As a prospective online student, you may need to choose between schools with national accreditation and schools with regional accreditation. Your choice may affect your ability to transfer credits, be accepted for graduate studies, or gain employment.

Check out this article for the pros and cons of each option.

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This week is National Distance Learning Week, sponsored by the United States Distance Learning Association. Check out the website for access to free webinars including:

• Higher Ed: Global Education
• Game-Based Learning
• Mobile Learning
• Collaborative Learning Globally
• Blended Learning

Register in advance to reserve a spot or take a look at their articles to learn more about National Distance Learning Week.

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• Is Distance Learning Right for You?
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By carefully choosing an online high school program and completing the necessary coursework, students are commonly accepted by the college of their choice. Recognizing what matters to university officials can help you plan for the future and ease your concerns. Check out this article to learn what colleges are looking for in applicants from online high schools.

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• Find an Online High School
• Online High School Pros & Cons

Whether you want to improve your programming skills, dance the Argentine Tango, or gain a French vocabulary, there are thousands of free online classes to choose from. So many options can make it difficult to choose a free online class and stick with the syllabus. But, there are a few strategies that can help. Check out this article for the basics on choosing a no-cost online couse and making the most of it.

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