kinds of classes. It wasn’t available when I first went to college.
So... non-traditional students have a great choice now. The online classes are opening up and many more courses are offered that way, making it possible for more non-traditional students to take the classes they need.
And that is always good.
ES
Sources for this article:
Chronicle.com
http://chronicle.com/wiredcampus/article/2263/big-illinois-online-degree-program-gets-thumbs-up
Slashdot – Online vs. Traditional degree?
http://ask.slashdot.org/askslashdot/05/11/04/2316238.shtml?tid=146&tid=4
Students flocking to online study...from Seattle Pi.com
http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/local/348198_online22.html
Teachers reflect on how they can get to know students online
at thejournal.com
http://thejournal.com/articles/15358_4
Are Online Classes Better? My Personal Experience by Kathryn Vercillo
Waiting to decide...
Today I saw a job in my old field in the Daily News. It looks tempting. It's the same one I have seen at least ten times, so the people doing it must move on or leave. I don't know. It uses a different program than I'm used to using, but that's par for the course.
There is always the choice of taking more courses and learning another skill. That is also tempting, but the idea of paying off school debt has a LOT of charm. Well... who knows what will happen?
Here is something interesting:
I wonder what it is! It's some Corel artwork from their Draw program. They do have some interesting art there.
The dogs next door have been barking all day. One of these days I'm going over there to talk to their owners. Probably not soon, though. I always imagine somebody will jump out of a bush on my way there.
There is always the choice of taking more courses and learning another skill. That is also tempting, but the idea of paying off school debt has a LOT of charm. Well... who knows what will happen?
Here is something interesting:
I wonder what it is! It's some Corel artwork from their Draw program. They do have some interesting art there.
The dogs next door have been barking all day. One of these days I'm going over there to talk to their owners. Probably not soon, though. I always imagine somebody will jump out of a bush on my way there.
My home welcomes me!
Coming home...
It takes a lot of support from loved ones in order to go back to school or start a new enterprise. Thank goodness for my family. They were always so supportive of me, no matter what.
A question to ask all non-traditional students - do you think that non-traditional students (mostly older students) face more hardships when they get a job after being back at school? I think there are some that do.
Why is this so? I don't know. People may expect more of older people. Perhaps some people feel that older people are "different," and don't think the same way as younger people do. Also, I wonder if older people are expected to perform at a higher level than younger people - with the same amount of experience? I don't know. Many reasons could factor in.
I do know that in about ten years from now there will be many more students and workers that are older, so current attitudes will have to change a lot - from necessity. There simply will not be enough younger workers to fill all the needed job spots in the future.
And I think it's very true that older people have a lot to offer - certainly a great work ethic and responsibility can be assets - as well as a wealth of experience in other fields.
One thing is for sure - non-traditional students are a growing portion of the population. And many are going back to school - record numbers of them. I think that going back to school is something that everyone should do at least once - if not to get more job skills, to explore things that people love - hobbies - new things!
Tonight I am thinking about my support system. I am lucky to have such a great one. I realize that not everyone does have a support system at all, and I am grateful for mine.
It takes a lot of support from loved ones in order to go back to school or start a new enterprise. Thank goodness for my family. They were always so supportive of me, no matter what.
A question to ask all non-traditional students - do you think that non-traditional students (mostly older students) face more hardships when they get a job after being back at school? I think there are some that do.
Why is this so? I don't know. People may expect more of older people. Perhaps some people feel that older people are "different," and don't think the same way as younger people do. Also, I wonder if older people are expected to perform at a higher level than younger people - with the same amount of experience? I don't know. Many reasons could factor in.
I do know that in about ten years from now there will be many more students and workers that are older, so current attitudes will have to change a lot - from necessity. There simply will not be enough younger workers to fill all the needed job spots in the future.
And I think it's very true that older people have a lot to offer - certainly a great work ethic and responsibility can be assets - as well as a wealth of experience in other fields.
One thing is for sure - non-traditional students are a growing portion of the population. And many are going back to school - record numbers of them. I think that going back to school is something that everyone should do at least once - if not to get more job skills, to explore things that people love - hobbies - new things!
Tonight I am thinking about my support system. I am lucky to have such a great one. I realize that not everyone does have a support system at all, and I am grateful for mine.
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