Whether they’re called career colleges or workforce development systems, today’s continuing-education classrooms have little in common with the instructor-driven settings typical of so many high schools, especially the high schools of the past. Nowadays, professional instruction–in both traditional and online settings–offers career training to a diversity of students from a broad range of ages. Whether […]
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WorldWideLearn.com is a leading resource for people seeking information about online education. If you’re serious about furthering your education, expanding your opportunities and improving your life through education, you have an invaluable resource at WorldWideLearn. This introductory page offers a general overview of the many resources available including online education articles, detailed information about online education programs and links to schools that offer exactly the type of class or program you’re seeking.
Our online education resources can help you decide which school to attend, as well as inform you about financial aid options and answer questions about online educational opportunities in just about every field of study. From nursing to Chinese language to tourism, we offer comprehensive information about online educational opportunities. By providing you with resources, including the perspective of professional insiders, we offer you vital tools for success.
In this introductory section you will find detailed information about the following areas: Education Guidance, Accreditation and Scholarships, Grants, Student Loans and Other Financial Aid Resources. For more details, follow the links. Below is a brief overview of what you will find.
Education Guidance
We’ve created original content written by current and former academic professionals and professional researchers who are up-to-date on recent developments in online education.
While online classes have existed for decades, online education opportunities have never been so robust. Whatever your goals may be, you can potentially find an opportunity online in the current marketplace. We offer a single destination for the vast amount of information available.
Whether you’re interested in pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree, Associate’s Degree, certification, advanced degree or a single course for professional development, the Education Guidance section may be the right starting point. You can find information on the following:
- Earning My Degree
- Get the Most from Online Learning
- How Online Classrooms Work
- Plan Your Graduate Study
- Find Career Happiness
- Money-Making Advice
- Student Life and Beyond
Rather than in-depth discussions of specific majors and career options in this section, you will find answers to questions about online educational options in general. You’ll also find links to online education articles written to expand your knowledge of the online educational community.
But WorldWideLearn also offers detailed information about nearly every online educational opportunity available. And if you can’t find what you are looking for or want us to add something you think would benefit people just like you, feel free to contact us and offer us your feedback. We are never done improving.
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Accreditation
Accreditation means that a school has gone through a series of reviews by independent assessors to determine if it’s offering quality education to students. Colleges and universities typically must get accredited every few years.
The accreditation process usually involves a review of the school’s learning materials, assignments, staff, faculty and other assets that impact the education provided. Without accreditation, determining the worth of an educational institution becomes almost impossible. If you hold a degree, certificate or other credential from an accredited school, your credibility can be enhanced in the eyes of potential employers and investors. Furthermore, attending an accredited school allows you access to certain types of financial aid from the government that may otherwise not be available.
Whenever you are researching online education programs, be sure to check their accreditation status to ensure the educational institution you are considering has the qualifications necessary to help you achieve your goals.
Financial Aid Resources: Scholarships, Grants, Student Loans and Other Options
One of the questions people interested in online education commonly ask is, “how am I going to pay for school?” Financial concerns may be the reason you are pursuing an online education. Ironically, finances can also prove to be a serious obstacle to achieving your educational goals. There is help available to overcome this obstacle. Aspiring students are often shocked at the amount of financial aid for which they may qualify.
In this section of the resources website you can find everything you need to identify financial aid. You may have questions about the types of loans that are available and the difference between PLUS and Stafford loans, for instance. We have the answers. Additionally, we offer detailed information on grants and scholarships, links to the necessary federal guidelines and application materials and information on the following subjects:
- Applying for Financial Aid
- Eligibility for Federal Student Aid
- Scholarships
- FAFSA
- Pell Grants
- Workstudy Programs
- PLUS Loans
- Canadian Students
- International Students
When you’re enrolled in an online education program, you should be able to focus on your classes and your goals. Worrying about how you are going to pay tuition should not be a distraction. Take advantage of the many financial aid opportunities available and minimize distractions.
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Hybrid instruction, a combination of online and traditional classroom instruction is the latest trend in higher education. Mention the word hybrid, and the first thing that’s liable to come to most people’s minds is a vehicle that runs on a combination of gas and electricity. However, for those in higher education, the word hybrid brings […]
Group Projects: Working With & Learning From Classmates
The old adage, “Many hands make light work,” remains as relevant today as it did centuries ago. The fact is, large tasks become far smaller when divided among a group of people — regardless of what the job or goal at hand might be. This concept consistently proves itself in classrooms and workplaces all over […]
Credit for Life Experience
Let’s face it. Life has a knack for throwing us curve balls. We’re able to hit some balls out of the park. Many, however, only get us to first base, while others cause us to strike out altogether. Take your education, for instance. How many times have you committed to completing a degree program, only […]
How Do You Learn?
Do you ever wonder why some people are known as “straight A students” while other people struggle in school – even though they’re smart? Do you know people who didn’t finish high school, and have found great success in their careers? People learn in different ways. And no one has a better learning style than […]
7 Success Strategies for Distance Learners
Distance learning has special challenges. You will probably never see or meet the teacher. You won’t have classmates. You don’t have a campus full of people studying the same thing.But you can succeed! Plan on it! Follow the simple tips below, and you’ll do better in your learning. They may seem pretty basic, but they’ll […]
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Howard Gardner, a Harvard University professor of education and author, introduced a theory in his 1983 book entitled Frames of Mind that caught fire in the educational community. His Theory of Multiple Intelligences explains why kids who might not do well in school turn out to be great athletes, musicians, or businessmen and why some […]
The 5 Attributes of an Effective Learner
Most anything we do in life, either to satisfy our own interests or lay the groundwork for a career, takes a bit of training. We have to learn specific skills required to perform specific jobs. Some of us learn better than others, but the ability to learn is not entirely based on our genetic makeup. […]
15 Innovative Initiatives Bringing Women Into STEM
Although overall demand is on the rise, the amount of women in science, technology, engineering, and math fields (STEM) is not. A 2011 report from the Department of Commerce states only one in seven engineering workers is female, while only 27 percent of computer science jobs are held by women. Additionally, women earn STEM-related degrees […]
Communication Breakdown: Interpersonal Skills in the Digital Age
At any given point in your day someone is trying to communicate with you. You may be using the Internet for research or fun and see an ad (or two, or three). Maybe you get a number of emails informing you of deals at your favorite department store. Your coworkers and managers will try and […]