Ed4Career Blog | Category: Online Education

Meeting the Needs of Nontraditional Students

By Kris Powers | April 25th 2017

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It would appear that our “nontraditional” students have now become our “new traditional” students.


The Benefits of Lifelong Learning

By Kris Powers | March 14th 2017

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Lifelong learning involves seeking or creating learning opportunities for both personal and professional reasons. This type of learning applies to everything that we learn throughout our life, not just what is learned in a classroom.


Motivation, Self-Control and Productivity

By Kris Powers | February 28th 2017

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Motivation is a critical element in setting and attaining goals—and research shows you can influence your own levels of self-control and motivation.


Support is Critical to Online Learning Success

By Kris Powers | February 21st 2017

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Our Student Center is stocked with useful tips, resources and tools for students, all designed to support the online learning experience.


Going Back to College has Never Been Easier

By Kris Powers | January 24th 2017

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Eliminate the high cost of college and take our low-cost, online, self-paced courses. You will earn college credits eligible for transfer within our network of accredited colleges and universities while saving money!


Work Smarter, Not Harder: 10 Great Tips

By Kris Powers | January 17th 2017

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Are you looking for new ways to increase productivity without putting in more hours? Here are ten tips to help you work more efficiently and more productively without expending any additional effort:


10 Tips for a More Productive Winter Break

By Kris Powers | December 6th 2016

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The holidays are a great time to catch up with friends and family (as well as catch up on sleep!). But after the first few days of relaxation and overeating, you might find yourself a bit bored and looking for something to do. Instead of sitting around and letting the weeks go by, here are some tips to make your winter break more productive.


Six Apps for Students

By Anonymous | November 29th 2016

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Learn more about some of the great iOS and Andriod apps for students designed to help them better utilize and optimize their time.


Holiday Time Management Tips for Online Students

By Kris Powers | November 15th 2016

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Many students say the holidays can be a somewhat overwhelming and stressful time. Setting time management processes in advance can help beat the stress of juggling family obligations, holiday commitments, and your course load.


From "Nontraditional" to "New Traditional"

By Kris Powers | October 18th 2016

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Nontraditional students face struggles that their more traditional counterparts might not.