Save THOUSANDS of Dollars By Studying Online–But Don’t Take the Wrong Courses!

The rate of enrollment in distance learning courses surpasses the growth in enrollment in face-to-face classes nationally, and two-year associate-degree institutions (community colleges) not only had the highest annual growth rate at 24 percent but also accounted for half of the online enrollments for the past five years. 
Four-year universities, on the other hand, had the [...]

Sloan Report Shows Online Students Could Use A (Virtual) Kick in The Pants

It’s not that I think online learning is going to replace face-to-face class time in all cases.  It’s just that it is becoming an accepted part of a relevant education. 
You get to choose how much of your education you get online.  For some, it will be a large percentage.  For others, just a class or [...]

National Distance Learning Week November 11th-16th

This happens to be National Distance Learning Week (November 12th through 16th), an opportunity to promote and celebrate the tremendous growth and accomplishments occurring today in distance learning programs offered by schools, businesses, and governmental departments.
According to the website:
Currently, over 2.5 million college students are taking online course and/or earning online college degrees. At the [...]

Virtual High Schools Appeal To The Ill, Athletic, and Passionate

In a recent press release from Insight School CA-LA, I found some interesting examples of the
kinds of students who are turning to virtual high schools. 
**Those who cannnot attend school regularly due to illness or injury.
**Those who are competing in sports or other pursuits that require a great deal of time.
**Those who are looking for a way [...]

Great Video: A Vision Of Students Today

Sooooo….is technology the solution to our education woes?  Or is it creating a whole new layer of challenges? 
How do college students learn today?  In what ways is technology allowing them to learn more?
What’s really going on in the college classroom?
Hmmm.  You’d better watch this video.
My take?  Technology is most useful in [...]