Online Learning Blog

Are you passionate about learning and interested in mentoring other educators? Instructional coaching could be the right path for you. As an instructional coach, you could: Analyze teacher performance and student test scores. Present improvement strategies to school boards and administrators. Review...

Taking an online course — or enrolling in an online degree program — requires a lot of self-motivation and time management to complete assignments and tasks, meet deadlines, and plan for exams. Enlist the help of desktop and phone apps to get organized, connect with other students, and stay focused...

Even after you click submit on that last exam, you're still a UL Lafayette online student. So why not use the time between terms to build your student skills? Building these skills may leave more time for work outside school. It can also help you take more classes and finish your degree sooner than...

Update: As of December 2019, Jami Rush is Dr. Jami Rush upon completion of the Doctorate in Ed. Leadership program. Congrats, Dr. Rush! Online students have a lot on their plates. Many juggle work, family, and social lives on top of school. Jami Rush knows the balancing act well. Beyond her roles as...

As an online student, you may not need a backpack or 15 shades of highlighters. But you still need a few online degree supplies and basic equipment for online learning. Don't worry. You do not need elite gear or special skills. If you're wondering what you need for online courses, start here. 1...

Online learning has opened the doors of higher education to students from all walks of life, but it can still seem mysterious if you haven’t seen up close how it works. Online degree programs have become a preferred way for working adults to complete degrees and advance their careers. The University...

One of the first assignments you’re likely to encounter as an online student is introducing yourself either through a Moodle discussion forum or by video. Here are some tips for making a great impression and connections in your online course: The Basics If your instructor posts their own...

As a military service member, you might be contending with changing schedules and unexpected travel. Earning a degree online can provide flexibility by allowing veterans to complete coursework without having to attend on-campus classes. The University of Louisiana at Lafayette offers support through...

As an online student, you get used to fitting coursework or study sessions in between everything else. But when the end of the term is nearing, a study strategy can have big payoffs for your degree plan. Use these six tips to create a new plan to tackle online courses and exams. 1. Make a Plan...

As an online student at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, you have a support team to help navigate your academic degree program as well as University processes. One of your star players will be your academic advisor. Why should I call my advisor? Advisors are available during advising...