Archive for January, 2012
January 31st, 2012
When Generations Collide: Generational Differences in the Online Classroom
The online classroom offers a unique learning opportunity because of the diverse nature of students that you are likely to find in your classes. Often when we think about diversity in education it is in terms of race and culture; however, due to the anonymity of the online environment those differences are not readily known. [...]
January 30th, 2012
13 Books to Polish Your Speaking Skills
Check out these amazing books that can help make public speaking a much less dreaded occurrence.
January 30th, 2012
Bettina: Learning Languages With New Media
January 27th, 2012
Emerging Tech Trends for Online Courses
The use of technology to enable the learning process already seems cutting edge; however, what makes online education even more exciting is that advances are continually being made that may improve the online learning experience. Some of the latest technological trends have already been implemented and are evident in many schools – while other potential [...]
January 26th, 2012
Be Seen, Be Heard -Developing a Virtual Presence in Online Courses
A strong virtual presence indicates to your instructor and other students that you are engaged in the class. What does it mean to be virtually present? As an online student, how can you demonstrate that you are actively involved in your class? There is an attendance requirement for many online schools, which requires you to [...]
January 26th, 2012
The State of OpenCourseWare
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January 25th, 2012
Jonathan: Time Management in an Online Environment
January 24th, 2012
15 Famous Thinkers Who Couldn’t Spell
These thinkers made great strides in their fields, but never could quite conquer spelling.
January 24th, 2012
What Every Student Should Know About Online Student Retention
Online (especially for-profit) schools have received a great deal of attention lately because of issues related to degree program costs, student loan debt, and other financial-related matters. Another issue that has been brought up is the retention rate for students attending online schools. It is a subject that is often discussed from the schools’ point [...]
January 23rd, 2012
The 20 Biggest Differences Between British and American English
Here are the most notable changes between the way the Brits and Americans structure language.
January 20th, 2012
A New Year, A New Attitude
We are already nearing the end of the first month of the new year. Did you set new academic goals or establish New Year’s resolutions related to your classes or degree program? If so, are you making progress? The start of a new year can bring about a sense of excitement and hope, which is [...]
January 20th, 2012
Quality Matters – For Students and For Online Schools
The quality of online degree programs is an important consideration for students and schools, especially during a time when questions are being raised about the value and cost of these online degree programs. If you are a prospective student trying to determine the quality of an online school or program you may not know how [...]
January 18th, 2012
18 Important Ergonomics Tips for Online Students & Workers
These ergonomics tips will make your time on the computer more comfortable and a lot better for your body.
January 17th, 2012
Carissa Thompson Speaks About Her Career Plans
January 15th, 2012
100 Little Learning Resolutions You Should Consider for the New Year
With these small changes, you can make a big difference in your education.
January 13th, 2012
Bettina Speaks About Her Online Learning Experience
January 12th, 2012
A Guide for Effective Academic Writing and Research
From my experience as an online instructor, most classes involve a lot of writing, from discussion board postings to written assignments, and many instructors may expect that you will anchor your work in these assignments with credible sources or research. Students often believe that conducting research for an assignment equates to finding sources of information [...]
January 12th, 2012
Jonathan Resendez
January 11th, 2012
Replacing the Classroom Lecture
It seems that the classroom lecture has gotten a bad reputation. When students hear the word lecture they often think of an instructor standing in front of a class, talking for hours about a subject – and they hope the instructor will have something interesting to say. Even though a lecture has the potential to [...]
January 10th, 2012
What are the Rewards of Hard Work?
You’ve worked hard to complete an assignment, submitted your paper, and now you are waiting to receive feedback from your instructor. You may hope to receive a good grade because you’ve worked hard on the assignment. Or you may not care about the grade itself and expect to receive some form of positive feedback so [...]
January 9th, 2012
Looking Ahead to a New Year for Online Education
2012 has arrived and it is time to consider what the upcoming months may have in store for the field of online education and more specifically, the for-profit education industry because those schools are one of the driving forces behind online learning growth and innovation. Whether you are pursuing an online degree or have an [...]
January 6th, 2012
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January 5th, 2012
Can Anyone Succeed as an Online Student?
It has been well documented that the opportunities for online education are growing and more specifically that the number of students taking an online class continues to increase. As potential students consider starting an online degree program one of the most frequently asked questions concerns the suitability of this learning environment for anyone who tries [...]
January 4th, 2012
Confessions of an Online Instructor
Your instructors want the very best for you as a student, developing the skills necessary for your educational journey. While you may know that they are busy providing feedback and participating in the class discussions (which means they are actively engaged in the class), what you may not realize is how much they are concerned [...]
January 3rd, 2012
Why Diversity in the Online Classroom Matters to You
As you look around your online classroom, you’ll probably see a standard course design, which will likely remain consistent throughout your degree program. It’s this presence of uniformity that often gives students a feeling that they are also the same, especially since you are not present to visually assess the differences. You become little more [...]
January 2nd, 2012
10 Impressive People Who Educated Themselves With Only a Library Card
A library card in the hands of a determined learner is a very powerful thing indeed.
