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Beginning Online Learning

Tips for students new to online education. Know how to apply, what kind of computer you need, and prerequisites for enrollment at online schools.

e-Learning Reloaded: Top 50 Web 2.0 Tools for Info Junkies, Researchers & Students

There's a reason why the Web is called the information superhighway-it's full of seemingly limitless resources for learning and research. And with the advent of Web 2.0, harnessing this information has never been easier. Read more »

100 Ways to Use Your iPod to Learn and Study Better

If you think that iPods are used just for listening to music, you obviously haven't been keeping up with the latest technology. To find out about the many different ways you can transform your iPod into a learning device, check out our list below. Read more »

Skip the Tuition: 100 Free Podcasts from the Best Colleges in the World

We've shown you how to take online classes for free, but not everyone has the patience or time to spend sitting at a computer. Read more »

200 Free Online Classes to Learn Anything

A high quality education doesn't have to come at a high cost. We've compiled 200 online classes from these and other respected institutions, and you can take all of them with no strings attached. Read more »

The Self-Directed Student Toolbox: 100 Web Resources for Lifelong Learners

Learn online until you're wise beyond your years using this list of our 100 favorite resources. Read more »

Top 25 Web 2.0 Apps to Improve a Student's or Professor's Productivity

Learn how Web 2.0 apps can help improve a student's or professor's productivity. Read more »

Prerequisites for Enrolling in an Online College

Find out what the prerequisites are for taking online classes, depending on which degree you are attempting to earn. Read more »

Applying to an Online College

What you need to know before you apply to an online college. Read more »

Computer System Requirements for Online Learning

Learn what kind of computer hardware and software you will need to participate in an online learning program. Read more »