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Higher Ed Suggests 7 Online Teaching Strategies

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 02:20:44 +0000

Higher Ed recently came out with a list of 7 suggestions for online teachers. Among their top picks, they suggested that virtual professors provide lots of feedback, infuse their courses with personality, and create opportunities for playful learning.

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Free Online Classes: Photography

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 02:12:52 +0000

There's no better way to test the online learning waters than by taking a free online class. It's a smart way to determine if online classes suit your learning style without tests, grades, or risk. Shutterbugs and would-be photographers can make the most out of this editorially-reviewed list of the top free online photography classes. Snapping photos not your thing? Check out the complete list of free online classes in all sorts of subjects.

Federal Student Loans You Should Know About

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 23:34:59 +0000

With the 2012 changes to federal student loan legislation, taking out a loan is an even better deal for students. Online students can recieve government-backed loans at a discounted interest rate to use towards their tuition, as long as they're in a federally-recognized program. Take a look at the 5 types of student loans to see if there's a match for you.

Readers Share How They Found Their Online Teaching Jobs

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 23:28:25 +0000

Online teaching can be an smart way to make extra money and guide classes from the comfort of home. But, it can be difficult for new teachers to get a foot in the door. Take a look at this article to see how online teachers found their virtual jobs. If you have a story of your own, please take a minute to share it and help other potential online teachers.

Facebook: The Great Grade Destroyer?

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 20:50:48 +0000

Research shows that sites like Facebook may, in fact, bring down your GPA. It's easy for anyone to get sucked into distracting, but it's particularly challenging for online students that have to complete their coursework just a click away from puppy videos and what-I-ate-this-morning updates. What are the most distracting websites? Find out in this new list of the Top 10 Time Wasters That Are Ruining Your Grades.

New: How to Quit College

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 20:02:42 +0000

Every year thousands of students are forced to withdraw from their online classes due to hardships, financial difficulties, work conflicts, and other problems. At the start of the semester, students are able to withdraw easily. But, starting about this time, it becomes more difficult to withdraw without ruining your GPA and facing academic consequences. If you must quit college, learn how to protect yourself from the painful consequences many surprised drop-outs encounter.

2012 Changes to Federal Student Loans Could Save You Thousands

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 05:30:24 +0000

National regulations on federal student loans changed in several big ways this year. Beginning this month, students may be able to consolidate loans to lower interest rates, reduce their payments to a percentage of their income, or get loan forgiveness in as few as 10 years. Learn how these changes affect your wallet here: 4 Big Changes to Federal Student Loans in 2012.

What is an Online Charter School?

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 05:21:16 +0000

Online charter schools let elementary, junior high, and high school students learn through the internet for free. Like brick-and-mortar charter programs, online charter schools are government funded. However, they have a lot more leeway to design their own curriculum and method of instruction than traditional public schools. Learn more here: What You Need to Know About Distance Learning Charter Schools.

Bad Online Teachers

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 01:54:47 +0000

The summer blockbuster Bad Teacher featured a careless junior high instructor that simply didn't care about doing her job. While it's rare, online students sometimes encounter professors that behave similarly (without all the theatrics, of course). What options do you have if you find yourself enrolled in a class where the teacher doesn't show up to scheduled chats, is rude to students, or doesn't respond to emails? Find out what to do if you have a bad professor in this article written just for struggling students.

Online GED Prep

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 01:38:36 +0000

If you want to go to college or get a good paying job without a high school diploma, you'll probably need to get your GED. There's no way to take the GED online; it must be taken under supervision from a testing proctor. However, the web provides and abundance of free GED preparation materials to help you ace the test. Learn more in this article: Online GED Preparation.