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Strayer University Online Graduation: The Details

May 28th, 2010

We recently let you know about Strayer University’s Virtual Commencement Ceremony, with a President’s Address from Strayer University’s President Dr. Sondra F. Stallard and Keynote Speech from Joe Gibbs, former Head Coach of the Washington Redskins and member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Here are a few more details regarding Strayer’s virtual commencement ceremony.

What is Virtual Commencement?

Virtual Commencement is a website dedicated to the graduation of our online students. It includes a unique online graduation experience, with a keynote speech, president’s speech, graduate profiles, online awards and a degree presentation.

Who can participate?

The virtual commencement is designed for Strayer University’s online students. If you have taken all of your classes online and are graduating soon, then this ceremony is for you.

Cool Features

Strayer University’s virtual commencement includes graduate profiles for all participants. These profiles allow you to add photos and personal trivia, like a favorite class or thoughts about graduating. Your friends or family can post notes of congratulations and encouragement, too.

We make it easy to share the news of your graduation on Facebook, LinkedIn, or Twitter, and by email or text message.

There is also a degree presentation, with traditional reading of names.

How can you sign up?

This year’s deadline has passed. But if you are graduating next year, you may choose to participate by registering for the virtual commencement ceremony in January. If you opt-in to take part, you must submit a photo and graduate profile. But be aware of deadlines; we don’t want anyone to miss out!

The 2010 Virtual Commencement Ceremony

The 2010 Virtual Commencement Ceremony is currently live.

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Strayer University Online Graduation

May 26th, 2010

As part of Strayer University’s commitment to seamlessly fit into our student lives, our online students have the option of attending one of five commencement ceremonies around the country, or to participate in our online graduation ceremony known as Virtual Commencement.

What is Virtual Commencement?

Virtual Commencement is a website dedicated to celebrating the accomplishments of our online graduating class. The Web site, which is updated each year, includes video speeches, graduate profiles, online awards and an online degree presentation.

Virtual Commencement 2010

Joe Gibbs, former Head Coach of the Washington Redskins and member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, delivered this year’s keynote address, while Dr. Sondra F. Stallard, President of Strayer University, delivered the President’s Address.

Find out more information about Virtual Commencement. See the Virtual Commencement 2010 web site.

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College Basics: Studying Skills 101

March 11th, 2010

study College Basics: Studying Skills 101 Earning a degree is a great opportunity to start expanding your knowledge base and prepare yourself to further your career. But with everything you have going on in your life, learning new things and building study skills may not be as easy as you’d like. To ensure that you get the most out of your education, establishing good study habits is the key to success.

Knowing how to absorb and recall information you learn will ensure you really get the most out of your classes.

Here are a few tips for you to remember when you are studying for your courses:

1. Vary your study activities. Reading may not be enough, so change it up with group discussions or hands on work.

2. Keep organized. Knowing what and where the information is will make for easy reference.

3. Review materials regularly to avoid cramming.

4. Transfer what you’ve learned into your own words and examples.

5. Use note cards to master new or difficult concepts and to help commit things to memory. Repetition is key.

6. Discover your key productivity periods. Do you work better in the morning or at night? Do you like to listen to music or study in a quiet space?

7. Look for solutions. If you don’t understand the material, go beyond just re-reading. Ask a fellow classmate or a teacher for help.

8. Take breaks. Long sessions of studying can do more harm than good if you aren’t taking a breather every now and then.

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Strayer University Offers Three Class Formats

January 18th, 2010

At Strayer University , we know that our students are unique in the way that they approach education. Sometimes we have parents taking classes while taking care of their families. Sometimes we have professionals who have decided to take additional classes to advance their careers. To make your lives easier, we offer three education formats to make getting to class more convenient for busy, working adult students.

1 Strayer University Offers Three Class Formats Traditional Classroom Setting

You can experience the traditional classroom setting by attending classes at one of our physical campuses. Depending on the courses you need to take and availability, you can take classes at any campus near where you live or work. Find out if we have a campus near you.

Online Courses

You can choose to take online courses. These online classes come in two formats. The first, the online synchronous class format, allows you to attend class online at pre-determined days and times, hear live audio from your professor, and access a “virtual blackboard”.

If you are looking for more flexibility, the online asynchronous class format may be best for you. You can attend classes each week anytime you want, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You will hear recorded audio and video presentations from your professor and access instructional materials on the Internet.

Combined Format

With all of these options, it can be easier and more convenient for you to continue your education. You can even combine formats, taking both an online course and a class on-campus in the same quarter, depending on your schedule. Read about the different class formats. Find out more about our academic programs.

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Higher Education Technology Trends to Watch in 2010

January 12th, 2010

technology 300x200 Higher Education Technology Trends to Watch in 2010 More and more colleges and universities have begun to embrace technology and incorporate it into the classroom. From class scheduling to homework assignment submission, new technology is changing the way that schools handle most traditional aspects of the educational experience. At the most basic level, more teachers are embracing new tools, whether it’s an e-book or a podcast lecture for their courses. Even more so, students are using these tools to thrive in their educational environment.

According to CampusTechnology.com, 2010 means more changes like these are coming. Keep your eyes open for a wider acceptance of new technologies, like the ones listed below, and what they will mean for your education.

1. More Interactive Classrooms

Any technology that increases or encourages classroom interaction will definitely impact the classroom. Traditional lectures may be a thing of the past, with professors embracing multimedia, like videos, podcasts, or streaming news, to help support their classroom objectives.

2. More Information at Your Fingertips

From cell phones with Internet access to electronic books, information is being distributed and diffused at a much faster rate, changing the way that students react and interact with that information. Easy accessibility lets both teachers and students have all the necessary information they need, right at their fingertips.

3. Mashed Up Technology

Technology is becoming more integrated, allowing students and teachers to use different ways to communicate and interact. It also means that a single technology can do multiple things (like using your cell phone as a GPS in addition to making calls and checking your email), allowing for easier use. Schools will increasingly integrate these newer technologies in 2010.

4. Breaking out of Technology Isolation

The use of technologies in new ways will be widely visible next year. These new ways will break traditional uses and expectations of technology while increasing collaboration and social interaction simultaneously. In other words, new technologies will be developed to give teachers hands-on tools that are both technologically advanced (like a touch enabled Smart board), and socially interactive (like an online dashboard built for class structures), which will allow students to be hands on or engage in new ways.

Read more about higher education trends in 2010.