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		<title>Earning a Better Career With an Online Degree</title>
		<link>http://www.college-pages.com/earning-a-better-career-with-an-online-degree/375/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 06 Dec 2008 23:35:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>James</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Do you feel like you are working at a dead-end job, putting in endless hours and never getting  ahead? Have you always felt that you wanted to get your associate&#8217;s degree or bachelor&#8217;s degree, or maybe complete an MBA or  even a PhD? Or maybe you want to get a degree in Education [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="article_img" title="Online Degrees" src="http://www.college-pages.com/images/category/other-and-general/general-studies.jpg" border="0" alt="Online Degrees" width="120" height="130" />Do you feel like you are working at a dead-end job, putting in endless hours and never getting  ahead? Have you always felt that you wanted to get your associate&#8217;s degree or bachelor&#8217;s degree, or maybe complete an MBA or  even a PhD? Or maybe you want to get a degree in Education and teach others to be equipped for a better career.  But somehow life got in the way, and now you feel you have obligations, a family, and no time or  money to achieve your goals. There is a way to realize your dreams, and you don&#8217;t have to leave  your present employment or move your family. It is called an online college degree.</p>
<p>A simple tour of the Internet will provide you with the answers you need. There are many websites  for education that can be obtained online. One of the most prominent is University of Phoenix  Online. This school offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in many disciplines. You can stay in the field in  which you are presently employed, and obtain a degree that will help you advance.  You can also  switch careers into a new area of interest. If the field of Education appeals to you, University  of Phoenix, Walden University, Capella University and Kaplan  University all offer degrees in Education and its various disciplines.</p>
<p>Ashwood University offers degrees in all majors and disciplines. It recognizes 100% of the work or  life experience of its students. Over 5,000 working adults have received accredited degrees from  Ashwood University. Among the most popular programs are Early Childhood Education, Information  Technology and Human Resource Management.</p>
<p>College-Pages.com is a website created to help you find the perfect degree program for you. Some  of the featured universities are Warren National University and Jones  International University, online schools specifically designed for the mid-career  professional. American Intercontinental University has  classes taught by practicing professionals, presenting theories that easily transfer to your  workplace. The site shows schools by program, degree level and areas of interest.</p>
<p>Kaplan  University offers education degrees in several areas, including Education and Teaching, with  emphasis in K-12, Early Childhood Education, and Leadership and Administration.</p>
<p>Online programs offer flexibility and convenience. You can study from your own home, in your own  time and schedule courses at your own pace. The cost of an online degree is lower than a  traditional campus setting, and can be achieved in a much shorter timeframe. Some of the  institutions also offer scholarship programs and financial aid. It&#8217;s time to get online and get  educated. Obtaining your degree is the greatest investment you can make in yourself and your  future.</p>

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		<title>Persuing an Elementary Education Online Degree</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 31 Aug 2008 15:13:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>James</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Any individual wishing to pursue elementary education degrees must first decide upon a suitable  program for training. Most elementary education programs have strict state certification  requirements and choosing the proper program means recognizing what the individual wants from the  experience.
First off, before any teacher credentialing begins, the candidate must hold a bachelor&#8217;s [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="article_img" title="Elementary Teacher on Chalkboard" src="http://www.college-pages.com/images/category/education-and-teaching/woman-chalkboard.jpg" border="0" alt="Elementary Teacher on Chalkboard" width="120" height="120" />Any individual wishing to pursue elementary education degrees must first decide upon a suitable  program for training. Most elementary education programs have strict state certification  requirements and choosing the proper program means recognizing what the individual wants from the  experience.</p>
<p>First off, before any teacher credentialing begins, the candidate must hold a bachelor&#8217;s degree  from an accredited institution of higher learning. After that, it&#8217;s all about research.  Individuals pursuing an elementary education degree online should conduct research into the area  and subjects they wish to teach. Topping the list of items to research are the certification  requirements in obtaining a teaching credential. As certification requirements vary by state,  individuals should research the requirements for the state in which they wish to work. The  reputation of a school also goes a long way in determining the quality of teaching positions a  graduate will likely receive.</p>
<p>The resources a university will invest in teacher education programs and the content of the  education curriculum are also important determinants in choosing the right program. Does the  program stress the foundations of teaching? Does the curriculum provide classroom management  skills, an overview of teaching methods as applied to elementary school children, and basic  coursework in child psychology? A curriculum that fails to teach the foundation and necessary  skills within an elementary school environment will doom the teacher to failure before teaching  actually begins.</p>
<p>Most importantly, a good program will provide students with plenty of supervised classroom  experience. The more practice a potential teacher receives in the classroom, the better the  ability to handle students while on their own.</p>
<p>Decided on a locale to teach? The final step is to determine whether the program successfully  prepares teachers to pass the state credentialing exams. Some schools gear their programs towards  passing the state exams, while others have low pass rates. Look for schools with good passing  rates (over 80%).</p>
<p>Teacher credentialing programs that rank favorably with the US News and World Report ranking of  colleges are provided below.</p>
<p>University of Phoenix  The University of Phoenix offers both a Bachelor&#8217;s of Science Degree in Elementary Education  and a Master of Arts Degree in Elementary Education online. The program is designed around the  specific state&#8217;s certification requirements.</p>
<p>Do the research and make the right choices when deciding the teaching locale. Individuals will  feel better knowing that they&#8217;ve selected a program that matches their anticipated teaching goals.</p>

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		<title>Successfully Earn a Distance Education Master Degree</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 31 Aug 2008 04:06:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>James</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Online classes are becoming the norm for working adults. While online formats offer a fair degree  of flexibility for those requiring it in order to meet scheduling demands, much of the content  delivered still lacks the interactivity and skillful entertainment of a live teacher in a  traditional classroom setting. Online instruction demands [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="article_img" title="School Locker Hallway" src="http://www.college-pages.com/images/category/education-and-teaching/highschool-hallway.jpg" border="0" alt="School Locker Hallway" width="120" height="120" />Online classes are becoming the norm for working adults. While online formats offer a fair degree  of flexibility for those requiring it in order to meet scheduling demands, much of the content  delivered still lacks the interactivity and skillful entertainment of a live teacher in a  traditional classroom setting. Online instruction demands a discipline and focus that most find  difficult to achieve in an independent learning environment. In short, a successful delivery of an  online class that supports the learning objectives and actually teaches something worthwhile takes  some skill and finesse.</p>
<p>Classroom teachers often fail to deliver the same level of excellence in an online class as they  do in a traditional classroom. Part of this failure comes in part from the failure of the teacher  to recognize that the forum of online thinking is very different from classroom thinking.  Successful online instructional design requires an understanding of how adults think, learn, and  retain information. Keeping topics relevant to the course in as succinct a format as possible is  the key to making online learning a success.</p>
<p>Because of the recent popularities of this format, universities have taken the lead in developing  distance education master degree programs that standardizes the teaching of online classes. These  master degree programs improve the rates of online teaching by addressing the fundamental  differences in between the two forums and using these differences to develop formats compatible  with the mode of learning.</p>
<p>Capella University &#8211; School of Education  Capella University offers the Masters in Instructional Design for online learning. This  program emphasizes the planning, organization, design, method of delivery, and evaluations of  online classes.</p>

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		<title>Finding a College Teaching Position</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2008 07:14:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>James</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Institutions of higher learning are basically encampments of scholars herded by business  professionals. Students are integral to the purpose of the institutions, but not necessarily to  the nature of their functionality. Accordingly, some of the quirks of the prototypical academic  bleed into the business processes of the school. One of those processes [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="article_img" title="Teacher on Chalkboard" src="http://www.college-pages.com/images/category/education-and-teaching/woman-chalkboard.jpg" border="0" alt="Teacher on Chalkboard" width="120" height="120" />Institutions of higher learning are basically encampments of scholars herded by business  professionals. Students are integral to the purpose of the institutions, but not necessarily to  the nature of their functionality. Accordingly, some of the quirks of the prototypical academic  bleed into the business processes of the school. One of those processes is hiring.</p>
<p>Faculty prospects are interviewed by a committee from their chosen academic discipline. Following  the interview an extended wait seems to by the typical experience. While the academic peers do the  interviewing, school administrators do the hiring. It&#8217;s an example of power sharing that faculties  across the country have fought for over generations and a good example of division of duties that  isn&#8217;t very streamlined.</p>
<p>One of the best routes to a successful interview is through the graduate assistant program.  Graduate assistants are grad students that work in conjunction with a faculty member in teaching  classes. Graduate assistants teach breakout groups, grade papers, counsel students and develop one- on-one teaching skills from which, no doubt, they develop some portion of their teaching  philosophy. Once having obtained that doctorate, a graduate assistant will be in the position of  knowing many of the department faculty members prior to the formal job application process.</p>
<p>Otherwise, college teaching jobs are earned the old fashioned way: through successful  interviewing, contacts, and possibly a little politicking. There are a number of websites that  provide national job listings by academic discipline. Considerations include course load, the  support that is supplied (i.e. the number of graduate assistants that are funded) research  opportunities and publishing expectations. Once hired on in a college teaching position, tenure is  the pot of gold at the end of a very long period of labor in the ranks. The provisions for gaining  tenure and the process of granting it are too complex to go into; suffice to say that it is  academic high drama.</p>
<p>According to the U.S. Department of Labor, college teaching opportunities are expected to grow  much faster than the average of all other types of employment over the next ten years. Many of  these will be part-time positions, however. The growth pattern stems from the growing college-age  segment of our population and the increase in adult education, combined with the retirement of  existing college teachers. Community colleges and technical schools will offer some of the best  opportunities due to the growth of continuing education. The part time status will be due in part  to the decreasing support for education from state and federal government sources.</p>
<p>The median annual earnings of all post-secondary teachers as of May 2004 was a little over  $51,000. Salaries for full time faculty at four year institutions averages $68,000. There is a  scale starting at the top with tenured professors of universities, descending through non-tenured  faculty to assistant professors to instructors to community college staff and so on.</p>
<p>In humanities and education fields, the teaching salaries were higher on the average than  comparable positions in the industries. In medicine, law, engineering, business and other more  lucrative pursuits the teaching salaries were lower on the average than their private sector  counterparts.</p>

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		<title>Teachers at the University Level</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 18 Aug 2008 20:05:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>James</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Teaching at the college or &#8220;post-secondary&#8221; level includes a number of jobs performed by  individuals working from varying levels in the faculty hierarchy. There are teaching jobs  available at colleges that provide continuing education for graduates and teachers in technical  academies that teach in a number of professional categories.
For the most part [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="article_img" title="Professor and Students" src="http://www.college-pages.com/images/category/education-and-teaching/group-study.jpg" border="0" alt="Professor and Students" width="120" height="130" />Teaching at the college or &#8220;post-secondary&#8221; level includes a number of jobs performed by  individuals working from varying levels in the faculty hierarchy. There are teaching jobs  available at colleges that provide continuing education for graduates and teachers in technical  academies that teach in a number of professional categories.</p>
<p>For the most part however, teaching jobs at the college level are held by the college or  university faculty and graduate student assistants. There is a distinct pecking order as regards  the role of teaching and the number of hours spent in a classroom. University professors,  particularly those that are tenured, tend to devote more hours to research. Individuals in this  position who can keep up with the latest developments in their fields may also consult in the  private sector or for the government.</p>
<p>College faculty members also keep up with developments in their field through scholarly journals,  communication with colleagues and conferences. Graduate students, while they may be engaged in  extensive research for a thesis, provide a significant amount of the classroom presentation and  often hold the day-to-day &#8220;teaching jobs&#8221; at colleges.</p>
<p>Higher education institutions are divided into departments according to the particular academic  discipline. Teaching may range from lectures delivered to several hundred students (usually  presented by a professor) to seminars and working groups of a dozen or more (usually led by  graduate assistants).</p>
<p>College level teaching personnel make extensive use of computers, email and online technology.  Major universities do almost all of their class enrollment online, some allocating hourly slots  when the registration system is available to one class level or another. Papers are submitted via  email, graded and returned electronically. While faculty members may try to make themselves  available during office hours, email has become a highly effective support tool for student- teacher communication &#8211; especially in the larger universities. The teaching job at the university  level involves a significant amount of electronic communication.</p>
<p>Distance learning has become a fixture on many of the nation&#8217;s campuses and for the most part,  faculty members are not reticent to participate. Class notes and assignments are posted online and  real-time communication via email can make the distance learning, or &#8220;online&#8221; education experience  closely mirror many elements of the on-campus experience.</p>
<p>The traditional route to a faculty job while still studying is by acting as a graduate assistant  while still enrolled in a masters or doctoral program. Graduate assistants tend to be passionate  about their subject matter, infused with a little youthful enthusiasm that may have been left  behind by tenured faculty long ago. Some professors, however, enjoy the give-and-take with  undergraduates.</p>
<p>College level faculty jobs are won with hard work, tenacity and patience. All of those positions  remain without tenure for some years. Some professors never receive tenure, which is granted by a  departmental review committee. It&#8217;s akin to working sixty hours a week in a salaried position at a  corporate law firm, only to be denied partnership after seven years.</p>
<p>Teaching jobs in technical schools and continuing education programs can be had without the  traditions that bind the traditional universities. As increasing numbers of adults return to  school, these jobs are often the most rewarding. The marketplace for college level teaching jobs  is evolving as the work habits of American families are transformed.</p>

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		<pubDate>Mon, 18 Aug 2008 04:40:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>James</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[In its best form, learning is not a passive process. Even at the largest universities, it is  understood that lectures and papers which regurgitate the lecture notes is not quality  instruction. Learning is not a spectator sport and teaching at any level needs to include active  participation on the part of the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="article_img" title="Teacher on Chalkboard" src="http://www.college-pages.com/images/category/education-and-teaching/woman-chalkboard.jpg" border="0" alt="Teacher on Chalkboard" width="120" height="120" />In its best form, learning is not a passive process. Even at the largest universities, it is  understood that lectures and papers which regurgitate the lecture notes is not quality  instruction. Learning is not a spectator sport and teaching at any level needs to include active  participation on the part of the students.</p>
<p>Large universities address this issue by offering classes with multiple components. A class in,  for example, political science may include two lectures a week delivered by a tenured professor,  from prepared notes, before an audience of two or three hundred students. It is the professor&#8217;s  job to develop the specifics of the class curriculum.</p>
<p>Often, the professor will make notes from those lectures available on the campus website. Rounding  out the week&#8217;s course activities will be two or perhaps even three small group sessions led by a  graduate teaching assistant. These group assignments are made at the beginning of the semester and  the graduate assistant is the student&#8217;s weekly personal connection to the class.</p>
<p>That graduate assistant will also be the catalyst for actively involving the students in the  course material. In big classes, this is the heart of college teaching. It is in those group  sessions that lecture material is discussed and debated. Homework assignments are part of the  professor&#8217;s curriculum, but they are delivered to and graded by graduate assistants.</p>
<p>Smaller classes provide an opportunity for the teaching faculty member to take a more active role.  He or she can lead a brief discussion of the previous lecture&#8217;s points before moving on to that  day&#8217;s topic. Some faculty members will engage in discussion even if the class they are teaching  numbers a hundred students. Some professors will devote one day a week solely to discussion. Some  find that pairing off students and asking for an analytical point from each pair makes the process  more manageable.</p>
<p>Other formats of group work are used in teaching college. Larger groups of three or four may be  asked to format specific issues or develop solutions to a problem. It is not necessary to call on  each group; the active role in college teaching is often forcing that sort of concentrated  dialogue among students. It brings about the original thinking that the best learning procedures  inspire.</p>
<p>As scholars, college teachers approach their academic disciplines in their own style. As faculty  members they will also have varying theories and approaches to college teaching. Good college  professors study the art of teaching: there is a wealth of material that has been developed by  professionals in the field of education. Auditory learners fare well with lectures; private  learners rely on books. These are the two basic tools of the university teaching classroom or  lecture hall, but technology and development of teaching models have brought additional teaching  tools to college.</p>
<p>Research and theoretical development for college learning has shown the value of social and peer  interaction in the process. Thus seminars, field studies and group projects have become mainstream  tools in college teaching. Information Processing Models and Personality Models have brought the  psychologist&#8217;s methods to fine tuning educational strategies. Faculty members and committees now  develop teaching strategies based in part on research that has been provided them.</p>

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		<title>Early Childhood Education Teaching Certification</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 16 Aug 2008 16:52:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>James</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Early childhood education is generally defined as educational programs for children from infancy  through the age of eight. As a practical matter, the term is often assumed to refer to activities  for pre-school children, from birth through kindergarten. While education professionals often  assume the former, the general public may think that the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="article_img" title="Teacher on Chalkboard" src="http://www.college-pages.com/images/category/education-and-teaching/woman-chalkboard.jpg" border="0" alt="Teacher on Chalkboard" width="120" height="120" />Early childhood education is generally defined as educational programs for children from infancy  through the age of eight. As a practical matter, the term is often assumed to refer to activities  for pre-school children, from birth through kindergarten. While education professionals often  assume the former, the general public may think that the term is basically referring to pre- schoolers. The result is occasional confusion.</p>
<p>Early childhood education jobs of all types require certification just as is the case for teachers  at all other levels. There are several levels of certification available for those who wish to  work in this field: teacher, teacher&#8217;s aide, day-care worker and others, depending upon the state  in which you wish to qualify. In most states, to work as a teacher you will need a minimum of a  bachelor&#8217;s degree plus course work in a training program for early childhood education. Often  these credentials require course work focusing on a particular area, such as special needs  children, pre-school or day care age group, and school-age children.</p>
<p>The online resources for early childhood education range from certification courses all the way  through the range of higher education degrees. University of Phoenix Online  offers a bachelor&#8217;s degree in education with a specialization in elementary education. They also  have a master&#8217;s in education with a focus on early childhood education. University of Phoenix  Online has an extensive list of continuing education classes for teachers, some of which are no  doubt applicable to the requirements for an ECE certificate.</p>
<p>Ashford University offers a bachelor&#8217;s degree in organizational management with a specialty in child study.  This degree would be an excellent foundation for a professional position that focuses on early  childhood education. Course work includes, among others, cognitive development, family studies,  childhood development and group behavior.</p>
<p>Associate&#8217;s degrees in early childhood education are available online. Bachelor&#8217;s, master&#8217;s and  doctorate programs in education are also found online and some of them offer specialization in  early childhood education. This area of focus differs from standard teaching programs in that it  concentrates heavily on the psychology of dealing with young children. Group dynamics, child  behavior and misbehavior, the use of objects such as puppets for educational purposes &#8211; this sort  of study is the root of early childhood education. Mathematics, science and English sometimes take  a back seat to the classroom psychology issues that are critical to understanding children new to  the environment.</p>
<p>Pre-school certification is another area of study that is available through the Internet. This  area of early childhood education is as heavily monitored by most states as are the schools in  general. Pre-school operators must meet standards for their facility and their employees must meet  educational standards just as teachers in the school system. Pre-school early childhood education  is a profession that works well with online study, except for any student teacher requirements  that may exist. Often an online college will have made student teacher arrangements in some of the  geographical areas where they are accredited.</p>
<p>Online early childhood education study requires some study on your part. Determine what area(s)  you may wish to work in and explore the certification requirements in your state. Then turn to the  internet for your degree.</p>

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		<title>The Doctorate in Education: Educational Leadership</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 01 Aug 2008 18:17:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chesley</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Doctoral programs in education are devised to develop leadership for educational facilities. These facilities could be might be county or state departments of education, school districts, or universities. The curriculum is focused on executive level analytical skills, research and problem solving.
Doctoral programs are geared for individuals who have achieved at the bachelor&#8217;s and master&#8217;s levels, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="article_img" title="Teacher Helping Students" src="http://www.college-pages.com/images/category/education-and-teaching/group-study.jpg" border="0" alt="Teacher Helping Students" width="120" height="130" />Doctoral programs in education are devised to develop leadership for educational facilities. These facilities could be might be county or state departments of education, school districts, or universities. The curriculum is focused on executive level analytical skills, research and problem solving.</p>
<p>Doctoral programs are geared for individuals who have achieved at the bachelor&#8217;s and master&#8217;s levels, and understand the basics of teaching and classroom dynamics. A master&#8217;s in education offers the skills and knowledge base for teaching on the secondary level and adult education. The basics of leadership and curriculum and instruction methodology are also covered on the master&#8217;s level.</p>
<p>There is yet a deeper level of analysis, theory, research, and leadership study provided in the doctoral education program. Communication strategies are vital on this level as an executive in the education field will encounter  conflicting opinions of teachers, students,  parents and fellow administrators. The Doctor of Education program at he University of Phoenix Online includes a class that is designated to strategies in planning and leading change.</p>
<p>As an aspiring Doctor of Education, you will be researching a great deal to prepare for your thesis. You may also study educational theory and many analytical tools as part of the program. This includes computer programs or applications, especially since an administrator&#8217;s measuring stick is sadly but commonly, computerized test scores. Quality administrators understand how to incorporate grade improvements, graduation rates, college admissions and attendance levels into a truly comprehensive evaluation.</p>
<p>In the doctorate in education course of study, students will encounter the economics of educations, as administrators need to deal with such things as the school budget. There is a combination of state, federal and local funding focuses that are shifting regularly. Sometimes, funds are given only for specific programs.</p>
<p>Leadership on the local level has little input regarding the amount of funds alloted and therefore must be innovative in the use of the money that does become available. School politics often arise with funding issues.</p>
<p>Individuals that are interested in educational leadership must be prepared for a dynamic and often turbulent career environment. Doctoral programs are fashioned to train educational leaders in the human relations and communication skills that are necessary for a role in educational administration. A doctor of education will have a career of changing roles and ups and downs.</p>

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		<description><![CDATA[The internet offers a plentiful selection of options for the master&#8217;s degree in education. Education degrees on the master&#8217;s level are typically focused on a certain specialty. It is important to note that many states require master&#8217;s degrees of individuals who want to teach beyond a certain level in the public school system.
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="article_img" title="Teacher on Chalkboard" src="http://www.college-pages.com/images/category/education-and-teaching/woman-chalkboard.jpg" border="0" alt="Teacher on Chalkboard" width="120" height="120" />The internet offers a plentiful selection of options for the master&#8217;s degree in education. Education degrees on the master&#8217;s level are typically focused on a certain specialty. It is important to note that many states require master&#8217;s degrees of individuals who want to teach beyond a certain level in the public school system.</p>
<p>If you are interested in teaching, you should carefully examine your state&#8217;s certification requirements. Each state has it&#8217;s own set of standards. Make sure that you are up to date on what the requirements are, as some alternate credentials are accepted in some states now, due to the overwhelming shortage of teachers nationwide.</p>
<p>There are nine different master&#8217;s degree programs in education at the University of Phoenix Online. These include: specialty include elementary education, administration and supervision, curriculum and instruction (both child and adult), computer education, English as a second language, early childhood education, and elementary, secondary, or special education. The specialties included on this list will either prepare you for a position in administration or for teaching in a classroom.</p>
<p>Capella University provides a different set of online opportunities for a master&#8217;s in education. They offer administrative and management focuses for licensed K-12 teachers in the following areas: leadership in educational administration, curriculum and instruction, advance  classroom instruction, and reading and literacy.</p>
<p>Capella University also offers the following concentrations: leadership for higher education, postsecondary and adult education, professional studies in education, instructional design for online learning, training and performance improvement, and enrollment management.</p>
<p>A master&#8217;s of arts in teaching is available through the online program provided by Ashford University. This master&#8217;s degree program focuses on teaching middle school through high school grades 7-12.</p>
<p>Kaplan University&#8217;s online master&#8217;s in education program has the following concentrations: Teaching literacy and language grades K-6; literacy and language grades 7-12; teaching special needs students; teaching technology; and teaching mathematics for both grades K-6 and 7-12. They have a standard program that will certify students to teach in the state of Iowa.</p>
<p>Many traditional universities offer extension master&#8217;s degree programs online in education. Approximately forty percent of the campus-based colleges and universities in the United States offer distance learning programs in some form. Education seems to be a trendy option online. Many colleges and universities offer technology and business programs online, and education tends to be offered early on as the schools expand their online programs.</p>
<p>Mainstream education is quickly becoming online education. online degrees and traditional degrees in education have a closing gap between them. You should be able to put your online master&#8217;s degree in education to use soon after obtaining it.</p>

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		<pubDate>Thu, 31 Jul 2008 23:46:40 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[There is a plethora of directions that you choose from with a degree in education. You can become a teacher or an education professional working elsewhere in the higher ranks of the school system. With a doctorate degree in education, you can teach education on the college level, or you can conduct research on education [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="article_img" title="Education Degree Study" src="http://www.college-pages.com/images/category/education-and-teaching/group-study.jpg" border="0" alt="Education Degree Study" width="120" height="130" />There is a plethora of directions that you choose from with a degree in education. You can become a teacher or an education professional working elsewhere in the higher ranks of the school system. With a doctorate degree in education, you can teach education on the college level, or you can conduct research on education theory and the evolution of education.</p>
<p>There are a number of continuing education courses available for teachers, and it is actually required in many states, that teachers take classes. Overall, there are associate&#8217;s bachelor&#8217;s, master&#8217;s and doctorate degrees in education available both on campuses and online.</p>
<p>There is a vast range of options in the focus of study within the education field. You may decide on a concentration in early elementary education, middle school education, school social work, special education, or family and consumer sciences education. A graduate&#8217;s course of study may shift focus to specialties such as instructional systems design,  school psychology, interdisciplinary early childhood education and communication disorders. There are far more choices than these. In fact, ne university has twenty-five different undergraduate options in the education major.</p>
<p>Getting an online degree in education might be the best choice for an individual who is unsure about what path in the education field to take. It is a good idea to find out your state&#8217;s teacher certification requirements if you are interested in teaching. If you think that you may be interested in administration, find out what classes are required to complete your degree with that in mind. Knowing this basic information will help you to choose courses that will move you towards your goal at your own pace.</p>
<p>If you are not interested in becoming a teacher, but you do want to have a career in educational leadership, you should know that the course of study is different from that of a route to teaching. Educational leadership  classes will cover topics such as instructional supervision; school, family and  community relations, and education governance and politics. Administrative roles may include curriculum development.</p>
<p>A degree that is geared for teaching on the high school will most likely have a subject focus, such as math, science, English or ESL, social studies, etc. Aspiring elementary school teachers will study oral and written communication as well as how to deal with cross-cultural issues in the classroom.</p>
<p>Even at the graduate level, there is an abundance of choice in the education industry.</p>

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		<title>The Path to Teaching: A Bachelor&#8217;s Degree in Education</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 31 Jul 2008 22:07:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chesley</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Budding adults who begin college in order to become teachers almost always major in education. A bachelor&#8217;s degree in education is fashioned to prepare individuals for teaching careers. Students must pass state exams in addition to earning a bachelor&#8217;s degree in most states. A majority of colleges and universities offer classes that provide the preparation [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="article_img" title="Teacher on Chalkboard" src="http://www.college-pages.com/images/category/education-and-teaching/woman-chalkboard.jpg" border="0" alt="Teacher on Chalkboard" width="120" height="120" />Budding adults who begin college in order to become teachers almost always major in education. A bachelor&#8217;s degree in education is fashioned to prepare individuals for teaching careers. Students must pass state exams in addition to earning a bachelor&#8217;s degree in most states. A majority of colleges and universities offer classes that provide the preparation for additional state certification requirements.</p>
<p>Since there is a teacher shortage across the country, a many states have created alternative requirements for individuals who would like to become teachers. Typically, this allows individuals with a bachelor&#8217;s degree in something other than education to take courses for the teaching credential. These individuals would not need to start at the beginning of the program in order to become a teacher.</p>
<p>Even though there is an alternate option, a bachelor&#8217;s degree in education will provide a solid underpinning that prepares students for the classroom. Bachelor&#8217;s degree programs that are designed to lead to certification may focus on early childhood education, elementary education, or special-education. There are minimal credential requirements associated with such programs that students must meet in order to become teachers.</p>
<p>There is a slightly different course of study for those who wish to teach on the secondary, high school, level. The area of focus would not be &#8220;secondary education&#8221; but simply the subject matter that they desire to teach. The area of focus might be English education, mathematics, science, or social science. Some of these programs are not geared for complete teacher certification, and other credentials are required post-graduation. Depending on the state, a master&#8217;s degree may be required to teach at the high school level.</p>
<p>Usually in states where a master&#8217;s degree is required for teaching on the secondary level, a bachelor&#8217;s degree is needed for teaching on the elementary level. This is why many teachers continue to pursue further education. These individuals start where they can, and attend school while working to move up to the teaching level that they want to be at. Sometimes they will take non-classroom roles like counseling.</p>
<p>A bachelor&#8217;s degree in education may include the following classes: introduction to teaching, teaching reading, teaching social studies, teaching science; teaching mathematics, and methods of foreign language instruction. It is more likely now that before that teachers will encounter bilingual and multicultural education.</p>
<p>If you desire to learn how to teach, get a bachelor&#8217;s degree in education. You will learn the art of imparting knowledge, not just providing knowledge.</p>

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		<title>Obtaining a Degree in Teaching</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Jul 2008 16:00:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chesley</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Throughout history, teachers in public schools had to get a degree in teaching, pass a teacher education program, and be certified by the state. Today, a bachelor&#8217;s degree in education can take five years, and will include the training needed for certification.
Alternative route programs have been created due to the growing need for qualified public [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="article_img" title="School Hallway Lockers" src="http://www.college-pages.com/images/category/education-and-teaching/highschool-hallway.jpg" border="0" alt="School Hallway Lockers" width="120" height="120" />Throughout history, teachers in public schools had to get a degree in teaching, pass a teacher education program, and be certified by the state. Today, a bachelor&#8217;s degree in education can take five years, and will include the training needed for certification.</p>
<p>Alternative route programs have been created due to the growing need for qualified public school teachers. Part of the reason why some people are not interested in the field is because of the comparably low salaries that some schools offer. There are many school districts that are attempting to raise salary offerings. The changes in the certification process has made it easier for individuals with degrees in other fields to take positions as public school teachers.</p>
<p>A degree in teaching can be obtained at a traditional university or through an online educational institution. The online option would benefit individuals who are already working full time and want to make a career shift into teaching. This is also an inviting option for those who have some general college credits that can be counted towards a teaching degree. In general, teaching degree programs offered on the internet will take less time to earn than those offered at traditional universities.</p>
<p>There aren&#8217;t any states that higher public school teachers full time without a bachelor&#8217;s degree. Some states require a master&#8217;s degree to teach on the high school level. There are different educational requirements for elementary grades, middle school and high school.</p>
<p>A majority of the programs in teaching that are offered online are master&#8217;s degree programs, and prepare students for licensing exams. The University of Phoenix Online does have a bachelor&#8217;s program in elementary education, but they have four programs that offer master&#8217;s degrees in education. These include: early childhood education, elementary education, secondary education, special education, and ESL. They also offer doctorate programs in education, which focus on leadership in education, curriculum and instruction. The PhD programs are geared towards administrators.</p>
<p>Many states are using alternative route programs for individuals who already have bachelor&#8217;s degrees and want to teach. A good number of these programs focus on math and science, since there is such a lack of teachers in those subjects in some areas. Capella University has such programs that can help individuals get the education they need to meet teaching requirements. It is much easier to get a degree in teaching than it was a decade ago.</p>

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		<description><![CDATA[In order to embark on a teaching career, you need to obtain teacher&#8217;s certification and a college degree. Bachelor&#8217;s degrees geared towards individuals who want to become teachers are available online, and there are a variety of programs.
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="article_img" title="Woman Teacher at Chalkboard" src="http://www.college-pages.com/images/category/education-and-teaching/woman-chalkboard.jpg" border="0" alt="Woman Teacher at Chalkboard" width="120" height="120" />In order to embark on a teaching career, you need to obtain teacher&#8217;s certification and a college degree. Bachelor&#8217;s degrees geared towards individuals who want to become teachers are available online, and there are a variety of programs.</p>
<p>Almost all school districts require that teachers at least hold a bachelor&#8217;s degree. Often, high school level teachers are required to obtain a master&#8217;s degree. Master&#8217;s programs are primarily designed to provide a deeper knowledge of the specific subject matter that will be taught. Bachelor&#8217;s degree programs for teaching involve more classes that are geared towards classroom leadership skills.</p>
<p>The bachelor&#8217;s degree program at the University of Phoenix Online begins with the following courses along with others: Skills for Professional Development, Orientation to Teacher Education, Foundations of Education Child Development Models, and Theories of Instruction Legal &amp; Ethical Issues in Education.</p>
<p>After laying that foundation, the next phase of the program focuses on important teaching skills. This continued course of study includes these classes among others: Classroom Management, Assessment in Elementary Education, Orientation to the Exceptional Child, Structured English, Immersion, Children&#8217;s Literature Elementary Methods &#8211; Reading/Language Arts Elementary Methods &#8211; Mathematics Elementary Methods &#8211; Science Elementary Methods &#8211; Health/PE Elementary Methods &#8211; Social Studies Elementary Methods &#8211; Fine Arts Diagnosis and Remediation of Reading Difficulties.</p>
<p>In order to meet the student teaching requirement, there are two student seminars that must be attended, should you choose the University of Phoenix Online.</p>
<p>There are teaching degrees available at many other online colleges as well. While some do offer bachelor&#8217;s programs, most teacher&#8217;s programs are on the master&#8217;s level, and are geared for those who have already begun their teaching career.</p>
<p>It may be worth your time to investigate your local college or university to find out if they offer online programs. The requirements for elementary, secondary, and special education are different. If you know your area of focus, you may want to begin live classes and transfer your credits to an online school, or vice versa. Make sure that you are aware of the credentials required by the department of education in your state, as you need more than a degree. Once you know the specific requirements, you can choose the course of study that is right for you, be it online, live, or a combination of the two.</p>

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		<dc:creator>Shivani Bhatt</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[To enhance the image of any company, so that it has a new outlook and to improve the company’s position in the market, advertisers are very much needed. They change the look o the company with their promotions and campaigns. A advertising degree may provide you with the necessary qualification to do the job and [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.college-pages.com/images/category/business-and-management/mba.jpg" alt="Advertising and Marketing" title="Advertising and Marketing" class="article_img" border="0" height="130" width="120" />To enhance the image of any company, so that it has a new outlook and to improve the company’s position in the market, advertisers are very much needed. They change the look o the company with their promotions and campaigns. A advertising degree may provide you with the necessary qualification to do the job and result in a glowing career.</p>
<p>In case you are awarded this job of image improvement. You should know that the company needs to update its image keeping in view the latest trends going around in the market. Also you will have to develop the strategy and not to mention, deliver it all within a fixed deadline. So there you are using your online advertising degree.</p>
<p>With the knowledge gained from the online degree, you integrate the vision of your bosses with your game plan and finally improving the image. Your hard work has paid off and the image of the company in the market has suitably improved. You have proved to yourself and to the company your worth and be sure you will now be busy blushing with pride every time somebody praises your accomplishment.</p>
<p>There are a number of places from where you can earn your online advertising degree. We are making it much easier for you here. Listed below are some of the most sought after online advertising programs. You can choose the one which is most suitable to you, keeping in mind your schedule and of course your job responsibilities. These programs are tailor made for the already working professionals.</p>
<p>American InterContinental Uniersity (AIU) Online offers a number of advertising programs designed for professionals. They are: <a href="http://www.college-pages.com/degrees/associate-degrees/" title="online associate degree">Associate</a> of Arts in <a href="http://www.college-pages.com/online-programs/business-and-management-online-programs/" title="Business and Management Online Degrees">Business</a> Administration (AABA) &#8211; Visual Communication. <a href="http://www.college-pages.com/degrees/bachelor-degrees/" title="online bachelor degrees">Bachelor</a> of Fine Arts (BFA) &#8211; Digital <a href="http://www.college-pages.com/online-programs/art-and-design-online-programs/" title="Art and Design Online Degrees">Design</a>. Students at AIU attend classes in five-week terms.</p>
<p>The same university also offers a Bachelor’s of Business Administration (BBA) in Marketing.</p>
<p>A part of the Art Institute of Pittsburgh, The <a href="http://www.college-pages.com/online-programs/art-and-design-online-programs/" title="Art and Design Online Degrees">Art</a> Institute Online, offers courses for both business and creative interests in advertising. It offers both associate and <a href="http://www.college-pages.com/degrees/bachelor-degrees/" title="online bachelor degrees">bachelor degree</a> in graphic design, and a bachelor degree in advertising. This course puts emphasis on concept development, storyboards, and communication.</p>
<p>The Baker <a href="http://www.college-pages.com/schools/" title="Top accredited online colleges">College</a> offers online marketing degree that can be earned in 36 credit hours (<a href="http://www.college-pages.com/degrees/associates-degrees/" title="online associates degree">Associates</a>), or in 48 credit hours (<a href="http://www.college-pages.com/degrees/bachelor-degrees/" title="online bachelor degrees">Bachelors</a>). It also offers an <a href="http://www.college-pages.com/online-programs/business-and-management-online-programs/" title="Masters in Business Administration degrees">MBA</a> program in marketing.</p>
<p>Several online advertising <a href="http://www.college-pages.com/degrees/" title="Online Degrees">degrees</a>  are also offered by Golden Gate <a href="http://www.college-pages.com/schools/" title="Top accredited online universities">University</a> in San Francisco, California. These are both undergraduate and graduate certificate courses in advertising and public relations. Degree programs include a BBA and MBA program with specialization in marketing, along with a <a href="http://www.college-pages.com/degrees/master-degrees/" title="online master degrees">master</a>’s degree in integrated marketing communications.</p>
<p>A master’s degree in advertising design and illustration can be earned from the Syracuse University. A minimum of thirty credits are required to obtain the <a href="http://www.college-pages.com/degrees/master-degrees/" title="Masters Degrees">graduate degree</a>, with three, 2-week residencies required on-<a href="http://www.college-pages.com/campus-programs/" title="Campus degrees and programs from top accredited universities and colleges">campus</a>. This most sought after program accepts only 15 students per year.</p>
<p>Among the leaders in online <a href="http://www.college-pages.com/online-programs/education-and-teaching-online-programs/" title="Education and Teaching Online Degrees">education</a> is University of Maryland. The University offers a bachelor’s degree in marketing and a graduate <a href="http://www.college-pages.com/degrees/certificates/" title="online certificate programs">certificate</a> in advertising.</p>
<p>University of Missouri at Columbia offers master’s degree in journalism. It emphasizes on global strategic planning. This program is designed to meet the needs of professionals with couple of experience in the advertising and public relations fields.</p>
<p>One of the best in the country is the master’s degree in Integrated Marketing Communications (IMC) at West Virginia University. Besides being one of the first online programs, it is quite sought after also. It requires 39 credit hours of .</p>
<p>Make the organization a success and help it attain its vision. Earn your degree and make your organization shine.</p>

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		<title>Learning Financial Planning From Online Colleges and It&#8217;s Contribution to Your Net Worth</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 29 Apr 2008 02:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shivani Bhatt</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[For those seeking to becoming financial planners a degree in financial planning is mandatory. Online colleges help prepare students to do professional work in Investment companies, Bank, insurance companies, etc without the constraints of all campus attendance, commuting, and deadline pressures. These programs are designed on the guidelines from the coursework  designed by the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.college-pages.com/images/category/business-and-management/man-woman-bm.jpg" alt="Financial Advisors" title="Financial Advisors" class="article_img" border="0" height="120" width="120" />For those seeking to becoming financial planners a degree in financial planning is mandatory. <a href="http://www.college-pages.com/online-programs/" title="Online degrees and programs from top accredited universities and colleges">Online</a> <a href="http://www.college-pages.com/schools/" title="Top accredited online colleges">colleges</a> help prepare students to do professional work in Investment companies, Bank, insurance companies, etc without the constraints of all campus attendance, commuting, and deadline pressures. These programs are designed on the guidelines from the coursework  designed by the Board of Certified Financial Planner (CFP). CFP is the parent body which sets the standards of  all courses in the field of financial planning.</p>
<p>Financial planners are highly demanded by companies and firms where these planners make decisions about restructuring debts, investing money, estate planning, and saving for retirement. Therefore a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) certificate enhances the prospects of a financial consultant and is also a state requirement in most parts of the country.</p>
<p>Following is the list of a few programs:</p>
<p>Boston <a href="http://www.college-pages.com/schools/" title="Top accredited online universities">University</a>  (BU)’s online certificate course is one of the longest running courses in the  distance learning category.</p>
<p>The new Boston University Online Program is a multimedia, interactive educational experience with inputs from industry experts. This web-based program is designed to encompass the practical aspect of the job while imparting theory. The program focus is the six areas of financial expertise as recommended by the CFA board and at the completion of the six pre-requisite courses the student received his certification</p>
<p>The Great Plains Distance <a href="http://www.college-pages.com/online-programs/education-and-teaching-online-programs/" title="Education and Teaching Online Degrees">Education</a> Alliance</p>
<p>Great Plains IDEA) is a consortium of seven universities offering fully online graduate programs, with each university bringing its unique academic programs. This Institute offers both master’s degree and graduate certificate in financial planning. The cost per credit course is affordable at $395.</p>
<p>Iowa State University</p>
<p>The Masters of Family Consumer Sciences Specialization in Family Financial Planning is a structured 42-credit degree offered over the web while the Family Financial Planning (FFP) Graduate Certificate is an 18-credit subset.</p>
<p>Kansas State University</p>
<p>This course is of 14 months duration at the completion of which a certificate family financial planning is awarded. The university offers undergraduate and graduate programs in family studies and human services with a specialization in family financial planning. The other institutions which are a part of the conglomerate and offer a degree in family financial planning are the Montana State University North Dakota State University South Dakota State University Oklahoma State University of Nebraska</p>
<p>University of California offers a certificate of personal financial planning through distance learning. The certificates are awarded at the end of 8-10 courses with both UCI and UCLA providing this program.</p>
<p>Several private <a href="http://www.college-pages.com/schools/" title="Top accredited online colleges and universities">Institutions</a> also offer distance learning certificate programs as well as degree programs in financial planning. While the fee for the CFP certificate program is approximately $250 the Masters program costs $810 per course.  There are a few privately held institutes which have the recommendation of the CFP Board of Standards and include:</p>
<p>Golden Gate University Undergraduate and graduate <a href="http://www.college-pages.com/degrees/certificates/" title="online certificate programs">certificates</a> in financial planning entails the completion of six classes.  The fee for Undergraduates course is$1350 per 3-unit course while that of the Graduate course is $1860 per 3-unit course.</p>
<p>Kaplan University offers certificate courses in Financial Planning.</p>
<p>Thus these online colleges help increase your career prospects by certifying you as a Financial planner.</p>

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		<description><![CDATA[Thirty entrepreneurial companies, all members of the Northwest Education Cluster, feel that technology is the tool to fix the education system in the U.S. Many educators are now going back to school to obtain a Masters of Education Degree in Instructional Technology, a decision based on the advancements of new technology.
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.college-pages.com/images/category/education-and-teaching/highschool-hallway.jpg" alt="highschool-hallway.jpg" title="highschool-hallway.jpg" class="article_img" border="0" height="120" width="120" />Thirty entrepreneurial companies, all members of the Northwest Education Cluster, feel that technology is the tool to fix the education system in the U.S. Many educators are now going back to school to obtain a Masters of Education Degree in Instructional Technology, a decision based on the advancements of new technology.</p>
<p><strong>Instructional Technology Innovations</strong></p>
<p>The Northwest Education Cluster has already introduced new and exciting technologies. One company has developed a program that instantly analysis and generates graphs. This allows students to focus less on drawing graphs and more on the experiment they are conducting. Another company has created software to aid students in languages, math, social studies and science. What&#8217;s even more exciting is a program being developed to allow students to work with geometry and math equations interactively.</p>
<p>These new software technologies have been sold to educators and schools all throughout the nation. Those who graduate with a degree in Masters of Education in Instructional Technology are excited to see the how well these new products perform. Both students and teachers will gain much from the lessons learned with these new technologies. Computers could act as teaching aids to help educators develop lesson plans that complement each student&#8217;s learning style.</p>
<p><strong>Going Beyond Educators &#8211; Supporting Instructional Technology</strong></p>
<p>Both investors and the Government support new technology in education. The National Science Foundations has given grants to some members of the Northwest Education Cluster.  Even venture capitalists are enthusiastic about the future of these technologies and bombarding company board meetings look for the next great product.</p>
<p><strong>Earning a Masters Degree &#8211; Education in Instructional Technology</strong></p>
<p>Want to get involved with educational technology? Complete an information request from <a href="/form-university-of-phoenix/index.php" title="The University of Phoenix" target="_blank">The University of Phoenix</a> to learn more about a Masters of Education Degree in Instructional Technology!</p>

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		<title>Information Technology in Education</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 07 Dec 2007 02:33:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>James</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Computers and Technology]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[What better way to thrust oneself into the global economy than to participate at  the educational level of information technology? You&#8217;ll be called upon to not  only consider what has been done in the past, but to move forward into the  future &#8211; to anticipate and create today what will be new [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.college-pages.com/images/category/engineering-and-technology/engineer-team.jpg" alt="information technology team" title="information technology team" class="article_img" border="0" height="120" width="120" />What better way to thrust oneself into the global economy than to participate at  the educational level of information technology? You&#8217;ll be called upon to not  only consider what has been done in the past, but to move forward into the  future &#8211; to anticipate and create today what will be new tomorrow in a constantly  changing and challenging field.</p>
<p>No longer can education afford to be part of an old guard mentality. Education,  like any other type of business, must scurry to keep up with the ever changing  demands of technology in addition to the ever changing demands of the educational  world. Education must present itself as cutting edge in order to draw and keep  its &#8220;client base&#8221; &#8211; the student. It is a trend playing out across  the entire educational spectrum due to the onslaught of foreign competition, and  the changing  marketplace of our industries and the economic demands of the entire economy.</p>
<p>Information Technology education is a  vast and  expanding field that can take off in any number of unexpected directions, for it  still is  essentially in it&#8217;s infancy. However many precedents the educational environment  can cite, one can  expect volumes more to follow. The field is so new in many ways, new being a very  relative term,  that unless one is currently involved on a day-to-day basis, it would be hard to  surmise where  this path might lead.</p>
<p>Today&#8217;s industry giants are sometimes tomorrow&#8217;s industry has-beens. Regardless,  Information  Technology&#8217;s playing field is expansive and rigorous, and full of opportunities.  Yes, the  competition is stiff; but, the pay-offs for those with tenacity and who use their  inventive minds  potentially unlimited. However demanding the field, one cannot help but find the  challenge  invigorating, the possibilities exponentially impressive, and the rewards more  than gratifying.</p>
<p>Besides, who wouldn&#8217;t want to be given the opportunity to work with some of the  best minds in the  country; to explore unchartered territory; to devise new and unique systems for  specific and  worthwhile causes; and to push oneself to the maximum of one&#8217;s creative ability?  Who wouldn&#8217;t  want to be given the opportunity to create the Next Big Thing? Because this field  is relatively in  it&#8217;s infancy, it mitigates the risk of devoting one&#8217;s self to something others  might perceive as  being too generalized, too limited. On a very positive note: it&#8217;s not a story  necessarily filled  with David and Goliath characters as in some businesses; it&#8217;s simply an  opportunity to explore the  world at large in a very specific manner and to allow one&#8217;s self to process one&#8217;s  passions for the  good of often very legitimate and worthwhile educational institutions. Yet, at  the same time, this  field is so much a part of the popular lexicon, it is so much a part of the rags- to-riches stories  our country is based on, that one can&#8217;t help but sense the potential for great  opportunities. With  prospects like that, how could one possibly not quench one&#8217;s enthusiasm?</p>

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		<pubDate>Fri, 26 Oct 2007 01:31:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ryan</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Education and Teaching]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[In nearly every state in the nation, teachers must be credentialed by the state. Traditionally, teaching required a masters degree and at least one year of student teaching, however, the requirements are beginning to loosen up. Online schools are now responsible for providing online programs for all academic courses that are required for teaching certifications.  [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.college-pages.com/images/category/education-and-teaching/group-study.jpg" alt="group teaching" title="group teaching" class="article_img" border="0" height="130" width="120" />In nearly every state in the nation, teachers must be credentialed by the state. Traditionally, teaching required a masters degree and at least one year of student teaching, however, the requirements are beginning to loosen up. Online schools are now responsible for providing online programs for all academic courses that are required for teaching certifications.  For working adults that wish to become teachers, this provides a distance learning opportunity that reduces the classroom obligations for a teaching credential to a bare minimum. Some online schools have even developed student teaching programs with participating public schools.</p>
<p>The field of special education is also offered through many distance learning programs. There are many specialization options in special education today and most of them can be pursued by taking education courses online. You can obtain a masters degree in special education with specialization in gifted and talented students. There are degrees in education with specialization in students with special needs. Some of these online programs were made with the purpose of providing the training that is needed for special education certification: the online schools that do so generally have campuses in the states where they provide certification training.</p>
<p>Through distance learning you can begin a career in education or teaching through many different paths. As with all online programs, you can do it at your own pace. And online schools are usually willing to work with you in order to earn the certification requirements needed.</p>

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		<title>Education and Teaching Online Programs</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Oct 2007 03:36:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ryan</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Education and teaching are essential components of almost every well rounded online school. Young adults who have decided to return to school often look toward teaching, often because they have impressionable children themselves ready to learn at home. As a result, distance learning has become an important resource for people who are seeking to enter the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img border="0" width="120" src="http://www.college-pages.com/images/category/education-and-teaching/woman-chalkboard.jpg" alt="woman teaching on chalkboard" height="120" title="woman teaching on chalkboard" class="article_img" />Education and teaching are essential components of almost every well rounded online school. Young adults who have decided to return to school often look toward teaching, often because they have impressionable children themselves ready to learn at home. As a result, distance learning has become an important resource for people who are seeking to enter the teaching profession at some level while still being able to juggle family life at home.</p>
<p>There are online programs for associates of education degrees in Early Childhood Education or certifications as a teachers&#8217; aide. These secondary roles are often positions that adults, who have finished raising their children and are ready to return to the workforce, pursue. Certification for these positions is not a relatively simple task and can be done through an online program with ease.</p>
<p>There are also more comprehensive online degree programs for Early Childhood Education, ranging from bachelors to the doctorate-level. The same is true of the several standard teaching degrees that are available. Online schools have degree programs for a masters in teaching K-12; masters in middle level education (grades 5-8); education masters degree &#8211; science, grades K-8; and so forth. These distance learning programs are excellent providers for all of the core academic requirements to obtain a job in the classroom.</p>
<p>Although there are jobs available in the classroom setting, there are career opportunities in education that don&#8217;t necessarily require a teaching credential. For that reason, there are online degree programs for teaching training in education with a specialization in curriculum, administration, or adult education and instruction are the opportunities that are available through these online programs. Most online schools will provide one degree in educational leadership or educational administration, for example, and another in educational administration for licensure. While one is more general, the other will focus on both the general curriculum and meeting the requirements for licensure.</p>

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