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What Is GED?
What is GED? Learn about what GED is, how to get started, and where to find testing info.
Profile - University of Florida - Division of Continuing Education
The University of Florida may be in Gainesville, but the Division of Continuing Education (DCE) touches the world every day — both online and in person. From on-campus programs to international conferences, the division’s reach is infinite both geographically and academically. This past year 38,500 students from around the world are enrolled in DCE programs, including 3,500 students in Flexible Learning courses.
The Importance of Meaningful Conversation
Meaningful conversation is one of the most important aspects of learning, especially for adults. Sadly, it doesn't happen very often anymore. Whether you're the teacher or the ageless learner, following Ron Gross's suggestions for stimulating meaningful conversation will enliven your classroom and your dinner table.
CEU - What Are Continuing Education Units?
What does CEU mean? Find out what CEU is and why it's so important to all of us.
How to Make Friends as a Non-Traditional Student
It can be hard to make friends at school when you're a non-traditional student and your classmates are half your age. Here are some tips on how to make friends as a non-traditional student on campus.
What Is Adult Education?
What is adult education? So many adults are returning to the classroom that the term "adult education" has become somewhat confusing. Adult education in the widest sense is any form of learning adults engage in beyond traditional schooling. In the narrowest sense, adult education is about literacy, about adults learning to read the most basic materials.
Baby Boomers Are Going Back to School
Baby boomers are changing the age, and the meaning, of retirement by going back to school and getting new degrees. Older students are the new wave in continuing education.
Online GED and High School – Can You Trust Online GED and High School?
How do you know which online GED and high school diploma websites are trustworthy? The most important thing to remember is that there is no GED online test. There are reputable sites to help you study and practice. High school diplomas online are another matter. Don't get scammed.
University of North Dakota - Continuing Education
The University of North Dakota, internationally famous for its aerospace program, also is renowned for chemical, civil, electrical, and mechanical engineering programs accredited by the prestigious Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET). It's also one of the few schools to offer online bachelor's degrees in these engineering programs.
What Is Adult Learning?
How is adult learning different from traditional learning? Knowing the principles of adult learning can make going back to school easier, whether you're going back for your GED, degree, continuing education, or personal development.
One Day University - Be a Student of the Greatest Teachers for Just One Day
Would you like to be a student of the greatest teachers for just one day? One Day University gives you that chance.
Phone Answering Service – Training Phone Answering Service Staff
Is it your job to train phone answering service staff? Your students are adults, but that doesn't mean they automatically have good telephone skills. Begin by understanding that your phone answering service staff will likely treat their customers in the same manner that management treats them. This can be a surprise at first, but think about it. Your managers create the culture in your company. Make sure they’re creating the kind of culture you want your customers to experience.
Teaching What You Learn
Teaching what you've learned deepens your understanding and is one of the best ways of applying what you learn.
Spencer – What the Spencer Foundation Does for Non-Traditional Students
The Spencer Foundation, established in 1962 by Lyle M. Spencer and endowed upon his death in 1968, has given education grants of approximately $250 million since 1971. The main focus of the foundation is improving education around the world.
Continuous Learning at Work: What's In It for You?
Continuous learning is a popular buzz phrase in most corporations. What does continuous learning at work mean for you? A lot. Take control of your professional future by creating a personal development plan.
The Power of Networking at Continuing Education Conferences
Many continuing education opportunities involve attending a conference with people from your industry. I suspect that whether or not you enjoy networking at these gatherings has something to do with whether you’re an introvert or extrovert. Not completely, of course, but it’s fair to say that extroverts generally love the chance to meet people from all over the country, sometimes the world, face to face. The networking they accomplish is a huge benefit of attending conferences.