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Jamie's Distance Learning Blog March 2006 Archive

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

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Thursday March 30, 2006
This is an example of a WordPress page, you could edit this to put information about yourself or your site so readers know where you are coming from. You can ... Read More

Earning a Masters in Education Online

Thursday March 30, 2006
Education is one of the most popular majors on the web. But, while there are many benefits of earning a Master's in education, there are also a few drawbacks to ... Read More

This Week's Distance Learning Quote

Monday March 27, 2006
"Real education must ultimately be limited to men who insist on knowing–the rest is mere sheep-herding." Ezra Loomis Pound, U.S. poet.

How to Maximize Video Learning

Saturday March 25, 2006
Do your online classes require you to master material from multimedia? Check out this guide from About.com's Guide to Adult Education.

3 New Distance Learning Topics

Thursday March 23, 2006
This week, check out our three new topics: Free Courses, Book Reviews, and Reader Questions.

Use Your Tax Refund to Update Your Computer

Sunday March 19, 2006
Expecting a tax refund? An updated computer system can help your distance studies run smoothly. Check out our hardware suggestions.

This Week's Distance Learning Quote

Sunday March 19, 2006
"In the end, the secret to learning is simple: forget about it. Think only about whatever you love. Follow it, do it, dream about it. One day, you will glance ... Read More

Top 5 Distance Learning Myths

Sunday March 19, 2006
Is it true that online schools aren't as good as traditional schools? Are distance learning programs really faster and easier than "regular" programs? See the top 5 distance learning myths ... Read More

You Know You're an Online Student When...

Wednesday March 15, 2006
Do you have the silly traits of many distance learners? You know you’re an online student when…

Use Google to Find Research Paper Material

Monday March 13, 2006
All the resources you need for a top-notch distance learning research paper can be found online. These simple steps can help you find the material you need without leaving your ... Read More

This Week's Distance Learning Quote

Sunday March 12, 2006
"Knowledge is a process of piling up facts; wisdom lies in their simplification." Martin Luther King, Jr.

Book Review: The Teenage Liberation Handbook

Thursday March 9, 2006
Few books have inspired me to change as much as the Teenage Liberation Handbook. This book will stir your emotions and lift your vision, whether you’re a teenager or a ... Read More

Go to College Without a High School Diploma

Monday March 6, 2006
Don’t give up your dream of enrolling in an online university just because you didn’t get your high school diploma. Although most colleges (online and otherwise) require a high school ... Read More

Tax Breaks for Students

Sunday March 5, 2006
In order to ease the burden of students in this time of costly textbooks and record-high tuition bills, the federal government has provided several sizable tax credits. You may be ... Read More

Distance Learning Scholarships

Thursday March 2, 2006
Scholarships can be a great way to fund your education. Some organizations require that recipients deomostrate academic potential or achievement, while others are simply looking for someone to fill specific ... Read More

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