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7 Benefits of Time Blocking Methods For Studying

Have you ever looked at your to-do list and felt completely overwhelmed?  It’s easy to feel like there’s not enough time in your day when you’re juggling assignments, studying for tests, and personal commitments. If that’s the case for you, time blocking can be...

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How To Set Realistic Goals as an Online Student: 8 Examples

Setting realistic goals is one of the best ways for online students to succeed in online learning. Whether it’s to improve time management skills or ace an upcoming test, goals give you direction. They build confidence and help you manage school alongside personal...

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The 13 Best Time Management Tools For Online Students

The flexibility of being an online student is the main reason why so many students prefer to study online. For the most part, you can create a school schedule around your synchronous and asynchronous classes and your other responsibilities. You can prioritize what’s...

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How To Make A School Schedule For Online Students

Being an online student comes with a lot more freedom and flexibility compared to studying in a traditional school. In particular, online students have much greater flexibility when it comes to their schedule. Whereas traditional schools have set start, break, and...

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How to Talk to Your Parents About Switching to Online School

How to Talk to Your Parents About Switching to Online School

Thinking of switching to online school? You’re not alone!More and more students are choosing virtual learning because of the flexibility and freedom it offers. But before you can transition to online learning, you need to understand what online school is really like...

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6 Effective Time Management Techniques for Online Students

Time management is an important skill for everyone in life, not just students.  Good time management techniques help increase productivity and improve work-life balance. Being able to effectively manage your time means getting your schoolwork done in 4 hours...

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How Online Learning Prepares Students For Remote Work

How Online Learning Prepares Students For Remote Work

Worldwide, more than 28% of people work remotely full-time. And, the number of people who work remotely part-time is even higher.   Remote work has been steadily increasing since 2015, and the COVID-19 pandemic only catalyzed the number of jobs...

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Online School vs. Homeschooling: What’s the Difference?

Online School vs. Homeschooling: What’s the Difference?

The line between traditional schooling and homeschooling used to be simple. Kids either went to a brick-and-mortar school and learned from teachers, or they learned at home under the instruction of their parents.  But with the rise of remote learning, something the...

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What is a Learning Coach? A Complete Guide for Success

What is a Learning Coach? A Complete Guide for Success

Considering virtual learning for your child? You’ve probably come across the term learning coach. You might have an idea of what it means just from reading it, but what exactly does a learning coach do?  In the virtual learning model, learning coaches aren’t teachers,...

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Best AI Tools for Online Learning & Increasing Productivity

Best AI Tools for Online Learning & Increasing Productivity

ChatGPT took the world by storm when it was publicly released in 2022. People were excited about its potential, but at the same time, scared for what a future driven by AI technology would look like, and students everywhere thought, “I’ll never have to write another...

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How to Create a Good Study Environment for Online Students

How to Create a Good Study Environment for Online Students

Setting up the perfect study space for online learning isn’t just about having a desk and a computer. It’s about creating an environment that sparks focus, fuels productivity, and makes studying a little more enjoyable.  While setting up a productive study environment...

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How to Apply to College | Detailed Guide for Online Students

How to Apply to College | Detailed Guide for Online Students

Applying for college is a big deal!  At this stage in your life, deciding where to apply and what you want to major in, are probably among the most important decisions you’ve ever had to make. So it’s normal to feel overwhelmed with the whole process – especially if...

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7 Myths About K-12 Online Schools

7 Myths About K-12 Online Schools

After the pandemic, people have become more accepting of working and studying online.  More and more families are exploring alternatives to traditional brick-and-mortar schools and turning to virtual charter schools. Unfortunately, there are many K-12 online school...

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What are the Features and Types of Inquiry Based Learning?

What are the Features and Types of Inquiry Based Learning?

Inquiry based learning is an educational approach that emphasizes active participation from students. Instead of passively receiving information presented by a teacher, inquiry based learning encourages students to ask questions, think critically, conduct research,...

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Should Students Use AI for Homework? Pros and Cons

Should Students Use AI for Homework? Pros and Cons

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in academics is a hotly debated topic. Using AI to cheat on assignments is never acceptable. But are there ethical ways that students can utilize AI tools? Is there some benefit to teaching students how to engage with these...

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8 Strategies to Prevent Summer Slide for Students

8 Strategies to Prevent Summer Slide for Students

If you have trouble getting back on track at the start of each new school year, you’re not alone. In fact, a majority of students experience some degree of “summer slide” or “summer learning loss.”   Summer slide is the observable decline in academic performance...

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6 Benefits of Online Summer School Programs

6 Benefits of Online Summer School Programs

There are many reasons why a student may choose to attend summer school. Whether you want to catch up after falling behind, take a fun elective, or get ahead so you can graduate early, summer school for online students can be a great option.    But what can you...

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