The Online Distance Education Learning Resource for Adult Students ~ www.edsurf.net

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~ Where Surfing to Learn Begins ~

"The Web is awash in learning sites. But since you only have time for the best, here are five that get A's in my grade book:

EdSurf is a noteworthy hub of education links. Learn about business, art, programming and more. There's even a link to free cybercourses from Harvard. "

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EdSurf is "the online distance education learning resource for adult students" and there is a lot here to explore. EdSurf features links to distance learning institutions and courses, free online courses, a monthly EdSurf Digest, daily headlines on online learning, and the opportunity to post your monthly online learning "happening." EdSurf is also the only place so far I've seen that lists resources for online high school courses.

EdSurf offers to connect you to distance learning, tutorials, and other educational resources. EdSurf has over 200 computer training tutorials with free demos available for immediate use over the Internet. The site connects you to free distance education catalogs of Cleveland Institute of Electronics, Columbus U free video, Salado College, Stratford Career Institute, University of Phoenix, and ICS Distance Training. It gives you information and links to resources to become computer certified engineers or take formal computer training at CyberState U, Online IT Certification, CBT Now (10 free trial courses), and other free trials for online computer training. They have a whole section of free stuff, an online learning and distance education guide for students and teachers, and much more. The tutorials are surprisingly high quality. Cruise on over to www.edsurf.net and get educated.

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Face-to-Face with John M. Taylor

A couple of years ago, John M. Taylor was but one of the hundreds of "Netizens" who recognized how the Internet could fill a gap in his offline life. Namely, affording the wheelchair-bound Taylor hassle-free access to education.

Realizing that there were others who were inflicted with their own kinds of constraints, but shared the desire to find online learning sites and earn real credit towards degrees, Taylor compiled EdSurf, The Online Distance Education Learning Resource for Adult Students.

John M. Taylor has now graduated to the ranks of being a "Netpreneur," but he still enjoys an occasional online course and the distinction of being a cyberspace pioneer in the evolution of education.

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"EdSurf: With the motto "Where surfing to learn begins," this is a great hub of education and training links, especially the links to free courses in everything from art to Java."

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Apart from these corporate initiatives, many courses are available for individuals on the Internet. EdSurf (www.edsurf.net) offers over 200 computer training tutorials with free demos, 10 free trial courses and a guide to online learning.

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Talk about a good student: webmaster J.M. Taylor designed and implemented this hyper-index of distance learning opportunities as a class project for an Internet Skills course he took online. It offers pointers to numerous "Virtual U's" (e.g. Foothill Global Access, Open University Of the UK...), "Virtual Highs" (for those wanting to pick up that G.E.D. or diploma), plus individual courses in subjects like Macro Economics, Basic Writing Skills, African American History -- you can just about name it. Other distance learning clearinghouses and pertinent newsgroups are also readily accessible. A fine starting point for anyone looking to pick up educational credits via the Net.

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