Whether you’re looking for a popular associate’s or bachelor’s degree, targeted certificate training, or an advanced master’s or doctoral degree, there are benefits of distance education in technology and IT:

1. Work with aspiring tech gurus across the country.

Reach out and find fellow techies from sea to shining sea and around the world. One of the benefits of an online degree in technology and IT is the networking you can do with fellow students. Best of all, you don’t have to worry about your classmates cornering the local job market.

2. Explore the technology you’ll use on the job.

Are you a high-tech novice? Get your feet wet with an online degree that requires you to use the technology you might see on a day-to-day basis. More advanced? Take a closer look at the software used to run online education forums and search databases. You could find this training useful when applying for jobs.

3. Enjoy accredited online training you can trust.

Far from fly-by-night operations, online colleges and universities can be accredited just like their campus-based counterparts. When you earn an online degree in technology and IT from an accredited source, you enjoy the confidence that your education is held at the same high standard as other recognized programs.

4. Choose from a range of options.

With online education, you have the power of choice. Seek out online technology and IT training at any level, from brief certification training to advanced master’s and doctoral degrees.

5. Train for a valued and valuable career.

Network systems and data communications analysts and computer applications software engineers are each on the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ list of projected fastest-growing occupations from 2008 through 2018. You could enjoy the benefits of a job in demand for a long time.

Ready to learn more? Explore distance learning options in technology and IT and find out the benefits of online learning for yourself.

The benefits of online learning are clear for aspiring educators. Technology in the classroom is a key trend in 21st century education, and an online degree in education can help get you up to speed with the latest educational tools.

Union members who are looking to earn their bachelors degree online will have a unique opportunity to get their education. Labor unions are joining to offer distance learning opportunities to its members.
The A.F.L.-C.I.O., the main umbrella group for the nation’s labor unions, announced on Thursday that it was joining with the National Labor College and the Princeton Review to create an online college for the federation’s 11.5 million members and their families.
The college will be the first and only accredited degree-granting online institution devoted exclusively to educating union members. It plans to begin offering courses this fall, including ones on criminal justice, education, business and allied health sciences.
“We’re working on a survey to send out to the A.F.L.-C.I.O.’s members to find out what they’d … | Read the rest of this entry »

Many adults returning to college can find the experience to be quite daunting. Transitioning back in to a college student – or doing it for the first time – can be exciting and scary. Adults entering college classes on campus or taking online classes should engage their families in to the process to make the transition easier for everyone involved.
Here are some tips to make the transition a little easier for everyone involved.
Returning student tips
1 Look to family, friends and fellow adult students for help. Share rides, swap notes, exchange stories. If you don’t ask for help, no one will know you need it.
2 Involve your children in your academic experience. Do homework together, read aloud to each other, and … | Read the rest of this entry »

So you are ready to go to college — you have your major picked out — and a career in mind…. But what is your college degree really going to be worth in the real world?
College graduates made an average of $51,554 in 2004, the most recent figures available, compared with $28,645 for adults with a high school diploma. High school dropouts earned an average of $19,169 and those with advanced college degrees made an average of $78,093.
“There appear to be strong incentives to get a college degree, given the gaps that we observe,” said Lisa Barrow, senior economist at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago. The income gap narrowed slightly from five years earlier, when college graduates made nearly twice as much as high … | Read the rest of this entry »

Adults today are looking for education options that will better prepare them for a career change in today’s competitive job market. Anyone who is looking to move forward in their careers, but don’t have time to attend a 4-year college should consider earning their degree online.
The practicality and convenience of online learning has helped it become a popular choice among busy adults. Currently, there are hundreds of thousands enrolled in online degree programs. University of Phoenix, the largest accredited university in the United States – and leading online university — helps more than 180,000 working adults achieve their academic and career goals every year. Online learning offers many benefits. Most programs have rolling admissions and courses begin frequently so students can get started quickly. Going … | Read the rest of this entry »

The state of California is seeing a decline in students who go to college directly after high school. Students there are not necessarily embracing a college going culture.
”There is no substitute for an educated populace in California’s drive for economic and social health,” said the report by the Institute for Higher Education Leadership & Policy, at CSU-Sacramento
The portion of California students going to college immediately after high school dropped from 61 to 52 percent over the last 10 years, said the ”State of Decline” study.
California ranks 40th among states in the rate of high school graduates going directly to college.
Nancy Shulock, director of the think tank that compiled the report, acknowledges that many students in California do go to college later in life. In … | Read the rest of this entry »

Have you ever thought about Baker College Online? -Their online programs have become increasingly more popular over the last several years.
Baker College Online numbers increased 10 percent this summer from the same time last year to more than 8,800 students, the school has announced.
The increase, according to a news release, includes students from nine Baker campuses statewide who either took courses 100 percent online, a mix of online and campus-based classes, and students who took campus-based classes with some online coursework.
“In a recent study, it was predicted that by early 2008, one in 10 college students will be enrolled in an online degree program,” said Dr. Julia Teahen, president, Baker College Online. “At any given time, our online students represent more than 25 … | Read the rest of this entry »

Cardean University has announced the addition of three new online programs. Students can now earn degrees in Information Management, Real Estate Management, and Behavioral Science.
The Master of Science in Information Management teaches students how to improve organizations through strategic use of information and information technology resources. The program helps students prepare for careers in managing information technology (IT), information systems, and technology resources.
The Bachelor’s of Science in Real Estate Management provides students with the practical and theoretical background needed to succeed in today’s dynamic real estate market. This program is ideal for professionals interested in pursuing careers as real estate salesperson, real estate broker, developer or property manager, and includes the pre-licensure curriculum required in most states.
The Bachelor’s of Science in Behavioral Science with an … | Read the rest of this entry »

Have you ever dreamed of becoming a teacher? That dream can become a reality with AIU Online School of Education. AIU offers its students real world tools to succeed in the world if education. They have industry current training coupled with the latest technology to turn graduates in to leaders in the world of education.
AIU Online is known for their Master of Education degree. Students earning this online degree can concentrate their studies in curriculum, instructional technology, or leadership in education. Concentration in curriculum gives students up-to-date knowledge that focuses on preparing them to pursue such careers as Course Designer, Education Consultant, Training and Development Advisor, Curriculum Manager and many others.
The AIU Online Master of Education degree with a focus on Instructional Technology is designed … | Read the rest of this entry »