Category Archives: Online Classes

Technology in the Classroom: 5 Tips to Engage Blended Learning Students

Posted on April 19, 2012 by Chris Olson

Education has changed dramatically since the digital revolution, and technology in the classroom is no exception. When I began taking college classes at Dakota State University about 15 years ago, I had never sent an email or browsed this “Internet” … Continue reading →

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Online Degree, Meet Life: When Dropping A Class Helps Your Plan of Study

Posted on April 10, 2012 by David Handlos

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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Do Students Pay More For Online College Courses? Survey Says… Sometimes

Posted on April 3, 2012 by Russell Poulin

As the price of attending college increases, questions arise. In the past year, Inside Higher Ed, the Chronicle of Higher Education, and a CNBC guest blog suggested that technologies could cut costs and, presumably, the price of college attendance. The … Continue reading →

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Online Venture, New Charter University, Offers All-You-Can-Eat Education for $199/Month

Posted on March 29, 2012 by jessw

University Now, an educational startup, has put a twist on buying an online education with the for-profit New Charter University, the Chronicle of Higher Education reports today. Ready for it? At New Charter University, your tuition costs are just $199 … Continue reading →

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Learning on the Go: Five Study Tips for Traveling

Posted on December 26, 2011 by David Handlos

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 wreck my studies … Continue reading →

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4 Tips for Single Parents Returning to School

Posted on December 13, 2011 by Dr. Leah Klungness and Rachel Sarah

Editor’s Note: This is a guest blog from our friends at Singlemommyhood.com, Dr. Leah and Rachel. Dr. Leah has written The Complete Single Mother, and Rachel’s blog is Single Mom Seeking. Over at Singlemommyhood, we’re really impressed when we hear about … Continue reading →

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Online Learning Tips: 5 Rules for Online Group Work

Posted on December 2, 2011 by David Handlos

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. Our student issues blogger, David … Continue reading →

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How To Be a CSI: Learn the Guts and Gore of Forensic Science Online

Posted on September 30, 2011 by Kayleigh Gilbert

How do real forensic science professionals learn how to be a CSI? Turns out, they learn forensic science online! Online lab courses teach the bloody art of crime scene investigation in this booming career field. Continue reading →

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