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Maximizing the Benefits of Group Projects

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Students can learn much more than just class material from a group project, including team management skills, leadership, and creativity.  Here are several ways for maximizing the benefits of group projects for students.

  • Creative format
    Group projects that involve creative media, such as film, art, or cooking, can often get students more excited about the project.  Even simple presentations can elicit more participation and involvement rather than a simple worksheet, paper, or poster board.  Having a more creative format can also shift students’ perceptions of what the project should be like; if the project resembles many individual assignments in the class, then students will default to individual work, rather than group work.

  • Time to work in class
    Often times, students are incredibly busy with extracurricular activities, sports, and instrument practice.  Allowing a few minutes of class time for the group to meet and organize the project will greatly benefit students, as it will allow them to develop and implement a schedule for themselves.  At the very least, it will give them a chance to set up another meeting time outside of class.

  • Student evaluations
    Having the students evaluate each other can be a very useful way to maximize the benefits of a group project.  It will give the instructor a better idea of how the group worked together, and it will give him or her a better understanding of the work distribution for the project.  Ideally, students should also be evaluating the project itself, giving feedback for what could be improved for the next year.

With these techniques in place, students are ready to get the most out of their next group project.

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Online College Courses – One More Option

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Online learning, from high school to graduate achool courses, has become an important and growing part of education around the world. There are a large number of websites on the Internet devoted to helping students find schools and courses that meet their needs. Surprisingly, there are a number of online high schools offering high school and college level courses, including state sponsored programs, individual high schools and universities.

Other sites focus strictly on colleges and universities while other sites list career or para-professional online learning schools as well. The number of schools listed at websites varies varies from 210 to over 300.  However, it should be noted that many of these schools may not be accredited and in the world of higher education, proper accreditation is extremely important for the validity and prestige of the degree or certificate conferred.  With that fact in mind, it is important to ensure that any online college or university considered is fully accredited.

There are also advantages to taking college or career related courses online. The biggest advantage is convenience, especially for those who are working part or full-time. Online learning gives students the freedom to fit course work into time periods that do not conflict with work and exposure to students from other areas. Students can also pace themselves, depending on the course material. Online learning may be less expensive, especially in terms of travel and books.  Cost is an important aspect that needs to be checked out thoroughly before committing to a program. Most importantly, it is important to recognize that online learning requires good time management skills, discipline and commitment to be successful.

Get a Degree in Your Own Home

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Obtaining secondary education is one of the best things you can do for yourself and your future. College graduates are more likely to get hired and promoted faster and more often than others who don’t have a college education. Holding a college degree can also boost your salary over those without degrees. One of the most flexible methods of obtaining a degree is by online education. Choosing an online college doesn’t have to be complicated if you follow a few simple guidelines.

Any online college that’s worthwhile will be accredited. Accreditation by reputable agencies, like the U.S. Department of Education or your state’s government, indicates a university worthy of receiving your money. Consider your long term plans before choosing a school’s degree program. Whether you’re looking into a bachelor degree at EarnMyDegree.com or any other institution, ensure that your credits will transfer and have value at other institutions if you wish to go further than your initial degree.

Once you’ve found some promising schools, take the time to do some investigating. Research how easy it is to get in touch with professors and other offices. Make sure classes aren’t huge; they should run the same size as any other college. One of the great things about getting your degree at home is you can start when you want. Don’t let anyone tell you otherwise. Research whether your degree choice requires onsite meetings or lectures or if it can be completed totally online.

Choosing an online college can be simple, but make sure you put in the effort to find the right school for you.