Testimonials

Here's what students are saying about our distance learning classes. These and other testimonials may also be found at the IWA website (iwa-hwg.eclasses.org/testimonials_main.html):

Adobe Illustrator | Level 2 Illustrator | Record & Publishing Videos for the Web
HTML Forms

Introduction to Adobe Illustrator

"AI was a strange program and almost useless to me for several years. In a very short time, the instructor Peggi Rodgers, had introduced me to it, and given such fun assignments. I felt like Peggi had given us the bonus of an Art class, not just instruction in a very complicated computer program. Peggi stayed on top of answering the questions and also could immediately find where any of us needed help on an assignment turned in, make a special post for us and make it clear and easy. I will be enjoying AI from now on, and also keep on the lookout for any of Peggi's classes. Anyone that has AI just sitting on their computer will love this class and this instructor!!" -- Nancy Christopher

"The Instructor was very helpful and answer all of my many questions. Also I didn't feel presurized by time, and even though I was very busy at the time of the course and was usually a day or two late with the assignment, I manage to learn a lot and finish it. I will definitively join the next level course. Thank you."

Justyna Jozefiak

"Peggi was a great teacher. Thanks for offering the course."

Christian Ziebarth

"This was the first time I took an on-line course. It was great not being tied down to certain time of day or week to complete an assignment. I would strongly recommend these types of classes."

Beverley Deibler

"Peggi is an awesome instructor. She is intelligent, well-read, patient and funny. She is willing to try new techniques to teach her content. She is willing to engage in long discussions, sharing information, explaining concepts and techniques, and generally being a great teacher. For the most part, I knew my stuff, but there were a couple points that I'd never considered before, and Peggi was very patient explaing to me why and what for. I thanked Peggi then and I thank her now. I look forward to enrolling in Illustrator Level II."

Margaret Anderson

"Peggi provided consistently rapid, valuable, specific feedback on all assignments and has designed an effective introduction to vector drawing. I am very pleased with what I can now do as a digital artist."

Alan Berman

"Excellent class, paced just right for a busy schedule. I learned quite a lot."

Margaret Morris

"This course more than met my expectations to learn to use Adobe Illustrator. I've gained an intuitive sense of how to use the program, which can only come after learning the basics of this powerful drawing program. Of course, I'll continue to develop my skills. This course was a starting point. But I'd tried to learn the program by using a book, and I needed more direct interaction with an instructor. Great interaction on the discussion board. I've taken online courses before, and the frequency of instructor interaction can make or break the course (for me, at least). "

Joyce Parker

"This was a wonderful class. Extremely helpful to me. I was taking the class while working in the program at work. I was able to improve my work at work while taking the class. I enjoyed taking the class and look forward to taking another."

Tammisha Farmer

"Peggi is a great instructor, and has a good balance of encouragement and criticism. I had a lot of fun, even if it was frustrating at times. If I take another class here, I hope to get her, or an instructor like her."

Jeff Stallard

"Peggi Rodgers is a wonderful instructor. She does a nice job of explaining each concept, and her writing style makes you feel like you are taking the course face to face. I especially like her use of Flash to demonstrate different concepts in Illustrator. I would rate her teaching abilities very highly and learned a lot from this course."

Janis DeVore

"I learned a lot from this. It changed the previous misconceptions that I had when I had tried to just fiddle around with the project. Now that I have the basis of this program down I will that it will help me in my career, job opportunities as well as when I land a client"

Adam Chase

"Instructor is extremely helpful. Great lessons. Would highly recommend. Thanks Peggi!"

Stacey Lemmond

"I have really enjoyed this class. Peggi was great in answering questions and making her special little videos."

Thomas Gillespie

"I really liked the video lessons the instructor used to demonstrate some of the more complex tasks. I have seen this used in some other classes also and would really like to see it used for a lot more material."

Stephen Madison

"Peggi's lectures contained real-world information that I doubt I would find in a book. The two-part assignments, exercises and an ongoing project, gave me the practice I needed."

Janice Holliday

"I really enjoy taking classes taught by Peggi Rogers... The course material is well organized and presented. Other classes have you clicking around confusing links for hours trying to find your lecture. Well done Peggi! Thanks for another great class!"

Michelle DelGrande

"I will be looking forward to an advanced class in this area. Peggi is a wonderful instructor and will positively take another class she teaches, I've already had her for 2 different classes. Thanks Peggi!"

Marcy Scire

"Excellent class! Peggi is really wonderful as an instructor -- comprehensive lectures, critical feedback, and extremely helpful!"

Karen Plummer

"This was my first e-class ever, and it went way beyond what I expected. I am so excited to know how to use this tool I've had sitting unused on my desktop for years! (!) The structure the class provides makes time to learn it - normally work is too busy to spend any amount of time self-teaching. Thanks!"

Doreen Hansen

"This was one of the best experiences yet for eClasses. I was able to take the information and immediately apply it to work projects. Peggi was fabulous, the lectures very informative and the lab projects very appropriate to learn the material. I am looking forward to an Advanced course in Digital Illustration. Hope it makes it way to the class list soon as I am ready to learn more!"

Tonya Sonnier

"Peggi is an excellent instructor who explains material and answers questions in an easy to understand manner. I would definitely recommend her class."

Kathy Kahnle

"This was the first time the course was run and the instructor adapted the content well to the needs of the students."

Clive Dowie

"Class was excellent! Was sorry when it ended. Would like to have had more actual drawing and critiquing using selected Graphics program."

Judith Magrin

"This was my first on-line course. What a great and profitable experience. Peggi Rodgers made the class atmosphere very friendly, helpful, and encouraging. I came away with a level of mastery I hadn't been able to obtain on my own -- the course delivers the most in the least amount of time!"

Sandra McKinney

"I started the Introduction to Adobe Illustrator class from point zero, with no concept of Illustrator at all. I bought the program after week one of our class. Peggi Rogers, our instructor was excellent. She had very well laid out lessons each week, very helpful if you had problems, very good suggestions to improve your work and she kept the class interesting and fun. By the end of the Introduction class I was excited from what I’ve learned in the class and my ability to make good graphics and designs."

Mark Chamberlain

"Peggi is one of the most helpful and encouraging instructors in many eclasses I have taken. This class made me feel confident in using Illustrator within 6 weeks."

Yuki Mayall

"Peggi taught me more than just how to operate the Illustrator program, she taught me to start thinking like an artist."

Steven Richmond

"Peggi was very helpful and I really enjoyed working with her. I will enroll for the next Course for she has really been helpful. When I had questions she answered them prompt und understandably. "

Dorothy Wegmüller-Ngudle

"I loved this class! Peggi was simply wonderful and took the extra steps in preparing videos to demonstrate difficult tools. I had a great time taking this course."

Patricia Duckers

"A terrific class. I liked not having to read a book as I thought the lectures were more than enough to get us going. I also had a lot of fun in this class!"

Patricia Duckers

"This was my first on-line course and now I am hooked! The pace and content was challenging and exciting. Although I normally can learn on my own with the right book, these weekly lessons kept me on target with the right content and the right feedback from an expert in the field."

Colleen Cook

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Level 2 Illustrator

"Peggi is by far the best teacher I'v had. She's a wealth of information and responds to your questions quickly... Her lectures are informative and the labs are very challenging. Wish there will be an advanced class added onto this one. I'll be first in line to sign up..."

Marcy Scire

"Again Peggi was very helpful and Im sure without her help I couldn't have coped. I would appreciate it if there will be a 3rd Illustrator instructed by Peggi. Thanks Peggi for this great experience"

Dorothy Wegmüller-Ngudle

"Peggi was an excellent instructor; very prompt answering questions and responding to homework assignments. Gives useful and helpful feedback."

Susan Messer

"Peggi is a wonderful teacher. Always most helpful and gives challenging assignments that are fun and yet beneficial to learning the software. Hoping that there will be a Level 3 class."

Betty Coppin

"I had Peggi as an instructor, for the “Introduction to Adobe Illustrator” class and she was wonderful. Very good lectures and very prompt with any help if you needed it. The “Adobe Illustrator 2” class, also taught by Peggi, was excellent!! You can tell by her classes that she takes teaching the class to heart. I give her five gold stars, plus several more. I would recommend her classes to anyone."

Mark Chamberlain

"Peggi is a marvelous instructor who goes the extra mile to answer questions and research problems. Her lectures are very well thought out and presented in a graphically pleasing, easy-to-follow format. I think that she is one of the best instructors I have had at IWA/HWG."

Dee Dunlap

"I would welcome more opportunities to explore Adobe Illustrator with Peggi Rodgers. She must be the best instructor I have encountered with your organization and I have done a lot of courses."

Clive Dowie

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Record & Publish Videos for the Web

" This was the favorite class I took with eClasses, and a welcome break from the programming classes. It was easier than anticipated but challenging enough to be a positive learning experience. I now have several projects in mind to use in my website and business and can't wait to get started."

Yvaine Schulz

"Very good class, I was able to understand the Camtasia product much more quickly than I had expected thanks to the excellent lectures and labs."

Bill Magee

"I enjoyed the class and learned a lot. I had technical problems and learned to cope. Overall very enjoyable and informative."

Flo Walter

"Peggi Rodgers is an excellent instructor! This was a great course!"

Tracy Collingwood

"Peggi is a great instructor and I learned so much from this course. I have taken three courses from her and they have all been excellent. What really sets Peggi apart from many other instructors is that her written lectures are very clear and easy to understand and if you do have a question or something isn't working, she will quickly help you find a solution. She also offers demonstrations of how things can be done. She created several videos to show students how an assignment could be accomplished. She is very prompt in grading assignments and answering your questions. She also asks her students to offer feedback for ways to improve her courses. I think that Peggi genuinely cares about helping others learn new skills."

Roberta Barr

"Peggi is one of your best teachers. She is very helpful, quick to respond and if she doesn't know the answer, she gets it for you quickly. She has a great sense of humor to all of her lectures and class responses. I've really enjoyed every class that I have taken which she's taught. Thanks so much Peggi!"

Marcy Scire

"Peggi Rodgers is absolutely great! Her lesson guides and labs were always clear, concise, and easy to follow. She trouble shot bugs with the system and with the manufacturer letting us know what we had for availability in our development process."

Miachel Guethlein

"There is no book, which made it extra important that the instructor wrote superb lectures, explained concepts and tasks clearly and concisely, and was readily available to answer questions. Peggi is an excellent trainer/instructor and I highly recommend any course she teaches."

Susan Bellomo

"Peggi's lecture's were very concise and helpful. I love her sunny attitude. She obviously loves teaching and is very good at it."

Ken Kocanda

"I have taken may online courses, but I can honestly say I've learned the most from this one. It's been a very positive experience. The instructor was prompt with responses and even went the extra mile to consult with TechSmith when there were glitches with the software the class was using. The instructor really hit on just the right amount of lecture:hands-on ratio. "

Kathryn Park

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HTML Forms

"Really enjoyed the class and learned a lot of practical skills that I will use everyday."

Jim Manternach

"The HTML forms class taught me more skills that I'lll use on the job and in my personal life than any class I've taken via HWG/IWA so far -- and I've been very pleased with my previous classes too."

Kent Dills

"I really loved this class, and the instructor, Peggi, has a very warm style as well as being extremely knowledgeable."

Elizabeth Oertel

"I think Peggi is one of the best teachers at IWA-HWG. Her teaching skills, style and sense of humor make it a real pleasant learning experience."

Betty Coppin

"You can tell Peggi Rodgers takes her class to heart and will give anyone the help they need to insure they learn the lessons. You can just see in her helpful ways that every member of the class is important to her. She is the best."

Mark Chamberlain

"I loved this class and found the content extremely useful. There is so much to cover that the course could easily be extended to six weeks. Also, the instructor, needs to be commended. Peggi Rodgers is a wonderful teacher and responds to students immediately--even on the weekends. I can't praise her highly enough. She is superb."

Monica White

"Peggi went beyond the call of duty as a teacher. She is extremely helpful and quick to respond to a call for help. Her lectures are very informative & easy to understand in this mindboggling information age."

Marcy Scire

"Good instructor who explained everything very clearly. Good course and well worth the money."

Carl Bradley

"Peggi Rodgers is an excellent teacher. I would recommend her to all my friends. She has done a very good job explaining HTML forms. Her own teaching materials are excellent. They're better than most all books. She should publish her materials."

John Sweeney

"This was a most enjoyable class. I have learned so much!! Peggi was excellent! I recommend this course very highly!"

Cynthia Nolen

"Straightforward class. Peggi knows her stuff and was very helpful."

Robyn Harper

"Excellent course for learning the finer points of developing HTML Forms!"

Casey Gabriel

"Peggi was great and made everything very clear. I would take, and am taking, more classes she teaches."

Shane Reierson

"I learned exactly what I wanted to learn. This class helped accomplish my goals, and gave me the resources to continue on my own with confidence. I don't know what if anything I would add or leave out. Peggi is very helpful and knowledgeable. She will go extra to find answers to your questions."

Steve Stanicki

"The mystery of forms is a mystery no longer. Peggy is a master at forms. She is patient and gives great feedback on problems encountered. I am well on my way to a Webmaster's Certificate having completed this short four-week course. "

Catherine Gapski

"Peggi's lectures and assignments made the class interesting, challenging, and rewarding."

Brent Van Iderstine

"Great comments. Honest instructor who learns from what she does. I really enjoyed her."

Maryly Skallos

"Excellent use of video tutorials. Quick responses and thorough lectures.Peggi is a great tutor."

Spencer Cope

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