http://blog.degreego.com News About Online Education, Distance Learning Degrees, Online Colleges and Universities Thu, 12 Jan 2012 18:07:54 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://blog.degreego.com/2009/06/30/online-education-supported-by-study-from-us-department-of-education/ http://blog.degreego.com/2009/06/30/online-education-supported-by-study-from-us-department-of-education/#comments Tue, 30 Jun 2009 18:55:58 +0000 Kourtnie McKenzie http://blog.degreego.com/?p=97 The U.S. Department of Education released a study last Friday that found distance learning--or hybrid learning (also known as blended learning), where online study is combined with campus-based study--is considered a more efficient approach than traditional, behind-the-desk classrooms.]]> http://blog.degreego.com/2009/06/30/online-education-supported-by-study-from-us-department-of-education/feed/ 12 http://blog.degreego.com/2009/06/16/accreditation-why-its-important-and-how-its-done/ http://blog.degreego.com/2009/06/16/accreditation-why-its-important-and-how-its-done/#comments Tue, 16 Jun 2009 16:58:24 +0000 Kourtnie McKenzie http://blog.degreego.com/?p=79 Accreditation is the process in which a private school, whether they provide campus-based or distance learning, becomes recognized as a prestigious and reputable college. Colleges accredited by one of the Six Regional Accreditation Agencies provide education recognized by others within the accreditation network. This means transferable units if you decide to attend another school in the future, and more recognition from an employer that understands the accreditation process surrounding private postsecondary education.]]> http://blog.degreego.com/2009/06/16/accreditation-why-its-important-and-how-its-done/feed/ 4 http://blog.degreego.com/2009/05/28/the-10-most-important-things-you-can-do-your-first-week-in-an-online-class/ http://blog.degreego.com/2009/05/28/the-10-most-important-things-you-can-do-your-first-week-in-an-online-class/#comments Thu, 28 May 2009 07:25:02 +0000 Kourtnie McKenzie http://blog.degreego.com/?p=58

Determine if you are in over your head.

Buy any required texts.

Update your computer.

Introduce yourself to your new instructor.

Participate.

Trade e-mail addresses with your peers.

Acquaint yourself with the class structure.

Record tests and assignments on your calendar.

Establish a regular study time.

Get a head start on the assigned work.

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