lesson 2 Boon or Bane?

                           Boon or Bane?

             A boon is something to be thankfull for, it is a blessing and a benefit. A bane causes misery and distress. (Bane comes from an old European word meaning death and destruction)       
                 Distance education is sometimes a two-sided coin or perhaps, a Janus, because while distance education offers educational opportunities for students, it can also mean adding more work to their schedule.
First let us review some of the factors that are fueling the growth in distance education, specially adult education in the corporate world.
We no longer compete for our jobs just with just people in our companies, our local communities, but on a global basis, thus maintaining and adding skills is vital to stay globally, competitive. The improvements in communication have enabled companies to hire employees world wide who can work together in collaborative environment communicating via the Intranet. This is especially true in the Information technology industry. 
Furthermore, people are expected to have several careers in their lifetime with career meaning going from one profession to another, not simply from one company to another.  A key ingredient in moving from one career to another, is education and attainment of new skills. Therefore, to keep your job, obtain a promotion, or begin a new career, you need experience and education.