Pity the history major. They are the ones whose parents shake their heads wondering if their child will ever get a job beyond being a Starbucks barista. However, what those parents may not know is that a history major can be a strong basis for a number of jobs — and lucrative jobs at that. A […]
There are times in life when it pays to be popular, like when the receptionist can get you in to see the dentist next week instead of next year. So what if your reputation has never garnered you any favors? Well, even if you’re not popular, your bachelor’s degree can be. And that can pay […]
Whether they’re called career colleges or workforce development systems, today’s continuing-education classrooms have little in common with the instructor-driven settings typical of so many high schools, especially the high schools of the past. Nowadays, professional instruction–in both traditional and online settings–offers career training to a diversity of students from a broad range of ages. Whether […]
Online learning is on the rise. According to a 2013 report by the Babson Survey Research Group, over 6.7 million postsecondary students were enrolled in at least one online class in 2011, compared to only 1.6 million in 2002, and higher-education institutions continue to refine and enhance their online curriculum. In 2002, about 72 percent […]
Why are so many teachers, professionals and subject matter experts becoming members of the online teaching community? The motives are many and they are both personal as well as professional reasons. Let’s look at several . . . 1. Online teaching allows for 24/7 access to class materials, online classrooms etc. This allows part time […]
What Should You Look for in an Online Institution? Use this checklist to help you evaluate an online college or university Online universities vary so be sure to look carefully at the school’s technical requirements for students and the specific support services they offer to online students. Here’s a list of some of the things […]
A Typical Online Learning Environment What should you expect to see once you’ve logged on to your online classroom? A typical online classroom has a log-on screen. Once logged in, you can expect to see icons, folders, conferences, or something similar representing areas for your online classroom. These icons house specific items, such as a […]
These days more colleges and universities are requiring students to participate in capstone courses prior to graduation. These classes allow students to achieve key learning objectives and demonstrate their mastery of particular material. Different Times, Same Goals Many schools now require courses known as keystone or capstone courses. However, not all colleges use capstone or […]
Lots of people want their jobs to make a difference in the world, but it can be hard to figure out how. Here are 14 degrees that might be able to help you do so. Rank Degree Avg. Salary Description 1 Teaching/Education $43,580 You can choose from many different specialties, from special education to curriculum […]
Maybe you’re painfully shy around new people. Maybe you’re burned out after being part of big, team meetings every morning. Or, maybe you’re just not that into doing things with the herd. The typical ladder doesn’t always reward introverts, especially in an American culture where we’ve become accustomed to selling, selling, selling. Fortunately, online PhD […]