Working Women and Online Distance Learning = A Virtual Match Made in Heaven
For working moms, flexibility in the workplace is a plus-but what about flexibility in higher education? Experts say online distance learning is a good bet for working women, including moms, who want to pursue studies while balancing a busy schedule.
For some women studying at Northeastern University in Boston, distance learning has made all the difference.
“I’ve had conversations with female students who said if it weren’t for online [education], they wouldn’t be able to finish their degrees,” said Denise Weir, director of distance learning for Northeastern’s School of Professional and Continuing Studies.
Indeed, experts say online distance learning is making a difference for working women across the country. Professional women tend to juggle a lot-children and spouses, full-time work, aging parents-so carving out time for studies can be tricky. That’s where distance learning comes in, offering a more flexible way to get a degree than the traditional classroom.
Weir said the flexibility is key for women with children.
“At-home moms can do coursework in the evenings or [during] naptimes. For working moms, it’s even more critical they have the opportunity to finish the degree based on what limited time they have,” she said. Continue reading …
Article by Kristina Cowan and courtesy of PayScale.com where you can get accurate, real-time salary reports based on your job title, location, education, skills and experience.
