| |
30 May 2002, Singapore
Facilitators find on-line teaching exciting and challenging |
E-learning has come of age as many students are seriously considering this viable option to obtain much sought after graduate qualifications. Some of the e-learning programmes offered on PurpleTrain.com include degrees and Associate degrees in Business Management, Computer Science and Information Technology. In collaboration with Salem International University, these programmes are designed for students anywhere in the world interested in obtaining tertiary education. These online programmes come complete with expert guidance by our qualified on-line facilitators. At PurpleTrain.com, we often get positive comments from our students regarding their fruitful e-learning experience. So it would be refreshing to hear how the SIU on-line facilitators feel about teaching the programmes.
Below is an excerpt from feedback provided by an on-line facilitator regarding her experiences.
My name is Geraldine R. Finn, I teach full time for the University of Findlay,
Findlay, Ohio, USA. I am currently a Director of Women's Studies and Assistant Professor of History. My education comprise of a Bachelor of Arts from Findlay, a Master of Arts from Cleveland State University, Cleveland, Ohio, and a PhD from The Union Institute & University, Cincinnati, Ohio. I also teach Power and the Social Sciences, Geography, and Ohio History online for my university.
Q: Your comments about on-line teaching?
A: I find on-line teaching to be both exciting and challenging. The thing I like the most about online teaching is the interaction with the students. When on-line, they tend to be able to speak more freely than in the traditional classroom.
I have come to view e-learning in a new way. In the beginning I was against students not being in the classroom but as I got more involved I came to see that
students can learn in both venues and that is what teaching is all about.
On-line teaching had been a challenge for me due to the apprehension in dealing with computers. However, I find that it is a great way for students to receive a college education without actually going to the classroom.
Q: Do you feel that the programmes offered are suitable?
A: I think the programmes at Salem is one that most students can take because of the variety of classes offered.
Q: Any words of wisdom for the knowledge-hungry?
A: The barriers to getting an education are much lower now especially with the availability of e-learning.
About Salem International University
Salem International University (SIU) is a private, independent, liberal arts college based in West Virginia. Governed by a Board of Trustees, it was founded in 1888 as Salem College and enjoyed a long history of education innovation.
In July 2001, Informatics Holdings entered into a partnership with SIU. Through this partnership, SIU will remain a private, not-for-profit institution of higher learning, and will work with Informatics Holdings, to provide both on-campus and on-line education to students from around the world. This is a unique relationship and is one of the first for an American institution of higher learning.
The mission of the SIU is to educate a world citizen who acquires wide knowledge without prejudice and makes decisions with an international point of view.
About PurpleTrain.com
PurpleTrain.com is the e-learning service provider which offers a one-stop service for business and IT education programmes, corporate training courses and education-related services. By combining innovative technology with world-class training content, PurpleTrain.com offers companies and individuals a high value, quality and effective online training solution. Over 1000 online courses are available, offering PhDs, masters, degrees, diplomas and certificates in business and IT programmes. Its e-community now stands at over 55,000 users.
PurpleTrain.com is a 100%-owned venture of Informatics Holdings Limited, a leading training and education provider listed on the Singapore Stock Exchange.
For more information, please contact :
Andrew Yap
Marketing & PR Manager
PurpleTrain.com
Email : pr@purpletrain.com
Website : www.purpletrain.com
www.informaticsgroup.com
To subscribe, send a blank email to: subscribe@purpletrain.com
To unsubscribe, send a blank email to: unsubscribe@purpletrain.com
All trademarks and registered trademarks are property of
their respective owners. Certain of the statements in this press release
are forward-looking in nature and, accordingly, are subject to risks and
uncertainties. The actual results may differ from those described or contemplated.
Copyright © 2002. All Rights Reserved. PurpleTrain.com Pte Ltd.
|
