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Online learning schools ‘clicking’ for many students this school year

admin — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 05:10:02 +0000

By Creston News Advertiser, ARA A record number of students are heading back to school this year – without ever stepping foot inside a classroom. A growing number of virtual schools (also known as cyber schools or e-schools), combined with booming parent (and student) demand for high-quality online learning, have more students than ever logging on, instead of boarding a school bus, this back-to-school season.

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Why distance learning requires you to be self-motivated

admin — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 05:05:24 +0000

by Leann Zotis, Helium Distance learning provides opportunities for people who might not otherwise be able to pursue an education. It allows students to access educational formats remotely, from a computer connection in their home or some other location not inside a traditional classroom. It can give traditional students an opportunity to jump ahead in their coursework by taking an online course during their summer breaks.

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admin — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 17:30:00 +0000

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More students turn to Internet for online learning as institutions boost offerings

admin — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 05:10:58 +0000

by Jody Lawrence-Turner, The Spokesman-Review Washington State University has offered online degrees since 1993. It now has seven bachelor’s degrees, three master’s degrees and several professional certificates available through the Web.

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Online Learning: Schools partner to offer hybrid MBA program

admin — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 05:05:42 +0000

By Brian Bullock, Santa Maria Times Thanks to the rapid growth of online classes, people can earn a bachelor’s degree without ever setting foot on a university campus. Hancock College’s University Programs partners with several area universities to offer its students undergraduate degree Antioch University Santa Barbara, Brandman University, Cal Poly, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Park University and University of La Verne to create bachelor’s degree programs in several fields of study for its students.

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India’s $35 Tablet PC aimed to help get Access to Free Online Learning

admin — Sun, 01 Aug 2010 05:10:11 +0000

By N Wilson, Best Syndication The $35 per piece tablet PC was unveiled by the Union Minister for human Resource Development in India. The goal for India is to have a low-cost solution for educating students.

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Educators Focus on Distance Learning in Springfield, MO

admin — Sun, 01 Aug 2010 05:05:36 +0000

by OzarksFirst.com Educators and government agencies met in Springfield to improve distance learning. “It can greatly reduce a student’s out of pocket expenses because they don’t have to travel to campus, find childcare or miss work,” says Witt Salley, vice president of Missouri Distance Learning.

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Buying Local, Online Learning

admin — Sun, 01 Aug 2010 05:01:14 +0000

by Steve Kolowich, Inside Higher Ed That online education knows no geographical limitations is considered one of the platform’s more disruptive qualities. To entrepreneurs, it means that for-profit educational companies, such as the University of Phoenix or Kaplan University, can grow very large and make a lot of money, very quickly. To regulators, it means headaches.

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Online Learning and Technology a factor in choosing schools, students say

admin — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 05:10:31 +0000

by Janelle Vreeland, College News CDW Government LLC—a corporation aiding educators and the government in IT solutions—has released the results of its 21st-Century Campus Report for 2010, and found that, for 63 percent of current college students, technology was an important factor in making their college selection. It also found that it was an important factor for a whopping 93 percent of current high school students. Students also emphasized the importance of wireless networks, off-campus network connections and course management systems in the report.