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‘Distance Learning’

Distance learning means different things to different people. However there is a simple way to describe this type of learning that’s growing more popular with each passing day. Distance learning is a learning environment in which the student is separated from the instructor. Read the rest of this entry »

If you’ve been considering distance learning, now is the time to get moving. With so many types of degrees and certificates available, there’s never been a better time to get your education. Read the rest of this entry »

Have you been wondering if distance learning might be right for you? If you have and you’ve been asking acquaintances for their opinions as to whether distance learning is better or worse than traditional learning, you’ve probably gotten an earful of varying opinions. Read the rest of this entry »

Selecting an online distance learning school or program isn’t as easy as many people think. Some people think that, like the other items they shop for on the Internet, they simply perform a search for distance learning schools or programs and then choose one. Read the rest of this entry »

You’ve probably heard that it’s important to make sure the distance learning program you select is accredited. But do you know why? Read the rest of this entry »

It’s true that distance learning is convenient, but what about the costs? Is distance learning any less expensive than regular learning? What about financial aid? Are those who choose to learn in a ‘non-traditional’ environment eligible? Read the rest of this entry »

Do employers value online MBA degrees the same as they value MBA degrees earned in a traditional classroom environment? Read the rest of this entry »

You’re ready to go to college but you don’t know where to begin. You’ve heard about distance learning and are interested, but you don’t know much about online college. Read the rest of this entry »

Distance learning and online high schools are viable options for students who have trouble coping in a traditional school environment. Read the rest of this entry »

Are online degrees viewed differently than traditional school degrees? Read the rest of this entry »

The earliest form of distance learning emerged over 120 years ago, in 1883. At that time the Internet did not exist. For the first 60+ years, correspondence was the only type of instructional media available. Read the rest of this entry »

Recorded audio and recorded video is information that has been recorded onto some type of media. Both are frequently used in distance learning. Read the rest of this entry »

If you’ve ever watched an educational program on a public broadcasting channel, local cable channel, satellite TV or other telecommunications channel administered by the FCC such as Instructional TV Fixed Service (ITFS), you have seen instructional television. Read the rest of this entry »

The ability to transmit an actual classroom lesson to remote locations is what satellite e-learning is all about. The remote classroom can be either an individual’s desktop computer or another (offsite) classroom full of students. Read the rest of this entry »

Audio conferencing is a learning environment in which students and instructor can communicate in real time. Read the rest of this entry »

Audiographics is one of several ways in which instructional media can be delivered to students who participate in distance learning. Read the rest of this entry »

In the world of distance learning the instructional media labeled ‘correspondence’ refers to any material given to students that is in a printed format. Read the rest of this entry »

More people than ever before are trying to decide whether to pursue distance learning or a traditional college experience. As attractive and as convenient as it sounds, not everyone is a good candidate for distance learning. Read the rest of this entry »

When you’re involved with distance learning, it’s easy to feel as if you’re all alone. Rather than listening to instructors, you’re often reading course material on your own or watching videotaped instruction. Read the rest of this entry »

When it comes to distance learning, it can be difficult to identify a scam or a fake program. For as much good as the Internet has brought us, it has unfortunately also become a breeding ground for scam artists and fraudulent activity. Read the rest of this entry »

Many of the tips for succeeding as an online student are similar to those required of students attending school on campus. Read the rest of this entry »