1. The Need for Lifelong Learning: Online Education Can Make It Happen
   

   RT @EmergingEdTech: Lifelong Learning is enabled by Online/Distance Education: #edtech (@sanjeevnambudir)

   [ed note: A serious look at Lifelong Learning.]

2. Distance Education For School Going Children | MyOpenUniversity.com/Blog An official Blog for your Career and Life Path
   

   RT @MentorEdu: Distance Education For School Going Children | MyOpenUniversity …: The Alberta distance learning center has p.. (@mediadigger)

   [ed note: "The Alberta distance learning center is the right solution for Canadians as their programs are standardized with the public education system in Alberta."]

3. KOB.com – Federal grant helps WNMU offer distance learning
   

   RT @KOB4: Federal grant helps WNMU offer distance learning- Federal officials have presented a $267K grant to WNMU… (@WNMU)

   [ed note: "The New Mexico project will provide new video-conferencing equipment to replace 10-year-old tools. The system will be expanded to deliver services to 20 communities. Courses will be offered on high school and dual credit courses, teacher training and workforce development. "]

4. Adult education: How to prepare for distance learning? – by Silva Payne – Helium
   

   RT @sunrayswench: Adult education: how to prepare for distance learning (@bjt_writes)

   [ed note: "However, the content of the course is almost certainly to be the equivalent of any that can be studied in a traditional educational establishment. Distance learning is not a quick route to gaining a qualification."]

5. Distance Learning Programs
   

   RT @myartsubmitcom: Distance Learning Programs (@james_k_brown)

   [ed note: "These materials proved to be very useful especially in time when you need to review or clarify something on the assignments."]

6. ESCC and hospital announce distance learning partnership | delmarvanow.com | The Daily Times
   

   ESCC and hospital announce distance learning partnership | delmarvanow.com | The Daily Times: via @addthis (@USDLA)

   [ed note: "Students from Accomack and Northampton counties will be able to take their theory courses via distance learning (online and video teleconferencing) and perform their primary clinical education at Riverside Shore Hospital in Nassawadox."]

7. Distance Learning – Articles
   

   Distance Learning – Articles: An index of articles for the Distance Learning guide site. (@learningincome)

   [ed note: One of them is: "3 Diploma Programs that Turn Test Scores and Life Experience into College Credit"]

8. Supporting and Facilitating the Aviation Industry – IATA Distance Learning | Submit Articles | Article Wild
   

   Supporting and Facilitating the Aviation Industry IATA Distance Learning: Author : Jim ZornIATA distance learnin… (@ArticleWild)

   [ed note: "The IATA distance learning courses under the Aviation category relate to financial accounting, marketing, airport operations, cargo marketing, customer service, air transportation and station management."]

9. Online Psychology Classes » Blog Archive » Distance Learning And Its Benefits
   

   Distance Learning And Its Benefits – (@kopdream75)

   [ed note: "Distance learning offers students another way to attend college without the burden of the college life."]

10. Distance Learning Accreditation
    

    Distance Learning Accreditation Posted By : Ronaldo Karlos: This text is about the importance of distance learning… (@msrdinc)

    [ed note: "Different from the practices of other countries, US accreditation of higher education institutions is not provided by the government. In its place, this is a voluntary procedure implemented by various private nongovernmental accrediting companies."]

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1. stjoenews.net | Online opportunities
   

   Online opportunities: For these folks, an online or distance-learning program provides a perfect remedy. They can … (@surprise_awaits)

   [ed note: "Liz Jalbert, one-stop manager for the Missouri Career Center in St. Joseph, says she thinks more and more adults are flocking to online classes because of their flexibility." Read more about this article about online education.]

2. USDLA – United States Distance Learning Association
   

   United States Distance Learning Association Podcasts: @USDLA via @addthis (@USDLA)

   [ed note: A list of podcasts offered by the USDLA. Thomas Hammond - Technology Offers Increased Opportunities and Possibilities http://usdla-org.blogspot.com/2009/07/technology-offers-increased.html]

3. Video – Distance Learning Degree Programs
   

   Video – Distance Learning Degree Programs (@FreeReports)

   [ed note: A video site with a series of videos found which feature distance learning topics,]

4. Distance Education Abroad, Distance Learning Abroad, Courses, Universities, Programs
   

   Get information about abroad distance learning courses, colleges. (@pancysingh)

   [ed note: This article explore distance learning programs from multiple countries.]

5. PG Courses through Distance Education
   

   Since many individuals in the country cannot afford a regular classroom course, they go for #distance #learning mode : (@Indiaedu)

   [ed note: This article explores post graduate programs available via distance learning.]

6. What is Online Education – Is Distance Learning Education Equivalent to Online Education | Infopirate.org
   

   What is Online Education – Is Distance Learning Education Equivalent to Online Education (@rjgnewdawn)

   [ed note: This About.com page is focused on distance learning with many individual topics. Good reference material.]

7. Distance Learning – 5 Reasons To Consider Online Degree Programs | Degree ASAP
   

   Distance Learning – 5 Reasons To Consider Online Degree Programs: Mark Lu asked: Earning your… (@degreeasap)

   [ed note: "For many there’s no better, more economical way to get a degree than online."]

8. LSU Independent and Distance Learning
   

   Interesting distance learning approach at LSU – (@ULLafayette_ON)

   [ed note: The intro page for LSU Independent & Distance Learning Online Courses. ]

9. Distance Degree Programs | Online Distance Learning Programs
   

   Future of Learning – Accredited Distance Degree Programs from Independence University. #distance #learning #degree (@kennymartinn)

   [ed note: Home page for Independence University. Look through their offerings for certificate and academic degree programs.]

10. Adult Education – Online | Way To Take Higher Education
    

    Adult Education – Online | Way To Take Higher Education: Distance learning online degree programs provide a recipe… (@shermantel)

    [ed note: "Distance learning online degree programs add just the right of flexibility that you need continue your normal daily activities."]

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1. $500 Tuition Scholarship | Institute for Integrative Nutrition | VegetarianHealthCoach.net
   

   Distance Learning w/ @NutritionSchool begins Monday. There’s still time to enroll. Launch a career in health & nutrition: (@veghealthcoach)

   [ed note: A distance learning course in nutrition from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition. It looks like the overall course of study is a certification program. ]

2. Academic Courses
   

   Current classes include distance learning! (@siegalcollege)

   [ed note: This announces a course on "Different Approaches to Educational Philosophy" as part of the Jewish Studies distance learning program.]

3. Distance Learning – Opening Up the Doors to New Opportunities | Education Report
   

   Distance Learning – Opening Up the Doors to New Opportunities ( (@collegereport)

   [ed note: Distance education offers no location barriers, no break from work, and lifelong networking opportunities.]

4. Masters Online Degree,What Does My Future Hold With a Masters Online Degree
   

   How To Succeed With Your Online Degree By Getting Started With A Distance Learning Online College (@aitla1986)

   [ed note: Online college courses are coming to a computer screen near you. Will a distance learning degree enhance your career prospects?]

5. TANDBERG Public Sector » Blog Archive » Giving a big apple to teachers in the Big Apple
   

   NY’s DOE has begun closing schools that are failing to meet standards, #videoconferencing #education #distance learning (@TANDBERG_Edu)

   [ed note: Can closing failing schools improve education? NY state is starting a program to do just that. Are there alternatives which might work better to improve graduation rates?]

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1. Online Distance Learning Programs in Religious Studies | Entertainment Articles From Authors
   

   Online Distance Learning Programs in Religious Studies (#Distance #Learning #Online #Programs #Religious (@buzzent)

   [ed note: An article reviewing the various types of degree programs available by distance learning in religious studies. The article refers to Biblical Studies, Religious Education, Christian Counseling, and Divinity Studies.]

2. Deciding to Start a New Career with Distance Learning. | EduFetch.com
   

   New blog post: Deciding to Start a New Career with Distance Learning. (@edufetch)

   [ed note: An article about the accessibility of distance learning university programs. It covers and answers the negative myths about the quality or acceptability of online university programs. And, it talks about the maturity of the new distance learning population.]

3. Distance Learning Courses and Adult Education – The Open University (@delicious50)

   [ed note: A novel idea, the Open University is a charity in the UK which seems to be approaching distance learning from a new perspective. Does anyone know about their accreditation?]

4. Long Distance Learning – Obtaining Higher Education On Your Own Schedule | online nursing study
   

   Long Distance Learning – Obtaining Higher Education On Your Own Schedule ( (@studymany)

   [ed note: From the Online Nursing Study site, this article examines the factors involved with working, maintaining home and family, and going to school. The site focus is about distance learning for the nursing profession with many posts looking at it from multiple perspectives.]

5. How To Work And Study While Gaining A Distance Learning Education | Direct News Articles
   

   How To Work And Study While Gaining A Distance Learning Education (@directnewsart)

   [ed note: A straightforward article describing the need for perseverance, time management, and motivation. It tells us that to succeed at distance education, we need to have habits of determination, hard work, and discipline.]

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