Are Online Classes Right For You?

We Care Online offers a broad range of online medical classes and can prepare you for a career in everything from nursing to pharmacy, but how do you know if online learning is right for you?

Are you comfortable reading and writing? 

In a traditional classroom, a professor or instructor lectures and students listen and take notes. Sometimes there is classroom discussion. In online learning, the "lectures" are written down and it's up to you to read and understand the lessons. If you're a visual learner, this will be right up your alley. There are advantages to this style, too. For one, you can take your time and read at your own pace. You won't be scrambling to follow a spoken lecture while taking notes. Also, many of the learning units are presented as slideshows. There are many photos, illustrations, and even videos to help bring the subjects to life.

Beyond the reading, there are also discussion boards associated with each class. Here you can "meet" your fellow students and talk about the subjects you're learning. The discussion board is only as good as the people participating in it, so again, you have to be comfortable reaching out to others through words.

Do you need a flexible schedule?

We Care Online's classes are on the internet, so they're available at any time, day or night. You don't have to be in a classroom at a certain time, and you don't have to sit through an entire learning unit at a time. If you only have 5 or 10 minutes to spare, you can still work through the lessons.

Are you motivated?

Online learning is unique in that there is no one holding you accountable for your time or lessons. No one checks to see how long you spend doing each lesson, and no one will make a fuss if you need to skip a day or two if life gets too busy. You are responsible for getting your assignments done, and for taking assigned tests, but beyond that, it's all on your own honor. If you're truly motivated to learn and to improve yourself, you will get a fantastic education from online lessons. But if you need other people to keep you motivated or on-task, you might do better in a regular classroom setting. Online classes tend to move a little faster than traditional school classes, so you need to be prepared to dedicate the time and effort to learning.

Traditional school classes usually follow a sememester format, meaning that it can take 3-4 months for you to get through a class. With online learning, the pace is faster and you're able to apply your knowledge in the real world much more quickly. Also, most We Care Online classes are open enrollment which means you can start the class immediately. No need to wait weeks or months to get going!

Ready to get started? Check out our website for the current list of classes: http://wecareonlineclasses.com/