Distance Learning Resources From The Editors Of Campus Brain

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ACADEMIC RESOURCES BOOK REVIEWS CAUSES WE FAVOR CHOOSING A MAJOR COLLEGIATE WEAR COMPUTER RESOURCES CREDIT CARDS CURIOSITIES DATING SERVICES EMPLOYMENT RESOURCES FINANCIAL AID FUN & GAMES FUNNY PICTURES GAMES & GAMING GIFTS GRAD SCHOOL INFO JOB SEARCH ADVICE JOKES LINKS MOVIE REVIEWS MOVIE TRIVIA MUSIC RESOURCES ON LINE LEARNING ON SALE POSTER STORE SCHOLARSHIP ADVICE SPARTAN FAN STORE SPRING BREAK STUDENT DISCOUNTS STUDY ABROAD TIPS STUDYING ADVICE SUCCESSFUL STUDENT HABITS TEE SHIRT STORE TEST TAKING STRATEGY TEXTBOOK RESOURCES TRAVEL RESOURCES WOLVERINE FAN STORE WRITING A PAPER	The World Lecture Hall World Lecture Hall is your entry point to free online course materials from around the world. WLH contains links to course materials for university-level courses. Some, though not all, of these courses are offered entirely over the Internet. Some, though not all, offer college credit through distance learning. All are courses offered at accredited colleges and universities around the world, and all course materials reachable through WLH are free and publicly available. The National Universities Degree Consortium The National Universities Degree Consortium is a collaboration of 12 major Universities delivering high quality degree programs that are delivered in flexible, off-campus formats, readily available to adults and part-time students. Virtual University Virtual University ("VU") is the largest online learning community on the World Wide Web. It was one of the first sites established on the Web and has been teaching online courses since modem bulletin boards soared to popularity in the early 1980s. The National Technological University The National Technological University offers excellence in Engineering Education from a truly impressive array of Universities. Global University Alliance The Global University Alliance is committed to being the premier global provider of flexible, accessible, high quality University accredited education. A partnership of fully accredited international universities, the Global University Alliance is dedicated to providing students from around the world with accessible, rewarding educational experiences by leveraging the latest interactive web and data-based technologies, and making use of the expertise and resources of our global network of teachers and universities. Michigan Virtual University Michigan Virtual University is a private, not-for-profit Michigan corporation established in 1998 to deliver online education and training opportunities to the Michigan workforce. MVU is a flexible, market-driven organization that contracts for the delivery of its programs and services through the colleges and universities in Michigan and private training providers. MVU does not independently grant degrees; instead, credentials are granted by the organization providing the program. Gradschools.com Gradschools.com is composed of post-baccalaureate educational information, including a unique directory with comprehensive program listings categorized by curriculum and subdivided by geography. DeVry University DeVry University provides applications-oriented technology and business education to over 50,000 students each year on campus and online. They offer degrees in Business Administration, Information Technology and Technical Management. Their graduates hold an enviable track record finding employment in their chosen fields. The Keller Graduate School of Management DeVry University's Keller Graduate School of Management delivers what you need to succeed. Click here. Your future begins today! The ITT Technical Institute The ITT Technical Institute offers two online programs: Technical Project Management for Electronic Commerce and Information Systems Security. They also have 70 locations nationwide in more than 28 states if online learning's not your style. University of Phoenix University of Phoenix Online offers a variety of bachelors and masters programs as well as over 100 campuses nationwide such as the one in West Michigan . Fat Campus Online Language Learning Center We are proud to provide the fastest and easiest way to learn a new language. Our CD-ROM and online courses provide the most effective, interactive instruction available, anytime, anywhere. Visit the Fat Campus Online Language Learning Center and see what they have to offer. Campus Brain is a service of M Web Builders who invite you to visit: The internet's premier source for business and personal credit cards: Credit Card ABC The best place to find used and surplus equipment: IndustrySurplus.com Trusty Turtle - Sports Team gear & a huge selection of Tee Shirts	Studies have shown that students generally have a positive response to their distance learning experience. The educational value of the classes are deemed comparable to those of a more traditional classroom environment by the participants. Technology has overcome most of the interactivity deficits that were a part of distance learning in the past. Colleges and universities are much more willing to accept distance learning classes from other institutions as credit toward a degree program. ________ Because you can attend class in your bathrobe and pick your nose doesn't mean that you can blow off the class by doing the minimum. Treat your distance learning experience just like you do any other class in any other subject. E-learning requires extra motivation and time management skills. Attend the lectures in real time if possible, contribute when the opportunity is there, do the readings on schedule as the material unfolds and study on a regular schedule. On line education is not a procrastinator's dream come true. What you put into it is directly proportional to what you get out of it. ________ Peer-to-peer learning is one of the most powerful training techniques. Many e-learning courses now include the opportunity for real-time collaboration with a community. It's well worth your time to utilize this feature. For instance, you can participate in chat sessions to share ideas and learn from the experience of others. ________ The e-learning experience requires a significant amount of data transfer. Make sure that your internet connection offers an acceptable amount of bandwith before you enroll. 56K dialup connections are probably not going to deliver all the video and audio you need for a positive experience.