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Jamie's Distance Learning Blog July 2009 Archive

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

New: Can Online High School Grads Go to College?

Sunday July 26, 2009
By carefully choosing an online high school program and completing the necessary coursework, students are commonly accepted by the college of their choice. Recognizing what matters to university officials can help ... Read More

Online College Test Taking

Saturday July 25, 2009
Whether you thrive under pressure or prefer to learn in a low-key environment, it’s important to find a college that meets your test-taking needs. Some online colleges require students to ... Read More

Layoffs Push Traditional Teachers into Online High Schools

Wednesday July 22, 2009
Recession-related budget cuts have pushed many traditional teachers out of the public school system. Now, hundreds are seeking employment through online high school programs. eSchool News reports: "In what could be ... Read More

Free Online Business Classes

Sunday July 19, 2009
Learn how to make a business plan or outshine the competition by taking one of these free online business classes. Several organizations such as the United States Small Business ... Read More

Check Any Online College's Accreditation

Saturday July 18, 2009
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. If you have the ... Read More

Gifted Online High Schools

Wednesday July 15, 2009
Gifted teens often struggle in traditional high schools, bored by the workload and held back by the rest of the class. A growing number of academically talented teens are now ... Read More

What Does the Research Say About Online Learning?

Sunday July 12, 2009
Online learning has made a major impact in the world of education. Recent studies show that online learning is an effective and reputable way to earn a college degree. Want to ... Read More

Federal Officials: Student Spycams Unnecessary

Saturday July 11, 2009
Since last August, everyone involved with online learning has been worried about the implications of the Higher Education Act (also known as the College Opportunity and Affordability Act of 2008). ... Read More

Is Online High School Right for My Teen?

Wednesday July 8, 2009
Many teens have been incredibly successful with learning online. But, others have fallen behind in credits and motivation, causing tension at home and stress in family relationships. If you’re grappling ... Read More

New Government Plan May Fund Free Online Courses

Sunday July 5, 2009
The Obama administration is currently drafting plans that would fund the creation and implementation of free online classes at the high school and college level. Inside Higher Ed reports: "According ... Read More

Check Any Online School's Accreditation Status

Thursday July 2, 2009
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. If you have the ... Read More

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