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. Success Tips For Online Students Seeking A Degree Through A Distance Learning Center | Athens Learning | College Preparedness Blog
   

   New post: Success Tips For Online Students Seeking A Degree Through A Distance Learning Center ( (@AthensLearning)

   [ed note: A good discussion of the things a person needs to do to get the most from a distance learning program.]

2. Distance Learning Insight : Reasons for Continuing Education Beyond High School Part Time Using the Benefits of Distance Learning
   

   Best of Both Worlds: Insight into Distance Learning #education (@brighthub)

   [ed note: This blog posts suggests starting part-time in your distance learning program gives you the ability to develop your skills and mindset for success in your overall program.]

3. Distance Learning versus Brick and Mortar -Education News | Distance Learning
   

   Distance Learning versus Brick and Mortar – Education News: There are of course many entries on the other side of … (@knaweed)

   [ed note: This author seems to think that a diploma from a distance learning institution has less market value than from a brick & mortar school.]

4. How Online Learning is Suited for Adult Learners: Distance Learning Strategies That Support Adult Education
   

   How Online Learning is Suited for Adult Learners: Distance …: Benefits of e-learning, methods of delivery, and m… (@surprise_awaits)

   [ed note: This article explores how distance learning courses meet the needs of adult learners, the major benefits of distance learning, and the technological methods of delivery.]

5. Best Distance Learning Tips
   

   Get educated and keep your current job. Great new distance learning tips here: (@howardcl13)

   [ed note: A variety of articles about many different aspects of distance learning.]

6. Study Environment of Distance Learning Classes
   

   Study Environment of Distance Learning Classes.. (@pancysingh)

   [ed note: Author makes a case for distance learning starting in the 3rd and 4th century BC.]

7. Benefits Of Attending A Distance Leaning Psychology Course  | Psychology Degree
   

   Benefits Of Attending A Distance Leaning Psychology Course …: Before planning for an online distance learning psyc… (@jaytsend)

   [ed note: This article explores aspects of learning psychology through a distance education program.]

8. Distance learning educators
   

   Baltimore: Distance learning educators (Reisterstown) #Jobs (@craigslistjobs)

   [ed note: A job posting for virtual teachers for distance learning courses. Many folks are searching for certifications and degrees online. Teachers for online courses are needed for spring and summer.]

9. Using Distance Learning to Earn Associate Degrees Online | Degree ASAP
   

   Using Distance Learning to Earn Associate Degrees Online: (@degreeasap)

   [ed note: As of 2004, about 50% of all students working toward a certificate or Associate’s degree were enrolled in online courses rather than attending classes. Each year, this number has increased, because more colleges are offering Associate’s programs online.]

10. Distance Learning Masters English- a Wide Range of Options | MBAs Portal
    

    Published a new blog post: #MBA #news Distance Learning Masters English – a Wide Range of Options (@mba_)

    [ed note: Many institutes and universities around the world are offering a Masters in English distance learning program. Specialization is offered in the latter parts of the program.]

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1. Level 5 Diploma in Events Management – Distance Learning Online Course
   

   Level 5 Diploma in Events Management – Distance Learning Online Course (@serenitynews)

   [ed note: This article describes a distance learning diploma program in Events Management from the Brighton School of Business and Management in the UK. (I looked through their website, and I don't know the accreditation status of their programs. If you have any information about the 'validity' of their accreditation, please leave a comment)]

2. Distance Learning #6 – Re-reading Marshall McLuhan, pt. 1 | On Instructional Design
   

   Distance Learning #6 – Re-reading Marshall McLuhan, pt. 1 – On Instructional Design (@rafaenpoetas)

   [ed note: Wow, "The Medium Is The Message" is discussed in the arena of Distance Learning. The author explores the social aspects of classroom vs distance learning and many other issues of the distributed education models (such as: games as educational media).]

3. Grants Office: 2007 DLT Grants: Workshop: Scope of Work
   

   distance learning & Telemedicine grants information #DLT #Polycom #telemedicine #education (@IMS_AV)

   [ed note: If you want to do any kind of research with respect to your field of study. You probably need funding and this is the avenue to get into the pipeline for grants. Polycom is an organization which helps assemble grant requests for advances in distance learning applications, technology, and programs. They provide the expertise to help you develop your proposal and get it into the hands of the funding agencies. Polycom seems to be USA focused.]

4. We are a non-denominational college, offering Bachelors, Masters, Continuing & Distance Learning
   

   RT @siegalcollege: We are a non-denominational college, offering Bachelors, Masters, Continuing & Distance Learning. (@ReikiAwakening)

   [ed note: An interesting school offering Jewish studies (language, culture, etc. .) at their campus in Cleveland, as well as through distance learning. ]

5. European Journal of Open, Distance and E-Learning
   

   European Journal of Open, Distance and E-Learning (@Socialearning)

   [ed note: Free University of Brussels, Institute for European Studies, "Teaching European Studies Online: the Challenge of Quality Assurance" by Alexandra Mihai. This paper explores the issues of quality assurance for the online learning environment.]

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