tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8318734518772387227.post8157684538987554372..comments2024-03-29T06:57:49.917-04:00Comments on Lisa Nielsen: The Innovative Educator: The Do It Yourself (DIY) Guide to CredentialingLisa Nielsenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07759123507185453030noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8318734518772387227.post-47885776129676363762011-08-19T05:35:31.692-04:002011-08-19T05:35:31.692-04:00Anonymous, with out having the opportunity of revi...Anonymous, with out having the opportunity of reviewing all the material, yet having been researching this topic; getting an education with out paying an arm and a leg. Really, this applies to anyone who wants to develop the discipline of learning. Provides you with the information that a college would expose you to, a world class college as a matter of fact. Where else would you be exposed to TED conferences? The point of the Individualized Learning Plan, much the same you would get at a college working though an Advisor, well if you get a good one. Don't knock it before you try it! One course , goal at a time with out the tuition, or college parties. I am sure you can thrive, if learning is what you want to pursue , just do it. The barriers in your way at this point are your own. No one will hold your hand in college either. And if you have learning gaps look for a mentor who will help you, and direct you to the correct sources. I think you looking here is a good step in the right direction. <br /><br />While much is computer based, there are also professional organizations, museums,Meetups.. many opportunities outside of classroom to learn. I would even say audit a college class.. really some are so big no one will notice. Make comparisons to online learning and sitting in some class as Anonymous.Lorita Watsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8318734518772387227.post-32889729540136397402011-08-17T23:45:07.336-04:002011-08-17T23:45:07.336-04:00Awww, its too bad the people who left comments are...Awww, its too bad the people who left comments are so quick to judge....definitely a sign of lack of emotional intelligence. I give you major props for this excellent post & thank you for sharing it. ^^Kittianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11017885905960411797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8318734518772387227.post-72426688239866044192011-08-12T13:27:05.610-04:002011-08-12T13:27:05.610-04:00The computer or lack of one wasn't what I saw ...The computer or lack of one wasn't what I saw as the barrier to the credential.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8318734518772387227.post-55410186983788656342011-08-12T09:27:27.209-04:002011-08-12T09:27:27.209-04:00I was by no means a "rich kid". The only...I was by no means a "rich kid". The only advantage I would say I had is reliable access to the internet (and by that I mean 3 days a week I could use the computer). But nowadays computers are so cheap and almost everywhere you go has wifi it shouldn't be (as much) of an issue. Not to mention there's at least one computer in your public or school library.Erichhttp://uncollege.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8318734518772387227.post-35659959414169166062011-08-12T00:12:26.033-04:002011-08-12T00:12:26.033-04:00I agree with you anonymous - these programs will w...I agree with you anonymous - these programs will work better for people who are already better off, they have the connections to make a go of showing this as an alternative method. Studies show that college is actually most beneficial to students who are the first in their families to go, to get that foot up and in the door. It is so unfortunate that funding that helped is being put on the chopping block while tuition fees go up.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8318734518772387227.post-54477655108644719652011-08-11T12:00:25.913-04:002011-08-11T12:00:25.913-04:00this sounds like something that rich kids can do, ...this sounds like something that rich kids can do, they have access to resources, materials, and K-12 education that poor kids don't. DIY edupunk might create a false hope for the kids who can't "afford" to take a risk on doing the non-traditional. and in some ways, marketing without attention to these risks just further replicates keeping these kids (kids like me) on the fringes believing that we can take shortcuts, when we really can't because we've already been cut enough.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com