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It’s new. It’s different. It can be frustrating. It’s probably how you’re experiencing school these days. It’s online education. The coronavirus has rapidly expanded the adoption of online, virtual and distance learning, from college all the way down to elementary school. As a relatively new practice, schools, students and staff have all had to make adjustments to their curriculums and their expectations. Students may be wondering – how can I be successful in online school? How can I make it work for me? Our new Online Education section has the answers to all of your online learning questions.

Introducing Scholarships.com’s Online Education Section for Students

September 17, 2020 10:16 AM

by Izzy Hall

It’s new. It’s different. It can be frustrating. It’s probably how you’re experiencing school these days. It’s online education. The coronavirus has rapidly expanded the adoption of online, virtual

Amid the unprecedented, coronavirus-driven transition to online learning, Top Hat, a leading active learning platform for higher education has raised $55 million in funding. Top Hat aims to provide innovative and valuable online learning capabilities so that students feel more engaged, supported and motivated in their new remote setting, including a new virtual classroom setting.

Innovative Student Support Firm Raises Over $100M in Total Funding

April 30, 2020 1:27 PM

by Susan Dutca-Lovell

Amid the unprecedented, coronavirus-driven transition to online learning, Top Hat, a leading active learning platform for higher education has raised $55 million in funding. Top Hat aims to provide

Why should you use scholarship websites? How should you use them? And what are the chances of you actually getting scholarships off of these sites? I had the opportunity to interview Scholarships.com VP Kevin Ladd and here's what I found.

Why Students Should Use Scholarship Websites

July 15, 2015

by Genevieve Grant

Why should you use scholarship websites? How should you use them? And what are the chances of you actually getting scholarships off of these sites? I had the opportunity to interview Scholarships.com

I took AP Statistics in high school and I attend Wofford College full-time during the traditional school year. This summer, however, I’ve been taking statistics at UNCG...so what gives? Well, Wofford would only accept AP scores of 4 or higher and I received a 3 and after my late declaration of comp-sci as a major, I figured out that I actually need it. So off to summer school I went – at a university I wasn’t familiar with and with professors I didn’t know and students who were strangers, no less – but I’m actually thrilled that I had the opportunity to study at another institution, albeit only for a summer course.

Taking Summer Courses at a School Other Than the One You Attend

July 30, 2013

by Mike Sheffey

I took AP Statistics in high school and I attend Wofford College full-time during the traditional school year. This summer, however, I’ve been taking statistics at UNCG...so what gives? Well, Wofford

Large classes or small? As colleges look to save money per student, this has become a key discussion topic. Recent studies are now showing that redesigning the typical lecture-type lesson has proved successful in large class settings, boasting higher exam results than those on the old model...but I think it really depends on the institution.

College Class Size: Does It Matter?

May 21, 2013

by Mike Sheffey

Large classes or small? As colleges look to save money per student, this has become a key discussion topic. Recent studies are now showing that redesigning the typical lecture-type lesson has

Hey everyone! Thought I’d talk about online classes this week. People typically opt for online classes to free up some space in their schedules during the academic year. You can take them during the summer or simultaneously with your regular classes to knock out some credits. You can also seek out courses not typically offered at your college or university. The benefits of online courses, in my opinion, greatly outweigh the negatives...but I’ll let you readers sort it out.

Are Online Classes Right for You?

April 1, 2013

by Mike Sheffey

Hey everyone! Thought I’d talk about online classes this week. People typically opt for online classes to free up some space in their schedules during the academic year. You can take them during

Are Students Interested in Online Classes? Of Course(ra)!

August 13, 2012

by Alexis Mattera

One Million and Counting Sign Up for Free Virtual Courses

Schools like MIT, Berkeley, Tufts and Michigan have been in the news recently for their support of online certificate programs. These courses are often low-cost or free alternatives to traditional college courses and one professor is so confident in this method of education that he has left a prominent position at a prestigious university to provide just that to the masses.

Could This Be the Future of Higher Ed?

January 24, 2012

by Alexis Mattera

Tenured Prof Leaves Stanford to Offer Low-Cost Online Courses

Think you have what it takes to go to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology? Let’s be honest, few do but if you’re interested in testing the waters, MIT will soon offer free online certification courses to outside students who complete them!

MIT to Offer Free Online Courses

December 21, 2011

by Suada Kolovic

Think you have what it takes to go to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology? Let’s be honest, few do but if you’re interested in testing the waters, MIT will soon offer free online certification

For students seeking more flexibility in their college schedules, online classes are often an excellent alternative. Coursework can be done from anywhere with an Internet connection but when it comes to test taking, how do instructors know the person answering the questions is doing so honestly? Western Governors University has come up with a solution: Say cheese!

Smile...You’re on Camera: WGU Uses Webcams to Monitor Online Test Takers

November 3, 2011

by Alexis Mattera

For students seeking more flexibility in their college schedules, online classes are often an excellent alternative. Coursework can be done from anywhere with an Internet connection but when it

News Articles About Online College

Introducing Scholarships.com’s Online Education Section for Students

Innovative Student Support Firm Raises Over $100M in Total Funding

Why Students Should Use Scholarship Websites

Taking Summer Courses at a School Other Than the One You Attend

College Class Size: Does It Matter?

Are Online Classes Right for You?

Are Students Interested in Online Classes? Of Course(ra)!

Could This Be the Future of Higher Ed?

MIT to Offer Free Online Courses

Smile...You’re on Camera: WGU Uses Webcams to Monitor Online Test Takers

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