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Jamie's Distance Learning Blog June 2009 Archive

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

New: Find Free GED Classes Online

Monday June 29, 2009
Want to find free GED classes online? Although you are required to take the official exam in person, free GED classes can be taken over the internet to help you ... Read More

The Truth About Online Law School

Sunday June 28, 2009
In limited circumstances, it is possible to earn an online law degree. But, choosing an online law school has some very serious drawbacks that can make it difficult to become ... Read More

Department of Ed: Online Learning More Effective

Friday June 26, 2009
In a groundbreaking meta study released today, the United States Department of Education found that blended and online learning options are more effective at improving achievement that traditional classroom instruction. ... Read More

How Does an Online University Work?

Wednesday June 24, 2009
Taking classes through an online university can be a bit confusing at first. But, most online university students are easily able to navigate through their coursework once they understand how ... Read More

12 Ways the Government Will Help Pay for Your Online Degree

Sunday June 21, 2009
Paying for online college courses can take a toll. But, Uncle Sam wants to help. Check out this article to learn about twelve loans, grants, tax breaks, and scholarships available ... Read More

Take an OpenCourseWare Class This Summer

Friday June 19, 2009
If you want to polish your skills or learn something new, take a look at no-cost OpenCourseWare offerings. Many major colleges such as MIT offer online material from their classes ... Read More

Do You Prefer Scheduled or Free Form Learning?

Wednesday June 17, 2009
Summertime really highlights the differences between synchronous and asynchronous online classes. Students taking scheduled, synchronous courses must log in at specific times every week. This is a useful way to ... Read More

New Search Engine Makes Cheating Easier

Sunday June 14, 2009
Some online professors are concerned about the new search engine WolframAlpha and its potential to give students the answers to assignments. WolframAlpha calls itself a "computational knowledge engine" and has ... Read More

Completing a Degree Online

Friday June 12, 2009
If you're an adult learner with past college experience but no degree, you may be able to complete your studies by enrolling in an online school. Many online colleges cater ... Read More

Online Schooling: Virtual Learning Options for Children and Teenagers

Wednesday June 10, 2009
Over a million children and teenagers are currently participating in some type of online schooling. Online schooling offers options and flexibility for families who want alternatives to traditional brick-and-mortar classroom ... Read More

Do-it-Yourself Labs

Sunday June 7, 2009
Some courses such as biology and chemistry are often considered more difficult to teach online. Without the hands-on aspects of lab learning, students miss out on experiences essential to the ... Read More

Find a Free Online High School

Friday June 5, 2009
Many free online high schools are now taking enrollments for fall semester. Popular programs often have waiting lists or lottery systems, so it's a smart idea to sign up early.Since ... Read More

The Problem with Online Class Discussions

Wednesday June 3, 2009
There's quite the debate going on about teachers posing as students in order to stir up discussion in their online classes. Most commenters believe that such deceit is unethical despite ... Read More

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