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Jamie's Distance Learning Blog February 2007 Archive

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

Are You Prepared for College-Level Writing?

Tuesday February 27, 2007
A special report from the Chronicle of Higher Education (off-site link) suggests that a majority of college professors find students unprepared for college-level writing: “Forty-four percent of faculty members say ... Read More

The Most Important Factor to Consider When Choosing an Online School

Sunday February 25, 2007
Your online school’s accreditation can mean the difference between earning you a promotion and getting you fired for using a “diploma mill.” Regional accreditation is the most widely accepted type ... Read More

Is a College Education for Everyone?

Saturday February 24, 2007
While political leaders are pushing to make higher education more affordable, media figureheads are re-thinking the assumption that college is for the masses. A recent New York Times Magazine (off-site ... Read More

Freshmen Use Free Online Classes to Select Schools

Tuesday February 20, 2007
A new article from The Minnesota Daily (off-site link) suggests that offering free online classes can be a powerful marketing campaign for universities. “MIT surveyed online users and found that ... Read More

New Article: Earn an Online Bachelor's Degree

Saturday February 17, 2007
Earning an online bachelor’s degree can help you do better at your job and become eligible for promotions. Many upper-level positions are only offered to applicants that have completed bachelor ... Read More

The 7 Mistakes Distance Learners Make

Tuesday February 13, 2007
Navigating the distance learning world can be tricky. Online students must learn to dodge the shallow promises of disreputable schools, manage their work, and use their diplomas to their advantage. ... Read More

The 5 Biggest Mistakes Online MBA Students Make

Sunday February 11, 2007
An online MBA degree can help you get a better job, a higher position, and a pay raise. However, a simple mistake such as choosing the wrong school or failing ... Read More

Online Resources for Distance Learning Students

Wednesday February 7, 2007
The Spring semester is well underway for most online students. Keep up with your coursework by using these helpful web resources: • The 25 Absolute Best Online Resources for Writers • Free ... Read More

New Article: Earn an Online Associate's Degree

Monday February 5, 2007
Distance learning colleges across the nation offer online associate’s degree programs to students that want to continue their education from the comfort of their homes. What are the advantages to ... Read More

What You Need to Know About Distance Learning Charter Schools

Thursday February 1, 2007
Charter schools generally have more freedom than traditional schools. They are often able to select their own type of instruction and may avoid many of the bureaucratic regulations that public ... Read More

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