About Distance Learning: Have a Successful First Week as an Online Student

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Distance Learning Distance Learning Online College Online High School Free Classes From Jamie Littlefield, your Guide to Distance Learning Welcome to this week's edition of the distance learning newsletter. Happy studying. What to Do During Your First Week as an Online Student The first week in an online class can be a little disorienting. New students must learn to navigate a virtual "classroom," interact with their peers and professors without actually seeing them face-to-face, and balance their assignments with their everyday lives. The ten tips in this article can help you succeed in your online class from the moment you begin... See More About:  student success  study skills  online classrooms 7 Big Mistakes Distance Learners Make Navigating the distance learning world can be tricky. Online students must learn to dodge the shallow promises of disreputable schools, manage their work, and use their diplomas to their advantage. As you continue your journey through the maze of virtual learning, avoid these seven common mistakes of distance learners and save yourself some hassle... See More About:  student success  distance learning basics  online learning mistakes Unique Ways to Celebrate Online College Graduation Graduating from an online university can be surprisingly depressing. You've worked hard, done well in your classes, and have truly earned your degree. But, without the traditional cap-throwing, gown-wearing, sappy music-playing graduation ceremony, finishing coursework can sometimes feel anticlimactic. But, don't let that get you down. Many online graduates find their own way to celebrate... See More About:  online school graduation  online student survival  About.com Distance Learning on Facebook Connect with a community of online students, teachers, and learning advocates on Facebook. "Like" the brand new About.com Distance Learning page to stay up-to-date on what's happening in the world... Read more Distance Learning Ads Distance Education MBA Courses Distance Learning Distance Courses Distance MBA Featured Articles Paying for School Study Skills Online Resources Technology Using Your Distance Education Degree Distance Learning 101   More from About.com Great Gadget Gifts iPad or iPod? Kindle or Nook? Point-and-shoot or DIL camera? If you're confused by this year's must-have gadgets, check out our top picks. More> The Gift of Entertainment The lowdown on the latest holiday releases, plus recommendations on the best in music, movies and more. More> This newsletter is written by: Jamie Littlefield Distance Learning Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Distance Learning newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Must Reads Find an Online College Find an Online High School How to Get Bargain Textbooks Teaching Online Online Law Schools Advertisement