1. Earning a Doctorate Degree Online: Distance Learning Doctorate Degrees
   

   Distance Learning Doctorate Degrees: Online education is becoming an increasingly popular method of earning a bach… (@degreedoctoral)

   [ed note: "A distance learning doctorate is an ideal solution for individuals who have a master’s degree already and do not have the time to go back to school full time."]

2. Popular Accredited Universities with Distance Learning Programs
   

   Popular Accredited Universities with Distance Learning Programs (@troy2shaffer)

   [ed note: A short list of accredited schools offering an online degree program.]

3. CALL FOR PAPERS for IRRODL Special Issue
   

   IRRODL is requesting contributions for special issue: Frontiers in Open and Distance Learning in the North (@MFPaulsen)

   [ed note: Call For Papers: "The special issue will have its main focus on distance and open education in Arctic communities and Northern regions characterized by remote settlements and extreme climates."]

4. Advice On Getting Higher Education Through Distance Learning Programs! – Advice.com
   

   Advice On Getting Higher Education Through Distance Learning Programs! (@advicedotcom)

   [ed note: "So, it is for these students who cannot afford to leave their current jobs ( although not a high paid job) but still want to get a higher education in order to get a better job, their dream jobs, some colleges and universities also offer some distance learning programs wherein the students can study while they are working."]

5. Long-Distance Learning | Home Page Local | TheLedger.com
   

   RT @MentorEdu: Long-Distance Learning: Through the correspondence, students in both schools began learning about each other.. (@mediadigger)

   [ed note: "The correspondence began last year when Szymczyk's kindergarten class started communicating with a Masai tribesman named LaBash, who is a scout for Predator Aware, she said."]

6. Distance Learning Courses have given Education a whole New Dimension | MBAs Portal
   

   Published a new blog post: #MBA #news Distance Learning Courses have given Education a whole New Dimension (@mba_)

   [ed note: "With internet spread all over, Distance learning courses have seen a tremendous rise in the past decade. Hundreds and thousands of people have enrolled in these courses with the intention of enriching their qualification besides working full time."]

7. Celebrating 60 Years of Distance Learning – Part I: The Beginnings of Distance Education at UBC
   

   Free Reading !!! Celebrating 60 Years of Distance Learning – Part I: The Beginnings …: These… mypsychicsonline.inf (@FreePsyche)

   [ed note: Author and professor of distance and independent learning, Charles Wedemeyer, stated, “Education should be accessible anywhere there are potential students even if there is just one and even if there is not a teacher in the same place as that student.”]

8. Federal grant helps WNMU offer distance learning
   

   Federal grant helps WNMU offer distance learning (@ExploreOnline)

   [ed note: "Federal officials have presented a $267,000 grant to Western New Mexico University in Silver City to update and expand distance learning programs in Grant, Luna, McKinley, Sierra, Socorro, Hidalgo and Catron counties."]

9. Distance Learning – 5 Important Ingredients Your Online Degree Program Must Have | Blog Cash Biz Internet Marketing
   

   Distance Learning – 5 Important Ingredients Your Online Degree Program Must Have (@BlogCashBiz)

   [ed note: "Pay attention to these 5 important elements that you must remember when you\’re choosing between online degrees."]

10. Connecting with the Environment Intensely – Environmental Graduate Programs Distance Learning | GEEK!
    

    GEEK: Connecting with the Environment Intensely – Environmental Graduate Programs Distance Learning (@geektheking)

    [ed note: "The range of environmental courses offered in the different universities by distance learning include environmental biology, environmental architecture/design, environmental control technologies, environmental education, environmental engineering technology, environmental health engineering, environmental psychology and environmental health."]

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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. Welcome to Distance Learning Wisconsin – Learn.Grow.Achieve
   

   Welcome to Distance Learning Wisconsin – Learn.Grow.Achieve: via @addthis (@USDLA)

   [ed note: The distance learning site for the University of Wisconsin.]

2. Feedback as dialogue:
   

   Feedback as dialogue: exploring the links between formative assessment and social software in distance learning, (@distedres)

   [ed note: "Formative assessment practices though beneficial for student learning become marginalised and constrained in open and distance learning environments in higher education. Feedback is a key factor in formative assessment and learners can benefit from the deployment of emerging technologies and the opportunities for participation and dialogue afforded by social software."]

3. Health and Safety Distance Learning – Study Online for this Socially Responsible Technical Career | Health blog
   

   Health and Safety Distance Learning – Study Online for this …: The discipline of Occupational Safety and Health … (@PublicSchoolOT)

   [ed note: "The field of Health and Safety should not be confused with the field of Safety Engineering. The more formal title for Health and Safety is Occupational Safety and Health."]

4. Online Learning Update
   

   Influence of Structure and Interaction on Student Achievement and Satisfaction in Web-Based Distance Learning – Hy… (@psukalski)

   [ed note: "This study examines the influence of instructional design and management style on student achievement and satisfaction in a web-based distance learning environment."]

5. YouTube – Kaplan University Professor Spot
   

   looks like they solved our CT/CS Distance Learning Education project problem. they brought in Uncle Phil. (@d_eck)

   [ed note: A YouTube video promo for Kaplan University. Good job.]

6. Distance Learning Success for you and your business!
   

   When Distance Learning is done, what’s next? (@learningincome)

   [ed note: Promo page for ILearningGlobal.tv]

7. iPod touch for Shepparton education students, La Trobe University
   

   Distance Learning with iPod touches! So much cooler than the paper diary I got at Uni.. (@latrobe)

   [ed note: "The iPod Touch is integrated with La Trobe’s Learning Management System and a virtual classroom software called Elluminate, giving students a mobile and flexible platform for them to access course material through podcasts and to share their own learning."]

8. Learning to Make your Points Powerfully – Distance Learning Microsoft PowerPoint 2000 Courses | Degree ASAP
   

   Learning to Make your Points Powerfully – Distance Learning Microsoft PowerPoint 2000 Courses… (@degreeasap)

   [ed note: Distance learning from Microsoft for PowerPoint.]

9. Distance Learning v Classroom Learning « Online Degrees Research Center | How to Get Into Distance Learning Schools | Distance Learning & Online Degrees Admissions & Financial Aid Info
   

   Distance Learning v Classroom Learning: There has been a great deal of discussion about distance learning v classr… (@sidergroup)

   [ed note: "Many high school students that have opted for distance learning programs over the traditional classroom were struggling in their previous environments, either because they had a different learning style, were having a hard time keeping up, or were learning at a much faster pace than everyone else."]

10. Graduate Certificate in Distance Learning: Northeastern College of Professional Studies
    

    writing personal statement to start NEU Distance Learning Cert: very excited to get started. (@scheney)

    [ed note: "In order to meet the expanding need for qualified instructors and professionals, the College of Professional Studies created the Graduate Certificate in Distance Learning."]

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1. Get a Quality Education Cheaper Through Distance Learning « Education Report
   

   Get a Quality Education Cheaper Through Distance Learning ( (@collegereport)

   [ed note: "This enables you to go to the college of your choice - and pay less. You save money on all the fees that on-campus students have to pay."]

2. Distance Learning Degrees -These Home Study Courses Can Do Miracles For You | Degree ASAP
   

   Distance Learning Degrees – These Home Study Courses Can Do Miracles For You: Rishabh Sogani… (@degreeasap)

   [ed note: "This is because there is no one to keep an eye on how you are getting on with your studies. It is your sole responsibility to be sincere in your efforts, if you wish to get an online degree."]

3. Distance Learning in USA
   

   #Distance #Learning Courses in #USA adds a feather to your academic qualification : (@Indiaedu)

   [ed note: "There are several accredited colleges and universities in states like Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana, Massachusetts, North Carolina, Texas and Virginia that are known for top quality Distance Learning in USA. These schools offer distance learning degrees like Associate Degree, Bachelor Degree, Certificates, Continuing Education, Doctorate Programs and Masters Degree."]

4. FIND MBA – Capella University Launches New Distance Learning MBA Programs
   

   Capella University Launches New Distance Learning MBA Programs: via @addthis (@USDLA)

   [ed note: "allows eligible students in Capella's bachelor's degree programs in Business, Information Technology, and Psychology to begin earning master's-level credits after completing at least 100 undergraduate credits."]

5. Distance Learning – ITDL-all issues
   

   Distance Learning – ITDL-all issues Instructional Technology (@delicious50)

   [ed note: Great Resource. This is a set of links to all the back issues of the Instructional Technology and Distance Learning Journal.]

6. Importance of Accredited Online Colleges,Accredited Online Colleges
   

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

   [ed note: "One advantage of accredited online colleges is that students from different countries of the world who enrolled in the same school can study online together, so this will avail them the opportunity to share some useful knowledge about their respective countries."]

7. Partially Remote Graduate Customer Services Rep – Virtual Vocations
   

   Virtual Vocations Partially Remote Graduate Customer Services Rep: Distance learning company seeks Graduate Servic… (@VirtualVocation)

   [ed note: "Candidate needs to be able to attend monthly meetings in Fort Collins, CO, so only local applicants will be considered."]

8. Executive MBA, Executive MBA in India, MBA Executive Programs in India
   

   Get details of Correspondence MBA actually means pursuing your MBA in a distance learning mode. (@mukeshkumar99)

   [ed note: "Nowadays IIMs also offer executive MBA programs. The Indian Institutes of Management are ranked 68th amongst the top universities of the world and it is a dream for every MBA aspirant to get into IIMs."]

9. Article Directory » Do Distance Learning Degrees Impress Employers?
   

   New Article: Do Distance Learning Degrees Impress Employers? (@dirmenese)

   [ed note: "Unfortunately, many potential employers have heard about the bogus degrees and tend to assume an online degree is of lesser value. To address the misinformation, 6 accreditation agencies have been authorized by the U.S. National Education Board to weed out the unscrupulous bogus programs.]

10. Articles Hub » Blog Archive » Distance Learning – the Best Choice for Professional Career Development
    

    Distance Learning – the B (@georgia3187)

    [ed note: "It is a trend with them to go for career development programs after garnering a few years experience at workplace. Online learning is the best choice for career development programs. Such a program along with expertise and experience is a great boost to push their professional career ahead."]

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1. Success or Failure: Research Paper Conclusion of Distance Learning | Entertainment Articles From Authors
   

   Success or Failure: Research Paper Conclusion of Distance Learning (#Conclusion #Distance #Failure #Learning #Paper (@buzzent)

   [ed note: How effective is Distance Learning? This paper explores the different sides to this question.]

2. Online Distance Learning : A Dynamic Way of Getting a Degree. | EduFetch.com
   

   New blog post: Online Distance Learning : A Dynamic Way of Getting a Degree. (@edufetch)

   [ed note: A blog post that covers a little about the evolution of distance learning approaches and how Internet technology is changing the face of distance education.]

3. Distance Learning Benefits and 5 Steps to Evaluate an Online School « Education Report
   

   Distance Learning Benefits and 5 Steps to Evaluate an Online School ( (@collegereport)

   [ed note: An article about distance learning, which explores "What are the benefits of distance learning?" and "How to evaluate distance learning colleges and universities."]

4. Distance Learning Wisconsin Course Listings
   

   Distance Learning Wisconsin Course Listings (@mylearningspace)

   [ed note: A distance learning course about distance learning offered by University of Wisconsin-Stout, Outreach Services.]

5. Excellence in Distance Education Awards (EDEA) | The Communication Initiative Network
   

   Distance Learning Awards: Excellence in Distance Education Awards (EDEA) (@ci_ict4d)

   [ed note: The Commonwealth of Learning (COL) is requesting submissions for awards in Distance learning to be presented at the Sixth Pan-Commonwealth Forum on Open Learning in Kochi, India, in November 2010. Very interesting.]

6. Mininotebooks | Some Interesting Facts About Distance Learning Law Schools | The Netbook Blog
   

   Some Interesting Facts About Distance Learning Law Schools (@buynetbooksnow)

   [ed note: An article about distance learning law school. At the present I'm not very convinced about the efficacy of distance learning for the study of law. It seems to me that one of the benefits of the classroom in law school is that you get specific training in how to think like a lawyer and I'm not so sure that training can be very effective by distance learning. ]

7. Past, Present and Future Access: A History of Distance and Online Education | Blog | Colorado State University Continuing Education
   

   RT @LearnCSU: Past, Present and Future Access: A history of distance and online learning: #education (@danibabb)

   [ed note: An exploration of the history of distance and online education. Nicely done, well worth the read.]

8. Website for Distance learning, Doctorate, Master, Bachelor
   

   New Concept: Website for Distance learning, Doctorate, Master, Bachelor (@conceptfeedback)

   [ed note: The author is requesting feedback about the concept of a new site. this specific site is about distance learning for doctorate, masters, and bachelors levels of education. This request for feedback is about layout, design, and the overall "concept" of the page (Not about the content). But I thought you might find it interesting to see how site designers are approaching our field.]

9. Distance learning | Pattaya One News
   

   New post: Distance learning Updated 24hrs a day (@PattayaOneNews)

   [ed note: A BBC article about the 50-year history of Queensland's School of the Air as it reaches its 50th year (Austrailia). ]

10. Make E-learning and Distance Education Easy for Every Person
    

    Make E-learning and Distance Education Easy for Every Person – PRLog (free press release): P.. (@jamiewalkernz)

    [ed note: An announcement about "Online E-learning Software" by Study8home. This package is an online platform for developing and offering online educational programs.]

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1. Find Distance Learning Instructional Systems Designer jobs at Dice.com
   

   Distance Learning Instructional Systems Designer #jobs #techjobs (@DC_Tech_Jobs)

   [ed note: Job posting for a Distance Learning Instructional Systems Designer at Northrop Grumman Information Systems.]

2. Integrating Group Self-Evaluation in Open & Distance Learning Systems
   

   Integrating Group Self-Evaluation in Open & Distance Learning Systems – Osuji (@wisepedagogy)

   [ed note: An academic article about evaluation systems for educational performance. What kinds of instruments? Who does the evaluation? What are the alternatives?]

3. Curriculum Writer/Review – Kansas Education Employment Board
   

   Curriculum Writer/Review KC Distance Learning (@KSTeachingJobs)

   [ed note: Job posting by KC Distance Learning. They are looking for a distance learning professionals to review and create curricula for 8th grade social studies courses. This is an online job.]

4. Choosing The Best Online University For Distance Learning
   

   Choosing The Best Online University For Distance Learning: Distance learning programs offer three key benefits for… (@cho3657)

   [ed note: An article about how to choose the best distance learning program for yourself.]

5. NEWS PORTAL // eLearning Africa 2009 / International Conference on ICT for Development, Education and Training. An Annual Event for Building eLearning Capacities in Africa.
   

   African Virtual University Launches Ten-Country Distance Learning Facility (@leerenpantalla)

   [ed note: Universities are signing up to offer programs through distance learning. Read about the thousands who have already graduated from this 13 year-old program.]

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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. 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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