Archive for tag: online classes
Social Networking: The Key to Better Online Education
July 6, 2011 3:36 pm Career AdviceThink social media is just a gimmick? Something on which a kid wastes time when he should be out mowing the lawn? Not according to the National School Boards Association. See how social media is changing the face of higher education.
The list is in:Best online schools of 2011
June 30, 2011 9:16 am Moms in SchoolOkay moms, are you ready for the list of best online schools of 2011? This list may help you decide which online school is right for you if you are still deciding whether or not to return to school, or maybe you are currently attending a campus-based program and ready to make the switch to [...]
Deseret News asks if online learning is the demise of the academy
June 26, 2011 10:10 am Online Education NewsPosing the heavily debated question among scholars today, Salt Lake City’s Deseret News recently questioned whether online learning is the “wave of the future or the demise of the academy?” The story, published June 25, highlights the experience of a Salt Lake City young adult and University of Phoenix student Trevor Hansen. Like the major [...]
Test drive an online course
June 21, 2011 7:00 am Education, Online EducationWe all like to test drive cars before we buy them. Some colleges who offer online courses are allowing prospective students to test drive their courses before they enroll. These test drives help students get a sampling of the online course environment and determine whether or not this type of learning would appeal to them.
EduComm 2011 addresses the future of higher education
June 18, 2011 8:20 am Online Education NewsEnlightening today’s higher education leaders on new technology, GoingOn Network vice president of client strategy Melissa Loble spoke at the EduComm 2011 conference at Walt Disney World Resort Hilton this week. The university business leadership institute conference, taking place June 13-15, featured various leaders in thought, innovation and expertise to offer their input and collaborate [...]
Full Sail University Offers Degrees in Entertainment
June 16, 2011 5:40 pm Career AdviceDreaming of having a more exciting career; one where you get to be creative, meet interesting people and be recognized for you contributions? Don’t just dream; you can have a career in the entertainment field with a degree from Full Sail University. Full Sail University Full Sail University is a fully accredited school with classes [...]
Top 10 reasons to pursue online education
June 16, 2011 8:07 am Moms in SchoolAre you ready to explore your online education options? If you are still uncertain and need some extra convincing, here are some of the top 10 reasons according to Carrie L. Sommer over at ezinearticles.com that you can and should pursue your degree in online education. (These top 10 reasons have motivated me to consider returning to [...]
Chinese: A language for the future
June 14, 2011 12:27 pm Education, Online EducationChina is emerging as a leader in business and the world’s biggest holder of foreign exchange reserves: 1.2 trillion US dollars in 2007 and climbing in subsequent years. In this global economy, people are moving forward to develop business relationships with the world’s fastest growing nation. Currently over 30 million people are studying Chinese in universities, colleges or using private online courses.
The University of Texas at Austin Introduces New Online Paralegal Certificate Program
June 13, 2011 11:43 pm Online Education NewsOver the past few years, the paralegal profession has experienced significant growth and continues to expand. It is currently one of the few employment growth fields in the United States. The U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, forecasts a faster-than-average growth rate of 28 percent through 2018 in the paralegal profession. Paralegals are [...]
