Research: Distance Learning Not for Everyone

 

Recent research from a University of Missouri study shows that not everyone is cut out for online learning. Students with certain qualities such as responsibility and determination are more likely to be successful when learning online. Here's what the study found

Will Online Colleges Make the Grade

 

Several weeks ago, I reported on Transparency By Design – a new movement seeking to publicize online college data. A handful of popular online colleges have joined the effort and major media outlets are taking notice. US News and World Report summarizes

Online High Schools Offer New Options for Teens

 

raditional schooling isn't the right choice for every teenager. Online classes offer flexibility as well as guidance to teen learners. Many online programs are regionally accredited and can help students prepare for college or the job market. My recently updated About.com article, Get Your High School Diploma Online, explores the options open to high schoolers. Here's a blurb

University Greed Creates Disadvantages to Online Learning

 

A recent editorial in the UM-St. Louis Current charges that many of the reasons universities start online classes are harmful to student learners. Instead of starting online courses for student convenience or as a viable learning alternative, some universities do it because they can save money on facilities and can squeeze 200+ students into a single class. Here's a blurb from the editorial

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