Well Jeremy is correct. That is if the on line course is run in the same manner as a classroom session. However when running a course on line the model does change. may be GW Micro can look at those institutions that have been successfully running on line courses as outlined in Donald's message? A couple of my in-laws have successfully obtained their masters degrees through on line courses. They had assignments, these assignments were evaluated, they had reading to do, and they sat in on lectures. They even had one on one sessions with their professors to go over any questions they may have. So this can work. Vic
________________________________ From: donald E. Bowen, Jr. [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, January 25, 2011 11:25 AM To: [email protected] Cc: [email protected] Subject: Why scripting courses are not offered online Thanks for taking the time to reply. Problem is, your reply does not hold water. That is, it does not seem valid as too many highly complex courses are given by online universities all around the globe. Again, thanks for responding though. Donald .db ________________________________ From: Jeremy Curry [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, January 25, 2011 8:29 AM To: [email protected] Subject: RE: Beginner/Intermediate Window-Eyes Script Writing Class in Denver, CO Hi Donald, I get this question rather often, so I wanted to take this opportunity to respond: This is a group hands-on training. Based on the enormous amount of material that is covered and the intensity of the class, as well as experience with other online classes, it would be a near-impossibility to teach this class online. There are many times in class that we have to do a lot of hand-holding, and double-check the work of students in the class. Imagine having just 7 people in an online class, and while typing in code, 4 of them get the code incorrect. You then have to stop everything you are doing and fix each student one at a time by listening to everything they have typed in. This could take 30 minutes to solve all 4 problems in some cases, and by that time, I am certain you have lost the other 3 students to something else. But, you wouldn't know where they were because you are not in the same room. These are problems that are much easier to overcome in a real-world setting. This would be extremely difficult to do in an online environment. If someone were to do one-on-one training online, it might be possible, but still difficult. However, to teach an entire group online is an entirely different story. Since so many people want to learn the basics of scripting, we are making a strong effort to provide these classes in various parts of the country, and they are extremely well received. Jeremy From: donald E. Bowen, Jr. [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, January 24, 2011 2:56 PM To: [email protected] Subject: RE: Beginner/Intermediate Window-Eyes Script Writing Class in Denver, CO Why not just offer these online? .db ________________________________ From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, January 24, 2011 2:13 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Beginner/Intermediate Window-Eyes Script Writing Class in Denver, CO Greetings, The following event has been posted to the GW Micro Upcoming Events <http://www.gwmicro.com/events> page: Name: Beginner/Intermediate Window-Eyes Script Writing Class in Denver, CO When: Wednesday, June 22, 2011 to Friday, June 24, 2011 Where: Denver, CO What: Window-Eyes Beginner Script Writing Class Who: Marc Solomon Comments: Click here to register for the Window-Eyes Beginner/Intermediate Script Writing class in Denver, Colorado! <https://www.gwmicro.com/Training/Script_Training/Registration/?cid=CO-B EGINNER-SCRIPTING0611> GW Micro and Beyond Sight are excited to offer our Window-Eyes script writing class for intermediate and beginner users in Colorado! This class is for people who have little or no script-writing experience. You will, however, need to have a good working knowledge of Window-Eyes. It is highly recommended that you have taken the Window-Eyes training class within the past 12 months. The Beginner/Intermediate script writing class offers the ability for anyone interested in scripting to be able to come and learn how to use scripts, configure scripts, and create scripts with no prior knowledge of scripting required. A large focus is placed on the basics of scripting, and how to get started creating your own scripts, as well as how to use scripts to make applications more accessible. If you have used scripting languages from competing screen readers in the past, this is the perfect opportunity for you to get up to speed with Window-Eyes scripting! Due to the large amount of material this class covers, the training will be a 3-day class. The class will be held on June 22, 23, and 24 at Beyond Sight, which is located at: 5650 S. Windemere Street Littleton, CO 80120 For directions to the training location, please call Beyond Sight at (303) 795-6455. Space is limited, so sign up soon! The cost for this class is $895. We anticipate a very high demand for this class, so be sure to register soon by going to www.gwmicro.com/training. Make sure to select Denver, CO as the training location. If you have questions regarding the class, please call Jeremy Curry at (260) 489-3671. 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