The Redgate Read On Online Learning

Do you know that one out of two adult learners is using corporate tuition reimbursement?  Tuition reimbursement programs help pay for college tuition and tuition related expenses.  Some companies require the employee to take courses specifically in the field (i.e. finance degree for those in the banking or investment industry) while others will allow the employee to take courses that are not job or business-related.  If your company offers such a tuition reimbursement program it is something that you should take DEFINITELY take advantage of. 

Eligibility and program requirements include, but are not limited to: Read the rest of this entry »

On October 29, 2007, I wrote a post on my blog about “Diploma Mills.”  I run across more students, even family members and friends, who have fallen into the trap of receiving degrees from schools, many of which are online, that are not properly accredited.  I even see it becoming more prevalent in religious or seminary circles where well intentioned pastors, missionaries, and ministry leaders are tempted to take short cuts in their educational pursuits. 

If you are a prospective student, make sure you do your due diligence.  Here are some Diploma Mill “warning signs” that I have run across: Read the rest of this entry »

In my last post I shared that I was off to Jacksonville, Florida to watch UVA and Texas Tech play in the Gator Bowl.  My team, UVA, played well for 56 minutes of the football game but collapsed in the last four minutes as Texas Tech scored 17 unanswered points to win the game.  To say the least, it was disappointing and made for a long car ride home.

During my time away I ran across ”You Know You Are An Online Learner When …” and it did bring a smile to my face as would have a UVA first down with two minutes to go in the Gator Bowl, but life goes on. 

I hope you get a chuckle out of this: Read the rest of this entry »