If you are trying to learn a 3d package like blender it is important to read all the information you can but seeing someone actually manipulate a wireframe real time is where you will get the understanding of how tools are suppose to be applied to do different tasks.
Blenducation brings together a variety of different educators that develop and use their skill in the real world to teach you not just the function of command sets but the best methods of using your toolbox to complete complex tasks in the shortest amount of time.
Blenducation provides classes online through the service DimDim an online meeting website that presents the trainers desktop and allows the students to watch and join the discussion.
Most of the classes are relatively cheap starting at $20 and some are even free.
For more information visit.
http://blenducation.org