Author Archives: David Handlos

About David Handlos

In addition to pursuing and writing about higher education, David Handlos works as a Lead Software Performance Engineer at Fiserv. He has also worked for Kansas State University as the webmaster, managing both the College of Engineering and Engineering Extension web sites. Handlos holds a Bachelors of Science in Computer Engineering from Kansas State University and a Masters in Information Systems which he earned online from Dakota State University.

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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