Pearson Learning Solutions recently published an infographic about online learning. They took data from a 2011 study issued by Babson Survey Research Group–Going the Distance: Online Education in the United States, 2011. The study has several interesting conclusions about online learning: Enjoy the infographic:
Harvard and MIT to Offer Free Online Courses
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Harvard University have teamed to provide online courses for free. Called edX, MIT and the Crimison will invest $60 million into the project. According to the two educational juggernauts, they “will collaborate to enhance campus-based teaching and learning and build a global community of online learners.” What’s exciting about [...]
Formative Assessment: Collaboration With A Higher Purpose
t’s taken generations, but classroom students are finally teaching their teachers how they learn best. As differentiation has made inroads upon territory where once only “one size fits all” was the norm, formative assessments are being used to actually adjust teaching to meet the academic needs of the student. Through a variety of means—social media, [...]
Best College Student Credit Cards
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Deciding The College Location That’s Right For You
icking a college to attend is an incredibly important life decision that naturally involves numerous considerations and factors. It requires you to think strongly about what you want to study, what passions, sports, and extracurriculars you want to pursue, what kind of students you want to surround yourself with, and how much you can afford [...]
Walden University Review–The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
Founded in 1970 by two teachers, Walden University is designed for adults seeking an advanced degree without leaving their jobs. Since its founding more than 40 years ago, Walden has grown to include more than 48,000 students and 55,000 alumni. With advanced degrees in fields ranging from business to nursing and mental health counseling to [...]