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Jamie's Distance Learning Blog August 2006 Archive

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

How to Succeed as an Online Student

Wednesday August 30, 2006
A few key traits seperate successful online students from those who drop out of their distance learning classes. If you want to do well in your online courses, make sure ... Read More

10 Most Important Things You Can Do During Your First Week in an Online Class

Sunday August 27, 2006
There's more to starting an online course than what you see on the syllabus. From introducing yourself to the professor to acquainting yourself with the course structure, these 10 tips ... Read More

Online High Schools With Regional Accreditation

Sunday August 27, 2006
I've researched dozens of online schools to bring you this list of the best. If you're still looking for an online high school for your son or daughter (or for ... Read More

Find Your Textbooks for Cheap or Free

Friday August 25, 2006
Yesterday, a friend got back from the school book store with an empty wallet. He spent close to $300 on textbooks for just two classes. Never feel like you have ... Read More

Educational Lectures on Google Video

Monday August 21, 2006
I recently discovered another great resource for online students - Google Video. It may come as a surprise, but not all the videos on Google are of teenagers putting Mentos ... Read More

10 Indispensable (and Free) Web Resources for Students

Thursday August 17, 2006
Most colleges start their fall classes in a few weeks. These free web resources can help you make save time, save money, and succeed in this year's courses. 1. OpenCourseWare ... Read More

Distance Learning Essentials What You Need to Know Before Fall Semester Starts

Thursday August 17, 2006
Fall semester starts next month. If you're thinking about enrolling in an online program or taking a virtual class, here's what you need to know. First, decide if distance learning ... Read More

Study with Wikipedia Spoken Project

Monday August 14, 2006
The Wikipedia Spoken Project (off-site link) is a great way to get information on the go. Volunteers have donated their time to read and record entire Wikipedia articles in audio ... Read More

Opencourseware: How You Can Access Online Course Material From Top Colleges for Free

Friday August 11, 2006
Opencourseware is class material such as syllabi, reading lists, lecture notes, and other documents that were once used in an actual classroom and are now available to the public for ... Read More

New Article: Online MBA Accreditation

Wednesday August 9, 2006
School accreditation is the most important factor to consider when deciding on an online MBA program. Proper accreditation could mean the difference between an online MBA degree that gets you ... Read More

What You Need to Know About Online High Schools

Monday August 7, 2006
Today's teens can earn a fully-accredited high school diploma by "attending" classes online. Many states even have programs in place that will pay for your teen's online school tuition. If ... Read More

3 Easy Ways to "Tune" Your Computer for Fall

Wednesday August 2, 2006
Have you ever noticed that computers are a lot like pianos? If you don't keep "tuning" them, the system just doesn't flow like it should. Your programs take forever to ... Read More

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