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The Crimson White

Serving The University of Alabama since 1894.

The Crimson White

Serving The University of Alabama since 1894.

The Crimson White

Online classes serve as real-world preparation

Jackson Poe August 27, 2014

The increasing amount of online classes as a means for education is great for students of all ages. Online classes put the work completely in the students’ hands and let them work through the class...

Education needs a human element

Evan Ward March 27, 2012

A few weeks ago, 60 Minutes aired a feature on a nonprofit organization called Khan Academy. Its mission statement is bold: “A free world-class education for anyone, anywhere.” As a website, KhanAcademy.org...

Online classes: for better or worse

Jasmine Cannon September 15, 2011

About 400 online courses are available to University of Alabama students. These courses contribute to the large number of distance learning students and provide an alternative to the typical classroom...