Hello Everyone!

Well we have come to a decision. On what you ask? The future of the online academy.

After a lot of research we've decided that the online video conferencing jewelry classes will have to wait until later.  A couple of weeks ago we posted several dates and times for our initial classes. We thought that there would be a flood of students signing up. The reality is we have had very little interest. This tells me that at the moment the idea just isn't right. Who knows, maybe after a few months we'll revisit the idea, throw out some feelers to see what people think, and make this original idea a reality.

One of the things that seems to be holding everyone back is the equipment. I think there's a bit of fear when people think about using a webcam. That's understandable, however webcams are simple to use.

So over the next few months I would like everyone to think about the idea. Maybe look into getting a webcam and see just how simple and fun they are to use. I really think that this type of learning is the future of jewelry classes. They are inexpensive, informative, easy, and a lot of fun.

That's it for now. 'til next week,

Jim 

 

 

I would be very interested in taking some of your online classes, I just have to wait until my high school football season is over, coaching is all I have time to do right now.

The use of a webcam is real simple and great for what you are wanting to do. During my son's last tour of Iraq we kept in touch by webcam. It was good to see and interact with him and not just get some impersonal from him. I also have a grandchild that's going on two that I've yet to see in person but we know each other by webcam.
For me the issue would be having the funds and being able to block out the time frame you need. With a dvd I can pop it in when I am ready and even though it's so impersonal.

Great post, I like your blog very much =]