© Baston One major problem in online learning is the issue of testing. Without direct supervision, it is impossible to guarantee that a student is not cheating. Some online colleges solve this...

Many diploma mills give out worthless degrees based on so-called "life experience." These fake degrees won't get you anywhere in the workplace. However, there is a legitimate way to earn...

Recently several colleagues and clients have sent me Facebook "friend requests." I'd like to have an easy way to keep in touch with them professionally...but I don't quite feel...

As I discussed in my last post, creating a connection with students is pretty important. But, video and podcast courses can easily do the job of larger lecture classrooms. If you've ever been in a...

I have a friend who graduated with over 100k in student loan debt - and a teaching degree. Unfortunately, it's going to take her a very long time to pay off the debt with a teacher's salary....

Not everyone agrees on the definition of "blended learning." Many schools and classrooms use the term, despite the fact that there are so many differing views on what really constitutes a...

Online learning holds great potential for some students with disabilities. But, others may have even more trouble learning online than in a physical classroom. A recent article from Educause Quarterly...

I recently blogged about Columbia Teacher's College new online Master's program. Established teachers can use online graduate programs like this to help them qualify for raises and promotions....

Some classes are practically perfect for online instruction. Others, such as online driver's education courses for teenagers, can be challenging. I think online welding courses fall into the...

Graduation can be an exciting an emotional time...but, how do the ceremonies work for online students and professors who have never even met each other before? An article from the New Britain Herald...

When teachers are suddenly assigned a hybrid (or blended) class that combines traditional teaching with online learning, they are often confused about how to carry out their duties. This new kind of...

When some colleges think of online learning they think "cheap." Many colleges believe they can hold dozens of internet classes at only a portion of their usual expenses. That means part-time...

An unscientific reader poll from ChristiaNet shows that online degrees are gaining respect. Here are the results: 102 participants believed that an online degree from an accredited institution is...

Online degree programs are growing in number. But, are they growing in respect? Although an increasing number of employers will gladly hire applicants with online degrees, there still seems to be a...

Social networking sites such as MySpace and Facebook offer a fun way to connect with friends and family. But, time has shown that employers and colleges look down on the overly personal content users...

After the controversy surrounding BYU's lax regulations for online student testing, the university is taking precautions to defend its popular online courses. Usually, online students take exams...

This week MIT Dean of Admission Marilee Jones resigned after two decades of service to the university. Why? The resume she submitted 28 years ago, when applying for an office secretarial position,...

Many colleges provide online classes as a service to students with tight work schedules and family responsibilities. But, at least one school believes that online learning teaches students skills they...

Many potential distance learners are concerned about the cost / benefit ratio of online degrees. Online students regularly save money and time. But, are the costs worth it? Does earning an online...

According to a new Innovative article, the "Net Generation" would benefit from specially designed learning platforms and curriculum: "As the Net Generation places increasingly greater...