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Online learning tips & news
Tag Archives: online student success– 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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Tagged adult students, online student success, study tips, time management
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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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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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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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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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Tagged admission tips, choosing a school, online student success
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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 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 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 … Continue reading
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Tagged adult students, non-traditional students, online student success, study tips
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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 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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Tagged online education quality concerns, online student success
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