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Are Online Studies A Solution For Prisoners?
Article Student Tips
September 22, 2017

With online education on the rise, experts are looking to the field as an option for prison education.  Let’s take a closer look at the benefits and pitfalls of online studies as a solution for prisoners.
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Efficient Peer Review Strategies for Online Courses
Article Student Tips
September 4, 2017
If you’re in an online course and you’re writing papers, then you’ll probably participate in a peer review if you haven’t already.  Never done a peer review?  Don’t fret.  We’ve got you covered.  Let’s take a closer look at efficient peer...
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Your Back-To-School Shopping List for Online Studies
Article Student Tips
September 1, 2017
Laptop? Check. Internet connection? Check. Notebook and paper? Check. Really? Yes. Among other things. Let’s take a closer look at your comprehensive back-to-school shopping list for online university.
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Five Reasons to Study Cybersecurity
Article Student Tips
August 21, 2017
Rapid technological advancements represent positive progress for society in near-endless ways. However, this growth is not without its challenges. Topping the list of obstacles threatening millions of people and organizations? Cyber threats. Certainly, cyber criminals are savvy -- which is why ...
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What is the Difference Between For-Profit and Nonprofit Online Degrees?
Article Student Tips
August 4, 2017
A staggering array of higher education options is available to today’s college students. And while choice is always a good thing, it can also be confusing. For online students, understanding the difference between for-profit and nonprofit degrees can be particularly tricky. Here’s an ove...
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How to Become a Good Online Teacher
Article Student Tips
July 21, 2017
So, you want to teach online?  Welcome!  If you’re already a certified educator, you’re ahead of the curve.   If not, don’t fret.  There are opportunities for you.  Let’s take a closer look at some of the qualities of great online teachers.
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How To Build A Professional Network Online
Article Student Tips
June 9, 2017
The network.  Critical to your professional success.  In online learning, building your professional network doesn’t look a whole lot different from traditional learning—the ideas are the same, the vehicle is different.  Take a look at four ways to build that professional ...
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5 Things You Didn’t Know About Online Studies
Article Student Tips
May 26, 2017
You know a lot about online studies—but in the multi-billion dollar industry, it’s important to recognize what you don’t know.  Let’s take a look at things you didn’t know about online studies.  You might be surprised. 
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How Africa is Using Edtech and Online Education
Article Student Tips
May 12, 2017
From MOOCs to smartphones, the continent of Africa is at the forefront of online learning technology.  The fastest growing e-learning market in the world, Africa breathes a fresh breath of innovation.  Let’s take a look at five ways Africa is using Edtech and online education.
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Discover the New World of Alternative Credentials
Article Student Tips
April 28, 2017
The profile of a “typical” college student today looks very different than it did 20 years ago. In fact, given the rise in non-traditional students and resulting diversity found on college campuses and in online programs, the word “typical” may not even apply when it comes to...

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Incarcerated Students Find Hope in Technology
September 15, 2017

Given research indicating the link between education and reduced recidivism in prison, the case for educating inmates is a strong one. Now, a new tabl...

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Parents Show More Openness to Online Programs
August 25, 2017

A recent survey by HSBC reveals that parents around the world are more aware of and more open to having their children participate in online learning....

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The One Thing Online College Students Crave Above All Else
August 11, 2017

While the word “flexibility” may be the first to come to mind when conversations about the wants and needs of online college students aris...

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