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Jamie's Distance Learning Blog May 2009 Archive

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

What You Need to Know About Summer Term Online

Sunday May 31, 2009
Taking online classes during the summer can help traditional students speed up their studies and graduate sooner than expected. If you take regular classes during the year and want to ... Read More

How to Get a Job Teaching Online

Thursday May 28, 2009
Teaching online can be very different from teaching in a traditional classroom. An instructor who accepts employment teaching online must be prepared to help students learn without face-to-face interaction and ... Read More

Online Professors Posing as Students

Tuesday May 26, 2009
There's a new trend in the world of distance learning: teachers pretending to be fellow students. Some professors now create student accounts and interact with learners as a peer. The ... Read More

10 Ways to Get Help from Your Online Professors

Friday May 22, 2009
If you're worried about final projects and exams, it may be time to seek help from your online professors. Asking for help online can be different than asking in ... Read More

5 Unique Ways to Celebrate Graduation

Wednesday May 20, 2009
Without the traditional cap-throwing, gown-wearing, sappy music-playing graduation ceremony, finishing coursework can sometimes feel anticlimactic. But, don’t let that get you down. Many online graduates find their own way to ... Read More

Are Older Students Better at Learning Online?

Monday May 18, 2009
Younger students tend to be more familiar with the technology used in online instruction, but that doesn't mean they're more successful in virtual courses. In a recent Inside Higher Ed ... Read More

Distance Education Essentials

Friday May 15, 2009
Distance education programs are more popular than ever. College and high school students now have hundreds of legitimate distance education schools to choose from. If you’re new to the idea ... Read More

How to Prepare for the GED Online

Thursday May 14, 2009
Many former students decide to earn a GED during the summer months. After preparing for the GED online and passing the test at an official exam center, GED recipients are ... Read More

New: Earning an Online Education Degree

Wednesday May 13, 2009
An online education degree can help you become a teacher, principal, education advocate, or professor. In general, online education degree programs are designed for people who already have busy professional ... Read More

What You Need to Know About Online Degree Programs

Wednesday May 13, 2009
Online degree programs have grown in number and reputation. Today, you can choose from thousands of accredited online degree programs at both the undergraduate and graduate level. Although students should ... Read More

New: e-Learning Basics

Monday May 11, 2009
e-Learning, or electronic learning, is any type of educational instruction that occurs through the internet. Whenever you watch a training video online, participate in an academic discussion board, or enroll ... Read More

New: Online GED Preparation

Sunday May 10, 2009
When graduating high school isn't an option, a GED certificate can open doors to employment and college admission. If you want to pass this five subject exam, free online GED ... Read More

Recession Solution: Free Online Classes

Friday May 8, 2009
Looking for a no-cost way to spend your free time this summer? Give free online classes a try. Without paying a dime, you can develop your professional skills or find ... Read More

Florida Virtual School Faces Crushing Budget Cut

Tuesday May 5, 2009
Florida Virtual School, a free program for the state's public school students, is facing the possibility a 15% budget cut this year. Over 100,000 students have taken Florida Virtual School ... Read More

Schools Consider Distance Learning Alternatives to Prepare for Swine Flu Pandemic

Sunday May 3, 2009
Many traditional schools are considering online learning alternatives as a backup in case Swine Flu outbreaks necessitate campus closures. Education Week reports: "Nearly 300 schools around the country had closed ... Read More

Tuition Assistance for Online Students in the Military

Friday May 1, 2009
If you’re in the military, the government may be willing to pay for your online degree program. Most active-duty military members can receive up to $4,500 a year ($250 per ... Read More

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