Amid the ever-evolving landscape of education, we find ourselves standing at the threshold of a new era, one shaped by the remarkable advancements in Artificial Intelligence (AI). If you’re a GCSE or A level student, NEC is offering an insightful e-learning course that looks into AI for students, equipping you with the knowledge and skills […]
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How to Create a Positive Home Learning Environment for Distance Learners
In recent years, distance learning has increased in popularity and has proven itself to be a great and successful alternative to traditional education. Whether you’re pursuing GCSEs, A levels, vocational courses or higher, creating a positive home learning environment could be a key to your success. In this post, we will explore what makes up […]
Motivation to Study
In recent years, online learning has become increasingly popular as technology has advanced and more people have access to the internet. The National Extension College (NEC) is one of the UK’s leading providers of distance learning courses, offering a wide range of courses that can be studied online. However, as with any form of learning, […]
Lesley retired and moved to Italy where she took her love of art history online
Lesley took early retirement in April 2020 and moved to Italy. Prior to that she had worked as an engineer for about 30 years in the UK and Azerbaijan. With a passion for art history and having completed a course in Art Appreciation with the Art Institute, Lesley was searching for A level History of […]
How to stand out on LinkedIn as a student – NEC’s ten-step guide
Logging on to LinkedIn as a student can feel daunting. As the self-described “world’s largest professional network” with over 774 million members dotted across the globe, the site pitches itself as a platform for incredibly ambitious and – we imagine – highly qualified executives. It’s not as scary as it seems, however. There are plenty […]
Is it possible to balance work and study?
You don’t have to have a career in mind to pursue your interests. Nikki was working full-time and had already achieved 10 GCSEs, 4 A levels and a maths degree when she decided to enrol with NEC. Nikki says that it’s her love of history that brought her back into education. “My study is completely […]
How can studying improve your teaching?
As Head of Art at an academy in South East London, Aasha understands how difficult it has been for teachers to adapt to a new way of teaching. In the following article, she explores how studying on NEC’s A level History of Art course has improved her teaching and benefited her students. Why choose A […]
How to enjoy creative writing while social distancing?
How to tackle a blank page? – Creative writing online with NEC One of the best parts about creative writing as a hobby is that you can do it from anywhere – all you need is something to write with (laptop, notepad and pen, a typewriter if you’re feeling particularly vintage!) One of the most […]
What is your career path?
With over 55 years’ experience helping people of all ages gain qualifications and meet their career aspirations, we know how important it is to make the most of opportunities and resources. National Careers Week (NCW) celebrates and promotes free resources and careers guidance in educational institutions across the UK. Focusing on careers guidance at this […]
World Mental Health Day 2019
World Mental Health Day is a day to show support for better mental health and to raise awareness of the importance of looking after your own wellbeing. Mental health is just as important as physical health. Worry and stress can lead to mental health problems such as anxiety or depression. Likewise, having a mental health […]