Writing is a particularly important skill for online students - not only do virtual pupils have to turn in research papers and other assignments, they must also communicate almost exclusively through...
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It is possible to earn a prestigious degree from Columbia University without completing a residency. Check out this blurb from Columbia's Video Network website:"CVN enables students globally...
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According to a recent Wired article, a number of companies are training their employees using a combination of the Nintendo Wii and the virtual world Second Life. Here's a blurb:"Nintendo...
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Recently Creative Commons opened a new division focused on open learning and educational content, ccLearn. ccLearn's mission is to "minimize barriers to sharing and reuse of educational...
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While looking for online teaching jobs, I stumbled across a vibrant Yahoo group dedicated to discussion about online teaching. Here's what they offer:"Practical resources for college...
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Autodidacts are people who learn on their own. Even if you're enrolled in an online school, self-learning is one of the most important skills you can develop. Long after you've graduated,...
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Here's a specialized online degree sure to appeal to young designers - the Art Institute Online is offering an online Bachelor of Arts degree in Game Art and Design. This is how they describe...
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More students are downloading audio lectures now than ever before. Susan Smith Nash over at E-Learning Queen recently published an article examining the podcast lecture phenomenon and explaining the...
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If you have an online history or sociology class, chances are you'll need to do a bit of online research. For many topics, access to public records can come in handy. Lifehack recently published a...
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Earning an online mba degree when you're fresh out of your undergrad work can be a smart way to get a jump start on your career. But, getting a little experience first and enrolling as an older...
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The next time you're given a group assignment for an online class, check out one of the many collaborative tools available via the internet. These tools make it possible to write a group paper,...
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Over the last couple months, I've blogged about a lot of useful, free tools available to internet users who want to learn without paying tuition (See: 10 Free Online Classes, Free Online Video...
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A new online degree database from Distance-Education.org lets users search for the cheapest online degrees in any subject. Simply select a subject and a specialization - the website will generate a...
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According to industry professionals, the workforce is entering a technology skills shortage. More employers are looking for new hires that have technological know-how. Demand is causing job numbers...
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Following a long line of genuinely helpful articles, the Online Education Database has added a new addition to its site: a list of web 2.0 applications aimed at improving student (and professor)...
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If you've been thinking about optimizing your computer to make the most of your online classes, now's the perfect time. A growing number of programmers are releasing open source software...
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Drexel has begun offering a new online master's degree - the Master of Science in Learning Technologies. Here's how they describe it: "The online Master's in Learning Technologies...
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Studying on your own with opencourseware (free online content from universities) is an easy way to brush up on a subject and explore your interests before enrolling in a for-credit course. Watching...
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A recent Yahoo Education article discusses the growth of online classes aimed at preparing students for top careers. Here' s a blurb: "Impressive growth in the availability of accredited...
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If you're writing a paper or doing research for an online class, you know how difficult it can be to find authoritative, relevant sources online. Often, students have to sort through thousands of...
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It can be tough to keep your online studies organized. There are web addresses to bookmark, passwords to remember, and assignments to keep track of. An all-in-one solution to organizing your work is...
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If you're looking for another reason to earn that online degree consider this: college graduates are seeing higher salaries this year. According to a new article from CNN Money, salaries are on...
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