Participating In the Online Classroom Can Be Less Intimidating

18 March, 2010 (10:18) | Success in the Online Classroom | By: Sandy

One of the greatest advantages of the online classroom is that you can remain kind of anonymous. Your classmates and instructor know your name and what state you’re from, they know your time zone, but the only other information they know is what you share with the class.

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Getting Organized Makes Life Run More Smoothly

11 March, 2010 (13:37) | Success in the Online Classroom | By: Sandy

My online students tell me that this is one of the most important requirements for staying on track and successfully incorporating going back to school into their already busy lives. What works for one person may not work for everyone else, but here are some of the ideas my students have shared with me to help them stay organized for their classes:

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What’s So Great About the Online Classroom Anyway?

9 March, 2010 (14:06) | Going Back To College Online | By: Sandy

One thing that’s so great about the online classroom is that no matter what your personality may be like whether you are the gregarious person in the world or the total opposite, you can find your own voice in the online classroom.

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Tackling a New Challenge

8 March, 2010 (09:02) | Going Back To College Online | By: Sandy

When you tackle a new challenge, how do you feel? Are you nervous, anxious and excited all at the same time? These are some emotions that describe how I always feel when starting something new. The unfamiliar is usually intimidating for most of us, but most of us also enjoy a good challenge too, especially if the result is something we really want.

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Enrolling in Online Classes – Ask the Right Questions

5 March, 2010 (09:32) | Going Back To College Online | By: Sandy

If you’re considering enrolling in an online class or pursuing an online degree, your first contact will likely be someone known as an enrollment advisor or enrollment counselor. Various schools have different titles for the person who assists you in getting everything together to complete the enrollment process.

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Online Learning Benefits Veterans and Active Duty Military Students

16 February, 2010 (08:51) | Pursuing An Online Degree | By: Sandy

Whether you are on active duty or not, you can work your schedule around your career and earn your degree while managing other important responsibilities. Even if you travel, your online classroom is as accessible as ever – just take your laptop along with you.

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