Online Learning Has Its Ups and Downs
By ROBERT A. DEFRANK Staff Writer ST. CLAIRSVILLE — Online learning is a potential path to learning and certification for those seeking education but unable to find class time, Rebecca Kurtz, vice president of academic affairs and student learning at Belmont College, discussed the advantages and disadvantages of online learning and the qualities and personal characteristics in students that determine success. She pointed out that basic skills in technology are needed to employ the tools of learning. “The student has to have some technical skills. They need to be able to ...