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I'd really love to earn a culinary degree, but there aren't any culinary schools near where I live. I know there are hundreds of online degree programs out there, but can you really get the hands-on training you need for programs like this in an online format? Thanks, Dave
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Dave, that's a great question. Culinary arts is just one field where this is an issue. Programs
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I'd like to become an online teacher, and based on the little web searching I've done, it doesn't seem that I'm required to complete online teaching courses in order to qualify for these jobs. Am I right, or have I missed something? Thanks, Annie B.
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Yes, Annie, you are correct. As I've said in a few of my past posts, there are currently no laws requiring certification to
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I've been a university instructor for a number of years now, and I'm usually pretty tech-savvy. But now that I'll be teaching my first online course next semester, I'm checking out some of the other online instructors' existing course websites, I'm overwhelmed with all the bells and whistles. Is all that necessary? Appreciate your feedback--Jim
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Jim, I feel your pain! In my first online teacher orientation, I learned about each and every feature o
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I'm a freelance writer living in rural Nevada. I'm looking for extra income, and someone suggested that I get a job teaching creative writing. I don't live near any colleges. Can I become an online teacher? Thanks, Mary
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Mary, your friend's suggestion is a good one. Becoming an online teacher is a great way to earn extra income when those freelance writing jobs are scarce (trust me, I know!)--especially when you live in a remote area. And although N
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In my experience as a teacher, I've encountered problems with students misunderstanding email communications from me. Tone is hard to convey online. I'm considering online teaching now, and I wonder how I can ensure solid communication with students? Thanks, Amy
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This is such an important subject, Amy, I'm really glad you brought it up. According to a Drexel Univ
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I want to become online teacher, but I'm having a hard time finding out how to train for this career. Is there such a thing as a degree in online education? Are there classes I should be taking for this particular branch of education? I appreciate your advice...Jackie
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This is a great question, Jackie. You're right--you can find a lot of information online about the benefits of online degrees, job boards that list online teaching jobs, and tips for earning an edu
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This may sound stupid, but I keep hearing jokes on TV about how online degrees are worthless, or that people who earn them couldn't get into a "real" school. I'm thinking about enrolling in an online program, but I'm afraid that my education wouldn't be taken seriously. What do you think? Thanks--Stewart
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Hi Stewart,
You're right--jokes about online colleges are prevalent, an
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I've been teaching part-time at my local community college for awhile, and I've been asked to teach a course online. I'm know there's more to becoming an online teacher than just picking up assignments. I'd love a few tips on how to plan an effective online course. Thanks for the help! Sarah
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Hi Sarah,
I feel your pain! I was in your shoes several years ago when the university where I'd been teaching began using WebCampus, an online classroom tool. While it wasn't r
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I am interested in teaching courses online, and the online institution I'm applying to is asking how much money I want, but not sure how much to request. What is the average salary for a part-time position? Thank you! Jackie
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This is a tricky question to answer. I really hesitate to offer up a figure, because there are hundreds of online schools out there, and online teaching positions vary widely. Salaries are dependent on a number of factors, inclu
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How do I get started studying for my online GED?
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The General Educational Development Diploma (GED) is a high school equivalency diploma that consists of a battery of five tests in writing skills, social studies, science, interpreting literature and the arts, and math. By successfully completing these five tests, you demonstrate that you have earned a level of competency equivalent to that of a high school education.
There are numerous options for studying for your
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