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Would you rather take an online PDC or an in person one?

 
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Now that we are living in the future and you can learn from the comfort of your own couch. But how much do you learn? Or is it more enriching to be living in a active model where we can experience the lifestyle?


Which one is best for Permaculture and people?
 
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This is a hard one for me. Generally speaking I prefer in person things. I think people need the connection with other people without wires in between.

But there is also reality, and I am not in a position to go take off a week or two for a PDC in person. I could squeeze in online courses if I could watch them when I get a chance.

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How about a hybrid style? Seems like the best of both worlds.
 
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There is a difference between what is possible and what I would rather do. I would rather have in person training.

At my age, Happy Hour is a nap.

 
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Mamalana Bliss wrote:N But how much do you learn?


I will repeat, what i should have read earlier, and also should have taken into consideration more seriously:
You know nothing, until you get your hands dirty.

Edit: I think online opens up the possibility to have the course with virtually any person with suffixient tehnology,
while in person faciliates communication.

Then again i did not have a PDC yet, so who am i to judge
 
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I would rather do something in person, I learn better.  I hear you though about practicality, online means one can squeeze it in when one is able.

I do Celtic, fantasy, folk and shanty singing at Renaissance faires, fantasy festivals, pirate campouts, and other events in OR and WA, USA.
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I feel y'all. I definitely prefer in person. But seems i the world wants everything online. I have been resistant to offering online classes. Maybe I just need to surrender.
 
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Ok. I did it. I am starting off with an Online Introduction Class. I would love to hear your feedback.

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