How to Score Higher on Your SAT Through SAT Prep Courses

In today's world of college admissions, it is getting increasingly difficult for high school seniors to get accepted into the college of their choice. University admissions staff look at a number of different criteria in determining whether a student gets accepted to their school or not. Among these criteria are: high school grades, SAT/ACT scores, extracurricular activities while in high school, public service and writing samples. The SAT or Scholastic Aptitude Test is by far one of the most important elements in achieving admission. High school seniors and their parents should make it a priority for the applicant to take as many SAT prep courses and practice tests as they can to improve their test scores. Here are the top 10 tips to improve your performance on these tests. 1. Take practice tests. This tip is very important. Test takers that go into an SAT test cold are more likely to score lower than those students that had experience taking practice tests. The more practice tests that you take will only improve your learning and give you the experience you need on the real thing. 2. Take SAT/ACT prep courses. It is always good to sign up and take at least one set of test prep courses from an expert. These courses are designed to accelerate the student's learning curve and focus primarily on the vocabulary, math and writing sections that are essential to scoring higher on the test. Real examples are used and this helps the student grasp the important concepts and gives them a better knowledge base when they are entering the real deal. 3. Take the SAT/ACT multiple times. If you don't receive the score that you were looking for on a test, schedule and take the test over again. Remember, the more tests that you take typically improves your test score. Also, you can use the best scores on each of the sections to comprise your best overall score. 4. Learn the section directions in the practice tests. The student should know all of the directions of each section before they take the real test. You don't want to waste time reading directions when you could use that time for answering more questions. 5. Answer the easy questions first. Typically the easy questions come first and they become progressively harder as you move through the test. Since this is a timed test and you only have so much time to complete each section, you want to answer the easy questions or the questions that you know first and then postpone the more difficult questions for later. Be sure and mark the questions you skipped so that you can easily spot them when you are ready to tackle them. 6. Don't spend too much time on one question/problem. All questions count the same so the student should not labor over a difficult problem more than one minute. If you can't get the answer or don't understand the question, move on to the next one. Skip the hard questions where you have no idea. You will not be penalized. 7. Educated guessing is okay. If you can rule out a couple of the alternative and you have a pretty good idea of what the answer is, then it is best to go with your educated guess. 8. Use your test booklet as scratch paper. The student is allowed to write in the test booklet so if you need to do math problems or write notes on a question, it is okay to do so. Also, use your pencil to mark the questions that you have skipped so that you can easily spot them later. 9. Watch you time on the essay. You should use fifteen minutes to write the essay and five minutes to review and edit it. The essay should be 250-300 words and be composes of an introduction, body and conclusion. At the beginning of the essay, read the total assignment to understand the issue completely. You can use the word "I" in the essay because this is your viewpoint. 10. Get plenty of sleep the night before. The student should have a quiet evening the night before the test and get to bed early. A rested student thinks and performs better than a tired one. Strive for at least eight hours of sleep the night before the test. There you have it, the ten top tips for improving your score on the SAT score. If you follow these tips, you will definitely improve your score and be will on your way to the college of your choice.

Qualifications Required for an Online Tutoring Job

For a teacher to be able to perform his job with flair and proficiency, he needs to be qualified in the field and lack of appropriate qualifications not only hinder one's ability to te vedic maths ach but also have an adverse effect on one's career profile. Qualifications for an online tutoring job become vital if one is aspiring to earn a sizable income from the internet and could be broadly classified as formal qualifications and alternative qualifications. Formal qualifications refer to the certification pertaining to the field of teaching which may range between a teacher's diploma and a master's degree. The formal qualification reflects on the subject competence of the tutor and plays an instrumental role in acquisition of a tutoring job with the potential of high online income. In certain cases, proven expertise in form of teaching demonstrations could be cited as a substitute for formal qualifications and are often sought by people wishing to acquire tutelage in a hands-on subject like painting, paper folding and so on. Even the learners in such a situation are not keen on certification and treat their tuition classes as lessons for personality development. The optimum combination for seeking a lucrative online tutoring job features a blend of formal as well as informal qualifications, meaning certificates plus job experience. Being an ideal situation, this may not be fulfilled in case of every online teacher and therefore most of the seekers generally select a tutor based on their personal requirements like time duration, amount and mode of payment, quality of teaching and flexibility. Although qualifications for online tutoring are not a strict prerequisite, their presence on the resume does make a lot of difference as parents looking for such an option for their child who is weak in studies would definitely prefer a qualified teacher. In this regard, the presence of testimonials and previous teaching experiences pertaining to the same niche would also feature prominently in the decision-making process.

The Secrets Behind the Success of Online Learning

More and more people, both young and adults are looking for new ways to read, learn, and grow online. Students are demanding the creation of classes and vocational courses that can be conducted over the internet. They say it makes it easier to attend class from home rather than travel miles to reach the school campus. Attend a Class from Anywhere You can participate in a class from anywhere across the world - the only thing you need is a PC or a mobile device with an internet connection. The major benefit of attending online classes is that you don't need to install or download any software or buy and attach any hardware or plug-ins to log onto an online class portal. Comes at an Affordable Cost The cost of travelling, accommodation, food, etc is negligible once you join an online school or college. You get the freedom to attend a class from the comfort of your home. Besides, you will get the unique opportunity to study in a group (provided your friends have joined the same classes too!) just as we do in the case of a traditional classroom. Perfect for a Specific Class of Students Online distance courses are ideal for students who feel uncomfortable when speaking in public, be it in a classroom or anywhere else. They can approach a teacher or talk to a fellow classmate without going weak on their knees and thus remaining undisturbed by nerves. Students can take their time to think about what they actually want to say and then comment when discussing about a lesson or anything related to the course in an online community. Invite a Lecturer from Another University Schools and universities can invite a guest lecturer into an online forum or community to share in-depth knowledge about a specific topic with the students. Lecturers also find this system highly feasible since they don't have to think about relocation or lodging issues while sharing their expertise and knowledge with the students. Thus, online distance classes allow students to get exposed to diverse knowledge that cannot simply be learnt from books and require real-life perspectives. Enables Faster Research & Learning You can carry on with dedicated research to find information as well as communicate with the teachers and fellow course mates at a time that is convenient for you. It hardly takes a minute to type in a question on the search engine (Google or Yahoo) to find the correct answer. The internet also lets you download innumerable number of documents, video clips, and photos that may assist you in finishing your projects and coursework within the set deadlines.

A Second Life For Educators

An interview with Berry Beattie, a lecturer in Leadership and Organizational Behaviour who is exploring the potential of Second Life as a medium for educators. We are sitting in Berry's "office", which consists of some loungers on a tropical beach. The sound of lapping waves and the cry of seagulls can be heard in the background. Berry is relaxed, dressed in his swimming trunks. He is in his early forties with a tall and bronzed body. Q: How long have you been in Second Life, Berry, and how would you describe the experience Berry: I first entered SL in late February of 2007. I happened to read about it twice in one day: in a computer magazine and then in the magazine of the Institute of Directors. This made me think that there was something here to be explored, so I downloaded the software, entered SL and have been here ever since. It's been a fascinating journey so far in terms of the psychological and sociological aspects, as well as the creativity which can be seen all around. It's incredibly absorbing to form part of the creation of a new society, a new way of developing relationships. Q: How many people are using SL now? Berry: Since 2001 when it was originally launched, SL had grown steadily but relatively slowly, reaching nearly 1.1 million 'residents' at the end of October 2006. Then it began to be noticed by the serious press and since November 2006, growth has been explosive with approximately one million people a month signing in. As of today, there are approximately eleven million people who have logged in to SL. This means that it has now reached a critical mass and it will certainly continue to grow and evolve. In terms of the steady SL population, we are talking about one million people who use SL regularly (five hours or more per week), so this is still a small figure in comparison to other social networking platforms such as MySpace, LinkedIn, and YouTube. However, there are a number of critical differences between a Virtual World such as SL and these other social networking sites. Q: Such as? Berry: Well, a virtual world by definition is three-dimensional, which allows for a far wider range of creativity, since people can create three-D objects. But it goes beyond that: it allows for easy multi-person synchronous communication, immediate connectivity to external web sites, and since there are few 'rules', it allows people to easily explore and innovate. To give an educational example: NOAA (the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) has a site devoted to demonstrating various meteorological phenomena in a way that is highly immersive, and goes much further than a web-based demonstration can go. Also, there is a real market economy between the residents, with more than two million USD changing hands every day. Q: There have been many articles describing Second Life and its potential for education and business. How do you see these aspects developing? Berry: Over the next five years, I'm sure that we will see a major shift away from the Web 2.0 platforms towards what I call the Web 3D or Virtual Environment platforms. This will accelerate hugely as the technology is now open source and eventually, an avatar will be able to move from one virtual world to another seamlessly, just as we can now move from one web site to another. At another level, people's expectations will change too: I'm working with a group of senior university managers on the potential uses of SL, and we have discovered something quite interesting: there is a group of 15 to 25 year olds who are more than comfortable with the Web 2.0 technologies, and who appear to have little interest in avatar-based virtual worlds. They use a range of different platforms regularly and are happy to jump from one to another. However, there is a growing group of under-12s that is using virtual world technology such as Club Penguin, and this group will not only be familiar with virtual worlds, but will expect to access their information and develop their relationships through Web 3D. In effect, this means that there is a five to seven year 'window' where organisations have an opportunity to develop their Web 3D presence. Just as happened with the internet, what is now perceived as a 'game' will become an essential part of the technological infrastructure, and within ten years, any organisation that does not have a Web 3D presence will be losing market share rapidly. So, whether organisations like it or not, they will be expected to have a virtual world presence. Those that are entering the field now have an opportunity to explore and build with slightly more leisure. One of the greatest difficulties organisations face is in deciding what kind of presence to have and how to use the technology to maximum benefit. In a couple of years' time, the costs of development will have increased significantly, the time-frame will be much shorter, and I expect to see many organisations throwing money at the technology in an attempt to catch up. And a lot of this money will be wasted, since not enough time has been devoted to thinking through how best to use it. Q: How can SL be used for business education? Berry: Ah, there's an interesting question! There are over 200 educational institutions, mostly American universities, with a presence in SL. The Educators List serv now has over 3,000 members, and all of them are seeking how best to use the technology for educational purposes. What is interesting to me is that the primary educational groups are in Health, Technology, the Arts and Social Sciences. Apart from Babson, INSEAD and Boconni, I am not aware of any business school with an established presence that use SL regularly. And yet the potential to use SL for business and management education is really major: here we have a global society with an average age of around 38, a real economy to experiment with, a wealth of real social relationships to establish, a technology which allows a cohort of students from around the world to interact synchronously, and an environment which itself fosters innovation and creativity. In addition, it provides a really cost-effective way to provide tutor-student interaction. So, the potential is enormous. But how best to use it? Well, one thing I'm sure of: the worst thing to do is to try and recreate a classroom in SL, and bring in a specific group of students and give them a lecture (Berry laughs). At the moment, I see two areas where business education could maximize effectiveness: the first area relates to 'serious games' or 'roleplay' or 'case studies'. At the moment, many courses rely on case studies and ask students to comment on them, or role play their way through them. There are also many computer-based simulations out there. But all of these have a degree of falsehood about them - either they are historical, or based on conceptual models or expect the participants to undertake roles and even characteristics which are not 'natural'. Using SL, one could get a group of students to actually develop a business, make products, market and sell them, analyze the issues involved and report back on them based on totally real interactions with the rest of the population. In terms of leadership, one of the issues that multi-nationals face is how to develop motivated virtual teams operating across the globe. What better environment could there be than SL for the development of such skills? Indeed, a number of companies are using SL for that purpose already. So SL provides a platform for developing leadership and management skills in a real context. The second area is the provision of tutorial and mentoring support. The use of avatars for interaction seems to have an effect that is far stronger than mere e-mail or even chat communications. As students' expectations rise, educational institutions will have to find ways of providing a 'mass-customized' service, and virtual world technologies provide a cost-effective way of providing individualized support in a superior way to the current Web 2.0 platforms such as Blackboard or Moodle. These will not disappear, of course. There are groups working on how to meld them into SL right now. But virtual world technology is more effective and attractive for this kind of interaction. Beyond these two areas, there are I am sure, many other potential educational tools and techniques which are yet to be created. Q: What other uses are there for Second Life? Berry: Primarily, I see SL as being a portal, from which one can then explore all the other IT-based platforms. There are many things that SL is not yet good at, and the other kinds of platform will be around for a long time to come. But SL does provide an interesting and fun way to link into other platforms. Beyond that, there is the whole area of modeling future scenarios, which I believe would be almost impossible to do with other kinds of technology. For example, many colleges spend fortunes on the design and construction of buildings, and yet it seems to me that very little progress has been made in terms of educational space design over the past century. We still see lecture theaters and seminar rooms in most institutions. Surely there are ways in which we could improve educational spaces? And how can one include the various stakeholders involved in the design of interior spaces? SL provides a way in which potential designs can be trialled and tested, with stakeholder groups invited to comment on and critically assess various options. The designs can be adapted virtually overnight to see what impact they might have on how the building will function once it is built. Not only would this save an enormous amount of time and money, but it would also help people to prepare for the changes to their work and life style, thus minimizing resistance to change. Another area is the ability to link in directly with live feeds from RL. So, a conference, a speech, an exhibition, a fashion show, a meeting - all of these can either have a direct live link or else be replicated within SL, thus allowing audiences to be far larger than they currently are, and allowing for a high degree of interaction between people in RL and avatars in SL. This is a major growth area within SL at the moment. And a third area where I believe virtual worlds out-perform other platforms is the whole issue of relationship-building. In SL, it is easy, quick and cheap to establish relationships. What has been fascinating for me is how quickly one becomes accustomed to making and breaking relationships on the basis of limited interactions. Although one is dealing superficially with an avatar, there is a real person behind it, and especially with the use of voice technology, the relationship-building within SL is absolutely critical. One's behaviour is judged quickly and quite harshly, but as long as you act appropriately, people within SL are extremely helpful and supportive. It has astounded me how much time and effort people are willing to invest in assisting others for no extrinsic reward. This means that one can meet people very easily and develop very strong ties with them across geographic and functional boundaries. In turn, this can lead to professional and educational opportunities which would otherwise never occur. Serendipity counts for a lot, and unlike blogs and wikis which tend to be group-specific, one never knows who one might come across within SL. Q: What are the drawbacks and issues relating to SL? Berry: There are still a number of these... firstly, there are the technological requirements. You have to have a computer that can cope with the graphics. Generally speaking any computer bought within the past 18 months can cope. In fact, I've used SL on a three-year old portable on a telephone connection. But there are still many institutions that have older hardware, and naturally, there is an investment cost there. And then there's the load on the ADSL lines, since it is highly demanding in terms of bandwidth. Interestingly, there's no real issue relating to firewalls, although many IT people are wary of that. Another aspect is the fact that SL is still liable to crashes and bugs. It has been developed 'on-the-fly' at a relatively low cost of approximately 20 million dollars. And the fact that there is surging demand, coupled with ever-increasing expectations tends to mean that the platform is more 'delicate' than other Web platforms. So I would not recommend it for any mission-critical task. A second area that gives cause for concern is the fact that it is an open society with very few restrictions. Gambling has been banned, but the sex industry is thriving, and many newbies get sucked into this almost by default: when you enter SL, as it is natural to go to 'popular places', and most of us have ended up on nudist beaches with avatars seeking and providing sex services. In fact, it is actually rather problematic finding 'the real people' with serious interests. The best way is to be introduced by someone you already know who can show you how to join groups of mutual interest. Q: What are the costs involved? Berry: at the entry level, anyone can enter and stay in SL absolutely free. I have met a couple of business school people who are exploring SL, and this has no cost attached at all. To build a site you need to buy virtual land and develop it. Here the costs can be relatively low, in the region of 100 to 200 Euros, with a monthly rental of 30 euros. At the top end of the scale, a full island (in SL, it's called a 'sim') will cost around 1,500 Euros to buy with 120 Euros per month ongoing charge. The island then needs to be landscaped and developed, with buildings and facilities. A customized island build will cost anything between 5 and 20 thousand euros initial investment. This is still pretty cheap, about the same price a s developing a good website, and I expect the prices to rise over the coming years as more and more companies turn to virtual environments in an effort to reduce their overhead costs. Q: What is your personal vision regarding Second Life? Berry: I am lucky to now have a core group of high-quality contacts with a range of expertise within SL, and I am encouraging institutions to explore this world to see how best they can use it to maximise their learning processes. So I act sometimes act as an agent, providing advice and putting 'explorers' in touch with the best developers within SL, so as to minimize the costs and maximize the effectiveness of their presence. It saddens me to see how some institutions are literally throwing their money away without really knowing what it is they want to achieve. As with any good website, there are implications that go beyond the design such as how to present the organisational culture, how best to lead clients and students through the informational search process, how best to leverage the strengths of SL and so on. Personally, I see virtual worlds as being the next generation technological tool, and whether people like it or not (and many are highly resistant to it at the moment), we will all have to become familiar with it if we want to remain abreast of developments. My own vision? A number of inter-connected virtual worlds, with avatars moving from one to another depending on what the person wants or needs to do. Each world will have its own rules, constraints and benefits, but there will be consistency in terms of the underlying infrastructure and scripting tools. Let's go on a tour of some of the best sites here in SL, and I'll show you some of the creativity and potential that exists in this new world. Berry changes into his professional outfit and disappears from sight. A couple of seconds later, a message appears on my screen: 'Join me in Scholar'. I click on the button and am teleported to a totally new location where Berry is waiting. And for the next hour, we visit different sims, flying above them, walking around buildings, exploring forests and mountains, taking rides in helicopters and airplanes, meeting residents as we proceed. Finally, we bid each other goodbye and quit SL. But I'll be back... Berry Beattie can be contacted at: berry.beattie@kingsfield.org

Online Schools - Distance Learning At Your Finger Tips

There are a number of ways to obtain a higher education these days. You can take advantage of these opportunities and choose to study in your own home by enrolling in an accredited online school or college. Distance learning is at your fingertips with online schools and can allow you to prepare for the future you deserve. There are a wide range of opportunities to choose from which can include the field of study, level of education, specialized area, and coursework. There may be schools and colleges near you that offer online educational training. You can begin by choosing the path that will help you pursue the career of your dreams. Careers Pursuing a career through online learning can be done by choosing the school or college that offers training for the career you desire. There are numerous career options to choose from in a variety of fields. You can train for employment in accounting and finance, broadcasting, communications, dental assisting, human resources, nursing, and more. The field you choose to enter will help you learn about the career options available through accredited online study. You can become an administrative professional, child care provider, dental assistant, journalist, and much more by obtaining an online education. Schooling opportunities are easily accessible, allowing you to obtain the education you desire. Certificates and Degrees There are numerous certificate and degree options for you to choose from when looking to obtain a higher education from an accredited online school or college. Depending on the specific field and career that you would like to enter, you can earn a certificate, undergraduate degree, or graduate degree through distance learning. Certificate programs range in length from several months to one year. Associate degree programs can last two years and will prepare you for a four-year bachelor degree program if desired. Graduate degree training includes master and doctoral level degrees which can take two to four years of additional training. By choosing to obtain a higher education through distance learning, you can learn about the training opportunities that are right at your fingertips. Courses Enrollment in an online college or training program can help you acquire the skills that you will need in order to perform various tasks. Training in the comfort of your own home will allow you to complete coursework at your own pace and around your schedule. You may have the chance to study online in communications, business, management, administrative tasks, or computer networking, depending on the career being pursued. Online learning may also provide you with network design training, office management training, and more. You can prepare for the career you long for by choosing an easily accessible path and completing all necessary requirements in order to seek employment. Prior to enrolling in an online school you should make sure that it carries full accreditation. Accreditation is proof that the training that is offered will be of the best quality and prepare you for a successful career. There are different agencies that can accredit online educational programs, such as the Distance Education and Training Council ( ). By planning ahead and finding the right school for you, you can ensure that you will have the opportunity to train in the specific area of your choice and prepare for the career of your dreams. DISCLAIMER: Above is a GENERIC OUTLINE and may or may not depict precise methods, courses and/or focuses related to ANY ONE specific school(s) that may or may not be advertised at PETAP.org. Copyright 2010 - All rights reserved by PETAP.org.

Earn Your Degree Fast With Life Experience Credit

Truly motivated individuals can earn an accredited degree online in half the time through a combination of credit by examination, life experience credit, and accelerated classes. There are three major paths you can take to accelerate your degree: Completely "test out" of college through credit by examination (limited number of colleges) Earn your degree with a combo of credit by exam and life experience credit Earn your degree with a combo of credit by exam, life experience credit, and accelerated online classes For most people, earning a degree with a combination of credit by examination, life experience credit, and accelerated online classes is the most common approach. It is an eclectic mix of regular classes, supplemented by a portfolio of life experience and credit by examination. However, truly motivated individuals can completely test out of college through credit by examination, or through a combination of credit by exam and life experience credit to complete their degree at a much faster pace. For students who do not wish to completely "test out of college", then earning a degree through a combination of credit by exam, life/work experience credit, and accelerated classes is likely the best choice. Regardless of the method you choose to earn your college credits, you will be able to earn your degree faster and shave one, two, or even three years off of a normal four year degree plan. Earning your degree in less time may mean an increase in salary, new career opportunities, and even having more time to spend with your family. Summary If speed is what you are looking for, using these tips can help you earn your degree at a faster pace... the actual pace, however, is up to you. If you have the time to devout to weekly study, you should have no problem earning a four year degree in two years with an accelerated degree. That said, it will take an extreme level of dedication and self-motivation, not to mention a few late nights.

Online English Courses - Your Best Investment

We always talk about "investment" as something with a monetary value attached. For most cases, investments make people who invest - the investors - earn a sum of cash, and over time. The intrinsic qualities of any investment is that something has to be given money which in return will give back money as well. This is the case with education with a purpose. For instance, learning and improving your English skills online is a very good investment. English is the most spoken language in the world. More than a billion native and non-native speakers use it. Moreover, English has become the universal language of the Internet as international companies prefer this language when dealing with clients all over the globe. In fact, learning English has become so important that even governments of non-native English speaking countries prioritize this in their educational curriculum! Whether you are a student or already a professional, improving your English skills through online English courses is a worthwhile investment. Here are some the advantages of learning and improving your English speaking and writing skills: You will be able to send your message clearly and effectively. Because communicating effectively is intrinsic in a good office and company-client relationship, taking up English lessons online will help avoid misunderstandings and mix-ups with your office-mates and clients. You will be able to save time. Like any skill that you improve at, you become more efficient and faster at your work. You have the intellectual edge. Because English is the most widely used language even on the Internet, you can understand and make use of the information you can find there. You are kept up-to-date with global news and you can also reach the millions of English-speakers online. You have the edge in work and getting employed. With good English skills, employers will be more inclined to hire you over those who aren't knowledgeable of this language. Moreover, you can have a higher premium depending on your level of skill. You will also be open to more job opportunities which require this skill. The internet has now become not only a place for communication and social networking, but also a main hub for advertisement, employment, and earning money. With English being the Internet's primary language, taking English lessons will give you an edge both in the personal and professional aspects of your life. Hence, learning English online is the best investment you can make!

Online Bachelors Degree In Counseling - Rewarding Career Opportunities

If you are desirous of having a career in counseling but don't have the time to attend college to get a degree in the field, then you should consider doing an online bachelors degree in counseling. State universities and community colleges have extended their reach with the help of the internet. This allows them to deliver all sorts of accredited degree programs via the internet to your computer. Therefore, you won't need to travel to a physical campus or take time off from work to do your degree. Online schooling is not at all that different from regular schooling. The major difference is the medium you are going to use. Instead of being in a classroom, classes will be conducted through web-based systems such as video conferencing. Your classes are also archived, so that you can use your PC to access them later - anytime of day or night. Assignments, papers and other requirements will be passed to the faculty electronically. Classroom discussions will likewise happen electronically. An online bachelors degree in counseling instructs you in counseling theory, patient to counselor relationship and therapeutic strategies. Like the regular schools, you have to complete a core number of units that will be given by the school. You will be allowed to major in a field that matches your career preference. Here are some fields that you can choose to specialize in while earning your counseling degree online: Family Counseling. This major will equip you with methods on how you can treat families who are going through rough times in their relationship. These family problems may revolve around rebel teenagers, depressed parents and even domestic violence. Here, you will be taught how to analyze your clients' backgrounds and all the things that might be causing their untoward behaviors. Marriage Counseling. This field is a more specific that family counseling. Here, you will deal only with couples (collectively or individually) whose marriages are on the rocks or who are experiencing problems that if left unaddressed, could fundamentally affect the marriage down the road. Career and Guidance Counseling. This is an area that is for you to major in if you plan on working in a school. You will be equipped with skills on how you can help students develop and discover their educational and vocational potential. This way, you can help them become productive people in the society. Mental Health Counseling. If you major in this field, you will be taught advanced methods on how you can treat clients with mental disorders. Here, you will learn therapeutic techniques that will help you address issues such as depression, self-esteem problems, anger and grief. Rehabilitation Counseling. This program will focus you on helping the disabled achieve their career and independent goals. Having an online bachelors degree in counseling can open up a new horizon of work opportunities for you. Having a degree is an edge that you will have over others who choose not get formal education. Take the time now to find out which online colleges offer the best counseling degrees and what are the career and salary prospects open to you.

Treasure Education

Education is of great importance in the knowledge society, globalization trends set the tone of today's culture, the need to allow all and sundry to make fruitful their abilities, skills and talents, is one of the foundations of education Current. Not forgetting that the country's internal conflict, unequal conditions being experienced in many places especially in underdeveloped countries generate dissatisfaction, crisis and difficulty meeting the goals of education. Analyzing the basics of education is modeled as pillars, learning to learn, determining the possibility that students are able to develop thought processes considering that in them there is awareness of the responsibility in the teaching- learning, reinforcing and strengthening critical in decision-making, learning to be, the school has a very important mission related to the formation of people of integrity, who are appropriately integrated into society, they are good people who know how to recognize the human dignity under all current conflicts. In 1993, UNESCO established an "International Commission on Education for the Twenty-first Century", a phrase mentioned that I consider key to understanding the foundations of education "... education is one of the most powerful weapons we have for shape the future... " humans build a society in which knowledge became so central to the development of a country and those teachers responsible for the education of the people should be aware of importance of this for building our society and the foundations for the future of each country. Learning to do, it is essential to develop skills in the students to be able to apply the acquired knowledge in problem solving situations, they can participate in the construction of knowledge considering all the new technological tools that gives us the knowledge society. Learning to live together are fundamental values for society, learn to respect others, to come to mediate, reconcile are key issues for the peaceful resolution of conflicts and establishment of norms that allow us to establish agreements for the common good. Education for life to sort, prepare, diversify trajectories, analyzing phenomena currently being experienced severe as exclusion, marked a key point because despite the ability of people to access information on the different media, there is illiteracy that now live example presented in technology when a person can not or will not access the information. Some of the basic tools you need to have a person correspond to essential aspects such as reading, writing, speaking, theoretical and practical content, calculations, problem solving, values and attitudes necessary to live adequately. All this seems very complex but definitely the challenges of modern society lead us to understand education as an opportunity to strengthen people intellectually and culturally, this in order that the individual is able to establish their identity to the contracting company their lives, improving their conditions and also allows the possibility of developing more efficient and effective with their daily activities and the possibility of further work adequately adapt to the conditions of their social group. Continuous learning is a must today be preparing the lifetime, and educational processes do not end, human beings must be in permanent construction, this should also facilitate appropriate interaction with others in terms of tolerance and respect. At the World Conference on Higher Education mentioned relevant aspects of higher education, recognizing the importance of this for the development of society in economic and building the future, recognizing the challenges of new technologies with the possibility to organize, disseminate knowledge and economic stratification since the differences in opportunities for access to knowledge, the need for higher education profoundly change under values crisis facing today. Completing the process of recognition of the characteristics of the university and all the challenges it is subject means the need for alternatives to reduce the education gap between developed and developing countries and the need to build a more equal society, more just, participatory which generates more equity for the population.

Online Journalism Degree - A Quick Reference for Journalism Careers

Have you considered the benefits of an online journalism degree? These degrees have the ability to build existing skills in journalism. They are also useful tools for teaching skills that will lead to jobs in this field. Students have a lot of flexibility when it comes to studying journalism. They can take courses and work at the same time. Popular programs offer part-time considerations, as well as, full-time options. It is possible to earn a degree within the time period of only 18 months. Let's take a look at some of the important considerations related to earning a journalism degree and starting a new career. Select a School When you choose to earn an online degree in journalism, school selection is important. This is one of the first steps in this process. Colleges and universities around the country have online programs in this area. Once you've selected the area that you want to work in you will need to select courses. These will help you to build your foundation in journalism. The right courses will enhance your experience. Schools are generally chosen based upon the course and degree programs that they offer. Here are some other things to look for in this process: Courses in your specialty Qualified guidance staff Diverse programs Duties Journalism itself is the investigation and reporting process related to current events and specific topics. Students who choose this sort of online degree will have a diverse field to pursue. There are jobs in media outlets like television and radio. Traditional fields include newspaper reporting. There are a number of duties related to journalism. The most qualified students will be prepared to work in various areas. This is true even if they opt to specialize in specific areas. Here are some of the common duties related to positions in journalism: Researching individual topics Organizing data related to occurrences Investigation Interviewing people Writing reports Reporting verbally and in writing Education prerequisites If you choose to pursue an online journalism degree, there are other things to consider. These are degrees in higher education and will require certain prerequisites. Students will need to have a high school diploma or a GED to be admitted to a college or university. Along with this component it is necessary to take entrance exams like the SAT. Once these components are in order, students can declare their major in journalism. At this point they will be eligible to select courses in this program. Skill prerequisites Many students who are interested in an online journalism degree will discover that they have skills related to this area. Communication is one of the top skills needed in this field. Being able to communicate both verbally and through writing is important. Online degrees in journalism will work to enhance existing skills. At the same time they will ensure that students learn other skills that are essential to finding work as a journalist. Below are some of the typical skills needed for careers in journalism. Confidence Good oral communicator Good writing skills Computer literate Thorough researcher