Posted by rask0005 on April 25, 2007 08:07 PM|Permalink
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I too had difficulties using the Odeo website, although mostly due to my computer crashing. I agree fully with you that the MIT website is monumental but I had not thought of the possibility for those that cannot afford an education at the moment being able to access that information. Good point.
As a private pilot, I can see how you'd benefit and be interested in some of MIT's podcasting about aerodynamics.
Here's my burning question- how will employers view this type of education on one's resume? Will they see it as 'advanced' or supplemental education (similar to CE credits)? Will it affect someone's chances of getting hired? Even though one cannot obtain a degree with it- it seems like a feather to put in the cap. In turn, will it frustrate others who are not jumping on the bandwagon, leaving their resumes bare and looking more 'uneducated'.
I agree- I think podcasting is an exciting new tool. It will be interesting to see how it evolves.
Hello: You did a nice job with the podcast--don't know if your wrote a 'script' before recording, but your thoughts were succinct, which was much appreciated!
I too, enjoyed the MIT website, and in fact am pointing it out to our new students who may have to brush up on economics or math before they start in the fall. I noticed that some of the classes were kind of limited--did not have podcasts that I could see--but I'm sure the program is a work in progress. Since the courses are free, so do not generate income, perhaps they are lower priority. That would be a pity, since this is a great PR toolf for them (post Good Will Hunting.)
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I too had difficulties using the Odeo website, although mostly due to my computer crashing. I agree fully with you that the MIT website is monumental but I had not thought of the possibility for those that cannot afford an education at the moment being able to access that information. Good point.
Posted by: NickJ | April 25, 2007 09:58 PM
As a private pilot, I can see how you'd benefit and be interested in some of MIT's podcasting about aerodynamics.
Here's my burning question- how will employers view this type of education on one's resume? Will they see it as 'advanced' or supplemental education (similar to CE credits)? Will it affect someone's chances of getting hired? Even though one cannot obtain a degree with it- it seems like a feather to put in the cap. In turn, will it frustrate others who are not jumping on the bandwagon, leaving their resumes bare and looking more 'uneducated'.
I agree- I think podcasting is an exciting new tool. It will be interesting to see how it evolves.
Posted by: Julie Swenson | April 26, 2007 08:58 AM
Hello: You did a nice job with the podcast--don't know if your wrote a 'script' before recording, but your thoughts were succinct, which was much appreciated!
I too, enjoyed the MIT website, and in fact am pointing it out to our new students who may have to brush up on economics or math before they start in the fall. I noticed that some of the classes were kind of limited--did not have podcasts that I could see--but I'm sure the program is a work in progress. Since the courses are free, so do not generate income, perhaps they are lower priority. That would be a pity, since this is a great PR toolf for them (post Good Will Hunting.)
Posted by: Ramonac | April 29, 2007 11:40 PM