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Tuesday 19 August 2008, 11:55 PM
Is Virtual Studying Progress?
One of the only degree programmes of its kind in the world, the Master of Science Degree (MSc) in Software Project Management uses virtual learning technology to enable students to study part-time from their home or work environment. How is all this possible? The Net of course - studies are undertaken entirely online with no requirement for students to attend classes on campus or even dress for the occasion/at all.
According to the University of Aberdeen, the MSc in Software Project Management is a unique and innovative course that utilises cutting edge Web-based technologies to provide quality teaching for distance learning students. While the virtual learning environment probably allows students undertaking the programme to essentially study wherever and whenever they like - be it from work, home, the other side of the world, or even on Daddy’s yacht - I can’t help but feel that there’s more to education than a user ID and password.
PreviousComments on this post
High Christian,
Does seem a bit on the crazy side, do they not have any optical media to back up their learning? I suppose sitting under a tree with a book is now out of the question. I don't think you can beat having a good teacher who cares about his subject being there face to face.
As for jobs that you could do asleep...you know, those jobs where you lie in a lot of fluid, have a plug in the back of your neck and feed power to the machines..(the blue pill or the red pill)?
Hi Roger,
I'm glad it's not just me. Surely a large part of studying is about social interaction? And isn't a good teacher is a lot more useful for learning compared to Google? But most importantly, isn't flirting in class the whole point of going to university....
Ha Ha yes absolutely..lots of fun.
And people need to know how to aproach people too.
Absolutely. The planet will be overrun by IT geniuses who can’t hold a job because they have no social interaction skills. Distance learning is fantastic for studying while holding a full-time job and, say, running a family, but I really don’t think it’s the right route for youngsters...
