Archive for the 'Online Education Updates' Category

Start Your College Education While Still In High School

Wednesday, October 24th, 2007 in Online Education Updates | No Comments »

With the emergence of online education, it is now possible for high school students to begin their college education while they are still in high school. Students who are taking these online classes are eligible to earn college credits.
The Socorro High School is one educational institution that lets their students to access college classes and […]

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More About The Online University Accreditation

Sunday, September 16th, 2007 in Online Education Updates, Online Studying Tips, Online Degree Studying | No Comments »

Most of us are only familiar with the major accrediting institutions such as the regional and national accreditation bodies as this is the typical or the so-called standard accreditations being carried by reputable online universities in the United States.  Although there is no federal law stating or requiring the any school to get accreditation in […]

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Yahoo! Supports Online Learning

Thursday, September 13th, 2007 in Online Education Updates, Online Studying Tips | No Comments »

With the rise of online degree programs and the steady increase of people who are into online learning, there is also growing numbers of web-based companies that expand their service in favor of virtual learning. One good example is the Yahoo! who is currently developing a free online service for educators to create, find and […]

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An Online Opportunity to Learn the Writing Process

Thursday, September 13th, 2007 in Online Education Updates, Online Training | No Comments »

If you are a budding journalist who wants to learn from the expert, why not try the News University? This is one of the well-known training grounds for journalists around the world. They have this “Writers @ Work” program that is designed for reporters, editors and writers.
This program is a 4-week online course that makes […]

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PowerScore Now Offers Online LSAT Course

Wednesday, September 12th, 2007 in Online Education Updates, Online Training | No Comments »

Beginning this October 2007, the PowerScore will now offer online LSAT course. This new online program by PowerScore will enable students to prepare for the LSAT at the comfort of their homes as they do not need to spend time going to review centers anymore.
The online or virtual LSAT course is a live and interactive […]

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New York Times Launched New Service For Online Learners

Saturday, September 8th, 2007 in Online Education Updates, Free Online Education, Online University News | No Comments »

The New York Times, one of the a leading media companies globally together with the New York Times Knowledge Network has recently introduced a  new online project that aims to complement the Times contents with the course materials that are provided by educators to their online students.
This project will provide enhanced classroom and distance learning […]

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Legislators Approved $11.5 M Fund For Online College Studying

Friday, August 17th, 2007 in Online Education Updates, Free Online Education, Online Studying Tips | No Comments »

State legislators of North Carolina recently approved a spending of $11.5 million for the new Learn and Earn Online initiative that aims to help the college bound students who came from North Carolina public high schools to finish their high school studies and attend online college for free.
Under this initiative, qualified students can now take […]

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Teachers College To Offer Online Master’s Degree Program

Thursday, July 12th, 2007 in Online Education Updates, Online University News, Online Degree Program | No Comments »

The Teachers College of Columbia University announced its first ever online Master’s Degree program in Education this coming fall. This is a collaboration between Teachers College’s Department of Math, Science and Technology, Center for Technology and School Change (CTSC) and Center for Educational Outreach and Innovation (CEO&I).
The online Master’s Degree Program include course offerings such […]

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Podcasts From Top Universities Makes Online Learning More Exciting

Sunday, June 3rd, 2007 in Online Education Updates, Free Online Education, Online Studying Tips | No Comments »

With the advent of podcast contents from top universities like Harvard, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Princeton University, UC Berkeley and Warrington College of Business, with the collaboration of Apple iTunes to make all these podcast readily accessible in just one location, online learning has never been this exciting.
Now, who will dare to say that online […]

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Capella Online University Launched New PhD Specialization

Monday, May 28th, 2007 in Online Education Updates, Online University News, Online Degree Program, U.S. Online Universities, Accredited Online Universities | No Comments »

Capella Online University announced their latest Doctorate Degree in Education with specialization in Special Education Leadership. This new PhD program is the university’s response to the growing need for special education services to deliver better identification of special needs, educational reform, and legislative mandates.
Harry McLenighan, PhD, dean of Capella’s School of Education said that they […]

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