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Jamie's Distance Learning Blog October 2006 Archive

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

Send in Your Distance Learning Questions

Monday October 30, 2006
Have a burning question about learning online? Now is the time to get answers. This week, I'll be collecting questions from readers at distancelearn.guide@about.com. Email me your question, and it ... Read More

Online MBA Degree Series

Monday October 30, 2006
If you're interested in finding out how you can get an online MBA degree, take a look at the latest MBA articles. Online MBA Degree Basics will introduce you to ... Read More

Get Your Bachelor's Degree, Make $23,000 More a Year

Friday October 27, 2006
Think you'll never be able to pay off those student loans? Think again. A recent government report (see CNN article for full story) noted that employees with bachelor's degrees make ... Read More

How to Check Any School's Accreditation Status in One Minute or Less

Saturday October 21, 2006
Proper accreditation can mean the difference between a degree that gets you a new job and a certificate that isn't worth the paper it's printed on. Unfortunately, it is often ... Read More

Online Bibliography Generators

Wednesday October 18, 2006
Just about every online course requires a formal essay or two. If you haven’t memorized your MLA handbook, the "works cited" page can be the most time-consuming part of these ... Read More

4 Steps to Credit for Your Life Experience

Saturday October 14, 2006
Travel abroad? Master a programming language? Some colleges want to reward you for what you've learned in the real world. If your distance learning program offers credit for life experience, ... Read More

What You Need to Know about Distance Learning Charter Schools

Sunday October 8, 2006
How are online charter schools different from online private schools? Can charter school diplomas be used for college admission? Do distance learning students have to take tests? If you're considering ... Read More

Best Books for Distance Learners

Sunday October 8, 2006
If you're looking for more information about distance learning, try the library or your local bookstore. I'd recommend Bear's Guide to Earning Degrees by Distance Education for students enrolling in ... Read More

5 Internet Savvy Study Tips for Online Students

Thursday October 5, 2006
A history student writes Wikipedia articles about the culture of Argentina the night before a big exam. A law school student creates a podcast that regularly reviews what he learns ... Read More

Distance Learning FAQs

Monday October 2, 2006
Who should take online classes? Is financial aid available to distance learners? What is required to apply to an online school? First time distance learners start out with a lot ... Read More

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