Thousands of students worldwide are using technologies and tools created or adapted for online college studies. Discussion boards, direct e-mail between students and professor, and web-enabled “student lounges†are important tools in learning online.
With tuition hikes abound at many schools throughout the country many parents, and students, are finding the cost to attend school a little hard to swallow. However, there are other ways to attend school without sacrificing your bank account or credit rating.
A recent 93-page report on online education, conducted by SRI International for the Department of Education, has a starchy academic title, but a most intriguing conclusion: “On average, students in online learning conditions performed better than those receiving face-to-face instruction.â€
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If you’ve ever gotten stuck in the middle of a term paper, essay, or just comprehending the text in a book for one of your classes then this is a great tool for you…WordWeb.
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Even though the answers to performing better on tests seems obvious, we still need reminders every now and then on how to stay on top of our game.
Today, American Public University System professor Jim Smith is a nationally recognized researcher in the field of airports and…