Are Online Courses Right for You?

At this point, most online workshops rely heavily on text-based materials and are not truly multimedia-interactive. Some instructors use live chat and bulletin boards to increase interpersonal connections.

If you learn best by listening, interacting with classmates, or participating in physical demonstrations, then our online workshops may not be for you.

Online workshops are very good for people with time, schedule, or travel constraints, and for people who fit the following description:

• You can easily follow written instructions and enjoy using print materials as the primary source of directions and information. You like to learn "on your own" with the instructor as a facilitator.
• You are comfortable with computers — you can create, save, and manage files on your computer; install software; send and receive e-mail attachments; and "paste" text from a word processor into an e-mail address.
• You realize that experiencing success and satisfaction with an online workshop depends on self-motivation, effective time management, and the ability to assess your own understanding and progress. You should be able to recognize when you require clarification and communicate this to your instructor.

For More Information

Below are some links to more information about online education environments and how to decide if they are for you.

• University of San Diego - OnlineLearning.net
• Tallahassee Community College - Ecampus Distance Learning
• Online.edcc.edu - Distance Learning
• Sinclaire Community College - Passport to Distance Learning Online

 

GSLIS CE ONLINE courses

To view the complete listing of online courses, visit the Online Workshops page

See Also:

GSLIS CE Brochure

GSLIS CE Registration Form

 

 

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