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Posted on: Apr. 26 2004,10:26 pm |
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If you were giving a job interview and it was between two people (basically equal) who went to the same college, took the same classes except one took them online while the other took them in class. Who would you hire and why?
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Posted on: Apr. 26 2004,11:02 pm |
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That’s a very interesting and modern question. I think if I were an employer, I would first ask if the college were nationally accredited. After that would come the work record. (I personally detest job jumpers.) I figure that if you take classes on-line, you are more frugal with your time and money. You probably have a job while you’re taking these classes. And you probably also find time for a life. That’s not to say the person going through the physical classes doesn’t have any of this. I’m thinking that if the on-line person is spending so much less money on classes and receiving the same net results (ie degree, masters, etc.), they’ll probably give your company the same type of results. PROFIT!
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Posted on: Apr. 27 2004,6:54 pm |
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Interesting question. I think if all things were equal between the two candidates ( and of course we all know they never are, but for the sake of discussion let's say they are), I would select the candidate who actually attended classes with other students and a professor. Why? Because the on-line classes are convenient and often cheaper but they are usually one-dimentional. I would prefer the classroom experience as it would encompass discussion, debate, listening, verbal / non-verbal communication, and critical thinking exchanges with others. This is important for a well rounded education. Institutions such as the University of Michigan Law School has advocated the right of its' admissions officers to take into account the differing experiences of various races so as to give its' students a more diverse educational experience. Not everyone, however, can take the time to actually be in class and I do respect that, because often times students are older, may need to work and juggle home and families but, I have to say that the most well rounded educational experience has to be actually attending class with others.
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GEOKARJO
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Posted on: Apr. 27 2004,8:02 pm |
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I think you all are leaving 0ne qualification out, the on line course requires dedication and demostrates the ability to be a self starter.
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Posted on: Apr. 27 2004,9:49 pm |
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I agree with Geo ... Home study is more of an Entrepreneur thing to do, which is by far a more disciplined avenue to take.
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Posted on: Apr. 28 2004,7:12 am |
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I always felt that part of the college experience is learning to get along with people. I would hire someone who not only attended the classes in person, but was someone who joined in student activities. I would want someone who would interact well with others, and be willing to give some time to outside interests as well. I don't think the 4.0 grade average is nearly important as having some "people skills".
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Posted on: Apr. 28 2004,7:15 am |
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Oh, by the way, it takes much more discipline to actually drag your butt from the house, drive to the learning institution, put in your time, and then maybe donate time to a cause besides.
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Spidey
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Posted on: Apr. 28 2004,10:18 am |
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You are assuming Entrepreneur's and the like are unsociable or do not interact. That's a very unfair ussumption ... on the contrary ... they are usually the ones interacting with other Entrepreneur's, Business owners, Clients, Vendors, and Sales people. Many times they donate their time to schools and the community.
Oh, by the way, dragging your butt out of bed and going to school following along with the crowd vs dragging your butt out of bed and demanding yourself to study, write, research, test, and interact is in my opinion a bit more demanding of ones self. However, I do understand how getting up in the morning and sitting in a class room can overwhelm some people.
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Hanna
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Posted on: Apr. 28 2004,11:24 am |
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I personally think that it depends on the subject. While teaching at Riverland, I was approached about putting my class online. (Transport Refrigeration). My first question was "How can you teach someone how to troubleshoot a machine that they have never touched?" I felt I could have taught the theory online, but not actual hands-on procedures. Needless to say, it was never pursued.
On the contrary, the main part of my business is writing and illustrating manuals for companies that manufacture various machines, I only see 50% of those machines in person. But i can still tell someone how to fix the other 50%. Using engineering drawings and data, most things can be figured out without ever having a hands on experience.
There are subjects however that I believe can be taught online. If the reference materials are available and you don't have a reason to have "hands on" experience on a particular item, there should be no reason two people cannot graduate with the same crudentials.
I learned the computer business without ever going to school for it, my major in college was HVAC. Self/online teaching and self disipline can do wonders for the person that commits him/herself.
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Spidey
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Posted on: Apr. 28 2004,11:45 am |
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Hanna .. I agree that there are pros and cons to both sides of this, however my personal experience has been both in college and self taught ... I can honestly say the class room can stifle a person (to a point). I'm not saying college is bad by any stretch ... but on the job training, "street smarts" and home schooling has educated me far more then college ever could.
For many years now I've been asked to teach office staff how to use and run computer programs ... how to set up offices ... Filing systems ... write resumes ... and the list goes on. None of which I learned while at college. That's not to say I didn't take courses in college that pertained to the above, they just didn't teach "reality" .. hands on .. what it's really like in the class room.
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