I'm currently at the end of a Master's degree in Educational Technology that has been conducted 100% online. Although, I often have to purchase texts to go with the class. As a matter of fact, there was even a digital imaging elective I had the option of taking for the degree, but I opted out of the class because it had very little to do with my emphasis. Which brings me to my point. As an American overseas, I've come to learn how obsessed our culture is with value for the dollar. Also, as an educator, I am consistently shocked by what people consider to be a "good school". To put these two observations together, it really boils down to objectives. The person that will truly succeed is the same person who began with intended outcomes. A little
research into a course/program will tell you if it is of benefit to you. As to the "bang for your buck" mentality, the value of education is completely personal, subjective, and relates directly to what you hoped to learn/achieve in the first place. I could certainly imagine a course from the NYIP being either an amazing experience or a complete waste of time and money. I've actually found some online tutorials to be very enriching and easy on the pocket, though very light in academic prestige.
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Subject: Re: Online studies? Correspondence studies?
What are peoples thoughts on correspondence studies such
as New York Institute of Photography? You actually get hard copy
,material, have access to "teachers", and can send in photos for
evaluation?
On Aug 15, 2008, at 4:16 PM, Gregory wrote:I personally havn't found on-line education to be much more than tutorials...you get what you pay for. I myself plan to attend the Sante Fe workshops soon if I can, hopefully March '09.Jock Sturgess is one of several headlined educators. Cost? A whooping $3k for the progam alone. Of course for that money, I could instead, upgrade to a D700._jjeeeessshhhhh!Take care out there,Gregory"Expose for the secrets,
Develop for the surprises!"
