By J. Stasiw
Online Learning Tips Editor
There’s a reason why preschools approach learning in fun ways. Children respond best to tactile play. Can you imagine a bunch of preschoolers stuck in school desks with pencil and paper with a time limit and a book to flip through? Where’s the playfulness in that teaching approach? Instead, preschools incorporate touch, smell, sounds and other exploratory methods to teach children about new things. Why wouldn’t you do the same in college?
By Online Learning Tips Staff
Typically the warning signs of failure in school are obvious. Your grades are teetering over a C, you’re constantly asking for extensions, getting incompletes on assignments, or you simply don’t understand anything going on in the class. What’s worse is that some people don’t realize they’re failing until the final grade is posted. Waiting until the last minute to rectify your standing in the class is not a good idea.
By Dr. Ron Wallace
Faculty Member, Criminal Justice at American Military University
A scholarly resource is a peer reviewed and/or research based source that utilizes factual information from other credible resources. It presents information in a neutral, unbiased voice and is made available by a reputable source. How well do you know your sources?
By Nichole Ahlstrom
Faculty Member at American Public University
Deciding to enroll in college is a major decision, but for service members and their spouses it is often followed by another one: to take a leave of absence or stay the course during a move. I encourage students to keep going despite the disruption of a move.
By Ryan Laspina
Senior Specialist, Red Flags and External Reviews at APUS
If you are a college student (or an aspiring college student), then you know that tuition is not the only cost you have to incur to get your education. Finding affordable alternatives for your classwork may be easier than you think.
By Ryan Laspina
Senior Specialist, Red Flags and External Reviews at APUS
There is no rule that says you have to take advantage of all the great things college classes have to offer. But if you want to get the most out of your education, try some of these tips and watch your college experience become enhanced.
By Ryan Laspina
Senior Specialist, Red Flags and External Reviews at APUS
You will never be able to cut all of your costs for resources, but if you can find some affordable alternatives, you will be able to at least save some money. In turn, this can aid you in taking out fewer student loans so that you do not accumulate a large amount of student loan debt.
By Dr. Angela Gibson
Professor in the School of Arts and Humanities at American Public University
At the beginning of each new year, new season, or even new month it seems that television shows and magazines create lists to help you become the new you. One topic that doesn’t seem to make headlines is how to be a better student. It doesn’t take a new year’s resolution to become a better online college student; it can happen any time. What is needed is commitment to the focus and dedication needed to become a better you academically.
By J. Mason
Online Learning Tips Editor
Some people need a day to binge each week. Just one bright spot where they can cheat on their diet, escape into TV land, or go out for a night without the kids. This should also apply to your studies.
It takes 30 days to break a nasty habit, so start by leaving procrastination aside. Start simple, and make the start of your 2013 school year a productive one; minus the excuses.