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– Annetta – (flickr) When adults—especially moms and dads—think about going back to school, many see no way to squeeze college into their hectic routines. But it is possible—and we’re here with tips for success in online courses.   Attending … Continue reading

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floeschie (flickr) If you’re in an elearning environment, you’ve likely faced some tricky communication issues. Elearning communication is rather different from face-to-face interaction and requires a unique approach.   Are you ready for more effective online communication? Let’s take a look … Continue reading

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Editor’s Note: This post is an online instructor’s response to an earlier article, 5 Things Students Hate About Online Learning Degrees. Written by online instructor and course designer, Matt Crosslin, this post is part of an ongoing series of conversations … Continue reading

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Jeremy Mikkola/flickr Spoiler Alert: Online learning is not going to be Easy Street       Want to attend an online college? That’s great!   You’ve done your research. You know the most common complaints about online learning degrees and … Continue reading

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UC Davis College of Engineering/flickr   Online learning students often don’t know where to turn when they have questions, so they end up directing them to their online teachers — whether we teachers are qualified to answer them or not. … Continue reading

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  Students have much to say about what they like and don’t like about online learning faculty: “[I] had to wait too long for assignments to be graded!” “[The instructor] took two days to respond to my email,” or a … Continue reading

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  Online learning is growing in popularity among the glitterati. If you look around, you’ll find famous online alumni among actors, actresses and super athletes.   That’s right, your favorite stars are sneaking around and – gasp – attending college … Continue reading

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Editor’s Note: If you have this hunch that just one, amazing, polished essay can make-or-break your chances for college admission or needed scholarships, you’re right. Essays are a big deal, not to be rushed or scuttled in your haste to … 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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Clover Autrey/flickr   What’s the toughest challenge you’ll face as an adult attending college online? It won’t be finding the tuition money. It won’t be finding the time. Get ready for your biggest problem to be your own family – … Continue reading

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Quality of online education and online student success is discussed by guest blogger, Diane Goldsmith, who cites online student course retention as one factor in determining the effectiveness of the distance education or elearning Continue reading

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