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From: News Release, 1/14/2004 eLlearners.com(SM) Launches Free Online Assessment Tool to Determine if Online Education Is Right for You HOBOKEN, N.J., Jan. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- eLearners.com Inc., creator of the leading website for connecting learners to online education, announced the launch of eLearners Advisor, a new tool designed to assist prospective students in determining their readiness for online education. The free seven-minute assessment tool asks 42 targeted questions designed to evaluate the user's preparedness. eLearners Advisor then provides comprehensive feedback and information that students can use to help them decide if an online degree program is appropriate for their needs. "It's difficult for anyone to understand what an online degree program is like without actually experiencing it," said eLearners.com founder and President C.J. DeSantis, who himself earned a master's degree online. "The eLearners Advisor provides valuable feedback to help users understand the demands of online learning before making the commitment to enroll." eLearners Advisor is designed to assess e-learning readiness in four important areas: - Technology access (computer & Internet access) Feedback is provided based on how the user's answers compare to existing theories about online student success. In areas where challenges may exist, eLearners Advisor provides advice and recommendations for improvement. Recently, eLearners.com(SM) partnered with Jones International University(R) (JIU(TM)), a leading online university. JIU will give prospective students the opportunity to use eLearner Advisor to assess their readiness for learning in an online environment. Steven Shapiro, vice president of marketing for JIU, said eLearners Advisor can help such individuals gauge their aptitudes for studying online. "With this thorough-yet quick-to-use-tool, a new student can enter JIU with confidence that he or she is ready to fully participate in the online learning experience," said Shapiro. "When you start off with that kind of positive attitude, you're halfway to success." The eLearners Advisor is available at no cost to individuals who visit www.elearnersadvisor.com or the eLearners.com website, and to qualified colleges under special licensing arrangements |
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