One of the University’s longest-running online undergraduate programs, FESA has helped numerous fire and emergency professionals advance their careers and become leaders in their communities.
Regardless of your online course load, it’s important to remember that studying online comes with a unique set of advantages and challenges.
Dr. Arun Kota, who teaches in CSU’s online biomedical engineering master’s program, explains how the research and expertise of campus faculty from multiple departments shape what online students learn in the program.
Learn the science of food production and distribution and how it affects your shopping decisions.
Colorado State University’s ValuED blog features articles geared toward online teaching—but with relevant advice for all instructors—written by veterans of online instruction and course development.
When you take a course online, it’s important to contribute your thoughts and ideas in class discussions — and not just for the grade. When you actively engage in conversations, you learn more by reflecting on the subject matter, sharing ideas and perspectives with others, and questioning and thinking critically about responses.
According to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), 8.4 million adult learners were enrolled in higher education in 2010 and their enrollment is expected to reach 10.3 million by 2021. Adult learners will constitute over 41% of postsecondary students in the next five years.