If you're trying to decide which online degree to earn, you'll want to take a look at a new Yahoo Education article. Here's what they have to say about earning a degree in a profitable...
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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...
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According to Columbia Library News, Google has forked over a hefty amount to fund educational videos from Columbia University. Here's the details from the library's article: "Google has...
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Can you figure out how to use a new software program? Can you find what you want online using your "Google-fu"? Are you showing your children how to use computers...or are they showing you?...
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If you have Student Loans from your online or traditional studies, now's the time to consolidate. Interest rates will be going up July 1st. To hear more about student loan consolidation, check out...
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Recently, I've written quite a few posts about web 2.0 for online teachers and course creators. But, how can online students take advantage of web 2.0 tools? A recent Read / WriteWeb article...
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What's the difference between traditional e-learning and "e-learning 2.0"? How do teachers create a functional 2.0 learning community? Read/Write Web recently published the best summary...
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A new Lifehack article discusses the seven "deadly mindsets" that keep people from learning effectively. Number four on the list is the fear that others are smarter than you. I can relate to...
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The effective use of technology is essential for students learning with the assistance of multimedia programs. I recently published an article on About.com about this topic. Here's a blurb:...
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Online learners tend to be net savvy...but, even the most technologically proficient student needs to use a traditional library now and then. From printed academic journals to niche works from the...
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Have you ever enrolled in a webinar (a virtual seminar), only to find that you could have learned more from picking up a book? A new article from the e-Learning Queen discusses this common problem:...
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Last Thursday, I offered a link to a writer's guidebook - a valuable resource for most undergraduate online learners. Today, I ran across an article that provides writing advice for more advanced...
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Did you know that you can enroll in a community education course without leaving your house? Foothill-De Anza Community College now offers non-credit, instructor-led classes online. Here's how...
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Most online programs require students to submit research papers. However, without the help of a university writing lab, complex research papers can be daunting. I recently ran across a simple site...
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According to an article from the Greensboro News-Record, the University of North Carolina is gearing up to become a major competitor in the world of online learning: "The 16 UNC campuses will use...
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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...
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There's been a lot of talk lately about creating courses that fit the needs of the "net generation," students who are comfortable with learning on their own and used to accessing...
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Tired of using antiquated content management systems for your online courses? A writer from ALA TechSource notes that many of the first systems used to manage online classes have become impractical to...
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The Oakland University website shares some valuable information about creating learning communities in the virtual world second life. Here's a blurb: "Second Life is a virtual...
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A growing number of professionals are choosing to earn online doctorate degrees from their homes, instead of attending classes at brick-and-mortar schools. Earning a doctorate degree online can mean...
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Earning an online certificate can be an easy way to boost your resume - without the time and expense required when earning an online degree. While online certificates are generally not given the same...
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Online students get their assignments online and participate in online classroom discussions, but when it comes to note taking, many continue to use old fashioned pen and paper. Fortunately, there is...
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More good news for online students: Harvard is making much of its online collection available to everyone, free of cost. D-Lib Magazine explains: "Visitors to the Harvard Libraries web site can...
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