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Teachers Are Bonding Over Hilarious Student Stories on Social Media

To cope with sloppy work and disruptive comments, school employees have turned to enjoying TikTok and Facebook videos that poke a bit of fun at their jobs.…

December 3, 2021

Analyzing the Zoom Privacy Statement: How To Protect Your Data as a College Student

Rory Conlon, De Anza College

Since virtual communication has become even more crucial during the pandemic, the time is ripe to examine the implications it may have on your personal information.…

November 6, 2021

Tech Neck and How the Pandemic Ruined Our Posture

Jenna Nelson, Scripps College

Among the stress of the last year and a half, one thing has slipped the mind of the student population: habitual slouching.…

August 10, 2021

Here’s Why You Should Earn Your Bachelor’s Degree Online

Daniel Reed

You don't need to go to a brick-and-mortar school to reap the advantages of higher education.…

March 31, 2021

Photo of a girl procrastinating for an article about Coursera and Psychology of Learning. (Photo by Tony Tran from Unsplash)

‘Psychology of Learning’ Offers Winning Strategies for Studying and Acquiring Knowledge

Benjamin Chen, Columbia University

Struggling with procrastination and feeling overworked? This free class through Coursera will make researching much easier so you can excel in college.…

March 9, 2021

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How Are Schools Keeping Students Safe Now That Winter Break Is Over?

Anna Wurm, Texas A&M University

As the holiday season winds down, COVID-19 cases are on the rise; what are classrooms doing to ensure the health of their students?…

January 15, 2021

Coursera. (Illustration by Eri Iguchi, Minneapolis College of Art and Design)

Coursera Is an Academic Recharge Station for College Students

Benjamin Chen, Columbia University

Online studying options will never replace in-person education, but they are still useful for learning and reviewing.…

December 21, 2020

Online courses. (Illustration by Eri Iguchi, Minneapolis College of Art and Design)

Online Courses: We Can Make the Most of It!

Benjamin Chen, Columbia University

Taking your school courses digitally can be difficult, but here are a few tips to help you stay on track.…

October 22, 2020

Image of productivity vlogger Hannah Elise studying on a laptop on her bed with notebooks surrounding her

Productivity Vloggers Are Lending a Sense of Direction to Quarantine

Srishti Tyagi, Cornell University

YouTube is the first place most students go to procrastinate, but now the platform might hold the key to productivity.…

September 2, 2020

Creative Writing Classes and Online Learning Aren’t a Great Fit

Katie Klear, Columbia College Chicago

As schools convert many courses to web-based video chats due to COVID-19, writers perhaps suffer the most.…

September 1, 2020

An image of a woman sitting on her bed doing school on a laptop

How to Survive When Going Back to School Means Staying Home

Reem Farhat, Fordham University

Even though many students will be attending school from home instead of returning to campus, it's still important to prepare for the upcoming semester.…

August 27, 2020

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Commuter Students Have Been Left Out of College Reopening Plans

Reem Farhat, Fordham University

As universities plan to return to campus in the fall, it is clear that they have failed to consider the safety and concerns of students who live off campus.…

August 10, 2020

Illustration of a person internally dealing with the mental health struggles of learning from home, while on a video conference call.

While You’re Stuck Learning At Home, Prioritize Your Mental Health

Imani Benberry, Columbia University

Learning from home will protect college students from the spreading virus, but it could have major psychological ramifications.…

July 30, 2020

Spring 2020 Grading Policies Will Have a Big Effect on Students’ Futures

Asha MacKay, Wellesley College

In the wake of the pandemic, schools are rethinking how they grade the spring semester — and private universities are being a little more lenient than their public counterparts.…

May 11, 2020

An illustration by Francesca Mahaney of a laptop screen filled with apps in an article about online exams

9 Do’s and Don’ts of Taking Online Exams

Kayla Johnson, Bradley University

Just because you're taking these tests at home doesn't mean you get a free pass — treat them as if you're taking them in a classroom.…

April 15, 2020

Illustration by Maya Vargas on a laptop, calendar and planner on desk in article about taking class from home

Attending Class From Home? Here Are 6 Tips for Success

Sarah Stager, University of Pittsburgh

Classes are going remote nationwide. Who knew staying home for school would be harder than going to campus?…

March 27, 2020

Ways to Know You’re Getting Quality Online Education

Daniel Reed

Taking classes online is becoming more and more common, but how do you know that you're taking good ones?…

November 25, 2019

5 Ways Taking MOOCs Can Complement Your Business Education

Daniel Reed

Massive open online courses are quietly changing the world of continuing education.…

June 6, 2019

9 Benefits of eLearning for Students

Daniel Reed

It's easier, cheaper, more effective and better for the environment. Should I go on?…

June 6, 2019

4 Ways Online Classes Can Make You More Attractive to Employers

Tabitha Prisinzano, Columbia College of Missouri

Online education is the way of the future and employers are viewing online education more favorably in recent years.…

February 11, 2018

Being Organized in Online Classes Saved My GPA

For the Obsessively Organized Student, Online Classes Are a Must

Cassidy Leslie, University of Nevada Reno

If you have a knack for time management, remote learning is your best friend.…

March 13, 2017

Why Online Classes Are Particularly Terrible

Jessinta Smith, Suffolk Community College

Mistakes will be made, due dates will be botched and frantic emails will go unanswered.…

March 16, 2016

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