61. Even computer-phobic adults can schedule courses to suit themselves, now that the University of Maryland offers some courses by voice mail. 62. Fathom is also offering courses that are less expensive to produce and cost less for students, as well as several dozen others that are free. 63. Fathom, a startup financed by Columbia, was founded two years ago with the goal of making a profit by offering online courses over the Internet. 64. Few school districts other than ones that can afford it will offer courses in Chinese. 65. FIT will offer weekend courses in decorating and refinishing next year. 66. For example, the council checked if colleges offered courses in pedagogy, but did not ask if students learned anything useful in them. 67. For professional students, the institute even offers courses in the French language at no extra charge. 68. For those trying to recreate the romance of a classroom flirtation, Home Depot University offers free courses in a variety of building and renovation techniques. 69. Goleman hopes that one day schools will offer courses in emotional intelligence. 70. Harvard University Medical School offers a course of lectures by alternative practitioners and their patients. |