How to Successfully Finish the Semester
In just under a month, pass or fail, you’ll be done with your semester. Obviously the goal is to pass your classes, but whether you cram or prepare, is up to you. Yes, most of you will have a pretty...
View ArticleHow to Find Balance in College
This post might be a few weeks late, as many of you are already back in school. And surely you’re all feeling what everyone else is feeling, summer went by in a blink. For some of you, that’s okay –...
View ArticleExcellent Benefits of Summer Classes
I love summer classes, and no, I’m not crazy. Sure, it’s true that playing outside, swimming, going to the movies, and of course, no school, are all the harbingers of summer that we looked forward to...
View ArticleA New Year with New Opportunities
Yes, New Year’s resolutions are bound to fail. I know this not only from studies but from experience. I have failed many of my resolutions. My track record is spotty at best. But what’s more alarming...
View ArticleWhat I Liked About Online Learning
It has been a few years since I graduated from college (ahem), and it’s crazy to think how time flies. I remember the good ol’ days of hanging with my friends, late night study groups, cramming for...
View ArticleTools for Online Collaboration
Classroom teachers are using technology in the classroom more frequently than ever before, and online classes have become more popular among students. As Editor at BOU, I like to keep my finger on the...
View ArticleAcademic Resolutions for 2016 – Let’s Do This!
It’s that time of year again and for many, a brand new year represents a brand new start. And for students, sometimes hitting the reset button is an absolute must. So for all you students out there,...
View ArticleThe Frugal Student’s Guide to Saving on Textbook Costs
Students who are enrolled in a university, either online or in person, are all too familiar with living on a budget. It is no wonder that “ramen noodles” are practically synonymous with “student,” as...
View ArticleThe Ins and Outs of Teaching Online
There are many differences between traditional and online colleges and universities, and that includes what it takes to effectively teach courses. Not having the opportunity to meet students in person...
View ArticleGreat Places to Complete Your Online Coursework Outside of the Home
One of the perks of pursuing your degree through an online program is being able to study whenever and wherever you want. Just because it is called “homework,” does not mean that is where it has to be...
View Article10 Bizarre College Courses
Getting a degree, whether online or at at traditional college campus, is a tremendous amount of work. It takes patience, discipline, and self-motivation to get through every homework assignment and to...
View ArticleFive Online Education Trends in 2015
Staying up to date in the e-learning community is what we’re all about. Whether for students taking one class online to enhance what they learn on campus, or students who are attaining their full...
View ArticleHelpful Study Tips For Over Break
I know, I know. You don’t even want to think about this semester’s finals, let along the beginning of a whole new semester already. But listen! Thinking ahead is the primary objective with secondary...
View ArticleSample Platter: Free Courses to Take Before You Commit
If you’ve been considering online education as a possibility in your life, you might be wondering what you can expect. Courses and how they’re taught at different universities vary widely, but you can...
View ArticleMost Popular – and Versatile – Online Degrees
For those who follow my blog, you know how frequently I mention the growth of online degree programs. My reason is twofold: First, I’m excited about the growth of these programs! Second, I want to...
View ArticleKnow Yourself as a Learner
Have you ever wondered how your brain is wired? Do you know what makes you tick and why? Understanding why we do what we do and how we do it is essential if we want to improve our performance and...
View ArticleTransferable Skills: From Online Learning to the Job Interview
College graduates and career changers know the importance of transferable skills – those skills that can be used in other contexts and beyond the classroom. And as many of us know all too well, today’s...
View ArticleEmployers on Online Education
A top concern of prospective students considering an online degree is if employers look at an online degree as favorably as a traditional one. And the answer is yes. Online degrees from legitimate...
View ArticleWhy Students Like Online Learning
E-learning, distance education, virtual learning, online education, Web learning – whatever you call it, technology has changed education. The classroom and the computer have come together to create a...
View Article5 Successful Online Learning Strategies
It takes more than an Internet connection and a computer to succeed in online learning. Specific skills are needed to accomplish your goals, and time management is just one of them. And for online...
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