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Other Online Resources – Do They Help?
Many students who want to take courses and exams that might give them college credits—AP, CLEP, DSST, Sophia Learning, StraighterLine, want to self-study or cannot afford tutoring. They will consider using resources outside their textbooks or slides to fully understand the concepts. Aside from having them save for spending on expensive tutoring services, using other online resources will give them total control of their study phase.
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Advantages of using online resources
• Student will have added flexibility and will have self-phased learning.
• They will be trained on proper time management
• Some online resources offer wider range of courses and programs.
• They can access accurate and relevant study materials for a convenient price or even for free.
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Disadvantages of using online resources
• Students should be wary of the quality of these resources. They should make sure that the resources they are using are reputable and that they are actually helpful. They should also make sure that the resources they are using are updated, as many online resources are often outdated.
• Student will not have access to some of the materials that they may need to study for the exam. Online resources are often cheaper than physical books and other materials, however, they will not be able to take a physical copy of the book with them. Therefore, they may need to buy multiple copies of the book at a later time if they want a physical copy.
• Student may fall prey to online scams. The digital would is full of people wanting to help others succeed, but we cannot deny the fact that there also exist people that want to take advantage.
• Some students may feel exhausted or feel lazy studying on their own and will lead to procrastination which can be a huge downfall. Online resources can also be a distraction and can lead to a lower quality of work.
If you are confident enough that you can avoid experiencing the disadvantages of using other online resources, then you are free to use them aside from the official study materials and study guides. After all, most of these online materials were created to help you ace your exam.
Online Resources for Exam Preparations
Online resources became a popular way of studying for academic courses. Students have been using online resources for exam preparation and succeeded. Online resources include online course materials and textbooks, webinars, and online exams. They became valuable tools for learning and self-teaching.
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Study.com
Study.com is a paid educational website ($59.99) that has thousands of organized videos, examples, and quizzes that are really helpful for your AP, CLEP or DSST exam preparation. They offer full test coverage for realistic exam practice, unlimited access to 84,000+ test prep video lessons (transcripts included), check your knowledge with quizzes and practice tests and you can also learn on the go with their mobile app.
Albert.io
Albert.io is a paid platform ($19-$79) with full length practice exams and free response questions and answers for students and teachers on various AP subjects.
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Khan Academy
Khan Academy is a free educational website that offers practice exercises and instructional videos catered towards most of the subjects created by the College Board.
Advanced Placement YouTube Channel
Advanced Placement YouTube Channel is dedicated to teaching AP related courses. It has more than 276,000 subscribers and covers most of the subjects. All of the courses start by covering chapters then the last video is a review of exam questions.
Crash Course YouTube Channel
Crash Course YouTube Channel is dedicated to providing free educational videos on a variety of topics. It has more than 13 million subscribers. It covers biology, zoology, chemistry, linguistics, literature, film, theatre and drama, American history, European history, and more.
Bozemann Science Website and YouTube Channel
Bozemann Science Website and YouTube Channel are run by Paul Anderson, an educational consultant in the US. His Channel has more than 1.2 million subscribers, and it covers many AP Subjects.
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Mometrix Academy
Mometrix Academy is a completely free resource provided by Mometrix Test Preparation. They provide study guides, practice questions, and flashcards to empower you to be their best.
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Appracticeexams
Appracticeexams have resources including notes, outlines, multiple choice quizzes, free response questions, videos, study guides, and study packets.
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Free CLEP Prep
Free CLEP Prep is not quite as comprehensive as some of the paid sites. This website tells you what to expect for many CLEP and DSST exams, offers all kinds of test-taking tips, study guides, and resources, plus it’s 100% free.
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Peterson’s
Peterson’s offers full online practice tests for many CLEP and DSST exams. The Peterson’s website also contains a wealth of information about other college and career options.
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Dual Credit at Home
Dual Credit at Home offers Study Plans and give daily assignments, showing students exactly what to study as they take CLEP and DSST exams.
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Harvard College Writing Center
Harvard College Writing Center gives an overview of the college essay, how to cite sources, and strategies for outlining. Perfect for studying for the College Composition CLEP.
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Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors is completely free and offers CLEP practice tests, and sample questions.
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Aside from these sites, you can also look for books online that can help you with your exam preparation like Barron’s or Princeton.
Conclusion
The internet has led to the digitization of almost every aspect of human life; education and learning is no different. Although official study resources and guides are still the top choice for most students, it is hard to ignore the growing popularity of other online resources that offers almost or even higher quality of outputs in terms of exam preparations.
Digitization of learning is an exciting opportunity that has enabled more students (regardless of their background) to access high-quality study materials online. However, it is critical that students should also know that not all resources found online are accurate and credible. Always use them with caution!