Resources
Looking for more online school resources? Below is a list you may find useful; we add more resources to it as we find them, so check back to see what new materials we have for you.
E-Books
These e-books discuss different aspects of online school; everything from online schools as social phenomenon and learning tool, to practical steps on how to succeed as an online student.
- How to be a Successful Online Student, a practical handbook on various aspects of online school. [PDF]
- Principles of Effective Online Teaching [Google Books].
- Learner-Centered Theory and Practice in Distance Education [Google Books].
- Advanced Principles of Effective e-Learning [Google Books].
- Staying the Course – Online Education in the United States [PDF].
- Exploring the Myths about Online Education in Information Systems [PDF].
- Elements of Quality Online Education – Practice and Direction [PDF].
Forums
You can visit forums to discuss different aspects of online school, such as accreditation, studying methods, etc. The main benefit is that you can ask questions and get answers, and benefit from other peoples’ questions and answers.
- DegreeInfo Distance Learning Forums touts themselves as one of the oldest and largest forums on this topic; a quick browse of their materials reveals a wealth of material.
- eLearners Community Forum has several thousand members and threads on various aspects of studying online. They even have forums for specific schools (all in the US) to discuss things relevant to that online school.
- Edvisors Forums seems to be a new forum, but with a lively base of participants; you can probably expect your questions to be answered in a day or so.
Videos
These video clips tend to highlight one or two aspects related to studying at an online school; they’re short and easy-to-browse, so you should get the information quickly.
Online Education
On-Line Learning Dangers
Lectures
It’s a bit unusual, but we’ve found lectures related to online school:
