SAN ANTONIO, Feb. 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Online education and career information website SuperScholar published its first annual "Smart Choice" ranking of the top 25 schools for online nursing degrees. The ranking can be found at http://www.superscholar.org/rankings/online/best-nursing-schools/.

SuperScholar editors developed the Smart Choice ranking as a tool to help prospective students make a smart choice about where to invest in their education. The ranking helps fill a void in quality, unbiased rankings and reviews of online nursing schools. In order to be considered for inclusion in the ranking, an institution had to be a regionally accredited college or university listed in the National Center for Education Statistics database and offer an online nursing degree program accredited by either the CCNE or NLNAC. The nursing schools that met this initial accreditation criterion were then evaluated based on reputation and prestige, program quality, student satisfaction and cost. The result is a ranking of online nursing schools that offers prospective students a helpful tool for making a smart choice about where to earn an online nursing degree.

The University of Illinois at Chicago in Chicago, Illinois, earned the honor of the top Smart Choice school for an online nursing degree. Other ranked schools include (in alphabetical order):

Anna Maria College Benedictine University Chamberlain College of Nursing Clarkson College Drexel University College of Nursing and Health Professions Georgetown University Department of Nursing Gonzaga University Department of Nursing Grand Canyon University Indiana State University College of Nursing, Health, and Human Services Kent State College of Nursing Liberty University Loyola University New Orleans School of Nursing Nebraska Methodist College or Nursing and Allied Health Robert Morris University (PA) Sacred Heart University Department of Nursing Saint Peter's College Saint Xavier University The George Washington University School of Nursing University of Cincinnati College of Nursing University of Colorado Denver University of Saint Mary Vanderbilt University School of Nursing Walden University Western Governors University

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GRAND JUNCTION, Colo., Feb. 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- PETAP, LLC (www.petap.org) has discovered recent reports on the subject of online education showing that not only are more students taking advantage of classes offered via the internet, but that the opinions of teachers and administrators regarding online education are changing as well.

According to a report entitled "Going the Distance - Online Education in the United States, 2011" published by the College Board and the Babson Survey Research Group, over 6 million students are currently taking at least one class online. This number indicates that almost one-third of higher-education students in the U.S. are now taking at least one course over the internet, over 560,000 more than in 2010.

The report data also demonstrates a significant shift in the way teachers and school administrators feel about online programs. In 2011, 67% of academic professionals polled were of the opinion that online classes can be equally as effective as face-to-face classes. In 2003, only 50% responded this way. Therefore, as more institutions are offering classes online, those working in the industry are becoming more open to the idea. While two-thirds of educators believe online education is a worthwhile pursuit, only one-third believe otherwise and many of them work in institutions that do not offer online learning options.

It is important to note that many of these educators teach curriculums that are not conducive to online studies. Chemistry and art for example often require physical interaction from students, making it difficult for these subjects to be taught online effectively. Others, however, such as business administration, lend themselves to the platform of online education because of how crucial online interaction is in today's business world. Subsequently business administration is commonly one the most popular online degree programs pursued, along with online degrees in nursing and online criminal justice degrees.

There are several factors believed to have an effect on the overall shift in the mentality of educators. However, the most common is the technological capabilities now available to teachers and students, making it possible to achieve a highly interactive, educational experience, much like they could in a traditional classroom. The computers, tablets, and smartphones available, along with the ever-evolving software capabilities and network options, make online degree opportunities too convenient to ignore.

The statistics prove that perceptions regarding online education are beginning to shift, including those of educators, along with the fact that new online degree programs are popping up all over the place. Degree programs can be found in virtually every area of study, and PETAP.org makes it easier than ever to read about available programs and make a truly educated decision.

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20-01-2012 14:58 Savannah Greer is currently enrolled as a Colorado State University OnlinePlus student, working to earn her master's degree in Adult Education and Training (AET). She started looking at online schools because her husband is a marine and they move residencies a lot -- six times in the last four years! A traditional classroom setting just wasn't an option for Greer. After researching schools and programs, she decided on Colorado State University OnlinePlus because the AET program was exactly what she needed to achieve her career goals. The best part of her education has been the interaction with her peers. Listen as she explains her online experience. Take your career to the next level while you gain the confidence to succeed in the ever-changing world of education. This online AET master's degree can help advance your adult education or training career in the following fields: • Health education • Emergency medical services (EMS) education • Corporate training • Athletics coaching • Adult basic education • English as a Second Language (ESL) instruction • Many other fields involving adult learning Through project-based assignments that ensure real-world knowledge and immediate application on the job, you will learn to think more strategically about: • Adult learning theory • Instructional design • Methods of instruction • Learning technologies • Learning transfer • Program assessment Offered through the School of Education in Colorado State University's College of Applied ...

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06-02-2012 13:50 Attorney Charles Leitch discusses the legal implications of the Stored Communications Act as it relates to schools. Charles Leitch will be a keynote speaker at The National Conference on Youth CyberSafety being held in Dallas March 2-3, 2012. His keynote address is entitled "School Response to Student Misuse of Social Media: What Works, What Doesn't and WHY." http://www.youthcybersafety.com

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03-02-2012 01:20 During the summer of 2008 Bologna, Italy hosted the 28th conference for the International Society of Music Education (ISME). I had the privilege of attending this conference and in this article I am reporting on some of the exciting presentations and discussions related to the integration of information and communication technology (ICT) in music education that took place during the conference. As part of a symposium session Samuel Leong (Hong Kong) presented Strategies for enabling curriculum reform: Lessons from Australia, Singapore and Hong Kong. Using these countries as examples, Leong presented strategies for implementing change to policies related to ICT literacy to ensure students acquire an adequate level of ICT literacy during their school years. This was a practical and informative presentation from a person who has been at the centre of wide-scale educational reform for many. Leong discussed his top-down approach to educational change and his views on how policy makers can be moved to see and support issues that are truly important to education. The establishment of ICT literacy standards was echoed in several sessions, such as the inspirational plenary session on the Music Manifesto by Marc Jaffrey (UK) as well as a presentation by Marina Gall (UK) entitled Teacher training and technology. Gall's work investigates ICT competency levels in music education as it relates to music teacher training in the UK Establishing ICT literacy standards for music teachers ...

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