Tuesday February 14, 2012
Whether or not you like the idea of the Occupy Wall Street Movement, it's definitely an interesting addition to United States history. Any time "the people" demand to be heard, something significant usually results, even if that something takes a few years to develop.
There are lots of things to be learned from these movements, and universities are starting to offer courses to examine the movement as it happens.
Our own guest author Ron Gross wrote Learning About Democracy at Zuccotti Park in the Occupy Wall Street Movement months ago, calling it "this era's most important achievement in non-formal adult education."
Now, Natalie DiBlasio writes about some of the new college courses for USA Today: "This movement is playing out in front of us and I thought it would be negligent if I didn't create a space for our students to evaluate it," says Professor Jeff Edwards, who is teaching "Occupy Everywhere" at Roosevelt University in Chicago this semester.
I see a lot of derogatory comments posted online about this movement. It definitely elicits emotional responses from people. Isn't that worth examination? I think so.
Thanks, Ron, for bringing Occupy learnings to us in early November. You know a good thing when you see it!
Monday February 13, 2012
There are just two days left in the nomination period for the 2012 Readers' Choice Awards. Be sure to get your favorites in. The categories are:
Nominations close February 15. Voting runs from February 22 to March 21. Winners will be announced March 30.
This is a chance for you to promote your own program! Good luck!
Saturday February 11, 2012
I love how things tend to evolve. A few weeks ago a friend told me she was dating a much younger man. She laughed about being a cougar. I didn't think much about it. It doesn't matter to me.
When I decided to write about what not to wear to school as an adult student, a fellow guide mentioned cougars on campus. This had nothing to do with my friend, by the way.
When I mentioned cougars in my fashion article, I realized I really should have an article about cougars on campus, which is the subject of a new reality show in the making.
And then I thought it would be interesting to tell the story from the cougar's point of view. And this is where you, if you're a cougar on campus, come in. I want to hear your side of the story.
Are you a cougar on campus? Send your story to me at adulted.guide@about.com.
Friday February 10, 2012
The older we get, the easier it is to forget things it seems. If you can't remember the new stuff you just learned, try one of these: 3 Ways to Improve Memory While Studying.
If you have other secrets, share with us!
