Distance Learning

How Technology Can Enhance the Educational Experience at the College Level

December 5, 2012
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Gone are the days when your standard blackboard and chalk were the primary tools educators used to visually convey information in the classroom. In fact, for decades, teachers have had an array of options available to use in assisting with the learning process (think overhead projectors and other basic audio-visual equipment). Today, however, technological advancements [...]

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Could MOOCs Level the Educational Playing Field?

September 11, 2012
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Massive open online courses (MOOCs) have garnered worldwide attention in the past year. Though free online courses have been offered by leading universities such as MIT and Stanford for more than a decade, it was an Artificial Intelligence class taught in the 2011 fall semester that put the “mass” in MOOCs. The class – taught [...]

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Getting an Advanced Degree Online for Adult Learners

August 10, 2012
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Going back to school to get an advanced degree can seem like a major challenge, especially after a long hiatus. In recent years, there has been an uptick in continuing education student enrollment, with numbers for students looking to study for an MBA or other advanced degree sharply rising. If you decide to pursue a [...]

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4 Reasons Businesses Should Help Fund Their Employees’ Online Education

August 3, 2012
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Employee benefits matter. They matter to employees, and they should matter to business owners. The better the benefits, the happier the employees are. A company that provides full health benefits, a couple of weeks of PTO, and tuition reimbursement options to employees is going to be a lot more desirable to top employees than a [...]

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Why You Should Consider Distance Learning For Your Special Child

July 18, 2012
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Every child is different in the way that they learn, how they get the most out of their education and the setting in which they feel most comfortable. Some children love the social scene on the playground, but for children with special needs this can be a challenging time faced with cruel bullying and uncomfortable [...]

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Is Online Schooling Right For You?

May 16, 2012
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Online learning programs are becoming increasingly popular largely due to the increased accessibility of this method of education. Benefits of Online Schooling Programs Also known as distance learning, online schooling has a number of benefits. These include: Convenience and Access for Students in Rural Areas – Students can complete the class anywhere they have access [...]

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Academic Subjects that Best Lend Themselves to Online Learning

March 17, 2012

When looking to study online, there are some classes that are meant for independent study and distance learning. These classes do not require much hand on experience. Most of the work for these courses is in understanding the information and applying it to real life situations. There are several topic that are great for online [...]

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