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Online Graduate Enrollments Grow at George Washington University
in The Online Universities Weblog, on December 9, 2008
... professional responsibilities. Programs such as those offered by George Washington University give learners the chance to have it all, without giving up employment....
Beware of Online Class Fees
in The Online Universities Weblog, on November 25, 2008
... Central Florida, for example, recently began charging an extra $18 per credit hour for distance learners.
Central Florida Future reports: "Although $18 might not seem like much, but for ea...
Minnesota State Colleges to Offer 25% of Classes Online
in The Online Universities Weblog, on November 25, 2008
...innesota on the cutting edge of online education." Sounds like a smart way to give traditional learners a few online alternatives....
New Cell Phone Classes Planned
in The Online Universities Weblog, on November 13, 2008
...the Louisiana Community and Technical College System is implementing a college program that allows learners to do some of their work using a mobile device.
Their recent press release explains: &qu...
Children Get Homework Help From Online Libraries
in The Online Universities Weblog, on November 6, 2008
...lly even out the playing field for students. Assuming they have access to the internet, these young learners will be able to get the help they need, regardless of their parents' involvement or edu...
Older Students Embrace Online Learning
in The Online Universities Weblog, on November 5, 2008
... advantage of online options, too.
"We're seeing a greater interest in education in older learners, and those at the end of their careers doing it for interest's sake," says Lori ...
Ning for Learners
in The Online Universities Weblog, on September 30, 2008
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Ning is the most promising social network site since Facebook. Anyone can create their own network or choose other networks to participate in.
It has a ton of potential for online schools, classrooms, and group projects. Here's what a new Educause report has to say abou...
Does a New Federal Law Question the Validity of Online Learning?
in The Online Universities Weblog, on September 19, 2008
...; Take a look at their article for an in-depth look at the ways this new law may affect distance learners. It's definitely worth a read....
Why Don't Women Always Finish Their Online Degrees?
in The Online Universities Weblog, on September 9, 2008
...nline classes. Yet, many struggle to complete their virtual degrees.
A new study examines women learners and the challenges they face.
The International Review of Research in Open and Distance ...
Online College Review: Strayer University
in The Online Universities Weblog, on September 3, 2008
...iversity : "Strayer University is a network of campuses and online programs designed for adult learners with full time jobs. Online students attending Strayer University may choose to enroll in s...
Rutgers Closes Skill Certification Center
in The Online Universities Weblog, on September 2, 2008
...ill Certification Center is shutting down permanently at the end of the month.
For years, online learners have improved their resumes by earning skill-based certificates through this virtual progra...
How to Save on College Textbooks
in The Online Universities Weblog, on August 31, 2008
...may end up paying up to $4,000 on books before he or she receives a degree. Unfortunately, distance learners don't always escape this fate. While some online schools offer a virtual curriculum, fr...
Online Learning Socialization
in The Online Universities Weblog, on August 31, 2008
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Some critics complain that online learners miss out on the socialization provided by traditional schools. This is probably true in some respects. How...
How to Design a Study Schedule That Works
in The Online Universities Weblog, on August 28, 2008
...t Coenders
Learning how to set a personal schedule is one of the most difficult challenges online learners face. Many virtual colleges have lax deadlines, allowing students the flexibility to learn ...
Kindle Creator to Target College Students
in The Online Universities Weblog, on August 27, 2008
... will come with a discounted price as well. The device has a lot of potential for on-the-go online learners. But, the current price tag of $359 is prohibitive for many student buyers....
Where to Find Free Online Libraries
in The Online Universities Weblog, on August 26, 2008
... summaries of 25 online libraries available at no cost. These sites are a great resource for online learners, as well as anyone who just wants to read without fines and due dates....
New Bill May Threaten Online Student Privacy
in The Online Universities Weblog, on August 5, 2008
... Photo courtesy of iStockphoto, Angel Herrero de Frutos
Many online learners are concerned about The College Opportunity and Affordability Act of 2008, passed by Congress last Thursday. The bill ...
Bookmark Your Online Research with Delicious
in The Online Universities Weblog, on July 31, 2008
..." If you haven't used this site before, give it a try. It's the easiest way for online learners to organize the many sites they need to visit....
New Bill Threatening Online Student Privacy
in The Online Universities Weblog, on July 29, 2008
Photo courtesy of iStockphoto, Laurin Johnson
Do you feel comfortable taking a fingerprint scan before doing online coursework? Do you mind being watched by a webcam while taking a virtual test?
Online students may be required to submit to security procedures if the Higher Education Act...
Excellence in Online Education Scholarships
in The Online Universities Weblog, on July 12, 2008
...eadline is October 15th, and recipients will be notified by the first of December. Good luck online learners!...
Fewer Banks Offer Federal Student Loans
in The Online Universities Weblog, on July 10, 2008
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Online learners enrolled in accredited programs can qualify for federal loans and grants. But, according to a recent NPR article , some lenders have p...
Take Stanford University Classes Online
in The Online Universities Weblog, on June 13, 2008
... Photo courtesy of iStockphoto, Daniel Cardiff Here's another prestigious college online learners may want to consider: Stanford University. The Stanford Center for Professional development ...
Online Language Tutors
in The Online Universities Weblog, on May 29, 2008
... a few phrases for your next foreign vacation, take a look at EduFire.com . They connect language learners with dozens of potential tutors. Each tutor lists their qualifications, a photo, and their p...
Thousands of Online Learning Tools
in The Online Universities Weblog, on May 27, 2008
...ommercial."
They link to tools for teachers and universities as well as tools for individual learners. You'll find 47 tools for your mobile device, 56 note taking tools, and 37 research tool...
Improve Your Capacity to Learn
in The Online Universities Weblog, on May 16, 2008
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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...
UMass Online Reports Record Enrollments and Revenue
in The Online Universities Weblog, on May 10, 2008
...iscal year that saw UMassOnline, introduce new "blended learning" innovations for online learners." Just a few months ago, UMass Online announced three new online programs. Perhaps they...
1,000 Teachers Sign in Support of Affordable Textbooks
in The Online Universities Weblog, on May 1, 2008
...an customize to meet their needs." If these affordable textbook groups are successful, online learners may be able to access all course material for free via the internet. Gone will be the days o...
New Penn State Online Portal Targets Workforce Needs
in The Online Universities Weblog, on April 24, 2008
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A new Penn State web portal is designed to help adult learners find the training needed to thrive in the local workforce. The Daily Collegian reports:
"Melissa Kaye...
The Best Job: Distance Learning Librarian
in The Online Universities Weblog, on April 10, 2008
... Serves as a liaison to campus units involved with distance education. Provides support to distance learners and faculty teaching distance education courses. Coordinates activities of library staff in...
Professors Boycotting Academic Journals
in The Online Universities Weblog, on April 7, 2008
...ion freely available online. In most cases, the results have been extremely advantageous for online learners who do not always have access to university-level libraries.
Now, some professors are adv...
Colorado State University to Open New Online College
in The Online Universities Weblog, on March 18, 2008
... is planned to offer lower tuition rates than many private programs. It will primarily serve adult learners who did not attend college after high school or who dropped out before completing a degree....
Online High Schools Offer New Options for Teens
in The Online Universities Weblog, on March 13, 2008
...t the right choice for every teenager. Online classes offer flexibility as well as guidance to teen learners. Many online programs are regionally accredited and can help students prepare for college o...
University Greed Creates Disadvantages to Online Learning
in The Online Universities Weblog, on March 12, 2008
... Current charges that many of the reasons universities start online classes are harmful to student learners. Instead of starting online courses for student convenience or as a viable learning alterna...
Using an Online Class Syllabus
in The Online Universities Weblog, on March 10, 2008
...rning 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 dat...
New Resource: Microsoft Live Workspace
in The Online Universities Weblog, on March 4, 2008
... Microsoft is currently beta testing a website that may be very helpful to online learners. Microsoft Live Workspace will let students store over 1,000 Microsoft files (such as Word or PowerPoint d...
Research: Distance Learning Not for Everyone
in The Online Universities Weblog, on March 3, 2008
... of an adult learner in traditional educational settings."
With a mere 30 percent of distance learners actually completing their courses, learning more about the characteristics of these student...
GetEducated Ranks Top 30 Online MBA Degrees
in The Online Universities Weblog, on February 27, 2008
...he Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business ( AACSB ). The survey revealed online learners should be prepared to pay as little as $7,848 or as much as $106,400 for an AACSB accredite...
Online College Completion for Adult Students
in The Online Universities Weblog, on February 14, 2008
... Online college is often the best option for adult learners seeking to complete their college degrees. In addition to the scheduling flexibility offered by online schools, students are generally able...
Community Colleges Leading the Online Education Movement
in The Online Universities Weblog, on February 4, 2008
...es, entry-level courses, and affordable tuition. Now, they're tackling online learning. Virtual learners can choose from thousands of online classes offered by community colleges all over the nati...
To Enroll or Not to Enroll...That is the Question
in The Online Universities Weblog, on January 11, 2008
...on: "This isn't quite what I had expected."
The same thing often happens when adult learners decide to enroll in an online college. They have grand expectations for completing a degree...
Stay Healthy While Studying Online
in The Online Universities Weblog, on January 4, 2008
...g activities such as exercise and eating right. This year, I'm trying to improve my habits. An eLearners blog recently published a helpful article about helping online learners stay healthy . Her...
Top 10 New Years Resolutions for Online Learners
in The Online Universities Weblog, on December 31, 2007
...;t set your new years resolutions yet, take a look at my list of the top 10 resolutions for online learners over at About.com. Here are the first five: 1. get organized .
2. Stop procrastinat...
Online Learning Surge in South Dakota
in The Online Universities Weblog, on December 16, 2007
... south dakota has more online student than ever. Recent reports show that the number of online learners has soared since 2004. Here's a blurb about the latest distance learning statistics f...
2-Year Colleges Offer Most Online Learning Programs
in The Online Universities Weblog, on December 5, 2007
...cent." Why are two-year online programs growing so quickly? I have two theories. First, online learners are often juggling responsibilities at home and work. Two-year programs give them an educat...
Balancing Family and School
in The Online Universities Weblog, on December 1, 2007
...sed. Here's a blurb: "Balancing school and family life can be a challenge, even for online learners. While many older adults choose to continue their education through the internet, they ofte...
Beware of "Distance Learning Fees"
in The Online Universities Weblog, on November 30, 2007
...f traditional colleges now offer online classes. But, unfortunately, many are also charging virtual learners a "distance learning fee" in addition to their regular tuition. An article from t...
UC Berkeley to Simplify Podcasting
in The Online Universities Weblog, on November 27, 2007
...ademic community source frameworks such as Sakai." Podcasting is certainly a useful tool for e-learners. Hopefully it will be even better when Berkeley's program is released in fall of 2008....
Amazon's Kindle Tops Online Learners' Wish Lists
in The Online Universities Weblog, on November 23, 2007
This week Amazon announced the long-awaited release of their new ebook reader, the Kindle . As an avid reader and on-the-go learner, I've been waiting for something like this. I love the idea of reading a favorite novel or college textbook in a waiting room, in a line, or on a plane. The Kind...
Top 4 eLearning Gadgets
in The Online Universities Weblog, on November 19, 2007
... Dell Latitute ATG D630. Check out the article to see how these new technologies have helped online learners....
New Profile: National University
in The Online Universities Weblog, on November 12, 2007
...dia learning material, and class chat rooms. Programs at National University are designed for adult learners with five or more years of work experience." Interested? Check out the full article fo...
UMassOnline Announces Nation's First Online Master of Public Health in Nutrition Program
in The Online Universities Weblog, on November 5, 2007
...s another significant milestone by offering programs that are in demand and meet the needs of adult learners. Applications for the inaugural class, slated for fall 2008, are currently being accepted.....
YouTube in Education
in The Online Universities Weblog, on November 4, 2007
...rning from YouTube.
YouTube is simple to use and may be a particularly helpful resource for online learners who could benefit from a more visual learning experience. wwwTools recently published a lis...
Microsoft to Scan Books from Yale University
in The Online Universities Weblog, on November 3, 2007
... More good news for online learners...Microsoft and Yale University recently reached an agreement to digitize books from the university library. Wired University shares the details of the book scann...
New Podcasting Movement Benefits Online Students
in The Online Universities Weblog, on October 31, 2007
...ving to scribble notes on every lecture." Podcasting is a particularly helpful tool for online learners who benefit from having class material available in a "to-go" format....
150 Writing Improvement Links
in The Online Universities Weblog, on October 31, 2007
...ant to make sure that their students have digested the course material. It may be easy for distance learners to peek at a textbook during a non-proctored multiple choice exam. But, it's not...
Online High Schools for Adults
in The Online Universities Weblog, on October 30, 2007
...ies, a growing number of for-profit institutions are offering online high school programs for adult learners.
My About.com article, Adult Online High Schools , offers step-by-step instructions for ...
Dealing With Information Overload
in The Online Universities Weblog, on October 29, 2007
...atherers." Managing information is an important skill for all students - particularly distance learners. Check out the post for tips you can apply to your own learning....
Online Vocational Certificates
in The Online Universities Weblog, on October 21, 2007
...er the same level of hands-on learning that many vocational schools provide. However, they can give learners the chance to work at their own pace and work with the best teachers - no matter where they...
Technology Helps Online Colleges Connect with Learners
in The Online Universities Weblog, on October 13, 2007
I once enrolled in an online class that featured weekly group chat sessions and a message board - in addition to the traditional written lectures and assignments. After the first week or so, students stopped posting on the message board and the group chat numbers dwindled. One week, I entered the ch...
Study Shows Distance Learning as Effective as Traditional Learning
in The Online Universities Weblog, on October 11, 2007
...rating that they can be at least as effective as traditional, face-to-face instruction. Many online learners already know that virtual learning can be extremely effective, particularly for those who t...
Computer Systems for Online Learners
in The Online Universities Weblog, on October 9, 2007
...mplish work.
Online Education Database offers a list of suggested computer components for online learners. Here's a blurb: "If a student already owns a computer, he/she should refer to thi...
Blended Online Math Courses
in The Online Universities Weblog, on October 7, 2007
... Math can be a tricky subject for online learners. Textbooks and video lectures can be helpful...but sometimes students just need a live human explanation.
Western Oaklahoma State University has a...
Innovations That Have Changed the College Experience
in The Online Universities Weblog, on October 4, 2007
... It's amazing to think that inventions so many distance learners rely on (the internet and the personal computer for example) were not available a few generations ago.
New innovations such as p...
Review of Harvard Extension Programs
in The Online Universities Weblog, on September 30, 2007
...ir (e.g. do your homework beforehand)." Forums can be a great way to connect with other online learners and learn from their experiences. Read the whole thread to find out more about student expe...
How to Earn Your Online Degree in Less Time
in The Online Universities Weblog, on September 30, 2007
...;s helpful to take time in college to explore interests and develop talents. But, some distance learners just want to finish that degree...as soon as possible.
My About.com article addresses the ...
Language Learning Vacations
in Hidden Travel Gems, on September 30, 2007
...can be helpful, especially for adults who have other demands on their time, but most of these leave learners short of their ultimate goal of being able to communicate proficiently and confidently in a...
Open Content Alliance to Scan Boston Library Books
in The Online Universities Weblog, 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 ...
How to Avoid Feeling Isolated as an Online Student
in The Online Universities Weblog, on September 24, 2007
...e I haven't had any significant human interaction.
Isolation can be a huge problem for online learners. Some find themselves rushing home from a hard day at the office, only to spend hours in fr...
Watch Out Blackboard - A New Course Management Site is in Town
in The Online Universities Weblog, on September 23, 2007
...g number of free educational resources.
Here's how they describe themselves: "WiZiQ puts learners and teachers together regardless of the boundaries and enables live, online teaching for ab...
Dozens of Lifelong Learning Resources
in The Online Universities Weblog, on September 19, 2007
...t would be impossible to list them all here. Instead, we've chosen the best resources for adult learners in ten categories to develop a self-directed toolbox that can lead you, the lifelong learne...
