1. for LEARNING Education is a right, not a privilege. - A PANEL DISCUSSION -

2. We are living proof of nontraditional student success.

3. We are all in different life stages... With an absent father and a mother battling a drug problem, her adoles- cence was spent working three jobs and taking care of her younger siblings. Online education allowed her to care for both her family and her own educational needs. DEJANIERAEarly Childhood Education Grad

4. ...striving to be lifelong learners... DANA As a mom with 18 years of professional experience, Dana is not a typical student. Online technology provides her the opportunity to advance her career and maintain her job by completing her degree at a time and place convenient for her. Vet Tech Student

5. Colten is a young father who dropped out of high school after his girlfriend left him and took their son with her. Online education helped him get back on track with his academic career rather than dwell on the loss. COLTENHigh School Student ...overcoming unique obstacles...

6. and enjoying our journey to acheivement through online education!

7. to learn more about: Who we are diary of a nontraditional student Why online education is the right path for us How we use mobile and social technologies in learning How learning online is preparing us for career success

8. The stories of these students inspire me because they show how online education and training makes the pursuit of lifelong learning possible. As online tools and technologies continue to evolve, I look forward to seeing the impact they have on Americas education system and, more importantly, its students. Moderated by Frank Britt CEO of Penn Foster Online Education Thought Leader