© scui3asteveo Sometimes adult learners find it difficult to jump back on the college bandwagon. They may have spent years perfecting practical on-the-job or in-the-home skills without needing to...
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© desi.italy Online students are often bombarded with information from textbooks, websites, chat sessions, and multimedia lectures. It can be difficult to remember what's important. MSN Encarta...
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Online students are often required to discuss their curriculum via a message board or chat room. Because of the apparent informality of these venues, it can be difficult to present yourself as...
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Learning how to interpret and use an online class syllabus is an especially important skill for online learners. Online professors don't always remind students about assignment deadlines and test...
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Many online schools have banned Wikipedia as a research source. This user-based online encyclopedia can be a great way to get basic information on a topic; however, it is prone to factual errors....
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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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Online learning can be great for flexibility, but students often have a lot of distractions when studying from their dining room table. My About.com article, 4 Ways to Balance School and Family,...
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Once an online class has survived a couple of semesters, it's likely that most technical and teaching problems have been smoothed out. But disasters do arise. Chances are you'll have at least...
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The internet is an amazing resource for information seekers. But, sometimes, it's difficult to pull out the important bits of knowledge from the fluff and drivel. The Thinking Blog recently...
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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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Creating the perfect place to study for your online classes can have a major impact on your efficiency. When my desk is cleared from clutter and my agenda has today's "to-do" list,...
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Many first-time distance learners assume they'll be able to breeze through an online degree. But, after their first class they realize online learning is a lot of work. An eLearners blogger...
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I turned on my computer this morning intending to write a quick blog post. An hour later I found myself with over fifteen Firefox tabs open...showing sites on everything from local comedy shows to...
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LifeHack.org posted a very useful article about study strategies this morning. According to the article, you can cut back on your study time and improve your understanding at the same time. Here's...
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The Online Education Database (OEDb) recently published a list of websites helpful for online researchers. For distance learners who lack access to traditional university libraries, this list can be a...
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Online finals can be the most challenging part of distance learning - particularly for students who are balancing school with family and work responsibilities. But, don't let stress overwhelm you....
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Everyone knows cheating is wrong. But, when an online student is sledging through the hours of work required for final term papers, the morality sometimes seems a little blurry. Don't be fooled....
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Have you ever logged-on to an online class chat and found yourself with nothing to say? An About.com article explains the difficulties of educational chat rooms: "Online chats for distance...
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