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Online summer school is a smart choice for traditional students looking to make up missed credits, get ahead, or study away from campus. Even if your college doesn't offer online courses, you may be able to enroll in an online program during the summer months and transfer credits earned to your regular college during the fall. Take a look at this article for 7 steps to earning credit through online summer school.
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Take Your College Classes Online This Summer originally appeared on About.com Distance Learning on Friday, March 19th, 2010 at 14:29:13.
Many potential students wonder how testing works in the world of online learning. Most distance learners do, in fact, take traditional tests. Some are required to take exams under the watch of a proctor, while others are permitted to complete tests without supervision. A few online programs focus on student portfolios and papers in lieu testing. Take a look at this article to learn how you can find a testing option that works for your learning style.
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Do Online College Students Take Tests? originally appeared on About.com Distance Learning on Wednesday, March 17th, 2010 at 01:04:54.
If you fit federal guidelines, you may be able to pay for your online studies with a grant. Grant funds are available to online students with low incomes and academic achievement. Additional money is given to students that excel in technical fields or plan to become teachers. Take a look at this article to learn how you can benefit from the five federal grant programs.
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Get a Grant, Study for Free originally appeared on About.com Distance Learning on Saturday, March 13th, 2010 at 23:53:16.
Whether you want to learn a new language, play an instrument, or sharpen your math skills, there's a free online class to help you succeed. Take a look at our free online class directory to find over one hundred no-cost courses on subjects like business, programming, cooking, and photography.
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100+ Free Online Classes originally appeared on About.com Distance Learning on Saturday, March 13th, 2010 at 01:03:53.
Want to find an online high school that works for your teenager? Check out the directory of online high school profiles. Search through dozens of regionally accredited online high schools to find one that helps students make up missed credits, graduate sooner, complete AP courses, or work around an acting career.
Online high schools are becoming a more popular choice for students with unique needs. These reviews can help you find the program that fits your family.
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Online High School Reviews originally appeared on About.com Distance Learning on Wednesday, March 10th, 2010 at 02:26:36.
This week, YouTube made an announcement that will have a major impact on virtual learning: captioning will now be available on millions of video they show. The site will use an automatic speech-to-text program already developed by Google.
San Jose Mercury News reports:
"Administrators at Stanford and the University of California-Berkeley said the service could make lectures and other instructional content that they post on YouTube available to audiences around the world."
YouTube's impressive collection of educational videos will now be accessible by non-English speakers and the Deaf population. Although captions are only created from English videos for now, translations between two languages may be an option for the future.
Imagine the potential impact for online learners. In a few years, you may be able to learn from professors in other countries, speaking other languages. Or, download entire lecture transcripts without having to take notes. The captioning proccess isn't perfect. But, it seems that the web's language barrier has finally been broken.
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How YouTube's Big Announcement Will Improve Online Learning originally appeared on About.com Distance Learning on Sunday, March 7th, 2010 at 23:53:30.
Free online tutorials can help you master Adobe Photoshop, make advanced calculations in Microsoft Excel, or create more impressive PowerPoint presentations. Use the free online tutorials in this list to sharpen your business, design, and programming skills while preparing for success in your online courses.
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New: Free Online Tutorials originally appeared on About.com Distance Learning on Saturday, March 6th, 2010 at 23:22:30.
Want to get the latest news from your online college? Head over to Twitter.
Many top online colleges have active Twitter accounts including Charter Oak State College, Everest University Online, and Harvard Extension School. Take a look at this list for links to the best tweets from virtual schools.
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Does Your Online College Tweet? originally appeared on About.com Distance Learning on Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010 at 01:52:05.
By enrolling in an online charter school, your child may be able to earn a high school diploma or make up missed credits without falling behind in a traditional school. How do you choose an online charter school? These six steps can help.
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How to Choose an Online Charter School originally appeared on About.com Distance Learning on Sunday, February 28th, 2010 at 02:22:32.
Be prepared before applying to any online college. These 10 tips can help you know your options, research potential programs, set educational goals, and make the right choice when it comes to online learning.
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Before You Apply... originally appeared on About.com Distance Learning on Friday, February 26th, 2010 at 02:44:39.
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