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Jamie's Distance Learning Blog February 2005 Archive

By Jamie Littlefield, About.com Guide to Distance Learning since 2004

Earn Your High School Diploma Through the Virtual World

Wednesday February 23, 2005
Check out our ever-improving virtual high school section and find the information you need to earn your diploma through the internet.

High School Diploma or GED?

Tuesday February 22, 2005
While many students spend years earning their high school diplomas, others take a battery of tests in a single day and move on to college with a GED. But, is ... Read More

The 7 Mistakes Distance Learners Make

Wednesday February 16, 2005
Navigating the distance learning world can be tricky. Online students must learn to dodge the shallow promises of disreputable schools, manage their work, and use their diplomas to their advantage. ... Read More

5 Tips for Building an Online Social Life

Thursday February 10, 2005
Distance learners need more than just web pages and online exams. They need social interaction with their peers and professors. Yet, even the most outgoing often struggle to form relationships ... Read More

Pros and Cons of Online High Schools

Wednesday February 9, 2005
Moving from a traditional school to an online school can be a big transition for any student, whether they are a teenager or a returning adult. Take a look at ... Read More

5 Proven Tips and Tricks to Help You Pass Your Exams

Friday February 4, 2005
Whether you learn at a traditional school or study from the comfort of your own home, chances are you’ll have to sit through many a test-taking experience. But, there are ... Read More

Top 5 Science Sites

Thursday February 3, 2005
Find success in your online science classes. Whether you’re writing a science report or are trying to understand a difficult scientific topic, these websites offer current information about the latest ... Read More

New Database of Accredited Schools from Department of Education

Wednesday February 2, 2005
Don't be tricked into dishing out your dough for an unaccredited "diploma mill" degree. Check out the new online database of fully accredited schools, recently released by the U.S. Department ... Read More

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