Playing basketball. Hiking. Going for a run. Lifting weights. Breaking a sweat. Increasing your heart rate. How does that sound? Enjoyable? Torturous? What if I told exercise was one of the best ways to improve your success as a student? Everyone knows that exercise is great for your physical health, but there are plenty of …
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There certainly are some differences between learning in a brick-and-mortar classroom and learning in a virtual one. For example, online courses are touted as more flexible and convenient, which are clear benefits for those challenged to find time to attend in-person sessions. However, the ease and freedom of learning without being bound by weekly class …
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As many veteran online students will attest, if you fall behind in a course, it is difficult, if not impossible, to catch up. If you put off assignments with the intention of catching up later, you’ll find that many instructors will impose a window for submission that closes after a brief period of time. We don’t …
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