Few things are more discouraging than seeing the listless, glazed-over expressions of your attendees during a virtual meeting. Of course, it’s possible their entire week has been jam-packed with multiple e-meetings. People are much more likely get “Zoom fatigue” when they’ve been overloaded. On the other hand, many of those same people could easily binge watch 6 hours of …
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We recently chatted with Donnie O., a student in CSU’s online economics undergraduate program. Donnie works full time in Japan as a structural engineer for the US government. Studying online gives him the flexibility to continue working overseas while pursuing an accredited, four-year degree. Here’s what he had to say:What attracted you to this program? …
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Don’t miss out on summer road trips, campfires, and baseball games. Take advantage of flexible, online, accelerated courses that fit into your summer plans. Focus on one or two courses this summer. Fast-track your progress. Earn your degree ahead of plan. Summer sessions start May 17. Choose from 4- 8- or 12-week terms. Customize your …
Somehow, online course discussions tend to spiral out of control quicker than in-person debates. Whether we can attribute this to the distance between discussants, misinterpreting intentions due to a lack of visual and audio cues, general courage from having digital space between people, or a combination, anyone who has grazed through an online forum understands. …
Online learning is both a convenience and a challenge. It gives you a great deal of flexibility…but with that freedom comes great responsibility (to quote Eleanor Roosevelt). When you study online, you need dedication, self-discipline, and likely many cups of coffee. Thankfully, there is a lot that technology can do to facilitate learning, and keep …
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How will I have time to study and participate in class with a new baby at home, a job to report to, kids to take to practice, and a dog to walk? Many adults have concerns about continuing their education. Carlos Melgar, a civil engineering student had those concerns too. At the beginning of his …
Online learning has many benefits, including the flexibility to continue your education from just about anywhere on the planet. Want to earn your master’s degree while living on an ex-army steel tug boat? You can! Earning a certificate or degree online is also ideal for working professionals because you can complete coursework when it works …
So you’re interested in creative writing—maybe you’ve been jotting down ideas and stories in a notebook for years, or maybe you’ve never tried it before—but you feel like you need to choose a class that is practical, one that will help you get a job when you graduate. The two aren’t mutually exclusive, though: So much …
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“I will not allow you to be stupid! Not signing up for G.I. Bill benefits isn’t even an option for you, you bunch of little ostrich goobers,” our company commander told every member of Bravo 146 during our first week of Coast Guard boot camp. He of course said this with a glare that left …
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Studying for your online courses at home can be absolute bliss. You get to wake up, make some coffee, and hang out in your pajamas all day. That is, until you realize you’ve barely gotten anything done. There are a lot of benefits to online education. Studying from home makes it possible to work two …
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