Public education may seem like a pure science that is populated by people who are above the human worries of life and live only for the joy of filling young minds with truth. However like in most things in life, schools do well or poorly largely driven by money. One of the justifications for governments’…
Not just another language acquisition lesson!
K-12 Reading Specialist Ana Adams, tells us that her experience tells her that with the support of parents, caregivers, early childhood educators, and with exposure to a literacy-rich environment, children progress from emergent to conventional reading. With interaction through reading aloud and conversation, children are exposed to learning early. In this process, it is very important…
Distance learning – distance education … How far away?
We live in an age where we e-mail a person instead of having a phone call, and we phone when we should speak in person. Hiding behind technology is an easy excuse, what is difficult for many to know in what medium is the most appropriate to communicate in. On-line has become the rage in…
Learning tips for distance learners
With the advent of information technology, more and more people are getting the full benefits from e-learning. Ones who were not able to finish their college courses due to some unavoidable circumstances can now get their college degree without having to resign or give up their current job. Distance learning is the better way of acquiring…
Will you get a better job with a degree?
With job prospects becoming increasingly bleak, many students are turning to online education to increase their individual marketability. The only question is whether this additional online education is bolstering or stifling their chances of getting a better job. Do traditional degrees hold more weight in hiring sessions than those received online? The answer lies in…
1,000,000 Free online CLEP Prep Courses
Education portal offers free video courses to help students prepare for exams, that will earn them college credit. They have reached a million students in its first year of operation. The portal is organized by selecting: – degree – school – career or – course with a comprehensive number of items in each of the…
Career enhancement through distance learning training
Career training via distance learning is trending. Local community college and high schools have adult education courses and continuing education for the purpose of instructing the individuals in their career opportunities through career training.
2 ways to prevent online students cheating
Taking a university exam from home, under the watchful eye of a webcam, with software profiling your keystrokes is the equally good manner of gaining an education, as if going to college or university. Online university courses are the Next Big Thing for higher education This trend is present in many developed and developing countries. It is…
Short history of distance learning
Distance education has contributed to the goal of the generations of students, to have the opportunity to pursue their educational dreams outside the traditional educational institutions. Students are able to continue further their education and maintain their obligations with their families and employers. Distance education is not for everyone, but it has stood the test of…
Online education for everybody
It is never too late to teach an old dog a new trick: The saying says it all. It does not matter whether you are retired or have a grandchild in kinder garden, in today’s era of Internet, it is only the wish to learn that counts. Literally, with every single next new day the…