Saturday, June 20, 2009

Lifelong learning




In today's working reality, people need continuous updating and upgrading of their competence and skills. They need lifelong learning. Lifelong learning includes development of operational capabilities which help one to do the current job better and strategic capabilities which allow one to learn the requirements of future jobs. Operational capabilities can be improved via company training. Strategic capabilities require continuous education. That is a task of universities and other public education providers. However, both must be linked together. Describes a model for lifelong learning based on industry-university co-operation. It demonstrates how the model can be implemented through analyzing core competences and core employees of companies based on their business strategies. The core competence development needs of companies are transferred into lifelong learning programs for individuals.

The learning industry grows/expands in all sectors of the industry. Lifelong learning is definitely a necessity, not a luxury for most of us.

Your career needs must be paramount to ensure growth and value enhancement. Such needs should be based clear career plan and objectives. You need to acquire knowledge and develop skills that will make positive impact on your career growth. Focused learning also benefits you by adding value to your career. Have you asked yourself what are your knowledge needs in line with your career focus? Consider these knowledge options - training, certification and work experience - should be considered within the context of your unique, individual career development plan.

Thursday, June 18, 2009

Cheapest Degree: Low Cost Program via Online

Lifelong or Distance Learning programs reach out and benefit the worldwide community of learners of all ages BY providing access to opportunities for intellectual and personal growth that are the core mission of our academic service. Flexibility in time and place, variety in delivery methods and credit options, and creative use of the best in technology make our programs unique, cheap and practical.

Distance Learning or Online Learning

Education is a Journey to Discover Self.

How will Distance Learning impact our lives?

In its infancy, Distance Learning (online learning) focuses on:



  • Course development.

  • Access and accessibility.

  • Technology for delivery.

  • Polices, procedures, and organizational structures.

In its maturity, Distance Learning (online learning) will be focusing on:



  • Individual student learning needs and styles.

  • Instructional methods driven by the subject matter.

  • Learning “things” that matter.