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Online colleges are a part of the boom in online education. College-level programs are using online delivery, due to the easy availability of computers and the internet. Some of these courses involve little or no student interaction, and are like correspondence courses.

Others are more interactive and innovative. They use threaded discussions, video and audio clips, internet resources, e-mail, etc. Online programs are more convenient, easier to access, and are more cost effective, both for students and colleges.

Benefits of Joining an Online College

Online colleges allow you to earn a top-class degree that is nationally recognized, entirely online. You can learn at your own pace. The degrees you can earn online range from a certification, or associate degree, all the way up to a master’s degree, or even a doctorate.

You can enjoy personalized attention and avoid driving long distances to attend scheduled classes. Online colleges allow you to attend class from anywhere in the world, and at any time of the day or night.

Whether you are a student, or an experienced professional, you can reach your educational goals, through distance learning. Some of the oldest universities are offering online degrees.

Online colleges offer you unrivaled flexibility and convenience. The online programs usually cost much less than traditional programs. You can be in close contact with faculty members, experts, and experienced professionals. You may even be able to specialize in an area of your choice.

Choosing an Online College

You need to take time to research your options, while choosing an online college. Ensure that the program is accredited by a Department of Education-recognized accrediting body; otherwise it will not have much value in the job market.

Find out about the qualifications of the teachers. Ask about whether they are trained and experienced in providing online education. You can contact the Better Business Bureau to find out if anyone has registered a complaint against the online college. You can also contact the appropriate licensing board to make sure that the degree or diploma is recognized.

Talk to former and existing students, to find out about their experiences. Find out about the financing options. Enquire about the transfer of prior learning assessments and existing college credits.

Don’t be in a hurry, while selecting an online college. It is a decision you will have to live with for years to come. You will have to invest substantial time and money. Make the right decision for a path to a better future.

One of the sources of the electronic media, on internet we can see a wide range of leadership journals, which illustrate the important role of leadership in various sectors of the society. Also by such leadership journals, we can get acquainted with contribution of various renowned personalities in different fields. By reading such journals, we can understand the importance of leadership quality for running any organization. By these leadership journals, we can really know about the theory, roles and techniques for improving the leadership qualities inculcated in us.

By reading the leadership journals, we get familiar with the leading personalities of various fields like business, politics, sports, education, science, technology, and music along with space. So these leadership journals really facilitate us with extra-ordinary qualities, character, lifestyle, personality of uncommon persons who are renowned in the world only because of their leadership in a particular field. So such leadership journals are the ideal platform for the readers who like to lead from front in adverse and critical conditions. So really columns, editorial pages, autobiographies, true stories focusing the leadership qualities are utilized by the readers to fix their ideal personality. So that gives them idea about how to lead and tackle the critical situation.

A wide range of leadership journals on various fields are available on internet and bookstalls. Both the publication authority and editorial body do not interfere in their work. Also the releasing schedule of the edition of such leadership journals varies relies on the printing process. Some of the leadership journals release weekly or monthly or annually. So that covers all the incredible news about the leadership exponent personality of that particular week or month or year. In some of the journals of educational leadership the more emphasis on the publishing of hypothetical, experimental, realistic or academic documents in education.

In the leadership journals which are specially written for the field like strategic and organizational field, the more emphasis on the publication of the documents like theoretical and empirical of the strategic and organizational leadership. Some of the leadership journals are mainly written for the analysis of the R& D departments of various fields.

Some of the leadership journal gives more emphasis on the actual research on the particular subject, which are dealing with national interest. Therefore, they assist the original research of senior military and governmental leadership by supporting and accomplishing innovative research on the topic by keeping up experimental statistics and knowledge. Therefore, such leadership journals turn into the superlative organization for the study of the senior leadership from military and government institutions. Therefore, these leadership journals serve as a standard for the study and broadcasting of critical frame of the research.

Apart from the national and domestic reviews, columns about leadership, some of the leadership journals provide manuscripts on international politics, international society and behavioral science. The main concern behind such dedication of the leadership journals is to write about advanced theory, research, and applications pertaining to leadership. Some of the online leadership journals are tied up with reputed universities, which facilitate the readers to read and view more about the role of leadership in education field.

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To learn important lessons for all parents and educators, we interview today Eric Jensen, a former middle school teacher and former adjunct professor for several universities including the University of California, San Diego. Mr. Jensen co-founded the Learning Brain Expo, a conference for educators, and has written 21 books on the brain and learning. His most recent book, Enriching the Brain: How to Maximize Every Learner’s Potential (Jossey-Bass, 2006), is highly recommended for educators and parents alike.

Alvaro Fernandez (AF): Eric, thank you for your time. Can you explain the role that you and your organization play?

Eric Jensen (EJ): We act as translators between the neuroscience and education fields, helping to build a Brain-Based Education movement. We launched the first conference that attempted to bridge these two worlds in 1998. The goal of the conference, called Learning Expo, was for teachers to speak to scientists, and, equally important, for scientists to speak to educators.

Critics say that neuroscience research can add little to educational practices. What we say is that, whereas it is true that much needs to be clarified, there are already clear implications from brain research that educators should be aware of. For example, four important elements that are often neglected by educators, given the obsessive focus on academic scores, are nutrition, physical exercise, stress management, and overall mental enrichment.

AF: Since 1998? How would you characterize the progress so far?

EJ: The good news is that today many educators, more than ever, are learning about how the brain works. There is a growing number of academic programs such as Harvard’s masters program in Mind, Brain, and Education, and peer-reviewed journals such as the Mind, Brain and Education Journal.

Still, there are clear areas for improvement. Too many staff developers are weak on the science. I see too many books saying “brain” in the title that are not grounded in any brain research. Something I always recommend when shopping for books is to check the References section, making sure the book references specific studies in credible journals from 2000 on.

AF: Now, those are mostly awareness-related initiatives. What, if any, are the implications in daily teaching and learning in schools?

EJ: You are right, this is still an emerging field. A number of private, independent, forward-thinking public schools and charter schools are implementing specific initiatives, mostly around brain-based teaching strategies, nutrition and exercise. But these are tougher for some public schools, which have limited resources and flexibility. to implement. We also see an growing number of enlightened parents learning about the principles we discuss and applying them at home.

AF: Have you seen any impact at the policy level? specifically, what do you think about the current debate about the merits or demerits of No Child Left Behind?

EJ: I agree with the move towards accountability. Now, the question is, accountability for what? for creating narrow, specific test scores? or for helping nourish better human beings. I have seen very little policy activity in the US; some in Asian countries such as Singapore and China, that are evaluating how to refine the curriculum for 5-10 year olds. In the US, there was a major push for music enrichment programs, that was somehow misguided, in the late 90s. The problem is that, whereas it is clear that enrichment has an impact, it is tough to measure specifically what type of enrichment, since much of the benefit develops over time. The short term “stock-market” mentality that measures student growth over a few weeks or months has to be tempered by long-term measures, too.

For example, it seems clear that there are important skills that can be trained, that make for a better and more successful human being – such as the ability to defer gratification, sequencing, emotional intelligence, improved working memory, vocabulary, and processing skills. However, the type of assessments used today to measure schools’ performance don’t focus on these. We would need broader assessments to allow educators to focus on those important long-term skills, beyond the immediate pressures.

A specific area going from bad to worse is the level of stress in the system, and the lack of resources and knowledge to regulate it.

AF: You mention processing skills, as well as other cognitive skills. In your recent column you highlight Scientific Learning’s computer program that can train auditory processing. What’s your view on the role of computer-based programs?

EJ: It is encouraging to see programs based on extensive research, such as Scientific Learning’s. I appreciate the value of such programs to tailor individualized interventions to the needs of specific kids. So I believe these programs present a huge potential.

Now, we must not confuse what is just one narrow tool with a whole enrichment program. Brain-based education also must take into account other important factors such as nutrition, physical exercise, the arts, stress management, social interactions…