Re: question on opinions/reviews of oracle online library

pheonix1t wrote:

> hello,
> do any of the regulars here use the oracle online library? I was
> browsing it earlier today and it looks like a pretty good deal. It's
> about $300 per year and it has around 400 online courses. They even
> have CBT's (self study software) - even these look decent...but I've
> never heard anyone giving reviews or opinions on this stuff.
>
> Is this a decent substitute for something like a good university
> course or is it better as an enhancement to the univ. course?
>
> I'm eager to see what other's have experienced with this. I'm really
> frustrated at the complete lack of good advanced IT training at the
> universities in Houston, TX. It is really amazing how they focus only
> on microsoft! I found out a few weeks ago that MS signed a deal with
> the university system of TX! This explains a lot!!
> Basically, MS gives the universities cheap software - the catch is
> they focus on MS. You won't believe how many IT consultants here have
> no clue about unix or oracle......they wouldn't last a week in NYC!
>
> Thanks,
>
> Oskar
>

Can't speak for any other university and its curriculum but I can tell you without even a
moments hesitation they don't come close to what we cover at the University of Washington
and some of the other university programs of which I am aware.

The simplest test ...

1. Is the instructor knowledgeable enough to teach the class in SQL*Plus or is the instructor using PowerPoint slides?
2. Is the sample data all perfect or does it contain intentional flaws ... just like data in the real-world?
3. Is the curriculum designed with the intentional creation of errors in mind so that students learn the common errors, what they mean, and how to correct them?

Remember ... anyone can teach syntax. And most everyone can learn syntax. It is what
you do with it that counts.

-- 
Daniel Morgan
http://www.outreach.washington.edu/ext/certificates/oad/oad_crs.asp
http://www.outreach.washington.edu/ext/certificates/aoa/aoa_crs.asp
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