The Wired Campus reports that Drexel University has big plans for the Internet Public Library. Drexel says it will make the popular site a "a virtual teaching and learning laboratory for digital...
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According to a recent eLearners article, taking courses online can help parents be a better example to their children. Here's a blurb:"Instead of hearing you say, "Reading is...
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Textbooks can be a major expense for college students. Books for a single course can total in the hundreds, and a semester's worth of books can be over a thousand dollars. A recent New York Times...
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Many first-time distance learners assume they'll be able to breeze through an online degree. But, after their first class they realize online learning is a lot of work. An eLearners blogger...
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It can be difficult to know what to include on a resume, particularly if you have an online degree. I'm currently working on a resume overhaul, and the process can be quite an adventure (Should I...
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If you don't already have a high school diploma (or if you're trying to help your teen complete high school virtually), you'll want to make sure you find a school that's properly...
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According to a recent O'Reilly article, the Hewlett Foundation is working with Creative Commons to create a search portal for open education courses such as MIT's Open Courseware. Here's a...
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Colorado State University is launching a new online university called CSU-Colorado. The new $12 million school will offer accredited degree programs to a wider variety of pupils including out-of-state...
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It can be hard to get straight As, hold down a demanding job, and manage your family. But, with a little diligence (alright, a lot of diligence) it is possible to develop grade-improving habits. A new...
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A new article by The Globe and Mail poses an interesting question: "Why, in the Information Age, are students heading back to classrooms?" Distance learning offers so many opportunities for...
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Blogging is an effective way to keep in contact with students - particularly for online learners who don't have actual day-to-day interaction with their professors. Setting up a blog is easy (hey,...
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This week, Lifehack posted a list of tips on being a successful college student. Some of them are common sense, but one suggestion I think all students should heed is getting to know their professors....
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With the fall semester starting soon, I've been on the lookout for a free calendar program. I want something that will help me organize my day, will accept multiple daily tasks (without having to...
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I have file cabinets and binders stuffed with lesson plans from my teaching days. But, no matter how much material I collected, I was always on the look out for another quality lesson plan. That's...
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When I was an education grad student, mind mapping was all the rage. We were given numerous photocopied mind map worksheets to help our pupils capture their brainstorms on paper. While sometimes...
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A recent Wired News entry claims that virtual learning platforms Blackbord and iParadigms have called a truce after brief legal action. Here's a blurb:"Blackboard had filed a lawsuit against...
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As a long time Firefox fan, I was excited to hear about the release of Firefox Campus Edition. It's a completely free web browser with additional features for students. Here's how the Firefox...
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Over at About.com I recently posted an extensive article about federal student loans for online learners. Finding correct information about federal aid can be a challenge - there's a lot of...
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This week I've read several articles about colleges seeking authenticity. When perspective students all seem the same with their lists of impressive extracurriculars, standing out and being a...
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Diploma mills are getting harder to spot. They often use names similar to established, reputable universities. And, they regularly claim to be accredited. The eLearner's Diploma Mill Quiz is a fun...
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Studies show that a growing number of traditional students are enrolling in online classes offered by their brick-and-mortar universities. Even while living in the dorms, many students find that...
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Today I stumbled across a treasure trove of free e-learning books, a list put together by the Centre for Learning and Performance Technologies. If you're a distance learning student or teacher,...
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A recent article from PopSci.com featured links to some of the best online technology classes and programs. Here's a blurb:"With the vast array of college courses and podcasts available...
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