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. Distance Learning Program Degrees | Degree ASAP
   

   Distance Learning Program Degrees: Jimmy Sturo asked: Through distance education mode you can… (@degreeasap)

   [ed note: "In fact, some distance degree programs are considered more competitive than the regular local university degrees."]

2. Distance Education Admissions
   

   Admissions to the distance learning courses are done by the individual institutes: #Distance #Education #Admissions (@Indiaedu)

   [ed note: "While some of the institutes conduct entrance examinations, others may make the admission procedure simpler. Although the academic year in most institutes start in January and June, the dates of distance education admissions to various courses vary."]

3. Getting Face to Face with Distance Learning — Campus Technology
   

   Getting Face to Face with Distance Learning: By Bridget McCrea To call Stan Silverman an online education guru wou… (@surprise_awaits)

   [ed note: "As technological expectations rose, it became obvious that we needed to introduce a robust, synchronous component to our online education system."]

4. Kapil Sibal for distance learning in schools – dnaindia.com
   

   Kapil Sibal for distance learning in schools – dnaindia.com: via @addthis (@USDLA)

   [ed note: "This means that schools would be allowed to enroll students under the distance education system. These students will get somewhat similar study material prepared by the teachers for regular students and will be allowed to take exams."]

5. Online Degree Talk – A Blog About Online Education and Distance Learning
   

   Online Degree Talk – A Blog About Online Education and Distance Learning @ (@onlinedegr3e)

   [ed note: "The curriculum is designed around the 3Cs of criminal justice, cops, courts and corrections. It takes students through the processes involved after the perpetration of a crime, its investigation, trial of the perpetrators, their conviction and subsequent incarceration."]

6. Do Learning Styles and Multiple Formats Matter?
   

   Success in Distance Education: Do Learning Styles and Multiple Formats Matter?, (@distedres)

   [ed note: "Using data collected from 120 students enrolled in nine sections of an undergraduate technical communication course, this study found a number of statistically significant associations between students' learning styles, as defined by the Index of Learning Styles, and nine measures evaluating both academic performance and student preference."]

7. Part-time Online Latin Teacher – Kansas Education Employment Board
   

   Part-time Online Latin Teacher KC Distance Learning (@KSTeachingJobs)

   [ed note: "This position will support the iQ Kansas curriculum and students. Applicant must possess a secondary state teaching certification in the subject area in addition to a computer with the appropriate Internet connectivity and software. "]

8. News – Local News: What’s Happening In And Around St Neots (PE19)
   

   Huntingdon District council offers Distance Learning Courses (@TDUKcom)

   [ed note: "The courses are open to anyone working in the food industry, or who is interested in achieving a recognised food, health and safety qualification."]

9. MBA School Or Distance Learning?
   

   A recent article discusses the alternative of distance learning for an MBA. (@Thinking_MBA)

   [ed note: "As with enrolling in a traditional education session, you would need to check any prerequisites are needed for your course in the distance learning courses for an MBA."]

10. Distance Learning in Psychology – Generally Thinking
    

    RT @MarjieKnudsen RT @WarrenThinking Distance Learning in Psychology – #education (@debbyfriend)

    [ed note: "But many of these people have jobs and other commitments, and don’t have the flexibility to be at a specific place at a specific time each week. If this sounds like you, but you still really want to study psychology, then distance learning might be the answer."]

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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. Top 10 Books On Online Education, Diploma Mills and More – The Bachelor Degree
   

   Top ten books on distance learning and diploma mills (mostly higher ed): (@InsightSchools)

   [ed note: This blog post provides us with 10 books about distance learning and online degrees. It covers the gamut of quality schools to diploma mills. It covers the idiot's guide as well as a study guide. Interesting list of titles.]

2. South Carolina Bar News February 2010
   

   SC lawyer writes about her experience trying Distance Learning for the first time. (@ML_Riley)

   [ed note: This is an article published on the South Carolina Bar Association website about distance learning for lawyers.]

3. YouTube – Distance Learning Program Demo/Overview
   

   RT @CtrPuppetryArts: Check out this demo and overview of our Distance Learning Program! (@mamaevel)

   [ed note: A YouTube demo about distributed education by the Center for Puppetry Arts using interactive video. Well done and good application.]

4. You Can Get Any Qualification You Want Via Online Distance Learning | Entertainment Articles From Authors
   

   You Can Get Any Qualification You Want Via Online Distance Learning (#Distance #Learning #Online #Qualification #Want (@buzzent)

   [ed note: An article about the scope of programs available by distance education.]

5. The Truth About Distance Learning « Education Report
   

   The Truth About Distance Learning ( (@collegereport)

   [ed note: An article reviewing characteristics of distance learning programs. Of course the core is make sure your program is accredited.]

6. Distance Learning Wisconsin Course Listings
   

   Distance Learning Wisconsin Course Listings (@mylearningspace)

   [ed note: An online course offered by the University of Wisconsin-Stout about distance learning for educators.]

7. Georgia Tech Professional Education
   

   RT @Georgia_Tech Check out Ga. Tech’s Distance Learning & Professional Education Web site for job-focused training ops. (@GeorgiaTech_ECE)

   [ed note: Georgia Tech announces their new website for professional courses. This includes 28 certificate programs.]

8. which is a better distance learning course for MBA? | MBAs Portal
   

   Published a new blog post: #MBA #news which is a better distance learning course for MBA? (@mba_)

   [ed note: "Which is a better distance learning course for MBA?" Blog post and responses.]

9. DEANZ 2010 Conference
   

   Quality connections, boundless possibilities through open, flexible and distance learning, DEANZ Conf Apr ’10 Well NZ, (@distedres)

   [ed note: Distance Education Association of New Zealand announcing their annual conference in April in Wellington. Look what their are planning to do!]

10. CollegePlus! – Distance Learning Blog – Win a $2699 College -| Study Abroad and Every thing about Students
    

    New post: CollegePlus! – Distance Learning Blog – Win a $2699 College … ( (@UseforFree)

    [ed note: This is a promo site for a commercial distance learning program. I post it here for you to see how they are promoting themselves.]

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1. Sustainability Distance Learning – Blekinge Institute of Technology
   

   learning! intro to sustainable eng. bach-level distance course. no tuition fee. apps now open. (via @SustainBTH) (@bseale)

   [ed note: Blekinge Institute Of Technology of Karlskrona, Sweden‎, offers distance learning courses in sustainability for engineering and for social sciences.]

2. Distance Learning / Distance Education | eLearning Blog Dont Waste Your Time
   

   RT @tweetmeme Distance Learning / Distance Education (@kimworthy)

   [ed note: Blog post about distance learning-education. The author reviews articles written by Steve Wheeler who discusses the development of distance learning.]

3. E-Learning Queen: New Directions and a New Decade for E-Learning: 12 Predictions
   

   #eLearning distance #training and education trends from the Learning Queen: (@JGreen454)

   [ed note: Susan Smith Nash writes about e-learning telling us that there is going to be a lot of growth in distance learning offerings and that she sees more cross-disciplinary programs being developed. Read what else she has to say in this readable, clear, and profound article.]

4. Will distance learning replace the physical school some day? | eTeacher – CEO Blog
   

   Will distance learning replace the physical school some day? (@boazbinnun)

   [ed note: From the eTeacher – CEO Blog a thought-provoking look at the evolution of education.]

5. http://ilenef.blogspot.com/2010/01/impact-of-opencourseware-on-paid.html
   

   Retired Librarian: Impact of Opencourseware on Paid Enrollment in Distance Learning Courses (@CathyLAnderson)

   [ed note: A comment about a dissertation which explores the gap between open course-ware (free) and paid enrollment.]

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1. Distance Learning Courses Help Executives Hone Skills | Entertainment Articles From Authors
   

   Distance Learning Courses Help Executives Hone Skills (#Courses #Distance #Executives #Help #Hone (@buzzent)

   [ed note: This article shows eight advantages for distance learning.]

2. Great Distance Learning and Online Scholarships | Scholarship Options
   

   RT @ScholarshipsYou Great Distance Learning and Online Scholarships | Scholarship Options (@ScholarshipsYou)

   [ed note: Some scholarship opportunities for distance learning students. ]

3. Homeopathy Education: Swine Flu Preparedness and Distance Learning
   

   RT @DebbyBruck: Preparedness & Distance Learning #HEALTH #Homeopathy #Emergency #SwineFlu RT @1txsage1957 (@L_Hawkins)

   [ed note: An interesting take on distance education. If your child has the flu, you don't want send to send your child to school. And, what do you do when the school closes because of some crisis? Keep your child up to date in class with distance learning programs. This is a high-level overview of how schools should be employing distance learning facilities so that these conditions don't affect children's progress in school. ]

4. Blog U.: Technology and (Distance) Learning – Inside Higher Ed
   

   RT @rashford: Inside Higher Ed: Technology and Learning-ELI 2010 From a Distance #ELI2010 (@bohyunkim)

   [ed note: Interesting discussion of "Lecture Capitol" (the concept of the 'value' of the lecture) as universities work to build and install sophisticated systems for offering/managing their professor's teaching materials and lectures. The author puts these platforms up against inexpensive recording devices and YouTube and iTunes which make it easy for the professor to record and post their own materials and make them more freely available. This is a new face to where distance learning will go.]

5. Online Scheme Highlights Fears About Distance Learning-Education Fraud – Technology – The Chronicle of Higher Education
   

   RT @ArtJipson: Online fears about distance-learning education fraudsters significant issue for distance learning (@RickCartwright)

   [ed note: A report about fraud in Federal financial-aid that was offered for distance learning programs. A well-organized scheme to create an 'army' of fake students was put in place and the government lost over $500,000. The article has discussions of what the government and the educational institutions need to do to protect themselves from this type of fraud.]

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1. Distance Learning Scholarships
   

   Distance Learning Scholarships – (@jmitutor)

   [ed note: Even distance learning students can benefit from scholarships!]

2. Has Google developed the next wave of online education? | eSchoolNews.com
   

   RT @PinnacleOnline Has Google developed next wave of online ed? Google Wave could mark evolution in distance learning (@TBGoogleWave)

   [ed note: A discussion of Google Wave's Web 2.0 with respect to features which could show the way to interesting advancements in online & distance education. The coolest thing since sliced bread or another flash-in-the-pan?]

3. Distance learning can enhance training during the duty-day
   

   RT @TRADOC: Distance learning helps NCOs train on their own time and complete pre-requisites for schoolhouse courses.– (@ssgjbroyles)

   [ed note: US Military is using distributed education system for about 900 of its courses. Soldiers can take courses from home or while on duty.]

4. Distance Learning in Higher Education: A Programmatic Approach to Planning, Design, Instruction, Evaluation, and Accreditation | Education: A Necessity for Success
   

   RT @iLearning411: Distance Learning in Higher Education: A Programmatic Approach to … (@onlinedegr3e)

   [ed note: An overview of the book: "Distance Learning in Higher Education: A Programmatic Approach to Planning, Design, Instruction, Evaluation, and Accreditation" It is described as a blend of both theory and practice.]

5. Distance Learning: New Face Of Alternative Education System | Degrees Blog
   

   RT @SloanConsortium: Distance Learning: New Face Of Alternative Education System – (@ProfCourseSmart)

   [ed note: A blog post in the Degrees Blog. It discusses the reasons, the advantages, the disadvantages, and other issues about distance learning.]

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1) Top 10 Distance Learning Disadvantages | Entertainment Articles From Authors

Top 10 Distance Learning Disadvantages (#Disadvantages #Distance #Learning (@buzzent)

[ed note: Thanks to @buzzent for finding this article describing the author's list of top 10 distance learning disadvantages.]

2) Tips to Succeed in Distance Learning and Tips Before Enrolling For IEE City Guilds Home Study | mba study

Tips to Succeed in Distance Learning and Tips Before Enrolling For IEE City Guilds Home Study ( (@studymany)

[ed note: @studymany brought us this article with ideas about how to succeed with a distance learning program, such as time management, realistic goals, open communications with other students, and basic motivation techniques. A good read!]

3) Distance Learning – Business Exchange – StumbleUpon

@torresk Distance Learning – Business Exchange #AIS09 (@AndyGr7)

[ed note: @AndyGr7 tweeted about this social network (Business Exchange) blog topic about Distance Learning with thousands of news links and blog posts.]

4) Distance Learning U – Details -

Distance Learning U: Find some interesting tips on online education and degree programs here. Also find some info… (@ITtelligenceDir)

[ed note: @ITtelligenceDir showed us this site directory (ITtelligence Directory) entry for "Distance Learning U" which has tips and articles about distance learning.]

5) Distance Learning Degrees & What Do Employers Think Of Them? | college-time-management.com

New blog post: Distance Learning Degrees – What Do Employers Think Of Them? (@nikkimaloney)

[ed note: @nikkimaloney showed us this new blog post in which accreditation is discussed as the minimum standard for general business acceptance of the university degree (applies to both distance learning and brick-and-mortar!).]

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