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PC's for Online Education

How to Choose a PC or Laptop For Online Learning - ProjectWorkingMom

Buying A Computer Video Advice - Videojug

Articles on Success as an Online Student

Project Working Mom's Resources for Online Students
This link includes resources for time management, study tips, skill improvements and more. Students can also access helpful quizzes for self-assessment.

Tips for Online Success - Illinois Online Network
ION offers ten tips for students in the online classroom.

How to Succeed as an Online Student - Stephen Gatlin @ About.com
About.com provides an entire section dedicated to Distance Learning. This particular article offers basic guidelines that successful online students should follow.

Books on Success as an Online Student

Bear's Guide to Earning Degrees by Distance Learning
by Mariah P Bear and Thomas Nixon
John Bear and his associates have been producing Bear's Guides for over 30 years. Their guides represent the gold standard of reference, when it comes to online and distance education. This particular guide leads you through the process of finding the right school. The authors have done all the legwork, and provide a comprehensive list of schools that offer quality distance learning programs.

Online Education For Dummies - 2009 Edition 
by Kevin Johnson and Susan Manning
This updated Dummies guide outlines all the basics in online education, from what kind of computer online students need, to how to compare prospective online schools. The guide also offers tips for students who are already enrolled in online programs.

How to Test online courses or speak with current students

Currently, we do not offer sample online courses; stay tuned!

eLearners - Online Community
You can join the eLearners Online Community and pose your questions to the community at large. Community members include hundreds of current online students and graduates of online programs. Together, they can supply a wealth of information about the online education experience.

Profiles of Adult Students Pursuing Online Degrees - eLearners.com
This site offers dozens of profiles of people who pursued their degrees online.

Courses to Help Build Your Skills

Introduction to Computers and Microsoft Office
by Cleveland Institute of Electronics

Microsoft® Office 2007 Certificate (incl. Software)
by Penn Foster Career School

Free Computer Training Courses
by GFC LearnFree.org

Helpful Articles & Web Sites

Jan's Illustrated Computer Literacy 101
Lessons on computer basics, Windows and the Web

TechTutorials
A listing of over 2,300 free computer tutorials

Webopedia
An online dictionary of computer & Internet technology

Schools That Match My Learning Style
Finding the online degree or school that best matches your learning style is not an easy task. Online colleges use different e-learning technologies and instructional theories to design their online programs. At some schools, courses vary from one instructor to the next, in terms of teaching style and content delivery. The best thing you can do is get familiar with your learning needs and preferences. Then, ask detailed questions of the schools you are considering. Enrollment advisors should be able to address your learning concerns.

In-depth Tools on Learning Styles
Learning styles have been the focus of recent educational research and theory. Without visiting an educational researcher, there are ways that you can assess your own unique learning style. Remember: learning styles aren’t an exact science, but an awareness of your academic strengths and weaknesses can be very helpful. The Internet offers some useful resources on this topic.

Professional Development Module on Learning Styles
Resource list from Texas Collaborative for Teaching Excellence

Learning-styles-online.com
This site describes seven types of learning styles that people have, and offers a Free Learning Style Inventory.

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