Monthly Archives: November 2007

Geography Emerges In Distance Education

Posted on November 30, 2007 by Shaun

Interesting article although I have not really formed an opinion on it as of yet — http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2007/11/28/online

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History of Distance Learning

Posted on November 29, 2007 by Shaun

I ran across a recent USA Today article on Distance Learning entitled “Distance Learning gets its close-up.”  I found the following excerpt on the origin of Distance Learning somewhat interesting: For all its technological innovations, distance education isn’t new. In 1840, … Continue reading →

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Fastest Growing Occupations, 2004 – 2014

Posted on November 27, 2007 by Shaun

Ran across this information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics on the projected Fastest-Growing Full-Time Occupations from 2004 – 2014.  When one analyzes the most common level of education required for each, holding an Associates or Bachelor’s Degree becomes more of … Continue reading →

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Do Not Disturb — Online Learning Taking Place

Posted on November 25, 2007 by Shaun

I am still ticked off about UVA’s loss to VT in football this past Saturday.  I am a University of Virginia fan and although we are more than competitive in all other sports (with a number of national championships), we just can’t rise … Continue reading →

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Attitude

Posted on November 16, 2007 by Shaun

I wanted to divert from my normal posts about online education to briefly mention what I think is one of the most important attributes that a person can possess.  I guess it is a result of it being Friday and … Continue reading →

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