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Comment on IACOOS – A Very Serious Fraud by Tabbii

Tabbii — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 16:50:44 +0000

I too found this ‘organization’ and decided to look into them more. After looking at a few things on their site and clicked on their live chat knowing good and well that it’s mostly a scam. After getting connected with a live operator this is how our conversation went:
Please wait for a site operator to respond.
Wilfred George: Welcome To Adison High School ! How may I help you ?
Wilfred George: How can I help you ?
Anon: What is adison high school
Wilfred George: a school
Anon: What am I being guaranteed with your organization?
Wilfred George: a fully recognized and accredited high school diploma
Anon: Who are you recognized by and given accreditation ability?
Wilfred George: IACOOS
Anon: Who is the founder of IACOOS and when was it founded?
Wilfred George: visit their website for that Information
Anon: When was Adision founded?
Wilfred George: Its been more than 20 years
Wilfred George: are looking to get a high school diploma ?
Anon: Yes
Wilfred George: your complete name and email address ?
Anon: Not signing up with your organization without knowing guaranteed information that my education requirements are met.
Wilfred George: How old are you ?
Anon: 18
Wilfred George: ok
Anon: Do you know who founded your organization?
Wilfred George: That information has nothing to do with your high school diploma
Wilfred George: are you trying to be smart ?
Anon: It has everything to do with me getting a diploma from your organization. Am I coming off as too pushy for you?
Anon: Hello?
Anon: I am not interest in your miserably inadequate swindle of a fraud. You would think members of your organization would know the person who allowed you to give accredited diplomas, would answer questions correctly, and would have a higher intelligence. No I’m not trying to be smart, I am smart. I’m a genius. Find yourself knowledgable intellect before you start trying to humbug your deceit sham. Good Day.

After that I got no response whatsoever. First thing I noticed was the lack of grammar correct English used. Also my first question ‘What is adison highschool?’ got answered with ‘a school’ No? Really?! GASP! Really people? You’d think people who do these things would have enough intellect to be capable of to answer a simple question as to ‘What is adison highschool?’ I thought it was pretty funny because of how pathetic they are capable of being. ‘That information has nothing to do with your high school diploma’, pushing a diploma on me when all I’m asking for is a few answers? Someone is aggravated! Gosh darn me and my questions!
I hope everyone who finds these people take the time to look them up and check for a legitimate association. Anyone can make a pretty picture and put it on a website. Do your homework before throwing your money around! I hope this helped anyone even a little.

Comment on Intro to Crowdfunding: Kickstarter Cleveland by larajla

larajla — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 18:17:09 +0000

Great post! I love the idea of crowdfunding. It gives you the money you need and you know if your idea is viable.

Comment on NEO Literacy Corps: Where Are They Now? by NEO Literacy Corps: Where Are They Now? Part 2 | Farrell Ink

NEO Literacy Corps: Where Are They Now? Part 2 | Farrell Ink — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 15:42:10 +0000

[...] I’d follow-up with a few more of our Northeast Ohio Literacy Corps members from 2010-11 (click here to see previous post). All three of these members have capitalized on their Eli Segal Education Award to pursue [...]

Comment on Badges: Can Learning Be As Addictive As Gaming? by Jason Guard

Jason Guard — Sat, 17 Mar 2012 13:22:36 +0000

It think badges offer a nice way signify that a goal has been attained. Kinda like visual progress meters can be a powerful motivator in the course of learning. We’re developing a badge system in our new Computer Essentials Online course. Glad to hear it was a timely decision. Thanks for posting. I’ll link back from my new blog: deskillshare.blogspot.com

Comment on Badges: Can Learning Be As Addictive As Gaming? by larajla

larajla — Sun, 11 Mar 2012 21:48:03 +0000

Great article!

I’m also excited about the idea of badges for supplemental education. I started writing badge programs for scout volunteers and this will allow me a way to award the badges beyond emailing them individually.

Comment on Khan Academy for Adult Learners by Badges: Can Learning Be As Addictive As Gaming? | Farrell Ink

Badges: Can Learning Be As Addictive As Gaming? | Farrell Ink — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 13:44:29 +0000

[...] have previously written about how Khan Academy has created a motivating, free learning environment by tapped into our innate [...]

Comment on Writing by New National Report on Adult Literacy Statistics | Farrell Ink

New National Report on Adult Literacy Statistics | Farrell Ink — Sat, 25 Feb 2012 13:56:58 +0000

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Comment on Khan Academy for Adult Learners by farrellink

farrellink — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 04:49:40 +0000

Thanks for the great suggestion, James! And great email address, too.

Comment on Khan Academy for Adult Learners by James Irwin

James Irwin — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:32:26 +0000

There is a fallback to using videos hosted on archive.org if youtube is blocked.

Comment on Free Cool Online Tool: McGraw Hill GED Online Learning Center by farrellink

farrellink — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 17:12:04 +0000

Daisy, Fantastic! You can find a local GED class near you at the National Literacy Directory. At Amazon.com, you can buy the textbook that goes along with the online sites on this page: Comtemporary's GED Complete If you need extra practice or help with math, check out Khan Academy. And don't forget to ask at your local public library for help, too (just don't steal or write on the library's GED books, please!).