Study Tips for Online Learning
With the end of the semester nearing and finals coming up, I’d like to pass along some study tips. I have taken many classes online over the past four years, and these are some things that have helped me prepare for tests:
Don’t be afraid to ask your fellow students for help. There may be someone in the class that is a […]
Tips For Online Learning Success
The professors at UMassOnline have been excellent and have gone well beyond my expectations in most cases. I have learned so much from taking classes in this program, but it has certainly been a challenge! For this post I thought I would give you my view of what it takes to be a success as […]
Free Access to Atomic Learning for Students
UMass Amherst has purchased access to Atomic Learning for the spring semester. Access is available to all UMA students, instructors and staff. What is Atomic Learning? Richard Rogers, Chair of the Provost’s Learning Commons Committee, explains:
“Atomic Learning provides training an over 110 of the most commonly used software applications, such as Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative […]
Online Classes Boost Writing Skills
As a current distance learner, I had several “amen” moments while reading Dr. Macaulay’s recent post “Employees questioning college grads readiness for career success.” According to a recent survey of employers, one of the top four qualities lacking in college graduates is writing skills. In my professional life I constantly see poor writing; not only […]
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