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Online learning tips & news
Author Archives: David Handlos
smokingapples.com (flickr) It’s only been two years since I took my last online course, but this time around I have a new tool – my smartphone. It’s completely changed how I study on the go, thanks to an arsenal of … Continue reading Velvettangerine (flickr) It’s been two years since I’ve engaged in online learning, and while some things have changed — newer software, more electronic textbooks, even the growing popularity of online classes — one thing has remained constant: the critical … Continue reading Glamhag/Wikimedia Commons Sometimes the glass slipper just doesn’t fit as well as you’d hoped. You’ve been accepted into an online masters degree program. Congratulations! But what if you start taking courses, only to discover your chosen online school isn’t … Continue reading Michal Hadaassah/flickr Given the exponential growth of online learning over the last decade, I’m surprised to find people who still believe that online education must be less effective than “traditional” classroom methods. As an online student, I have to … Continue reading
Posted in Online Learning
Tagged adult students, career focus, online student success, time management
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Editor’s Note: When life takes a nasty turn, and interrupts your college plans, consult this piece from David, our wise student blogger, to learn the secrets for withdrawing from college with a full refund and a healthy GPA. … Continue reading
Posted in Going Back To School
Tagged military, non-traditional students, online student success, online students
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An online degree in 18 months is an appealing pitch for working adults, but not a good idea. Dropping a class and having a plan of study is key, writes Handlos. Continue reading Hariadhi/flickr I used to love road trips, and always enjoyed the chance to break up my usual routine. Then I started online learning. Quickly, I found out that breaking up my routine, or sloppy learning on the go, could … Continue reading Editor’s Note: Online classes often require group projects to complete mid-terms or weekly assignments. Online group learning can make adult students feel uneasy – especially if it means being judged or graded on group projects. In person group projects are … Continue reading Guest blogger, David Handlos, outlines 7 factors for selecting the best online PhD among over 100 online doctorate programs considering accreditation, cost, location, and online degree requirements. Continue reading
Posted in Going Back To School
Tagged choosing a school, college cost concerns, phd programs
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