Module Four: Distance Education and Web-Assisted Job Search

Overview

In Chapter 11 of your textbook, you are given background and in depth information regarding human resources in business and on page 397 there is a section on Training and Developing Employees for Optimum Performance. With the Internet and the digital revolution, we are now realizing that the computer and the Web can play an important part in training and development.
The Web is also playing a vital role in helping job-seekers. There are numerous sites where creating resumes and tips for conduct at interviews are among the topics.

Resources for Distance Education, Online Learning and Job Search

Distance Education - Distance education, an idea as old as the pony express correspondence courses, is transforming education today because of the immediacy with which it can occur and the types of interactions now possible over such great distances.
Online Learning's Long Curve - "The estimated corporate space of online learning was worth $1.1 billion last year, according to IDC research. Revenues for e-learning sites that offer services to other businesses - and not classes directly to consumers - will skyrocket to $11.4 billion by 2003...".
Instructors for online learning - Internet-based services draw top professors away from traditional programs.
Digital Domain - Articles about business and the effect of the new paradigm of working.
Finding a Job using the Web:

Job Search, Post Resume & Interviewing Tips - Monster.com
Headhunter.net - US
Job Searching - Canada
Workopolis - Canadian Job Site
Job Bank - HRDC
Job Bus Canada
Career Mosaic - Canada
Job Search
Jobs and Employment Opportunities
The Job Search Engine
Career Builder
JobWeb
CareerClick
Best Jobs in the USA
Summer Jobs
Jobs for Students
CareerMag
Hot Jobs

Assignment

Part One: Reading Articles about Distance Education
Read the following three articles to gain a variety of perspectives on the subject of training available on the Web.
1. According to Ecompany Now, July 2000, there is much to learn about the online education industry.
"The rise of the Internet as a force for change is putting virtually every company to the test: Can your people adopt the new mind-sets and acquire the new skill sets that are necessary in order to win in the new world of business?"

Read "Online Education: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly".
2. This Fast Company article features a consulting company that has been helping employees learn internet skills - test your own knowledge with a sample of the test at the end of the article.
"Is the Web testing the way you do business? Then maybe you should require the people in your organization to become Web wizards -- and to pass a test to prove their Web skills."

Read "KPMG Faces the Internet"
3. An article from ZDNet's eweek magazine, May 29, 2000, talks about Lucent's IT personnel mastering skills other than technical skills. Improving the workforce involves training on many levels for a well-rounded employee.
"Technical people never fail around their technical skills. It's always around their soft skills, their interpersonal skills, their inability to get people to play on their team, to sell an idea or to coalesce people when times are tough."

Read Leadership Training
Part Two: Visiting Distance Education Sites
Click on the links in this section and follow your interests to find a course offered online.
WorldWideLearn - "Maybe you want to learn something new, continue your education to get a better job, take up a new hobby, improve on your existing skills or just learn something for the fun of it."
World Wide Web Virtual Library Guide - a list with descriptions of various online courses available in Canada.
The Node's Course Databases - links to distance education opportunities throughout Canada.
Seneca College Online Courses - courses being offered online at Toronto's largest community college.
QuickKnowledge - offers eLearning courses for professionals in the areas of business management, training, finance, marketing, software development, Internet usage and soft skills.
Jones International University - provides a wide range of educational opportunities online; offers a variety of undergraduate, graduate, and certificate programs.
University of Phoenix Online - offers complete online degree programs.
Internet eLearning Institute - University Outreach and Continuing Education offering eLearning courses in information technology.
The eLearning Jump Page - eLearning FAQ, Fundamentals, Information and Glossary.
Part Three: Selecting a course
Once you have chosen a course, answer the following questions to submit to your instructor.
Why do you think this course would be beneficial for you to take?

Give all of the relevant information needed to register for this course.

What is required - are there pre-requisites? What are the technical requirements? (type of computer, internet connection, etc.)

When does the course begin and how long does it take to complete the course or program of courses?

What are the costs of this course? What learning materials are required? Where can they be obtained?

How are lessons conducted and submitted?

What are the learning outcomes for this course? (What will you be able to do at the end of the course?)

Send your answers to your instructor by filling out the form below.

Your Name:
Your Email:
Your ID #:
Book:
Course number/section:
Instructor's Name:
Instructor's Email Address:

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	Overview In Chapter 11 of your textbook, you are given background and in depth information regarding human resources in business and on page 397 there is a section on Training and Developing Employees for Optimum Performance. With the Internet and the digital revolution, we are now realizing that the computer and the Web can play an important part in training and development. The Web is also playing a vital role in helping job-seekers. There are numerous sites where creating resumes and tips for conduct at interviews are among the topics.
	Resources for Distance Education, Online Learning and Job Search Distance Education - Distance education, an idea as old as the pony express correspondence courses, is transforming education today because of the immediacy with which it can occur and the types of interactions now possible over such great distances. Online Learning's Long Curve - "The estimated corporate space of online learning was worth $1.1 billion last year, according to IDC research. Revenues for e-learning sites that offer services to other businesses - and not classes directly to consumers - will skyrocket to $11.4 billion by 2003...". Instructors for online learning - Internet-based services draw top professors away from traditional programs. Digital Domain - Articles about business and the effect of the new paradigm of working. Finding a Job using the Web: Job Search, Post Resume & Interviewing Tips - Monster.com Headhunter.net - US Job Searching - Canada Workopolis - Canadian Job Site Job Bank - HRDC Job Bus Canada Career Mosaic - Canada Job Search Jobs and Employment Opportunities The Job Search Engine Career Builder JobWeb CareerClick Best Jobs in the USA Summer Jobs Jobs for Students CareerMag Hot Jobs
	Assignment Part One: Reading Articles about Distance Education Read the following three articles to gain a variety of perspectives on the subject of training available on the Web. 1. According to Ecompany Now, July 2000, there is much to learn about the online education industry. "The rise of the Internet as a force for change is putting virtually every company to the test: Can your people adopt the new mind-sets and acquire the new skill sets that are necessary in order to win in the new world of business?" Read "Online Education: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly". 2. This Fast Company article features a consulting company that has been helping employees learn internet skills - test your own knowledge with a sample of the test at the end of the article. "Is the Web testing the way you do business? Then maybe you should require the people in your organization to become Web wizards -- and to pass a test to prove their Web skills." Read "KPMG Faces the Internet" 3. An article from ZDNet's eweek magazine, May 29, 2000, talks about Lucent's IT personnel mastering skills other than technical skills. Improving the workforce involves training on many levels for a well-rounded employee. "Technical people never fail around their technical skills. It's always around their soft skills, their interpersonal skills, their inability to get people to play on their team, to sell an idea or to coalesce people when times are tough." Read Leadership Training Part Two: Visiting Distance Education Sites Click on the links in this section and follow your interests to find a course offered online. WorldWideLearn - "Maybe you want to learn something new, continue your education to get a better job, take up a new hobby, improve on your existing skills or just learn something for the fun of it." World Wide Web Virtual Library Guide - a list with descriptions of various online courses available in Canada. The Node's Course Databases - links to distance education opportunities throughout Canada. Seneca College Online Courses - courses being offered online at Toronto's largest community college. QuickKnowledge - offers eLearning courses for professionals in the areas of business management, training, finance, marketing, software development, Internet usage and soft skills. Jones International University - provides a wide range of educational opportunities online; offers a variety of undergraduate, graduate, and certificate programs. University of Phoenix Online - offers complete online degree programs. Internet eLearning Institute - University Outreach and Continuing Education offering eLearning courses in information technology. The eLearning Jump Page - eLearning FAQ, Fundamentals, Information and Glossary. Part Three: Selecting a course Once you have chosen a course, answer the following questions to submit to your instructor. Why do you think this course would be beneficial for you to take? Give all of the relevant information needed to register for this course. What is required - are there pre-requisites? What are the technical requirements? (type of computer, internet connection, etc.) When does the course begin and how long does it take to complete the course or program of courses? What are the costs of this course? What learning materials are required? Where can they be obtained? How are lessons conducted and submitted? What are the learning outcomes for this course? (What will you be able to do at the end of the course?) Send your answers to your instructor by filling out the form below. Your Name: Your Email: Your ID #: Book: Course number/section: Instructor's Name: Instructor's Email Address:
	Copyright ©2002 The McGraw-Hill Companies. All rights reserved. Any use is subject to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. McGraw-Hill Ryerson is one of the many fine businesses of The McGraw-Hill Companies. Contact us for further information about this site.