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Jamie's Distance Learning Blog April 2006 Archive

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

10 Myths About Online High Schools

Sunday April 30, 2006
Is it true that online students can't go to college? Are distance learning schools really just for troubled kids? I've heard some pretty crazy misconceptions about online high schools. Learn ... Read More

This Week's Distance Learning Quote

Saturday April 29, 2006
"Knowledge is a process of piling up facts; wisdom lies in their simplification." –Martin Luther King, Jr.

News University Celebrates First Birthday

Wednesday April 26, 2006
News University, a project of the respected Poynter Institute, is celebrating its first birthday this month. Check out their extensive list of free classes offered to journalists (or anyone who's ... Read More

This Week's Distance Learning Quote

Sunday April 23, 2006
"Curiosity is one of the most permanent and certain characteristics of a vigorous mind." -Samuel Johnson

Online High School 101

Sunday April 23, 2006
If you’re considering enrolling your teenager in a distance learning program, these articles and resources can help.

Free Online Business Courses

Thursday April 20, 2006
From email marketing to management, let your inner entrepreneur shine with our new list of free online business courses.

MIT Celebrates Five Years of Open Courseware

Monday April 17, 2006
This month marks the fifth year MIT has made course materials avaliable to the general public. Join in the celebration by using any of the 1,285 sets of course material ... Read More

How to Succeed as an Online Student

Monday April 17, 2006
What does it take to be a successful distance learner? Check out these tips from Stephen Gatlin.

This Week's Distance Learning Quote

Monday April 17, 2006
"Knowledge is a process of piling up facts; wisdom lies in their simplification." -Martin Luther King, Jr.

Online Student Savings

Thursday April 13, 2006
Tax time have you pinching pennies? Check out these 20 easy ways distance learning students can save.

25 Best Websites for Writers

Monday April 10, 2006
The end of the semester is soon approaching. Get ahead in your online classes by using these 25 top-notch links when writing your term papers.

Tax Time for Students

Friday April 7, 2006
Time is running out to file. Before you send in this year's tax forms, check out these tax breaks available to distance learning students.

Free Online Computer Courses

Tuesday April 4, 2006
An online technology course can help brush up your computer skills in no time. Check out these links to free online computer classes on everything from keyboarding to programming.

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