An increasing number of 18 to 24 year-olds now complete at least some of their college coursework online. Though the flexibility to work from virtually anywhere, anytime can be an asset, some structure may be helpful, whether it’s living close to where the program is based, considering hybrid courses, or taking advantage of additional offerings
Education
The Rise of Cheating in Online Education
Cheating has always been an issue in education. Students used to sneak notes into exam rooms and pay friends to write their term papers. Now, as education continues to move online, so has cheating. In fact, it’s become a booming industry. This article from The Atlantic (http://www.theatlantic.com/education/archive/2015/11/cheating-through-online-courses/413770/ ) explores the growth in paid services available
Online Education App Provides Extra Income for Teachers
Online education platforms have been touted as a cost effective alternative to traditional college for students. As instructors get involved, they weigh the financial pros and cons of teaching online courses. Online education start-ups may not be the first to come to mind when thinking about money-making opportunities, but this article about app Udemy (https://www.udemy.com
Is a College Education Worth It?
Every morning I skim through college and university listserves that highlight excellent information about our college students, featuring white papers, articles, both online and in the usual places, all which often contain compelling information. Today I came across a piece, published in Huffington Post, by author Jamie Merisotis, CEO/President of Lumina Foundation, entitled Want to
CW Students Well Prepared For the Workforce
There is a lot of talk in our regional business community that students are not prepared to enter the workforce. One such organization, The Westchester County Association, is addressing the skills gap head on by overseeing a large regional grant to help put people together with employers who need each other, and by hosting boot
McDonalds Now Offering Diplomas
A growing number of students are looking to online high school and college offerings as a flexible option to get the education they need to get ahead. Employers are beginning to catch on that offering these kinds of programs can help attract and retain employees. Starbucks, Wal-Mart, and Taco Bell made headlines this year by
CW in the News
Warren Rosenberg, provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs at the College of Westchester, spoke on a panel about “Surviving in a Regulatory Environment,” as part of the recent APC Innovation Summit 2015. He spoke on the topic of distance learning, such as online courses. You can read more here. Visit the College of Westchester
Helping Online Students Succeed
Pursuing an online education comes with a unique set of challenges. A recent survey by Eduventures, Inc. of 28,000 students highlighted several important factors that impact academic performance. As this article from ecampus explains, Eduventures came up with three specific guidelines to help online students succeed: 1. Align online courses with objective design standards to
Happy Summer!
This weekend marks the beginning of the summer season. Longer days, beach weather, what’s not to love? Here’s a neat infographic on how to keep cool in the heat. Summer is also a great time to get a head on your continuing education and start planning for your future. Visit the College of Westchester online
Online Options for Students with Kids
Online courses and other technology has made a college education more accessible to more people. Students with children, who previously had few options, find these kinds of options especially helpful. This Huffington Post piece shares some of the ways parents can still pursue higher education. Interested in online education? Check out the College of Westchester