Happy New Years Eve! Tonight I'm going to live large. But, starting tomorrow, I'm going to get serious about meeting my professional goals. (Sure, I might have said that last year. But, this...
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Once you've decided that online learning is the right choice for your lifestyle, it's time to find the perfect (or almost perfect) online degree program. There are so many online colleges...
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I admit it: I spend far too much time browsing through silly videos on YouTube. Luckily, my habit doesn't have to waste time. Susan Smith Nash recently published a video blog that shows how viral...
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Videoconferencing is becoming a popular way to teach languages. A Daily Sun article describes how this technology works in a class for children:"Holding a little stuffed snowman with a red nose...
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We've all heard the stories: students getting expelled for Facebook photos, interviewees being rejected because of information on their personal blogs. As an online student, maintaining internet...
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Beginning in fall 2008, the University of Southern Indiana will begin teaching students in its new Doctor of Nursing Practice program. The blended program will combine online learning with on-campus...
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This month Harvard held a conference devoted to immersive education - learning in virtual "worlds" such as Second Life. The Chronicle of Higher Education reports that demonstrations included...
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In the last five years we've seen some pretty amazing advancements in online learning. What will the next twenty years bring? The e-Learning Queen, Susan Smith Nash, discusses how the top 12...
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I've posted a lot about wikipedia's role in the online classroom. Now, a new and unexpected competitor is in the works. Google recently announced Knol, a collection of user-created articles...
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Online high schools are becoming more popular for both teenage and adult students. In my latest About.com article, I explain the difference between the four most popular types of online high school...
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Students taking courses from AIU Online have been sweating since AIU was put on probationary status by the Southern Association of Schools and Colleges (SACS). This week, SACS announced that AIU will...
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Sometimes I'm tempted to enroll in an online class that I don't really "need." I know it won't help me at work or pad my resume, but I want to learn the subject anyway! Often a...
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Most online students are in the middle of finals and semester projects. It can be difficult to keep priorities straight...just when school demands so much time, family members expect extra...
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Recently, a Wisconsin Court of Appeals ruled that the online charter school, Wisconsin Virtual academy, violated state law because students and teachers were not all located in the school district...
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south dakota has more online student than ever. Recent reports show that the number of online learners has soared since 2004. Here's a blurb about the latest distance learning statistics from the...
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Online career training courses are becoming increasingly popular. Today, Southeastern Oklahoma University announced that it will be offering several career-oriented courses via the web. Here's a...
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Texas Tech may soon have an entire college dedicated to electronic learning. A Lubbock Online article reports that a subcommittee at the university has already given their approval and the regents...
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Have you ever watched an online class video lecture, only to realize that you haven't been paying any attention at all? It's easy to zone out, especially when your lecture is coming from a...
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Yale University now offers seven online courses, available to everyone without charge. The opencourseware classes offer no credit or grades, but they're a fun way to give online learning a try....
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Millions of gamers own the hand-held Play Station Portable video gaming device. But, Sony representatives say the console is useful for more than entertainment. The Independent reports:"Sony, the...
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A recent TimesUnion editorial spoke of the need for a standard system of online class evaluation. A few "bad apples" give online classes a poor reputation, and standardized evaluations could...
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Drexel University's independent student newspaper recently published a critique of the college's online courses. The editorial acknowledges that online learning can be helpful, but suggests...
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