Your Education, Your Way

19 May, 2010 (14:19) | Going Back To College Online | By: Sandy

E Learning, Distance Learning, Online Learning – call it whatever you choose, but the bottom line is it has become a very popular method for adults to earn a college degree. For many, it is the answer to reaching a life-long goal!

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Hats Off to Working Moms, Single Moms and Stay at Home Moms Studying Online

9 April, 2010 (13:43) | Going Back To College Online | By: Sandy

My hat is off to the moms of the world who take their responsibility of mothering very seriously and yet they can still squeeze in a few extra hours a day to do classwork and work toward earning their degrees. I think it’s awesome that online learning makes it possible for these moms to do both.

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7 Reasons Not to Let Anyone Rain on Your Parade

7 April, 2010 (17:37) | Going Back To College Online | By: Sandy

Let’s face it, if you think going back to school is going to be easy, you really aren’t ready for this journey. It is not going to be easy. It is going to be time consuming and take lots of hard work; so your commitment needs to be strong. Having a strong support system definitely helps in every way. It helps you stay motivated and determined to succeed.

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What to Do Before You Enroll in an Online Degree Program

30 March, 2010 (14:22) | Getting Started With Online Learning | By: Sandy

So, exploring the online opportunities to earn a degree is a great idea, but as this article makes pretty darn clear – exploring is the key to success. I’ve summed up a few of the points in the article, and I definitely agree that they are very good suggestions.

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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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