3
Mar

2014

U.S. Adults Deemed “Dumber than Average” after Poor Test Results

The United States has long prided itself on American “exceptionalism,” an idea which suggests that the U.S.A. has the best of everything – from the world’s best economy to the world’s best educational system. The concept of exceptionalism is not just some fluke, but rather it is based in the idea that the very core […]

28
Feb

2014

Why Accreditation Matters

In recent years there has been a proliferation of online educational institutions, all of which promise a better future to prospective students. Many of these colleges, universities, and schools operate above-board and respectable institutions. They have taken steps necessary to ensure that their curricula meet the requirements to successfully impart the coursework to their students. […]

17
Feb

2014

Tips To Selecting An Online Study Provider

While online education continues to grow in popularity, as it has been doing over the last several years, there are still plenty of people who have their doubts about whether virtual learning is really a viable alternative to the traditional classroom.  Many of these doubts stem from news stories of unscrupulous institutions which offered no […]

14
Feb

2014

Tips For Success On Home Study Courses

The concept of adult education has been around for decades. In the early days those who did not wish to take classes in a school setting, or didn’t have the time, would subscribe to so-called “correspondence courses,” in which most of the schooling, testing, grading, and other correspondence would take place through the mail. With […]

12
Feb

2014

The Online High School Trends to Notice

Online education is a trend being embraced by a large number of the nation’s high school students. This is a trend that is becoming increasingly available and used around the U.S., taking the classroom experience away, and allowing high school students to learn from the comfort of their home. Some of the biggest trends surrounding […]

30
Oct

2013

Knowledge Dictionary
High School Vocabulary Words of the Week #24

Each week, we bring you ten new words to study to increase your vocabulary. In order to truly “learn” these words, make sure to do the following exercises each week: Create a flashcard with the word and the definition for each word. Write three sentences that showcase the meaning of each word. Write at least […]

23
Oct

2013

Knowledge Dictionary
High School Vocabulary Words of the Week #23

Each week, we bring you ten new words to study to increase your vocabulary. In order to truly “learn” these words, make sure to do the following exercises each week: Create a flashcard with the word and the definition for each word. Write three sentences that showcase the meaning of each word. Write at least […]

21
Oct

2013

online learning style
What’s Your Online Learning Style?

One of the greatest benefits of online learning (besides the flexibility) is the ability to learn the way that works best for you. Everyone has different learning styles, and using the one that works best for you can make huge difference in your entire online learning experience. To help you determine how to set up […]

16
Oct

2013

Knowledge Dictionary
High School Vocabulary Words of the Week #22

Each week, we bring you ten new words to study to increase your vocabulary. In order to truly “learn” these words, make sure to do the following exercises each week: Create a flashcard with the word and the definition for each word. Write three sentences that showcase the meaning of each word. Write at least […]

9
Oct

2013

High School Vocabulary Words of the Week #21

Each week, we bring you ten new words to study to increase your vocabulary. In order to truly “learn” these words, make sure to do the following exercises each week: Create a flashcard with the word and the definition for each word. Write three sentences that showcase the meaning of each word. Write at least […]