Harvestr.Org http://www.harvestr.org/broccoli Sat, 18 Jun 2011 00:14:01 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.2 The Reasons Why You Can’t Get College Educated Are Running Out http://www.harvestr.org/broccoli/the-reasons-why-you-can%e2%80%99t-get-college-educated-are-running-out.html/ http://www.harvestr.org/broccoli/the-reasons-why-you-can%e2%80%99t-get-college-educated-are-running-out.html/#comments Sat, 18 Jun 2011 00:14:01 +0000 http://www.harvestr.org/broccoli/the-reasons-why-you-can%e2%80%99t-get-college-educated-are-running-out.html/ People without a college degree have a much harder time finding work, according to data provided by the U.S. Department of Labor. Even in economic good times the difference between a lifetime working with a degree and one with just a highs school diploma can be nearly one million dollars. That’s a lot of lost income, and is a sure lot more than what even the priciest four-year universities charge for tuition. The statistics don’t lie: a college education is overwhelmingly worth it. But don’t shrug off college as a luxury of the gifted and affluent and something beyond your meager means of getting. This country needs talented people specifically educated to carry out vital tasks that keep the national economy moving. The government knows it and so do our nation’s educators. They want to do something about it, but they obviously need your help.

Recent student loan reforms the U.S. government made into law last year have done tremendous things for those who beforehand struggled to navigate the complications and cost of student loans. There once was a time when the expense and inaccessibility of student loans legitimately inhibited high school graduates and working adults from seeking higher education. However in 2010 the federal government took control of most of the student loan process, which had previously been operating through dozens of financial institutions despite federal funding being the primary provider of loans. This means interest rates are not only going to be cheaper, they’re going to be more securely put into place.

But excuses for not getting a four year degree begin to really fall apart when you think about all the different avenues in which higher education providers are making to make it easier for people to get a degree. Evening programs have flourished across college campuses in the last decade or so as more and more working professionals are deciding to go back to school. Online colleges and universities, whether technical or even doctoral, are granting unprecedented access to their highly-praised programs. All you need to do is provide the will, as most universities and colleges have provided the way.

The only way to know for sure is to see for yourself. Browse online rankings and compare the multiple programs available to you. Talk to admissions counselors and financial aid advisors who are there to help answer all the questions potential pupils throw at them. Chances are anything you have to ask they’ve already got experience dealing with. The only thing separating you with hundreds of thousands of dollars of extra income you can earn in your lifetime might just be your own inhibitions about the possibility of getting a degree.

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]]> http://www.harvestr.org/broccoli/the-reasons-why-you-can%e2%80%99t-get-college-educated-are-running-out.html/feed/ 0 Looking for the best online degree program http://www.harvestr.org/broccoli/looking-for-the-best-online-degree-program.html/ http://www.harvestr.org/broccoli/looking-for-the-best-online-degree-program.html/#comments Wed, 15 Jun 2011 19:57:35 +0000 http://www.harvestr.org/broccoli/looking-for-the-best-online-degree-program.html/ Are you interested in furthering your education? Have you been searching for a school online? I have a great informational website, http://www.degreejungle.com/. This link connects you to the top 65 online colleges in the US. A range of degrees to earn associate degrees, bachelor degrees, master degrees, decorate degrees, or just continuing education degrees. This website is made to help you find any field that may interest you. Study online through an accredited college for Arts and Religion, Business, Computers and I.T., Education and Teaching, Health and Medicine, Science and Engineering, Social Sciences, or Trades and Careers.

 

If your looking to attend a top college and want a quality education that can lead you to your next job then this list of best online colleges is the way you want to go. You will enjoy the flexibility of attending online school any where, any time. You can even log in in the middle of the night in your pajamas. You can be on for one, two, three hours or just a few minutes its total FREEDOM. An online school gives a single mother in North Dakota the chance to work, fully care for her child, and attend a college in the south earning a degree from a school that is too far for the average local to attend. With gas prices these days another advantage to online school is there is absolutely no commute.

 

So now your probably saying yes, yes, that all sounds great but now how do I know which online college is the best for me?? While I have a starting point go to degreejungle and locate the degree finder on the home page, enter your information as to what degree, what category your interested in, and what subject you want to study. This will lead your to the first school to look into;however, before you sign up to that school. There is one more tool for you to look at that will really help. You can see the online college rankings and see how the school you are looking at rates. The ranking is based on things like the average price of attendance, acceptance rate, student to faculty ratio, percentage receiving grants or scholarship aid, percentage receiving federal student loans, retention rate, graduation rate, and the cohort default rate. Degreejungle gives you an advantage so research it carefully, then do another search on another school, and so on until you find a school that not only meets your degree needs but will also meet your other needs as a student.

 

Good luck with your search and feel free to comment and let us know what you find.

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]]> http://www.harvestr.org/broccoli/looking-for-the-best-online-degree-program.html/feed/ 0 The Value of an Online Degree Program http://www.harvestr.org/broccoli/the-value-of-an-online-degree-program.html/ http://www.harvestr.org/broccoli/the-value-of-an-online-degree-program.html/#comments Mon, 09 May 2011 02:51:10 +0000 http://www.harvestr.org/broccoli/the-value-of-an-online-degree-program.html/ In the uncertain economy we live in today, it’s more important than ever to find a secure, well paying job. It’s also more challenging. Because more applicants than ever apply for the few good jobs available, you have to do everything you can to rise above the throng to land a job. A Bachelor’s Degree is a near necessity, and a Master’s Degree can improve your chances of getting a good job dramatically. But finding the time to get that degree is difficult when you’re working a full-time job, caring for a home and family, and trying to breathe in the process.

That’s where the value of an online degree program can truly be seen. Getting a college degree takes time, and for working adults who are returning to school, it’s especially difficult to squeeze in classes. But eLearning opportunities make it much easier to finish college and get your degree or return to school to continue your education. And still maintain your current lifestyle as well.

Online degree programs all you to complete your education and get your degree and still hold down a full-time job, keep the kids fed and bathed, and keep the laundry done. By being able to study online without having to physically go to a college campus for classes, you can much more easily find the time you need to graduate and get that diploma, which will then allow you to get an even better job than you had hoped.

There are a plethora of online degree programs in any number of disciplines to choose from, though of course, a few subjects such as computer science, technological fields and business are especially suited to online learning. But online degree programs exist for even such disciplines as nursing and psychology, especially if you’re going for your Master’s.

You can even take online classes through a local university or college you know. Indiana Wesleyan University, for instance, or South University, offers programs that are ideally suited to adults. Many programs even help you finish your degree more quickly than you would if you were taking traditional on-campus classes. And you never even have to leave the comforts of home.

Online universities offer quality education, just as much as campus programs do. They just do so for those of us who have other responsibilities and commitments, but who still want the opportunities that a college degree offers. Most online schools are as highly respected as any other educational institution. You simply take your classes online via the Internet.

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]]> http://www.harvestr.org/broccoli/the-value-of-an-online-degree-program.html/feed/ 0 Ways to Upgrade the Classroom: Internet Technology http://www.harvestr.org/broccoli/ways-to-upgrade-the-classroom-internet-technology.html/ http://www.harvestr.org/broccoli/ways-to-upgrade-the-classroom-internet-technology.html/#comments Thu, 05 May 2011 06:30:08 +0000 http://www.harvestr.org/broccoli/ways-to-upgrade-the-classroom-internet-technology.html/ A few years ago the Internet was a limited resource reserved for the elite few with access and the computer technology. It wasn’t until recent advancement in computer technology have educators been able to consider using iPad or a classroom response system as a part of the classroom educational model. There are now many ways to integrate computer technology into your classroom.
Here are reasons why you may consider technology updates:
- Research opportunities
- Class Projects
- Community/Website Building
- Online Assessment
Once you have a reason to use the technology, you have to develop a plan to constructively implement Internet usage. First, consider the cost and availability of the computer technology. If students are expected to share, how will this change lesson plans? There also needs to be knowledge and time objection. Most educators already have an overwhelming amount of material to cover for a student curriculum, but the Internet can be a supplement to this education, if used wisely.
Obviously some parents may voice concern about content available online, such as language, pornography, and subversive information, but most computer-based technology has parental control capabilities to block certain sites.
Integrating Internet technology into the classroom is more than just allowing student’s access to the Internet, it’s an opportunity to deepen and enhance the learning process by equipping students with the technology necessary to function in an unfiltered world. Also, with technology tools and a project-learning approach, students are more likely to be engaged by the content, which will reduce behavioral issues within a classroom.
While students will benefit from the inclusion of Internet technology within the classroom, it will also benefit administration and educators with an interest in different teaching styles for different types of learners, and will help teachers assess student understanding. As technology assumes a large role in daily lives and the classroom, there will be a different level of accessibility to education and an enhancement of the student-teacher relationship.

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]]> http://www.harvestr.org/broccoli/ways-to-upgrade-the-classroom-internet-technology.html/feed/ 0 Great tools for finding great schools http://www.harvestr.org/broccoli/great-tools-for-finding-great-schools.html/ http://www.harvestr.org/broccoli/great-tools-for-finding-great-schools.html/#comments Sun, 17 Apr 2011 21:05:32 +0000 http://www.harvestr.org/broccoli/great-tools-for-finding-great-schools.html/ So you have decided you want to go to college online.  These days there are so many great choices for an Online University.  How do you know which one to choose?

You can get a degree online now in a wide variety of subjects.  available majors range from arts and business degrees to widely diverse number of degree options in computer fields such as online degree programs in game design and many more.

But the question still remains, how do I choose?  Fortunately the process of choosing the school that is right for you has never been easier.  There are so many to great articles on the internet about schools that you can look at but perhaps the biggest help is school search sites like the one shown in the links above.

Once you have chosen a school you can also get assistance on how to PAY for your college education but going to a very helpful site http://studentaid2.ed.gov/gotocollege/collegefinder/advanced_find.asp.  This site will help you fill out your FAFSA as well as find other funding sources to help you afford your college journey.

I think if you want to school should use an online university.  What do you think?  What will you study?

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