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Jamie's Distance Learning Blog June 2005 Archive

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

5 Ways to Stay Motivated

Thursday June 30, 2005
Many students find it easy to become distracted and discouraged in their work. Don’t let this happen to you – plan ways for yourself to stay motivated before you’re tempted ... Read More

This Week´s Education Quote

Thursday June 30, 2005
"Education's purpose is to replace an empty mind with an open one." -Malcolm Forbes

Top 5 English Sites

Thursday June 30, 2005
If you´re brushing up on your English skills this summer, give these five amazing sites a try. They may be just what you need in your online English courses.

Top 5 Math Sites

Friday June 24, 2005
Many students like to get a head start on their math requirements during the summer months. If you're crunching the numbers this week, take a minute to check out these ... Read More

This Week's Distance Learning Quote

Friday June 24, 2005
"Learn not only to find what you like, learn to like what you find." -Anthony J. D'Angelo

Would You Make a Good Distance Learner?

Friday June 24, 2005
Distance learning isn't for everyone. Before you decide to learn online make sure you have the five qualities of successful distance learners. Already an e-student? Print of the list and ... Read More

Resume Format

Monday June 20, 2005
The perfect resume could land you the perfect job. Once you get your online degree, make sure you take the time to show off your new accomplishments through creating a ... Read More

This Week's Distance Learning Quote

Monday June 20, 2005
"There is a time in every man's education when he arrives at the conviction that envy is ignorance; that imitation is suicide." -Ralph Waldo Emerson

Software for Success

Thursday June 16, 2005
If you plan to learn online, chances are you'll need to invest in several software programs for your home computer. The bad news: brand name software programs could cost hundreds ... Read More

Update Dad's Computer This Father's Day

Monday June 13, 2005
Are your dad's distance learning studies sluggish because of his outdated computer system? If so, check out these hardware suggestions for all distance learners. Don't have a distance learning dad? ... Read More

This Week's Distance Education Quote

Sunday June 12, 2005
"Education is a companion which no future can depress, no crime can destroy, no enemy can alienate and no nepotism can enslave." -Ropo Oguntimehin

Are online learners loners?

Thursday June 9, 2005
An MSN article recently asked this question. If you want to avoid becoming isolated in your studies, be sure to check out our 5 Tips for Building an Online Social ... Read More

Online High School Choices

Monday June 6, 2005
Adults aren't the only ones who can benefit from online learning. If you have a high schooler who struggled through the past year of public school, needs an extra challenge, ... Read More

This Week's Distance Learning Quote

Monday June 6, 2005
"Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire." -W. B. Yeats

Unique Graduation Ideas

Friday June 3, 2005
Graduating from an online university can be surprisingly depressing. You’ve worked hard, done well in your classes, and have truly earned your degree. But, without the traditional cap-throwing, gown-wearing, sappy ... Read More

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