Photo courtesy of iStockphoto, Kris VandereyckenOnline college programs are especially convenient for students living away from urban areas. People in rural towns and mountain communities have found...
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Photo courtesy of iStockphoto, Izvorinka JankovicA recent study from Northwestern University found that men are more likely than women to share their creative work on the internet - even though both...
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Photo courtesy of iStockphoto, Arpad Nagy-BagolyA new study shows that half of all college students are now using e-books. Wired Campus reports:"Of 6,452 students worldwide who responded to the...
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Photo courtesy of iStockphoto, Matjaz BoncinaVideo lectures aren't the most dynamic aspect of online learning. Instead of offering a face-to-face discussion, these segments are static and are...
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Photo courtesy of iStockphoto, Phillip JonesAccredited online degrees seem to be gaining more acceptance in the workplace. Both current and prospective employers are becoming more open to quality...
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Photo courtesy of iStockphoto, Anja HildOne of the most important factors to consider when choosing an online college is the program's residency requirements. Some online colleges do not require...
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Photo courtesy of iStockphoto, Image# 5218304Last week, I wrote about the need for social interaction in effective online learning. Now, a new report from the Journal of Online Learning and Teaching...
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© Bombardier Course management systems such as Blackboard are extremely popular and are used by colleges across the nation. But, not everyone is a fan. A new group of so-called "edu-punk"...
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© MC Quinn Since e-learning is relatively new, the quality of these courses tend to vary. There is no standard "best practices" for what makes a good online course. Several recent studies...
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© desi.italy If you're struggling with a language course or just want to study a few phrases for your next foreign vacation, take a look at EduFire.com. They connect language learners with dozens...
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© Joe Shlabotnik In the past, critics have contended that online colleges are not comparable to their traditional counterparts. But, public opinion may be changing. At a recent conference one...
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© rob.wall Earlier this month, over a thousand teachers signed a document in support of more affordable and open source textbooks. Here's what the press release from MakeTextbooksAffordable.com...
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© jenn_jenn Ask just about any high school counselor and you'll be told that earning a bachelor's degree is always worth it. However, sometimes students get themselves in over their heads -...
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© hbushra Many traditional students take online classes during the summer. Studying online can be a great way to squeeze a few extra credits in or retake failed courses, all without having to step...
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Whether you like to learn independently or prefer to have face-to-face interaction with your professor, there's an online class that fits your style. KRIS TV recently published an article that...
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Some people mistakenly believe that a school is legitimate just because it has a ".edu" web domain. Don't be fooled. While regulations on .edu domains have become stricter, a...
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Did you know that there's an entire magazine dedicated to distance learning? Distance Learning Today, sponsored by the United States Distance Learning Association, is published several times a...
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A recent editorial in the UM-St. Louis Current charges that many of the reasons universities start online classes are harmful to student learners. Instead of starting online courses for student...
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Recent research from a University of Missouri study shows that not everyone is cut out for online learning. Students with certain qualities such as responsibility and determination are more likely to...
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If you're a nervous test taker, you may want to enroll in one of Penn Foster's online programs. A student blogger recently shared his testing mishaps over on eLearners.com:"I'll get a...
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Over the past year, I've been amassing a list of free online public schools for K-12 students. Finally, the complete state-by-state list of free schools is available over on About.com. Here's...
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