Tom Whittaker, the first person with a disability to reach the summit of Mount Everest, will be awarded the Most Excellent Order Member of the British Empire by Queen Elizabeth II. Tom is the instructor for our, "Seven Steps to Leading High Achieving Teams" program. Click here to read the full story.
Monday, October 30, 2006
Monday, October 16, 2006
How to pay for distance learning!
Education and training can give your career a tremendous boost. Chances are pretty good that your employer will help pay for classes that enhance your career.
In many cases your employer may be willing to help pay for a distance-learning class that improves your skills. And even if your company can't help, the government often can. Professor Michael R. Simonson, distance learning expert, explains why funding a distance-learning program might be easier than you thought.
Q: How can I convince my employer to pay for my distance training?
A: Many companies and organizations provide qualified employees with support for education. First, it is important to know your company's existing policies. Start by asking your HR representative about any subsidies available for work-related training. If an employer is reluctant to accept distance education, try providing them with as much information about your proposed course of study as possible. With a little extra work, it is often possible to convince a skeptical employer that distance education not only provides quality learning that makes employees more qualified, it also permits the employee to stay in the workplace and not have to take days, weeks, or even years away from the job. You might also point out to your employer that many distance education programs stress the applicability of the course material to the workplace.
Q: Are there any government grants that would help me pay for a distance-learning program?
A: That depends on the program you choose. Start your search for financial assistance at the school, college, or university where you plan to enroll. Scholarships and student loans are available, but most can only be applied toward courses at accredited institutions. Most such institutions will have an office dedicated to finding financial assistance for students who need it.
In many cases your employer may be willing to help pay for a distance-learning class that improves your skills. And even if your company can't help, the government often can. Professor Michael R. Simonson, distance learning expert, explains why funding a distance-learning program might be easier than you thought.
Q: How can I convince my employer to pay for my distance training?
A: Many companies and organizations provide qualified employees with support for education. First, it is important to know your company's existing policies. Start by asking your HR representative about any subsidies available for work-related training. If an employer is reluctant to accept distance education, try providing them with as much information about your proposed course of study as possible. With a little extra work, it is often possible to convince a skeptical employer that distance education not only provides quality learning that makes employees more qualified, it also permits the employee to stay in the workplace and not have to take days, weeks, or even years away from the job. You might also point out to your employer that many distance education programs stress the applicability of the course material to the workplace.
Q: Are there any government grants that would help me pay for a distance-learning program?
A: That depends on the program you choose. Start your search for financial assistance at the school, college, or university where you plan to enroll. Scholarships and student loans are available, but most can only be applied toward courses at accredited institutions. Most such institutions will have an office dedicated to finding financial assistance for students who need it.
Wednesday, October 04, 2006
Branding Options For Distance Learning Programs: Managing The Effect On University Image.
This is a very interesting article on branding by Nita Paden and Roxanne Stell of Northern Arizona University.
Abstract:
Although university goals for adding distance learning programs vary, decisions about development and marketing of the programs can have an impact on traditional on campus programs and influence overall perceptions of the university. As universities develop distance programs, it is important that (a) there is a clear understanding of the university’s brand image and the elements contributing to that image; (b) the university ensures that the distance program maintains/improves the image of the university; or (c) the university makes a decision to develop a separate identity/brand for the distance program that will stand on its own merit and not harm the university’s image if it malfunctions or fails. This paper explores issues relating to the application of branding strategies to distance learning programs.
To read this entire article click here.
Abstract:
Although university goals for adding distance learning programs vary, decisions about development and marketing of the programs can have an impact on traditional on campus programs and influence overall perceptions of the university. As universities develop distance programs, it is important that (a) there is a clear understanding of the university’s brand image and the elements contributing to that image; (b) the university ensures that the distance program maintains/improves the image of the university; or (c) the university makes a decision to develop a separate identity/brand for the distance program that will stand on its own merit and not harm the university’s image if it malfunctions or fails. This paper explores issues relating to the application of branding strategies to distance learning programs.
To read this entire article click here.
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