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Jamie's Distance Learning Blog November 2005 Archive

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

This Week's Distance Learning Quote

Wednesday November 30, 2005
"Curiosity is one of the most permanent and certain characteristics of a vigorous mind." -Samuel Johnson

Save Money - Buy Textbooks Early

Sunday November 27, 2005
The easiest way to save money on textbooks is by purchasing them a couple months before the semester begins. Schools often charge outrageous prices because they have captive consumers. But, ... Read More

School Shopping

Friday November 25, 2005
The holiday shopping rush is well under way. But, gifts and goodies aren’t the only things to look for this season. Shop around for the perfect distance learning school before ... Read More

This Week's Distance Education Quote

Thursday November 24, 2005
"If a nation expects to be ignorant and free, in a state of civilization, it expects what never was and never will be." -Thomas Jefferson

Distance Learning on the Road

Monday November 21, 2005
If you're traveling away from home this Thanksgiving, be sure to have a back up internet connection. Your great aunt's house from the 20s may not be hooked up with ... Read More

This Week's Distance Education Quote

Sunday November 20, 2005
"Everything that is really great and inspiring is created by the individual who can labor in freedom." - Albert Einstein

30 Skills that Merit Life Experience Credit

Saturday November 19, 2005
Don’t think you have any skills that merit life experience credit? Think again. If presented properly, any of these talents or activities may be worthy of instant credit.

Accreditation Basics

Friday November 18, 2005
Are you trying to decide on a distance learning school for next semester's courses? The #1 thing to look for in an online school is its accrediation. Learn the basics ... Read More

Term Paper Help

Monday November 14, 2005
Get an early start on this semester's term papers. This extensive list of 25 online resources can help you decide what to write, learn how to write it, and give ... Read More

4 Ways to Balance Family and School

Sunday November 13, 2005
The days and weeks before Thanksgiving are often full of family: traveling relations stop by with well wishes, kids fill the house after school lets out, and celebrations bring dozens ... Read More

This Week's Distance Learning Quote

Wednesday November 9, 2005
"We are living in a world, where what we earn is a function of what we learn." -Bill Clinton

How to Stay Motivated During the Holidays

Sunday November 6, 2005
Halloween is just over and already everyone is talking about the holidays. People are booking their Thanksgiving flights and sending out invitations. Some stores even have their Christmas tree displays ... Read More

5 Ways to Make the Most of Your Online Exercise Class

Saturday November 5, 2005
There’s been a lot of media buzz about the viability of online exercise classes these past couple weeks. No doubt, physical education is one of the trickiest subjects to study ... Read More

British Library and MSN to Put Thousands of Books Online

Friday November 4, 2005
Need to do some research for your online courses? Soon you'll be able to browse the pages of non-copyrighted books on MSN's new Book Search service. MSN's plans to compete ... Read More

This Week's Distance Learning Quote

Wednesday November 2, 2005
"The recipe for perpetual ignorance is: be satisfied with your opinions and content with your knowledge." -Elbert Hubbard

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