Kaplan

Here’s What’s Wrong With Online Learning: Kaplan, A Case Study

I’ve mentioned a few times my skepticism about “Online Courses,” and I’ve received feedback ranging from “everyone learns differently,” to “maybe I’m not of the right generation.”  I am still open to a great online course experience (Grockit?), Read More →

 
 
Project Diary

When It Comes to Learning, I Prefer Books to Videos

I’m a huge fan of the Khan Academy and have blogged about it enthusiastically many times.

That said, I am in the same camp as Catherine Johnson when it comes learning from a video, versus learning from a book:  Watching Read More →

 
 
Kaplan

Taking Break From Kaplan “Online” Course; Craving Paper Books

It makes no sense: I like computers; I like SATs.

I don’t like SATs on the computer.

Go figure.

Maybe I’m not of the right generation for online courses — or maybe I haven’t taken the *right* online course — Read More →