"Education"
As I teach online at DeVry University, I am learning that a good solid education is crucial. Unfortunately, there are many people out there who just go through the motions of getting an education and expect to be given the grade. What has the world come to???? Just a free ride to get a diploma...I think NOT! I suppose there might have been a time when I was in their shoes, but I guess I have matured into a learning junkie!
Really, I never thought I would be so critical of my students work, but I can't believe that they don't even READ their assignment instructions nor do they complete the minimum requirements for the course. Getting an "A" at DeVry just not that tough...simply post in the threaded discussion areas three times a week or more and do the weekly assignment/homework. Not TOUGH at all :(
As my Lil' Blue gets ready to head off to college, I wonder if she is really ready for the demands of college? However, I wonder if "we" were ready for college when we went some time back...guess not since I didn't stick with it and I still vividly remember the "D" I got from my biker dude, dressed in leathers, Calculus professor at the University of Missouri-Columbia. I tell you now...I was NOT prepared for the class size nor the pace at which they expected me to LEARN (and I use that term lightly).
However, with the online educational environment, learning is so much easier...and expectations are up front. Online students can easy get their diploma and be succcessful.
Education...is it really taking place in today's world? I sure hope so, and as for myself I am trying to be a lifelong learner and that is why I teach.
