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Research shows that sites like Facebook may, in fact, bring down your GPA. It's easy for anyone to get sucked into distracting, but it's particularly challenging for online students that have to complete their coursework just a click away from puppy videos and what-I-at-this-morning updates. What are the most distracting websites? Find out in this new list of the Top 10 Time Wasters That Are Ruining Your Grades.
Facebook: The Great Grade Destroyer? originally appeared on About.com Distance Learning on Tuesday, January 31st, 2012 at 20:50:48.
Every year thousands of students are forced to withdraw from their online classes due to hardships, financial difficulties, work conflicts, and other problems. At the start of the semester, students are able to withdraw easily. But, starting about this time, it becomes more difficult to withdraw without ruining your GPA and facing academic consequences. If you must quit college, learn how to protect yourself from the painful consequences many surprised drop-outs encounter.
New: How to Quit College originally appeared on About.com Distance Learning on Tuesday, January 31st, 2012 at 20:02:42.
National regulations on federal student loans changed in several big ways this year. Beginning this month, students may be able to consolidate loans to lower interest rates, reduce their payments to a percentage of their income, or get loan forgiveness in as few as 10 years. Learn how these changes affect your wallet here: 4 Big Changes to Federal Student Loans in 2012.
2012 Changes to Federal Student Loans Could Save You Thousands originally appeared on About.com Distance Learning on Monday, January 30th, 2012 at 05:30:24.
Online charter schools let elementary, junior high, and high school students learn through the internet for free. Like brick-and-mortar charter programs, online charter schools are government funded. However, they have a lot more leeway to design their own curriculum and method of instruction than traditional public schools. Learn more here: What You Need to Know About Distance Learning Charter Schools.
What is an Online Charter School? originally appeared on About.com Distance Learning on Sunday, January 29th, 2012 at 05:21:16.
The summer blockbuster Bad Teacher featured a careless junior high instructor that simply didn't care about doing her job. While it's rare, online students sometimes encounter professors that behave similarly (without all the theatrics, of course). What options do you have if you find yourself enrolled in a class where the teacher doesn't show up to scheduled chats, is rude to students, or doesn't respond to emails? Find out what to do if you have a bad professor in this article written just for struggling students.
Bad Online Teachers originally appeared on About.com Distance Learning on Monday, January 23rd, 2012 at 01:54:47.
If you want to go to college or get a good paying job without a high school diploma, you'll probably need to get your GED. There's no way to take the GED online; it must be taken under supervision from a testing proctor. However, the web provides and abundance of free GED preparation materials to help you ace the test. Learn more in this article: Online GED Preparation.
Online GED Prep originally appeared on About.com Distance Learning on Friday, January 20th, 2012 at 01:38:36.
If your online class is holding a live chat session, it's important to be prepared. Knowing what to study and how to contribute your ideas can help you make the discussion more meaningful (and, perhaps, earn extra points with your professor). Take a look at this article to learn how to stand out in class chat room discussions.
How to Be a Stand Out Student in a Class Chat originally appeared on About.com Distance Learning on Sunday, January 15th, 2012 at 01:15:29.
With more high schools offering advanced, remedial, and summer classes over the internet, now is a smart time to look for an online high school teaching job. Online high school teachers hold message board discussions, grade papers, and teach students all from home. Generally, online high school teachers follow a set curriculum rather than creating their own. Think this might be the right job for you? See how these online high school teachers found their jobs.
Readers Respond: How Did You Find Your Online High School Teaching Job? originally appeared on About.com Distance Learning on Saturday, January 14th, 2012 at 01:08:54.
Are you just starting a new online class? Now is the time to plan your schedule, develop good rapport with your professor, and determine if you're in over your head on any of the semester's assignments. Check out this article to learn about the 10 Most Important Things You Can Do in Your First Week in an Online Class.
Make Your First Week a Success originally appeared on About.com Distance Learning on Sunday, January 8th, 2012 at 03:33:46.
Textbooks don't have to drain your wallet if you know how to shop. By buying online, locating rental resources, and being a savvy shopper, you could save hundreds on this semester's books. Take a look at Get Your Textbooks for Cheap or Free for tips on how smart students save big.
Find Spring Semester's Textbooks for Cheap (Or Even Free) originally appeared on About.com Distance Learning on Thursday, January 5th, 2012 at 03:30:42.
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