We had the chance to interview Katy Katz, online master’s degree student at Benedictine University. Katy Katz completed her undergraduate degree in Business at the University of Minnesota, and decided to go back to school to advance her knowledge in a specific area of business. Read more on her path as an online student here… Continue reading
Monthly Archives: August 2012
Back-to-School Checklist: What to Pack for College
College students across the country are marking the start of another school year. Now is the time for millions of college students around the nation to confirm class chedules, mentally prepare to get back in the grind, and most importantly study! But, back-to-school preparations look a little different for the more than 6 million students taking online degrees. Look at the infographic below as we compare a traditional vs. online students’ checklist of what to pack for college. Continue reading
iPhones the New Face of Education?
In an age where all young people are obsessed with the internet and games, how can a school possibly manage to educate them? Well, the Abilene Christian University in Texas had the idea that handing out free iPhones and integrating them into the curriculum would do the trick. Continue reading
On Twitter? Best #HigherEd Journalists To Follow
We have compiled a list of the best education (K-12) and higher education journalists and influentials to follow on Twitter. Whether you are a public relations specialist, higher education administrator, traditional college student or even an online college, hese Twitter accounts will provide up-to-the minute news and helpful resources on all things higher education, college, ed tech and beyond. Continue reading
The Future of Higher Education
What is the future of higher education? A recent Pew Internet Study, which surved of 1,021 Internet experts, researchers, observers and users was created to answer important facts about our higher education system in America, and where it is headed. Hybrid learning, ed tech, and online education were cited to proliferate. Will college tuition rise even more? Find out below… [More on online degrees...]