There are lots of reasons to take an online course: career goals, flexibility, cost, and many more. However, online and hybrid college courses may be a better fit for some than others, depending on learning styles, resources, and lifestyle. This article shares a few things to consider before signing up. (http://www.saycampuslife.com/2016/01/20/3-things-to-consider-before-taking-online-courses-in-college/ )
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Student Took Online Course While in Labor
Sitting for an exam, whether online or in-person, can be difficult. Tommitrise Collins from Macon, Georgia has a tough decision to make when she found herself in labor at the time of a scheduled online exam. She impressed her family, friends, and hospital staff when she opted to take her psychology exam on her laptop
How Younger Students Can Make the Best of Online College Courses
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
Apps to Keep Students Organized
Online students have a lot to keep track of. These apps can help you balance school, work, and life. Evernote https://evernote.com/ This note-taking organizational tool allows you to collect and annotate all different kinds of material in one place. It’s especially helpful for taking notes during class or collecting helpful articles when researching. You can
Students Drawn to the Flexibility of Online Learning
Today’s students are busier than ever, often juggling work and family obligations with school. Online education has become increasingly popular because of the flexibility if offers. This article explores the appeal of online education for traditional and older students. The College of Westchester offers a variety of online programs to suit your education needs. Check
Prof. Cancro Completes Quality Matters
Congratulations to Prof. Paula Cancro for successfully completing the Quality Matters course “Improving Your Online Course Facilitator Certification.” As a certified instructor, she can now offer CW faculty an “in-house workshop” to improve their online courses. The Quality Matters Program (QM) is an international organization representing broad inter-institutional collaboration and a shared understanding of online
PC Mag names 100 Best iPad Apps for 2015
With education going increasingly digital, more students are relying on apps on their tablets like iPads to help them stay organized and get their work done. PC Mag recently listed the 100 best iPad apps for 2015. Lots of them are great for helping you stay on top of deadlines and be productive from practically
Does online college instructor gender influence student evaluation?
Because so much of the interaction between instructors and students in online education is virtual, it’s possible they may never see what the other looks like. A recent study suggests that students’ perception of an instructor’s gender, however, may influence the evaluation they give at the end of the course. The original paper, “What’s in