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Adults Kick Off New Year By Turning To Online Education
Hoboken, NJ (PRWEB) December 23, 2006 --
Diet plans, exercise and other strategies aimed at self
improvement are typical New Year's resolutions, but a
growing number of adults are turning to online learning
as a way to turn over a new leaf.
According to the U.S. Department of Education, within
the next three years more than 20 million adults ages 25
years and older will be enrolling in a continuing
education course. And more than likely, they will be
doing it online. According to a Sloan Consortium report
just released, more than 3.2 million students took an
online course in 2005.
To help students stick to it and be successful,
eLearners.comŪ, a search engine connecting students to
educational opportunities, has created the first
comprehensive "Guide to Online Education."
"Just like signing up for a gym membership, more people
turn to online learning around the New Year as a means
of improving their lives," says Andrew Gansler, CEO of
eLearners.com. "Typically, we see a 15-20 percent
increase in Web traffic, but no matter what time of year
they enroll, we want them to be successful."
The Guide to Online Education offers eStudents and
potential eStudents a series of practical "how-to"
guides that provide tips, resources and advice for
studying online. In designing the Guide, eLearners.com
worked closely with dozens of online graduates, adult
students , professors and online learning experts.
"As experienced distance learners, we knew we needed to
collect the practical experience and knowledge from real
online learners in order to create a true e-student
perspective," said Helen MacDermott, one of the guide's
authors, and an online student herself. "It was a
hands-on approach from successful online students to
help others become just as successful."
The Guide to Online Education offers these five tips for
an adult considering going back-to-school, online:
- Involve key people early on in the decision-making
process of returning to school
Having the support of your spouse and children is
crucial to your success, especially when you will need
their help to take over household chores or be mindful
of allowing quiet time for your study.
- Enhance your written communication skills
To succeed as an online student, a crucial skill is the
ability to explain your ideas in a clear and
straightforward manner. A great resource for students to
begin preparing themselves is the American Library
Association's "Outstanding Books for the College Bound
and Lifelong Learners."
- Schedule between ten and twelve hours per week for one
(1) three-credit course.
Adult students often underestimate the total amount of
time needed to devote to school.
- Be confident in online learning
According to a new Sloan Consortium report, the
proportion of academic leaders who believe online
learning outcomes are superior to those for face-to-face
has grown by 40 percent since 2003.
- Fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid
(FAFSA).
Federal financial aid is not restricted by age - adult
students may be eligible for grants and loans by logging
onto
www.fafsa.ed.gov.
These five tips, the complete Guide to Online Education,
and the eLearners AdvisorŪ, a unique tool to assess
whether a student is ready for online learning, are
available at
www.eLearners.com.
About eLearners.com®
The eLearners.com website is one of several high visibility, high-quality prospecting tools offered by EducationDynamics, LLC. Since 1999, eLearners.com has been successfully connecting learners to online education, including online degree and certificate programs, specialized career training, and a variety of online courses. For prospective students, eLearners® provides a powerful search engine for users to find thousands of online program offerings, as well as educational evaluation tools and financial aid resources. For colleges and universities, the eLearners.com website offers a low-cost, performance-based method to provide national exposure and increase enrollments in their programs. For more information on eLearners.com, visit www.elearners.com.
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