Would it be better for you to start college at MIT or at StraighterLine? It can be a tough call, because both institutions are on the leading edge. StraighterLine is on the forefront of online education. MIT has been a leading technology institute since it opened its doors in 1861.
StraighterLine Death Match Series, Part II: StraighterLine vs. MIT
May 16, 2012
How to Make the Most of Your Summer, Whether You Get a Job or Not
May 04, 2012
There is no guarantee that a summer job or internship is actually going to get you any closer to reaching your educational goals. In all likelihood, you are going to get a job that has very little educational value.
Online Classes: You Can Study almost Anything Online
April 24, 2012
As America’s infatuation with online learning has grown, it is now possible to study online to prepare for a number of unusual professions. Here’s a selection of unusual skills that you can learn online – and if you click the links below, you will discover that the courses described are pretty serious . . .
Scholar of the Month: StraighterLine Student Ben Gribaudo
April 18, 2012
"The college courses I took probably cost me less than $40 per credit hour . . . Doing the math, StraighterLine saved me over $1,500!" - Ben Gribaudo
Do You Have Enough Time to Take an Online College Course?
April 12, 2012
Taking an online course represents a serious time commitment. But thanks to the flexibility that online learning offers, most students are able to fit their classwork around work, parenting, and other responsibilities.
Killing Time? Trapped? Stuck? Cornered? Up a Tree? Down a Hole? Out to Sea? Then Online Learning is Your Best Choice
April 10, 2012
So, are you trapped? Stuck? Cornered? Up a tree? Down a hole? Out to sea? Maybe not as much as you think you are. Remember, online learning is the most effective way to put idle time to effective use in your life.
Will Enhanced-Reality Eyeglasses Revolutionize Online Learning?
April 10, 2012
Google Glasses are sort of like a second set of lenses that you install over your regular eyeglasses. Once they are sitting there, they serve as a sort of transparent display that can show text, images, or just about anything else that can be displayed on a computer screen.
How Much Will You Owe after Graduating from Western Governors University?
March 30, 2012
So, is WGU the kind of educational bargain you’ve been looking for? Yes, it is. And thanks to StraighterLine, you can reduce the costs of going there even more.
Don’t Retire, Reinvent Your Life by Going to College
March 26, 2012
If you are a member of the boomer bulge, there are many reasons you might want to go back to college. Maybe you want to earn a degree in a new field, like education, so you can begin to teach. Maybe you want to start a company, and need to add some skills. Or maybe you simply want to energize your life by learning more.
Our parents thought that they already made their greatest contributions by the time they retired. In contrast, we boomers want to find new causes and new ways to “give back” to our country, our society, and the world.
The "Lecture Fail" Project Finds that Most College Lectures are Mind-Numbing and Dull
March 08, 2012
But here’s a radical thought. Why not make instruction inspiring, interesting, engaging, and high-quality? After all, excellent instruction can be delivered in a lecture, in a small seminar, or on a computer monitor. The really important question isn’t really how content is delivered, but what the content is.
