Posted on October 23, 2009 in Administration, Newsletter, Program Development
New Online Programs Offered this Fall
The 2009 fall season debuted a full spectrum of exciting new online degree programs and course offerings, including undergraduate, graduate and certificate programs in fields of growing demand such as education, healthcare, homeland security and human services.
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Posted on September 17, 2009 in Newsletter, Program Development
A Fast-Growing Occupation
Healthcare is one of the fastest growing industries in the United States, but medical doctors and nurses are not the only personnel in demand. There is a vast need for behind-the-scenes healthcare professionals as well. As a proactive approach to serving this underlying demand, The Learning House, Inc. has created an online medical coding certificate program to include required courses that prepare a student to sit for the certification exam.
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Posted on July 6, 2009 in Marketing, Newsletter, Program Development
A Lucrative Alternative to Degree Programs
People often view educational certificates—which prove competency within a specific skill-set—as trade school fare. However, when the shortage of well-prepared professionals is pressing, and when traditional programs are falling short in equipping students with the skills they need for today’s job market, certificates serve as a very lucrative alternative.
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Posted on June 9, 2009 in Administration, Newsletter, Program Development
More than ever before in our culture, there is an increasing desire to progress and succeed and to fulfill the essential need for self-actualization. This is especially true for high school students who seek more challenges, aspire to learn faster and crave higher achievements. In the process, they remain eager to decipher the science of success. Whether exceptionally gifted or in need of more academic support, they are keen to experience college and gain the superior knowledge they wish to eventually master. For these students, dual enrollment is the most solid stepping stone to building a bright future.
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Posted on May 8, 2009 in Instructional Design, Newsletter, Program Development
Four Methods Available at Learning House
Gone are the days of time off and monetary incentives for faculty to create and deliver high-quality courses for their respective disciplines. Not too many higher education institutions today can afford this expensive option, especially in the case of online course development, where, besides academic and pedagogic knowledge, other additional skills are needed (HTML, graphic design, Java, etc.).
As emphasized by Diana G. Oblinger and Brian L. Hawkins in “The Myth about Online Course Development” published in EDUCAUSE Review, faculty members should not be expected to undertake the task of instructional design on their own, since they also have to fulfill their role as lecturers, architects, consultants, reviewers and role models.
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