Since virtual schools were given access to federal aid several years ago, many online students have relied on student loans and grants to fund their education. The new student loan bill may change the...
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According to Southwest Nebraska News, Mid-Plains Community College will begin offering a business associates degree program 100% online: "Mid-Plains Community College students are now able to...
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A few months ago I posted about earning an online certificate from Harvard's extension program. A lot of potential students are interested, but hesitant to put down the money. If you've been...
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By using transfer credits to my advantage and being smart with course schedules, I earned my bachelor's degree in less than four years. Sometimes it's helpful to take time in college to...
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If you're in the military, you may qualify for tuition assistance from the government. An eLearner's article explains:"Each service branch - Army, Navy, marines, Air Force, and Coast...
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by Jamie Littlefield on September 29, 2007
Kenneth Hartman from Drexel University has been chosen to be the chairman of the Distance Learning Week committee. Here's a blurb from the Distance Learning Week press release:Currently the...
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Yes, there are online courses for just about anything a person would want to study. That includes Perdue University's upcoming courses about grain. Teaming up with the Grain Elevator and...
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A recent report by Primary Research Group shows that traditional colleges are making a substantial amount of money by offering online courses - and that many colleges view online programs as a way to...
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by Jamie Littlefield on September 29, 2007
Mark your calendars...the United States Distance Learning Association is proclaiming November 12-16th "Distance Learning Week." They'll use the occasion to spread the word about online...
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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....
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Tuition bills, textbook costs, travel expenses, and missed hours at work can be a hardship on any student. If you're looking for ways to save money, take a look at my list of 20 ways online...
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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...
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by Jamie Littlefield on September 28, 2007
As if Google Books weren't enough, online learners may soon have another virtual bookshelf. The Open Content Alliance is currently scanning public domain books from several dozen libraries and...
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by Jamie Littlefield on September 27, 2007
If you're like me, the word "YouTube" conjures up images of bad singing and puppies on skateboards. But, one Pitzer College instructor decided to design an entire course around the...
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You've read the profiles about Drexel Online and Thomas Edison State College. The latest in my collection of online school profiles is Northcentral University. Here's a blurb:"Not to be...
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by Jamie Littlefield on September 26, 2007
A recent press release announced that San Diego State University will be providing new online courses for those in the Health care industry. Here's a blurb:"Online career training courses are...
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by Jamie Littlefield on September 25, 2007
According to a recent ClassesUSA article, public universities are steadily increasing their influence in the world of online learning. Here's a blurb:"The common perception of online...
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Sometimes I'll spend several days working on a project, venturing outside only to get the mail. At the end of the project I almost always feel drained and in a rotten mood - not because of all the...
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The new course management site WiZiQ is still in beta. But, it looks like a promising addition to the growing number of free educational resources. Here's how they describe themselves:"WiZiQ...
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I've always found Google Books to be a useful resource for online students lacking access to an academic library. Now, Google Books has added new features to make their site even more helpful....
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by Jamie Littlefield on September 21, 2007
According to a recent AP article, a growing number of state universities and colleges are creating online programs. Here's a blurb:"The virtual or 'borderless' campus is not new....
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by Jamie Littlefield on September 20, 2007
I've always thought that TimesSelect would be an incredible student research resource - if only users didn't have to pay the monthly fee. Fortunately, The New York Times is giving up their...
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