http://distancelearn.about.com/ Distance Learning http://distancelearn.about.com/b/2009/11/22/how-to-get-an-online-teaching-job.htm <p>Teaching online certainly isn't for everyone. However, many instructors enjoy the freedom of virtual instruction and the opportunity to interact with students from around the nation.</p> <p>Is online teaching right for you? Explore the pros and cons of e-instruction, the requirements necessary for teaching online, and the ways you can find an online teaching job in this in-depth article.</p> <p><strong>See Also:</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://distancelearn.about.com/b/2009/05/26/online-professors-posing-as-students.htm">Online Professors Posing as Students</a></li> <li><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://distancelearn.about.com/od/onlinecourses/p/OnlineEdDegree.htm">Earning an Online Education Degree</a></li> </ul><p style="background:#f5f3ef;border: 1px solid #d5d0bf;padding:.5em;"><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://distancelearn.about.com/b/2009/11/22/how-to-get-an-online-teaching-job.htm">How to Get an Online Teaching Job</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://distancelearn.about.com/">About.com Distance Learning</a> on Sunday, November 22nd, 2009 at 04:30:09.</p><p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://distancelearn.about.com/b/2009/11/22/how-to-get-an-online-teaching-job.htm">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://distancelearn.about.com/b/2009/11/22/how-to-get-an-online-teaching-job.htm#gB3">Comment</a> | <a href="http://distancelearn.about.com/gi/pages/shareurl.htm?PG=http://distancelearn.about.com/b/2009/11/22/how-to-get-an-online-teaching-job.htm&zItl=How to Get an Online Teaching Job">Email this</a></p> http://distancelearn.about.com/b/2009/11/22/how-to-get-an-online-teaching-job.htm 2009-11-22T04:30:09Z http://distancelearn.about.com/b/2009/11/21/how-to-get-college-credit-by-taking-free-online-classes.htm <p>It is possible to earn legitimate college credit by taking a free online class. The process isn't always easy. But, if you're willing to jump through a few hoops, you could complete a degree requirement by studying free online class materials. Check out this article to learn how.</p> <p><strong>See Also: </strong></p> <ul> <li><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://distancelearn.about.com/od/isitforyou/a/opencourseware.htm">OpenCourseWare Basics</a></li> <li><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://distancelearn.about.com/od/isitforyou/a/FreeBusClass.htm">Free Online Business Classes</a></li> </ul><p style="background:#f5f3ef;border: 1px solid #d5d0bf;padding:.5em;"><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://distancelearn.about.com/b/2009/11/21/how-to-get-college-credit-by-taking-free-online-classes.htm">How to Get College Credit by Taking Free Online Classes</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://distancelearn.about.com/">About.com Distance Learning</a> on Saturday, November 21st, 2009 at 04:27:15.</p><p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://distancelearn.about.com/b/2009/11/21/how-to-get-college-credit-by-taking-free-online-classes.htm">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://distancelearn.about.com/b/2009/11/21/how-to-get-college-credit-by-taking-free-online-classes.htm#gB3">Comment</a> | <a href="http://distancelearn.about.com/gi/pages/shareurl.htm?PG=http://distancelearn.about.com/b/2009/11/21/how-to-get-college-credit-by-taking-free-online-classes.htm&zItl=How to Get College Credit by Taking Free Online Classes">Email this</a></p> http://distancelearn.about.com/b/2009/11/21/how-to-get-college-credit-by-taking-free-online-classes.htm 2009-11-21T04:27:15Z http://distancelearn.about.com/b/2009/11/19/10-ways-to-get-help-from-your-online-professors-2.htm <p>If you're struggling with an online class, don't wait until the last minute to get help. Interacting with online professors can be daunting. Virtual communication can even seem more difficult than a face-to-face meeting. But, there's no need to fear. Follow these ten suggestions and you'll be able to get the help you need.</p> <p><strong>See Also: </strong></p> <ul> <li><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://distancelearn.about.com/od/studyskills/ht/class_chat.htm">How to Participate in an Online Class Chat Room</a></li> <li><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://distancelearn.about.com/od/onlineresources/a/resources.htm">10 Indispensible Free Web Resources for Students</a></li> </ul><p style="background:#f5f3ef;border: 1px solid #d5d0bf;padding:.5em;"><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://distancelearn.about.com/b/2009/11/19/10-ways-to-get-help-from-your-online-professors-2.htm">10 Ways to Get Help from Your Online Professors</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://distancelearn.about.com/">About.com Distance Learning</a> on Thursday, November 19th, 2009 at 22:19:35.</p><p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://distancelearn.about.com/b/2009/11/19/10-ways-to-get-help-from-your-online-professors-2.htm">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://distancelearn.about.com/b/2009/11/19/10-ways-to-get-help-from-your-online-professors-2.htm#gB3">Comment</a> | <a href="http://distancelearn.about.com/gi/pages/shareurl.htm?PG=http://distancelearn.about.com/b/2009/11/19/10-ways-to-get-help-from-your-online-professors-2.htm&zItl=10 Ways to Get Help from Your Online Professors">Email this</a></p> http://distancelearn.about.com/b/2009/11/19/10-ways-to-get-help-from-your-online-professors-2.htm 2009-11-19T22:19:35Z http://distancelearn.about.com/b/2009/11/15/new-10-facts-about-online-degrees.htm <p>Online degrees are becoming more popular with working students and those who prefer to learn from the comfort of home. If you're thinking about enrolling in a virtual program, consider these ten facts about online degrees.</p> <p><strong>See Also: </strong></p> <ul> <li><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://distancelearn.about.com/od/distancelearning101/a/7mistakes.htm">7 Mistakes Online Students Make</a></li> <li><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://distancelearn.about.com/od/isitforyou/a/considering.htm">Is Distance Learning Right for You?</a></li> </ul><p style="background:#f5f3ef;border: 1px solid #d5d0bf;padding:.5em;"><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://distancelearn.about.com/b/2009/11/15/new-10-facts-about-online-degrees.htm">New: 10 Facts About Online Degrees</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://distancelearn.about.com/">About.com Distance Learning</a> on Sunday, November 15th, 2009 at 04:19:57.</p><p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://distancelearn.about.com/b/2009/11/15/new-10-facts-about-online-degrees.htm">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://distancelearn.about.com/b/2009/11/15/new-10-facts-about-online-degrees.htm#gB3">Comment</a> | <a href="http://distancelearn.about.com/gi/pages/shareurl.htm?PG=http://distancelearn.about.com/b/2009/11/15/new-10-facts-about-online-degrees.htm&zItl=New: 10 Facts About Online Degrees">Email this</a></p> http://distancelearn.about.com/b/2009/11/15/new-10-facts-about-online-degrees.htm 2009-11-15T04:19:57Z http://distancelearn.about.com/b/2009/11/14/earning-credit-by-playing-video-games.htm <p>Discovering evil plots, collecting clues, solving conspiracies. It may sound like a video game. But, actually, it's a way to earn high school credit. In this game-based online high school course from Florida Virtual University students learn by playing. The <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://www.miamiherald.com/news/education/story/1313307.html">Miami Herald</a> reports:</p> <blockquote><p>"The characters representing the student -- Eddie Flash and Libby Whitetree -- go through missions in which they gain powers and collect clues. Students keep notes in a "conspiracy log" and play mini games to reinforce what they've learned. The clues contain the lessons in the form of videos, maps, interactive timelines and personal stories from history."</p></blockquote> <p>This type of learning certainly doesn't appeal to everyone. However, some students thrive with game play. Florida Virtual School expects to have at least 10 more game-based courses. If they prove successful, more online high schools may ditch the video lectures in favor of something a little more adventuresome.</p> <p><strong>See Also:</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://distancelearn.about.com/od/virtualhighschools/a/teensonline.htm">Is Online High School Right for My Teen?</a></li> <li><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://distancelearn.about.com/od/virtualhighschools/a/hsprosandcons.htm">Pros and Cons of Online High Schools</a></li> </ul><p style="background:#f5f3ef;border: 1px solid #d5d0bf;padding:.5em;"><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://distancelearn.about.com/b/2009/11/14/earning-credit-by-playing-video-games.htm">Earning Credit by Playing Video Games</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://distancelearn.about.com/">About.com Distance Learning</a> on Saturday, November 14th, 2009 at 04:10:38.</p><p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://distancelearn.about.com/b/2009/11/14/earning-credit-by-playing-video-games.htm">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://distancelearn.about.com/b/2009/11/14/earning-credit-by-playing-video-games.htm#gB3">Comment</a> | <a href="http://distancelearn.about.com/gi/pages/shareurl.htm?PG=http://distancelearn.about.com/b/2009/11/14/earning-credit-by-playing-video-games.htm&zItl=Earning Credit by Playing Video Games">Email this</a></p> http://distancelearn.about.com/b/2009/11/14/earning-credit-by-playing-video-games.htm 2009-11-14T04:10:38Z http://distancelearn.about.com/b/2009/11/12/national-accreditation-vs-regional-accreditation-2.htm <p>As a prospective online student, you may need to choose between schools with national accreditation and schools with regional accreditation. Your choice may affect your ability to transfer credits, be accepted for graduate studies, or gain employment.</p> <p>Check out this article for the pros and cons of each option.</p> <p><strong>See Also:</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://distancelearn.about.com/od/accreditationinfo/ht/checkaccredit.htm">Check Any School's Accreditation</a></li> <li><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://distancelearn.about.com/od/distancelearning101/a/diplomamill_law.htm">Is Using a Diploma Mill Degree Illegal?</a></li> </ul><p style="background:#f5f3ef;border: 1px solid #d5d0bf;padding:.5em;"><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://distancelearn.about.com/b/2009/11/12/national-accreditation-vs-regional-accreditation-2.htm">National Accreditation vs. Regional Accreditation</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://distancelearn.about.com/">About.com Distance Learning</a> on Thursday, November 12th, 2009 at 00:54:29.</p><p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://distancelearn.about.com/b/2009/11/12/national-accreditation-vs-regional-accreditation-2.htm">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://distancelearn.about.com/b/2009/11/12/national-accreditation-vs-regional-accreditation-2.htm#gB3">Comment</a> | <a href="http://distancelearn.about.com/gi/pages/shareurl.htm?PG=http://distancelearn.about.com/b/2009/11/12/national-accreditation-vs-regional-accreditation-2.htm&zItl=National Accreditation vs. Regional Accreditation">Email this</a></p> http://distancelearn.about.com/b/2009/11/12/national-accreditation-vs-regional-accreditation-2.htm 2009-11-12T00:54:29Z http://distancelearn.about.com/b/2009/11/08/national-distance-learning-week-2.htm <p>This week is <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://www.ndlw.org/index.html">National Distance Learning Week</a>, sponsored by the United States Distance Learning Association. Check out the website for access to free webinars including:</p> <ul> <li>Higher Ed: Global Education</li> <li>Game-Based Learning</li> <li>Mobile Learning</li> <li>Collaborative Learning Globally</li> <li>Blended Learning</li> </ul> <p>Register in advance to reserve a spot or take a look at their articles to learn more about National Distance Learning Week.</p> <p><strong>See Also: </strong></p> <ul> <li><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://distancelearn.about.com/od/isitforyou/a/considering.htm">Is Distance Learning Right for You?</a></li> <li><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://distancelearn.about.com/od/distancelearning101/p/Online-University.htm">How Does an Online University Work?</a></li> </ul><p style="background:#f5f3ef;border: 1px solid #d5d0bf;padding:.5em;"><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://distancelearn.about.com/b/2009/11/08/national-distance-learning-week-2.htm">National Distance Learning Week</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://distancelearn.about.com/">About.com Distance Learning</a> on Sunday, November 8th, 2009 at 01:11:40.</p><p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://distancelearn.about.com/b/2009/11/08/national-distance-learning-week-2.htm">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://distancelearn.about.com/b/2009/11/08/national-distance-learning-week-2.htm#gB3">Comment</a> | <a href="http://distancelearn.about.com/gi/pages/shareurl.htm?PG=http://distancelearn.about.com/b/2009/11/08/national-distance-learning-week-2.htm&zItl=National Distance Learning Week">Email this</a></p> http://distancelearn.about.com/b/2009/11/08/national-distance-learning-week-2.htm 2009-11-08T01:11:40Z http://distancelearn.about.com/b/2009/11/07/can-online-high-school-graduates-go-to-college.htm <p>By carefully choosing an online high school program and completing the necessary coursework, students are commonly accepted by the college of their choice. Recognizing what matters to university officials can help you plan for the future and ease your concerns. Check out this article to learn what colleges are looking for in applicants from online high schools.</p> <p><strong>See Also: </strong></p> <ul> <li><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://distancelearn.about.com/od/virtualhighschools/tp/OnlineHighSchoolProfiles.htm">Find an Online High School</a></li> <li><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://distancelearn.about.com/od/virtualhighschools/a/hsprosandcons.htm">Online High School Pros &#38; Cons</a></li> </ul> <p style="background:#f5f3ef;border: 1px solid #d5d0bf;padding:.5em;"><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://distancelearn.about.com/b/2009/11/07/can-online-high-school-graduates-go-to-college.htm">Can Online High School Graduates Go to College?</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://distancelearn.about.com/">About.com Distance Learning</a> on Saturday, November 7th, 2009 at 01:07:04.</p><p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://distancelearn.about.com/b/2009/11/07/can-online-high-school-graduates-go-to-college.htm">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://distancelearn.about.com/b/2009/11/07/can-online-high-school-graduates-go-to-college.htm#gB3">Comment</a> | <a href="http://distancelearn.about.com/gi/pages/shareurl.htm?PG=http://distancelearn.about.com/b/2009/11/07/can-online-high-school-graduates-go-to-college.htm&zItl=Can Online High School Graduates Go to College?">Email this</a></p> http://distancelearn.about.com/b/2009/11/07/can-online-high-school-graduates-go-to-college.htm 2009-11-07T01:07:04Z http://distancelearn.about.com/b/2009/11/05/how-to-get-the-most-from-free-online-classes.htm <p>Whether you want to improve your programming skills, dance the Argentine Tango, or gain a French vocabulary, there are thousands of free online classes to choose from. 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Check out this article for the basics on choosing a no-cost online couse and making the most of it.</p> <p><strong>See Also:</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://distancelearn.about.com/od/isitforyou/a/opencourseware.htm">OpenCouseWare Basics</a></li> <li><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://distancelearn.about.com/od/isitforyou/a/WritingClass.htm">Free Online Writing and Journalism Courses</a></li> </ul><p style="background:#f5f3ef;border: 1px solid #d5d0bf;padding:.5em;"><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://distancelearn.about.com/b/2009/11/05/how-to-get-the-most-from-free-online-classes.htm">How to Get the Most from Free Online Classes</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://distancelearn.about.com/">About.com Distance Learning</a> on Thursday, November 5th, 2009 at 00:59:48.</p><p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://distancelearn.about.com/b/2009/11/05/how-to-get-the-most-from-free-online-classes.htm">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&zu=http://distancelearn.about.com/b/2009/11/05/how-to-get-the-most-from-free-online-classes.htm#gB3">Comment</a> | <a href="http://distancelearn.about.com/gi/pages/shareurl.htm?PG=http://distancelearn.about.com/b/2009/11/05/how-to-get-the-most-from-free-online-classes.htm&zItl=How to Get the Most from Free Online Classes">Email this</a></p> http://distancelearn.about.com/b/2009/11/05/how-to-get-the-most-from-free-online-classes.htm 2009-11-05T00:59:48Z http://distancelearn.about.com/b/2009/11/01/national-distance-learning-week-is-coming-up.htm <p>Mark your calendars. <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://www.ndlw.org/index.html">National Distance Learning Week</a>, sponsored by the United States Distance Learning Association, will be held from November 9th through 13th.</p> <p>What happens during National Distance Learning Week? The organization explains:</p> <p><em>"During the week of November 9-13, schools, colleges, and other organizations will be showcasing their programs for current and prospective students. Additionally, the USDLA will be conducting a series of free webinars during NDLW, showcasing various types of distance learning providers."</em></p> <p>Interested in finding out more about online learning? 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