Why did you choose distance learning over a traditional face-to-face learning environment? In what ways has your view of distance learning changed since you started your classes?

I have taken several online courses from various universities (real ones, not the “online only” ones)… and honestly I like most of them. However, I think that skilled courses like computer application classes, specialized concept classes, are better online than BASICS… like History or English where class participation is very helpful.

I tried to take English Comp II online one semester and very simply could NOT follow the work. However, I passed all my application courses with flying colors. I think you need to judge on a case by case basis, and avoid taking distance courses in subjects where class participation is usually helpful.

This video gives an excellent description about how a distance learning program runs

Duration : 0:3:4

I believe state schools are funded by the state through taxes… the rest are private and are usually higher in rates

I don’t know how it works at that particular school, but it does not matter what school you go to as long as it is accredited. I actually recommend hospital programs, which give you a certificate – better training, less money. A degree doesn’t make you any more money as a tech; it’s only necessary if you want to go into management or teaching. You can always go back to get your degree after you are a working tech. That’s what I did.

Technical schools are definitely quicker, but pay-wise you might want a four year degree. I guess which route I would take would depend on my life situation… If I need the money and want to get into the workforce immediately, I would go to technical college. Four year degrees give you a good all-around knowledge and position you higher on the pay scale, but they are much more expensive.

Go to a university.
If you’re planning on going to armstrong, Im pretty sure you already know that they have a radiology program too…
If you go to a technical school, lets say you want to advance your degree after that, which means going to a university. You’d have to take the majority of your classes all over again because university only takes a select few classes transfered from a technical college. Which means you can spend two years at technical school plus an additional four at university, or just spend four at university. Again, only assuming you wanna advance your degree and make more money. In the long haul, I think university would be better…
References :
Student @ AASU

Belmont University in Nashville, TN would be perfect. They offer a Bachelor of Music Business. Most Christian music record labels are situated in the heart of Nashville. Some that I know of include: Word Music (featuring artists like Amy Grant, Randy Travis, David Phelps, Point of Grace, Jaci Velasquez among many others), Sparrow records, Forefront Records, the list goes on and on. I had a friend who went to Belmont and received a music business degree and interned at a local Christian music label while she was in school and is not only working for them but also recording/releasing cd’s/and opening for bands.

Distance Learning may benefit you.

Duration : 0:3:27

Duration : 0:3:8

Journalists often make good tech writers because they try to write with the user in mind and are less prone to use tech jargon. A good technical writer knows how to research thoroughly, how to interview people to tease out the information needed, and how to put this all together in a document or other materials for users. Wikipedia has a nice description of technical writing, so you can understand the difference with journalism http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Technical_writing

If you work at a small company, is there any technical writing there you can do now? For instance, you say you are very web savvy — are your fellow reporters and other staff members? If not, could you write a set of troubleshooting guides or a short tutorial that would help? Also, consider volunteering in order to get practical experience and build up your technical writing portfolio. Lots of nonprofits need help with writing up procedures (they often have procedures, but they aren’t documented), annual reports, getting-started guides for new volunteers, film or video scripts, tailored reference documents, tutorials and user guides for clients, etc.