Online Education

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Online Education

• Anabel Robertson

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What is online education?

• Online education, also known as distance learning
  or e-learning, differs from traditional education
  because students are not required to visit an
  actual classroom and listen to an instructor
  face-to-face

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Benefits of Online Learning

• Students no longer have to
• Quit their jobs to attend college
• Take time off work to attend class
• Students are able to
• Learn at their own pace
• Earn degrees in less time than it would take to
  juggle traditional courses
• Gain more one-on-one access to their instructors

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How Online Education Works

• After researching the best accredited
  institution, students are required to apply to
  one of the college's degree programs. Once
  accepted into an online program, students are
  asked to sign up for appropriate courses. After
  the registration process is complete and students
  are accepted into the program, the real work
  begins

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How Online Education Works

• Students begin their course studies by logging
  onto the Internet. Once they're in their
  appropriate classroom, they'll learn by reading
  assignments, asking questions, and receiving
  instructor feedback. Some courses even offer
  forums and/or chat rooms where students can
  gather, with or without the instructor, to
  discuss assignments. Finally, students are graded
  on homework assignments, final projects, and test
  scores.

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How to Find an Online Course/Degree

• Search websites such as www.online-education.net
  or www.onlineeducation.info
• These websites will list accredited online
  institutions as well as some financial aid
  information
• They will also provide information of which
  certifications, degrees, or courses are offered
  where

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Programs Available

• www.online-education.net lists the following
  degrees available through online education
• Accounting, Associates, Business, Computer
  Science, Criminal Justice, Doctoral, Education,
  Fashion Design, Information Technology, Interior
  Design, Law, Masters, Marketing, Multimedia,
  Nursing, Paralegal, Psychology, Teaching,
  Technical, Telecommunications, and Teacher
  Certification

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Online Institutions

• There are online education institutions available
  in all 50 states and some international programs
  as well.
• A growing trend is for established institutions
  to offer online courses.

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GWs Distance Learning

• Every summer GW offers a variety of online
  courses.
• Summer 2005 is offering courses in the following
  subjects
• Anthropology, American Studies, Astronomy,
  Business Admin, Comp Science, Econ, Educational
  Leadership, English, Forensic Science, HR
  Development, Math,Organizational Science,
  Physics, Psych, Religion, Sociology,
  Statistics,Special Education, Teacher Education
  and Womens Studies

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Popular Online Institutions

• University of Phoenix
• Westwood College
• DeVry University
• Regis University
• Kaplan University
• Jones International University

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