Do you want to learn a new skill, but don’t have the time or money to take a traditional class-based course? If so, it may be time to turn to the internet. Most users only use the internet to search for information or socialise with friends and family on social media websites, but it is also the perfect platform to learn on. Below are some of the most effective ways dads can increase their skillset using the internet.
Technical Documents, Manuals and Online Testing Websites
A range of websites provide all the documents, manuals and instructions required to complete a wide range of courses and improve certain skills. With websites like Toptests, you can even prepare for your driving test by taking online mock theory tests.
Video Sharing Websites
Video sharing websites are amongst the most popular websites in the world, with millions of hours of visual and audio content available from sites like YouTube, Vimeo and Daily Motion. Much of the content on these sites is of little value, but there are also huge numbers of useful videos available that demonstrate and show you how to improve a wide range of skills. The advanced search capabilities on these websites make it even easier to find the content you need quickly, so video sharing websites are an affordable and useful resource to have.
Audio Websites
Learning through audio files is another effective way to obtain new information and develop your talents. iTunes and a range of other audio websites contain millions of hours of audio content which you can listen to at your own pace, whenever you want to and can be played on a wide range of devices.
Membership Websites
A wide range of experts in different areas are willing to share their knowledge online for a fraction of the cost of traditional classroom based courses. They normally do this by giving you access to a private membership website that usually contains video, audio and written content, as well as areas where you can interact with your tutors and other students.
Live Streaming and Video Conferencing
The latest advances in telecommunications and video technologies make it much easier to communicate with people located anywhere in the world. Video conferencing in particular, is an extremely effective and affordable way to learn from others. Once you have the video conferencing software on your laptop, tablet or mobile device, you can start taking your lessons.
Mobile Apps
Almost everyone has some kind of mobile device and a range of different mobile training apps are available that help train and develop people’s skills. This is the perfect solution for dads who want to learn on the move and don’t have the time to sit behind a computer or go to a classroom to learn.
Thanks to the internet, the training world has been turned on its head as more content becomes readily available online. This has many benefits for anyone who wants to learn a new skill and will continue to make life easier them.