As a student of an on-line program, I fully appreciate the flexibility that the program provides. I am a working mother with a four-year degree under my belt. I chose my particular online program to achieve the skill sets necessary in my field. The reputation of the school is not as important […]
One of the greatest myths that surrounds online education and adult education is that as you get older it becomes impossible to get financial air or student loans in order to help you afford rising school costs. While it is true that more scholarship are available for younger students, this does not make it impossible […]
Whether you’ve finished your online degree or not, it’s time to post your résumé online and become visible to the employers who are in need of someone like you. While some employers are searching for college graduates, others are seeking active students who can benefit from an internship or entry level position.
The search for […]
Understanding Instructor Responsibility in the Online Learning Environment
Instructors in the online learning environment are faced with the same tasks as those that work in traditional brick and mortar institutions. However, there is also the added responsibility of facilitating online communication to ensure that discussions are both unbiased and lively, in addition to being educationally relevant.
Thus, […]
Students enrolled in online classes have the responsibility of managing their time effectively to ensure success in higher education. Adheringto the following measures will help students meet course requirements and deliverables:
Preparation
Students should make a checklist of needed textbooks and supplies before the start of class to avoid falling behind. They should alsolog into classes at […]
The State of Massachusetts announced yesterday that they will not be guaranteeing 40,000 college students with federally backed college loans this coming fall semester due to their inability to raise the necessary funds through MEFA, the Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority. The state recommends that nearly 40,000 students and their families seek alternate arrangements, through federal […]
Each year, thousands of high school graduates aspire to continue their education at the college level. There are a number of students who have clear goals as to what their studies will be at their upcoming universities. Most of those who’ve acheived academic prominance and extra curricular activities will receive large sums of […]
I’m sure this is on everyones mind and at one point it was one mine. Some people feel that Online Universities are a scam and that once completed the degree might not apply to most jobs. Others feel that this is a great opportunity to finish college to get either their life started or get […]
Obtaining an online education requires one to write quite a bit more than would be required in a traditional program. This is because reading/writing is the primary or sole means of communication in the online education arena. Real-time chats, message boards, and email are the ways students, professors and teacher’s assistance (TAs) interact with each […]
The asynchronous learning environment is static in nature and such, instant communication does not occur because information is posted on message boards. Most of the communication that occurs in this type of format is done through threaded discussions which consist of general questions or topics that have been posted by the professor. In turn, students […]