Month: October, 2009

Meet Your Attendance Requirements in Your Online Classes

28 October, 2009 (10:34) | Success in the Online Classroom | By: Sandy

Some universities require that you log in a certain number of times per week. Others may take electronic attendance based on when you turn in assignments or log in to a discussion forum, but you can be sure there will be attendance requirements of some type.

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Your Participation Will Carry You Far in the Online Classroom

27 October, 2009 (11:00) | Success in the Online Classroom | By: Sandy

Discussion Forums allow you to share your ideas and, just as importantly, give you the opportunity to learn from others. Your instructor will often post additional questions to guide and expand the discussion.

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Take a Deep Breath as Your Online Class Begins

26 October, 2009 (08:21) | Getting Started With Online Learning | By: Sandy

The first thing you need to do is take a deep breath! Think back over the years and remember how you felt when you first began anything new – the first day of high school, the first day on a new job – it’s what we do. We feel a little overwhelmed and usually doubt our ability to do whatever it is we are undertaking. This is primarily because we fear the unknown.

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Reading for Success in the Online Classroom

23 October, 2009 (07:46) | Online Universities and Colleges | By: Sandy

One of the key elements to success in the online classroom is simply reading. You should read everything available to help you find your way in the beginning of an online course. Carefully read your syllabus, your calendar, and all posts your instructor makes available in the online classroom. Then read them again for clarity.

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Financial Aid To Earn Your College Degree

21 October, 2009 (11:37) | Online Universities and Colleges | By: Sandy

One of the easiest avenues to get back into school and earn a college degree is to select an online program. Many colleges and universities all over the country offer programs in technology, education, healthcare, business and many other fields. With the right online degree program, you can create a study schedule that works for you and more easily manage your family obligations while you earn your degree.

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Stay at Home Moms Take Online Classes

20 October, 2009 (10:38) | Going Back To College Online | By: Sandy

Many young mothers are taking advantage of both staying at home while their children are young and also taking time for themselves. Online classes can help young mothers get prepared to enter the workforce at a later time.

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