Learning Experience
NCFE: what is it, what does it stand for, and why should I care?

Anyone looking to study a course, be it via distance learning or studied in a classroom, wants to be assured of the quality of education they are going to receive. With the many levels of educational courses on offer, and the raft[...]
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How many Hours a Day should I Study?

There’s a common belief that good grades can only be achieved through endless hours of study and all-nighters. But if you’re in distance education, you may not always feel you have free time to study for long periods of the day. Which can leave you[...]
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Are Online Courses Effective?

Efficiency is defined by successfully producing the desired or intended results.
It could be that you’re studying an Access to Higher Education Diploma to get into university. Or learning accounting to improve your skillset in running your own business.
Whatever[...]
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Is Online Learning Efficient?

Embarking on any form of learning is a big commitment in terms of time, effort, resources and money.
Thanks to range of education providers out there, anyone can learn almost any subject or area of interest they like. This is incredibly empowering as[...]
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10 Hacks to Help You Study Better at Home

Ever wondered why it’s harder to start studying than studying itself?
We have our brain to thank for that. The human mind is trained over years of evolution to maximise efficiency and simply solve problems. It’s not a sign of laziness,[...]
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6 Super Successful People That Chose Online Learning

Online education gets a bad rap. Despite the rise of MOOCs (Massive Online Open Courses) and trustworthy online degrees pioneered by some of the most successful universities, studying online has yet to convince society.
Yet, back in 2014, an MIT[...]
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Ross Kelly: I’ve Completed 4 Counselling Courses

Our guest blogger dreamed of a career in counselling…
Before I studied counselling, I had been unhappy with where I was in my working life. I had some solid jobs in government administration early on, but an unsuccessful business venture in mid-life[...]
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What’s the Future for Distance Learning Courses?

Stonebridge College is a leading provider of distance learning courses in the UK. We’ve spent the last 20 years helping our students to reach their academic and professional goals. Home study has come a long way since it first became a popular alternative[...]
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The Stonebridge student experience

Starting a distance learning course for the first time can be daunting, but at Stonebridge College, we’ve spent the last 20 years supporting our students to reach their employment ambitions. At the heart of what we do is a commitment to listening[...]
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Go back to studying! There’s no age limit on learning

Have you heard the story of Cecelia Boarman, age 102?
She finally received her college degree in Kentucky 60 years after she started it! It’s never too late to graduate or to go back to studying,
Being recognised for your hard work feels[...]
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