tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49928269201753059572011-11-27T19:13:51.748-05:00Sharing advice and experience related to distance learning. Specific topics will relate to college and university programs in an online distance-learning environment.Dumbledorenoreply@blogger.comBlogger361100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4992826920175305957.post-45300727298824968342011-11-06T14:16:00.003-05:002011-11-06T14:21:18.521-05:00

Textbooks can claim an enormous outlay of cash. One way to lower the cost a bit is to buy e-Books. The new Amazon Kindle can display text books and pdf formatted documents, which can offer a great way to save time and money.Check out the new kindle and mobile reader apps from Amazon.

Dumbledorenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4992826920175305957.post-24805185765264199352011-03-20T21:16:00.005-04:002011-03-20T21:32:54.048-04:00

With tuition increasing across the board at practically every college and university and student loans becoming harder to secure, is there an alternative way to finance an education.For those seeking degrees online, the answer is absolutely.You are already familiar with navigating the web so you have some know how in the areas of posting to the web. You should also not be intimidated by the

Dumbledorenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4992826920175305957.post-36642649065274644112010-12-10T19:49:00.005-05:002010-12-10T21:25:29.049-05:00

One of the uncertainties of attending college is the inevitable tuition increase. Tuition increases are an annual occurrence at many colleges and universities; whether online or brick-and-mortar institutions.I received a message from the college that I attend stating that my tuition will go up about $400 per term starting in January. I am not happy with the situation but I will deal with it. If

Dumbledorenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4992826920175305957.post-12585949814370590562010-11-13T13:00:00.004-05:002010-11-13T13:15:11.227-05:00

I have seen plenty of debate in the recent months regarding the accreditation of online colleges and universities. Many disgruntled students and former employees of colleges and universities will do anything they can to discredit the institution that they feel did them wrong.In some cases, these complaints are valid and in some cases they are simply rantings to vent anger. The Internet empowers

Dumbledorenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4992826920175305957.post-36627462450917982082010-10-31T13:49:00.003-04:002010-10-31T13:53:34.747-04:00

Program ParticipationMost degree programs include attendance and participation components for the learner to demonstrate acceptable academic progress. Attendance shows that the learner is involved and may or may not be a graded activity. Participation, on the other hand, is normally graded. The author has pursued degrees from three different online universities and each of those universities

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Vanessa,I would be happy to include a segment on coping with stress. If you wish to write the segment, I will be happy to post it.

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Today is Sunday October 24, 2010 and I have a paper due on Tuesday. I have not yet received a grade for my first paper in this course, which I submitted over two weeks ago. My schedule as an IT instructor places me in a classrioom 11 hours a day four days a week and another 4 hours on Friday.I accomplish most of my writing on the weekends because I have virtually no time during the week. As

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I have taken my education to a higher level. I am currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Business Administration with a concentration in Information Security. This particular program concentrates more on the administration side of InfoSec. I have obtained undergraduate and graduate degrees in Information Technology. Both programs concentrated on the technical or nuts and bolts aspects of IT. I am now

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Two hours working on the answer to a discussion question and two hours reading earlier today. The routine has settled down somewhat after 4 years of attending universities online. I still must decide whether or not to continue for a Ph.D.

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I am presently studying Risk Management and am in the act of developing a website to test my awareness.

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Unless you thrive on punishing yourself, you will need to learn to balance your academic, business, and personal lives. This may not be easy to accomplish, especially for those who work full-time and have families. Hopefully you are already in control of the time you spend at work so the concentration of effort to balancing your life will be spent between academics and family obligations.I made

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Class starts tomorrow so I am taking the time to set up my schedule for the coming 10 weeks. I started by logging into the classroom and checking the on-line calendar of events. The university supplied me with a planner and each quarter they send out a set of stickers to annotate due-dates in the planner. This class requires at least one writing assignment each week, due on Sunday, so I will

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Today is Friday, the 4th of July and a new class begins on Monday the 7th. I received access to the course materials today and began perusing the contents. Early access to the materials permits the student to form a completion strategy before being thrust into the actual day-to-day routine. My method of preparation comprises the following:Login to the class to ensure availability; any problems

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Today is the 23rd anniversary of my 30th birthday and I have had an easy-going day, for a change.I have now completed six of the twelve required classes for my MSIT program. I elected to take two extra classes to receive a certification from the NSA so at the end of next quarter I will have completed half the program. I am also planning to petition for credit for another course that is required

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Deciding to continue your education beyond an undergraduate degree can most certainly be difficult for a person of advanced years. My decision was actually made before I completed work on my undergraduate degree. Making the decision to continue on to graduate school was a natural one to continue my quest for knowledge. The time spent working on my Bachelor of Science demonstrated that you

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While I was a network engineer I learned that my director was pursuing a MBA through the University of Phoenix. I had answered some advertisements from some online universities and spoke to a few enrollment counselors. The University of Phoenix was the first university I found with a program that fit my needs. I would, however, recommend doing a little more research than I did in the beginning

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One of the claims that drew me to the online environment of distance education was that you can work at your own pace. This statement is somewhat misleading, though. I was led to believe that I could start a class and take as much time as I needed. The reality is that the classes do have set timeframes with starting and ending dates.The high side is that you do have the ability to adjust your

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I am in the act of migrating this blog over to my own domain. The url for the new location is http://education.cheytechdesigns.com .Blogger will redirect requests to that address when I have completed the migration. If you have bookmarked Journey Into Online Education you may wish to change your bookmark and any links you have saved when the redirects begin.This is taking a little more effort

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One of the problems I experienced when researching topics online is the way some of the most well known search engines present the results of a search. In this day of E-Business on the web, many companies are buying their way to the top of results pages produced by some search engines. The implication is that instead of finding the information on a requested topic, the results page produces

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Murphy's Law states that if something can go wrong, it probably will. When computers are a part of your life, you should plan for the unexpected and avoid neglect.Online educational programs require access to a computer. Students should make prior arrangements to continue their work after disaster strikes. I once experienced the adversity of a system board major meltdown on the day a final

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(EMD, 2007). Comparing online universities with traditional schools. EMD Newsletter

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One way to shorten the length of your program and reduce your tuition casts is by successfully taking CLEP tests. The College Board, which is the controlling authority for the tests, maintains test scores for a period of 10 years from the date of completion, so these tests can be taken before of after you gain admittance to a program. Check with your institution for their specific policy

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The best time to finance your education is long before you even enroll in a college or university. However for many of us this simply is not possible. So how do determine what options are available?First, check with the financial aid office at the institution where you plan to enroll. The counselors are well versed in the various programs available to help undergraduate and graduate students

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This web log will be a continual work-in progress about the various facets of pursuing an online education. Many different topics will be covered and I will try to post about at least one topic per day. Sometimes, however, I may go back an edit previous posts that I deem are not as complete as I would like.Posts that I feel are relevant to the subject matter will be added to the Contents page,

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Dumbledore appreciates all the help received to promote Journey into Online Education and the author would like to help contribute to the continued success of the following websites:Resources - Link ExchangeBusiness Gifts And Other Great Gift IdeasGift ideas etc is your online source for finding unique gift ideas for friends and family. No matter what the occasion or event, gift ideas etc has a

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I graduated on the 31st of March of 2007 and am at a point now where I must decide what to do next. I would like to teach in a university, so I believe that I will now need to go after a master’s degree. I will continue in the Information Technology disciplines because an MBA does not really appeal to me. My decision is should I specialize in security, web development, or software

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“Do online degree programs really measure up to their traditional four-year counterparts? All evidence seems to indicate that the answer is ‘Yes.’” (EMD, 2007).AdvantagesAn online education offers students several advantages over traditional institutions. Online students do not experience the headaches of fighting traffic to commute to school like they would if attending a traditional

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Students learn most of the material in an online environment by reading tests, lectures, articles, and supplemental materials. Reading and understanding these assignments is crucial to program success. Depending on the scope, some classes will require more reading than others.Accelerated classes like those at the University of Phoenix, which are only five weeks long, may require reading from

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Class participation is an integral part of the online-educational experience. Participation requirements vary from institution to institution and may be a graded part of the curriculum. At the University of Phoenix participation is a graded activity in every class and entails responding to class discussions in the form of Discussion Questions (DQ’s) or other posts to the main newsgroup.Students

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Discussion questions (DQ’s) are intended to make students think. The subject of the DQ’s normally deals with the class material and will help test the students learning and understanding. Most class participation is in response to other student’s answers to DQ’s or other responses. The message group threads for DQ’s can become quite large depending on the size of the class.DQ’s are either

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How To Use This BLOGBefore You Enroll&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbspDo Online Programs Really...&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbspWill the Online Environment Fit Your Needs&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbspProgram Formats&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbspTypes of Degrees&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbspTypes of ProgramsTransfer Credits&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbspCLEP TestsWhat to Expect&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbspInitial Expectations&nbsp&

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Before you dive into an online program to pursue a degree, you should answer some questions to determine if the online environment is right for you. There are some profound differences between attending classes online and in a brick-and-mortar institution. The following questions will help you make that determination:Is your chosen program of study offered at an online institution?Does a

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There are two formats used for online programs of study, these are the synchronous and asynchronous formats. The differences between the two deal with the delivery techniques and class schedule.Synchronous classes require students to login to class at preset times for class lectures or discussions. Multimedia computers with audio and video capabilities may be required for such courses.

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There are strictly online universities and colleges as well as brick and mortar institutions that offer online alternatives. Many of these institutions offer degrees in which students may all degree requirements online.The types of degrees available include both undergraduate and graduate degrees. Post-graduate programs are also available. Some post-graduate (doctoral) programs include residency

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Accounting, Business Management, and Information Technology are probably three of the most well suited areas of study to pursue in an online environment. There are Colleges and Universities that offer degree programs in these areas where students may fulfill their degree requirements in a totally online setting. I completed all my junior and senior year classes entirely online.Programs that

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On September 10, 2002 the company that employed me made a business decision that resulted in a Reduction in Force. As a result of that RIF my position was eliminated and I found myself among the ranks of the unemployed. Before this unfortunate turn of events I worked in the IT industry for close to 20 years filling various roles the final of which was that of a Network Analyst. After loosing this

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