Jamie Littlefield, Distance Learning Guide for About.com, is a former independent study teacher and a journalist specializing in online education.
Experience:
As a former independent study teacher, Jamie has considerable experience mentoring students in nontraditional settings. In 2004, she was awarded the Peter Lincoln Spencer Fellowship award for excellence and innovation in teaching.
She currently runs the Online Universities Weblog for the Creative Weblogging Network (www.onlineuniversities-weblog.com).
Education:
After attending Claremont Graduate University, a part of the Claremont Colleges Consortium, Jamie received a M.A. in Education as well as a California Teaching Credential. Prior to that, she was awarded a B.A. in English from Brigham Young University.
From Jamie Littlefield:
Navigating the world of online learning can be a challenge. Issues such as accreditation, financial aid, and diploma acceptance make it difficult for prospective students to get started.
About Distance Learning is designed to give students all the information they need to choose a legitimate online school and complete their studies with confidence. Having been an independent study student as well as an independent study teacher, I'm excited to share the information I've learned along the way.