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A lot of students are surprised when the learn that anyone can take Harvard classes online. Harvard Extension School, a part of Harvard University, offers distance learning courses with an open-enrollment policy. That's right…everyone gets in.
Here's a blurb from my recent review of Harvard Extension School programs:
“Harvard Extension School students can choose from over one hundred online courses taught by Harvard's distinguished faculty. These classes tend to be challenging and require a significant time commitment. The majority of extension school professors are Harvard affiliates, however there are also teachers chosen from other universities and businesses. No special requirements are needed to enroll in the online courses provided through Harvard Extension School; all courses have an open-enrollment policy. Two certificate programs and two academic citations are available completely online.”
Take a look at the full article to learn more about Harvard's online programs, tuition costs, and more.
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Knowledge: The growing importance of dual qualifications
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I've already posted about several types of online high schools including private programs, state-sponsored public schools, and university-affiliated schools. The fourth type to consider is online charter schools. You'll find a wide variety of online charter school programs, which vary between states and school districts. There are programs for gifted students, troubled students, and students needing to catch up on credits.
My latest About.com article, Online Charter Schools, explores these programs in greater depth. Here's a blurb:
“Online charter schools offer no-cost high school diploma programs to minor students living within their boundaries. In most states, online charter schools are controlled by (or “chartered” through) local school districts. Online charter schools receive less government oversight than traditional schools; but they are still controlled by state and local school boards. Many online charter schools offer reputable, accredited programs. However, online charter schools as a whole are known for their instability.”
Take a look at the complete article for more information about no-cost, government funded online charter schools.
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In the Journal for Teacher Education, Education Sector’s Andrew J. Rotherham co-authors a letter to our next president urging an aggressive agenda to improve teacher quality.
Doublethink, a magazine from America’s Future Foundation, profiles Education Sector Co-director Andrew J. Rotherham.
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Online criminal justice degrees are becoming more popular with police men and women. While these virtual programs don't provide the physical training that may be required at some jobs, they can help those working at police departments improve their career potential.
eLearners.com recently came out with a new Guide to Online Criminal Justice Degrees. Here's a blurb:
“During National Police Week, Americans celebrate those men and women who have committed themselves to serving their community through law enforcement. The number of those choosing law enforcement is on the rise as populations increase and societies become more security-conscious. Meeting that demand requires the appropriate education. To help people interested in pursuing a degree in law enforcement learn more about varying career opportunities in the industry eLearners.com created the “Mini-Guide” to Online Criminal Justice Degrees
“Many people are attracted to a career in law enforcement because of the challenges and responsibility, however there are high hiring standards, making a criminal justice degree vital in today's competitive work environment,” said Terrence Thomas, Chief Marketing Officer for eLearners.com, which connects prospective students with online learning providers. “The good news is that technology has made getting a criminal justice degree more convenient than ever before.”
If you're interested in online criminal justice training, take a look.
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In the past, critics have contended that online colleges are not comparable to their traditional counterparts. But, public opinion may be changing. At a recent conference one presenter claimed that traditional colleges need to improve their programs to stay competitive with online colleges.
The Wired Campus reports:
“America's leading colleges and universities must “embrace massive experimentation” to stay competitive as more and more educational choices become available thanks to the Internet, said Reed Hundt, former chairman of the Federal Communications Commission and a senior adviser on information industries to McKinsey & Company, during a conference late last week on the future of the Internet.
“What happened to the recording industry is what is happening to the newspaper industry,” said Mr. Hundt, referring to the financial troubles of many music labels and newspaper companies now that songs and news stories can be found free online. “And what's happening to the newspaper industry will probably happen to elite universities.”
Many online colleges are offering alluring programs tailored to individual student needs. Instead of being assigned two years worth of general education requirements, some online students are able to focus more exclusively on their majors.
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For all intents and purposes, it appears as though Hillary Rodham-Clinton is about to win her party’s Kentucky primary by a convincing margin. But it’s almost certain that she won’t be the nominee. Adam Nagurney of the New York Times speculates why:
WASHINGTON — When it comes time to recount the story of Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton’s descent from inevitable nominee to defeat at the hands of
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Many high school students now have the chance to earn an accredited online high school diploma from a reputable university. Several traditional colleges are now in the business of teaching high schoolers - at a price. A lot of these programs are rather expensive. However, they do offer benefits such as access to college-level courses and university application help.
My latest About.com article explores the benefits and drawbacks of university-affiliated online high schools. Here's a blurb:
“A growing number of brick-and-mortar universities are offering online high school programs. University-affiliated programs such as Stanford's EPGY School and University of Oklahoma High School offer students anywhere in the nation the opportunity to earn a diploma completely online. Although these online high schools vary in curriculum and cost, most university-affiliated programs are regionally accredited and are highly regarded. Students attending university-affiliated online high schools are often permitted to take some college-level courses through their school's regular distance learning program.”
Take a look at the full article to learn more about these unique programs.
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Sometimes adult learners find it difficult to jump back on the college bandwagon. They may have spent years perfecting practical on-the-job or in-the-home skills without needing to master new information. If you're looking for tips on increasing your learning capacity, you may want to take a look at a new article from Pick the Brain. Here's a blurb:
“Although you may not be studying information to get good grades, retention of what you are learning can help your career, your parenting skills, your business, your relationships, your hobbies, and so much more. So it makes sense to acquire good learning skills sooner than later. Skills such as speed reading and good comprehension are useful for all the great information you want to take in.”
The learning skills mentioned in this article are pretty basic, but they're a good reminder if you're about to start an online class.
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