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If you’ve decided to go ahead with your online degree plan your classroom is now going to be smack dab in the middle of your home (unless you’ve made plans for a wireless remote setting at a library or caf, for example). But let’s assume it’s going to be in your home and you have family around you. What can you do to make sure you get the best possible learning experience? Here are a few tips:

1. Make sure your family knows where your focus will need to be for however many hours a week you determine you need. Set up quiet-time or activities so they will not be dependent on you and can self-manage without you for the time you need to devote to your studies.
2. Stay focused on the end goal: the diploma, the job, the income. When you find yourself getting discouraged by distractions remind your family that Read the rest of this entry »

You’ve seen, read, and heard all the ads about online learning. And for the most part it sounds like a great concept. But before you jump in full-bore you should ask yourself the following questions and then really ponder the answers. Don’t answer how you “think” they should be answered answer them honestly since to do anything less can negatively impact your success rate in achieving your goals.

• Are you disciplined and self-motivated to the point that you need no outside influence to get things done either on time or ahead of time?
• Are you comfortable and confident not only navigating the Internet for personal use, but for using it as Read the rest of this entry »

A previous article touted the benefits to online degree program, but in the spirit of full disclosure we should also address some of the disadvantages, especially since most people considering distance learning fail to realize that indeed there are a few items that need to be considered.

• For online learning you must own a computer. While that may seem like a “no brainer” to some readers, surprisingly there are still a lot of people who have not yet set themselves up in the internet age.
• If your learning style is one that is best fueled by Read the rest of this entry »

If you’re like a lot of students, sometimes learning occurs more easily in the comfort of your own home without distractions from other students. Or perhaps it occurs at a pace that is different from most others and you’re either playing catch up or waiting for others to catch up with you in traditional learning environments.That’s the beauty of distance learning. It allows you to tailor your learning to your unique style and needs.Here are a few more benefits:

• You can set aside time for learning any time that is best suited for you even if that’s at 2:00 in the morning in your pajamas. No more rushing to make class right after work before you’ve even had a minute to catch your breath.
• Classes are typically structured under a student-centered teaching approach which means Read the rest of this entry »