Today, she pretty much compared attending lessons online to job corps. She didn't finish high school (she dropped out her senior year) and she thinks I'm making the same mistake.
2007-08-17 18:42:43 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Home Schooling
Follow what you want to do. If you really want to do online lessons, and think that you can keep up the undying enthusiasm without losing interest in between, then it's fine. Your mother, herself never having finished high school, is just suffering from an insecurity that if you do the same, you'll have no chances left. Online school's ain't giving up - come on!
2007-08-17 19:04:55 · answer #1 · answered by rabid_dog 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Taking online classes is not giving up. They can be just as hard, and in many cases harder, than normal classes. They are just as credited, so neither colleges nor employers (unless its a hands on kind of subject) would see you as any less educated or qualified.
Just remember that online classes aren't for everyone. Because there isn't an instructor right there in front of you, learning the material might be a little more difficult for you, depending on how you prefer to learn. Personally, I learn better with an instructor there in person. But like I said, it depends on you. However, it does allow you to make your own schedule and learn at your convenience, just don't slack off.
And don't think cheating is easy. First off, make sure when copying someone's work, you copy and paste. DO NOT just rename that same file. And when you do copy and paste, don't just take the whole thing, take out crucial parts, and make sure you considerably edit the work. They have programs that can tell when people's work seems similar, and they keep records of former students too. So be careful and good luck.
2007-08-18 02:04:51 · answer #2 · answered by fortyfootpianist 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the online school. It can be as serious as finishing school in the classroom.
The thing you need to be aware of is that the better online schools are usually geared to people like your mom who have been out of school for a while and have decided to go back, rather than those who are the typical high-school age.
You have to be very self-motivated to attend a distance education school.
If you decide to go this route, I recommende checking out Thomas Edison State College (www.tesc.edu) in New Jersey. I successfully completed a BS degree there a few years ago and I believe they offer GED (high school equivalencies) as well.
Given that I already had 2 college degrees and was looking for a career change when I attended, I can attest that the course work was as rigorous as that offered in a traditional classroom setting.
2007-08-21 07:49:55 · answer #3 · answered by sdc_99 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it's not considered giving up. For instance, Florida has www.flvs.net. It's an online public school. A lot of kids take some classes over the internet online to get a head a year during their summer vacation.
You should see what kind of online school you want to go to. Do you want to attend a public online school or a private one? Do you want to attend an online school full time, like a homeschooler, or just part time?
2007-08-18 02:44:36 · answer #4 · answered by nicoleband0 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Just explain to her that an online diploma is the same as a diploma earned at a traditional school and that you will still be able to get into college or get a job.
Also, if she's concerned about your losing a social life, find some activities that you'll be able to get involved in in your local area.
2007-08-18 12:10:34 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
not at all. Online classes can be intensive. If you're determined to study then an online degree is a choice plus you have more time to find a job outside and work on your schooling whenever you want. The only disadvantage i could think of is that online school doesn't offer a lot of majors
2007-08-18 01:51:54 · answer #6 · answered by Hana Y 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No, it is not giving up. There are states and school boards setting up online programs and promoting them. The diplomas gained are just as valid as ones from school. Get information on the online schools you are looking at, seeing first if you have a free one through the public school system. If there is a government-based one, definitely have her look at their website. She's just out of the loop and doesn't realize that online schooling is very popular now.
2007-08-18 08:27:14 · answer #7 · answered by glurpy 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's not giving up on learning, but on group or class room learning. Some topics are hard to learn, in a class room. But there are complications to home study courses, wether online or off line. For on line, one complication is, you need a credit card. But news for your you and your mother- there are many choices in what to study/learn, varying only with each provider of such courses. But generally one of them is, to get
a high school diploma. In all honestly, I don't think you're making a mistake, if you try for a home study course, that's off line and you're able to not only keep your end of the bargain, but also to trust the long distance school (the provider of the course you choose), to keep theirs. In my attempt, they failed to keep theirs and blamed it on me. That provider was called Ash Worth College. So, yes, you can learn at home, and she can do the same.
2007-08-19 23:54:30 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think it's giving up at all. I was homeschooled up until 8th grade, when I did something called "Connections Academy" for a year. I liked it a lot, and it put me at the level I should be. Now I'm going to Gresham High, and my sister is going into her second year in Oregon CA. ("ORCA")
2007-08-18 02:05:35 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
you are making same mistake
2007-08-18 01:50:02 · answer #10 · answered by just hanging around 5 · 0⤊ 8⤋