Tuesday, December 30, 2008

Computer Engingeering

Computer Engineering is the marriage of electrical engineering and computer science. It’s also one of the hottest fields in education today – and for good reason. Computer Engineers can easily earn six figures shortly after graduation from an Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology certified program with the right company, and their services are in high demand. Requirements of the major are a strong mathematical and sciences background, and there may be pre-requisite coursework involved prior to enrollment for some candidates. A computer engineering bachelor degree will take four years to complete, and most offer students the opportunity to choose an area of specialization within the field.

Monday, December 8, 2008

Online Music Education

Online music education is a recent development in the field of music education consisting of the application of new technologies associated with distance learning and online education for the purpose of teaching and learning music in an online environment mediated by computers and the internet.
The origins of online music education may be traced to the use of technologies to supplement face-to-face learning in traditional classroom settings, however in recent years it has expanded to include the offering of entire degree programs - even doctoral degrees - online.
The rise of technologies leading to the development of online music education is well documented, and such studies have become particularly popular in the United States in recent years (Schlager, 2008; Webster, 2007). Salavuo (2006) has examined the recent popularization of informal engagement with music technology in online social networks, which may embody a form of informal community music education. The potential of online music education to create positive change in terms of professional development has been noted by various scholars (Hebert, 2008; Sherbon & Kish, 2005); However, concerns have also been raised regarding the absence of a sufficient research base concerning the effectiveness of online music education (Hebert, 2007; Webster, 2007). It is likely that more studies will be seen in this high-growth area in the coming years.

Online Degree Education

The Master of Education (M.Ed., MAEd., or Ed.M.) is a postgraduate academic master's degree awarded by universities in a large number of countries. This degree in education often includes the following majors: curriculum and instruction, counseling, and administration. The Master of Education is a degree conferred by institutions of higher education, usually, though not always, for educators advancing in their field. For classroom teachers in some states, including Massachusetts and New York, a Masters degree is required to earn professional license [1]. In most states a Masters degree or higher is required for a principalship or school counseling position.