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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! Tell Us: What Makes an Online Teacher Effective? Not all professors are talented at teaching on the internet. In fact, some teachers that excel in a face-to-face setting struggle to keep students engaged in the virtual realm. What qualities do you think that online professors should have? Share your answer here or just see what other students are saying... See More About:  teaching online  Easy College Admission: No Tests, No Essays, No Minimum GPAs While most online colleges have admissions requirements that mirror traditional schools, some offer an open door policy that welcomes students without SAT / ACT scores, essays, minimum high school GPAs, or recommendation letters. These easy enrollment colleges usually give students a couple of semesters to prove that they are capable of doing college-level work. Interested in admittance without the usual hassle? Check out this list of online colleges with open enrollment policies... See More About:  distance learning basics  choosing online schools  Don't Fall for These Online College Recruitment Gimmicks If an online college promises you a "free" laptop for enrolling or fills your answering machine with messages from college "counselors," it's time to proceed with caution. Prepare yourself to resist the 5 most effective online college recruitment gimmicks so that you are ready to face whatever tactics shady schools throw at you... See More About:  diploma mills  school accreditation  Can You Test Out of College? The idea of testing out of college isn't as far fetched as it may seem. You can't earn a legitimate online college degree simply by taking a test, but you can get credit for individual courses by proving your life experience or by taking subject matter examinations. Check out these three accredited online programs that cater to adult learners interested in earning credit by "testing out" of college... See More About:  nontraditional credit  credit by exam  credit banks Distance Learning Ads College Distance Learning Admission Students Admission to School College Test Prep Featured Articles Online High School Free Courses Online Teaching Paying for School Study Skills Online Resources   More from About.com Should You Go Back to School? Have you been thinking about resuming your education? These eight questions may help you figure it out. More> 5 Tips for Adult Students Whether it's finding the money or worrying about tests, going back to school can be stressful for adult students. 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 © 2011 About.com   Must Reads Find an Online College Find an Online High School How to Get Bargain Textbooks Teaching Online Online Law Schools Advertisement