New Stuff on Learning Styles, Plus - The Controversy
Tuesday July 31, 2012
We've been busy beefing up our collection of articles on learning styles, just in time for the annual return to the classroom, including a list of arguments on debunking the ... Read More
Introduce Students to Each Other with People Bingo
Monday July 30, 2012
People Bingo remains one of the most popular ways to help students get to know each other on the first day of school. It's fun, it doesn't take a long ... Read More
Student Immunization - Which Shots Do You Need?
Sunday July 29, 2012
Did you know you might need immunizations to go back to school? Especially if you're going into certain fields or have a field study requirement. Do you know which shots ... Read More
Get Help Finding Scholarships at CollegeOnline.org
Saturday July 28, 2012
There is so much information to wade through once you've decided to go back to school, including how to find financial aid like scholarships, and how to find the college ... Read More
Just Who Are Non-Traditional Students?
Friday July 27, 2012
Who are non-traditional students? There are tons of them out there on college campuses everywhere. We have some new demographics to share with you from DSST in a tidy new ... Read More
Tuition Reimbursement for Amazon Employees
Thursday July 26, 2012
Tuition reimbursement is a gigantic opportunity for adults dreaming of going back to school. Not every company offers to pay employees to get more education, so we applaud the ones ... Read More
Today I Learned...How to Get Chlorine Out of My Hair
Wednesday July 25, 2012
I love to swim. I hate what the chlorine does to my hair. I don't even color my hair, a rare thing in a woman, I know. Imagine how much ... Read More
If You Don't Know TED, You Want To!
Tuesday July 24, 2012
When I finally learned about TED, I couldn't believe I had been ignorant of it for so long. I asked around. Almost everyone else knew about TED. Do you?
I'm guessing ... Read More
Be a Part of Global Peace
Monday July 23, 2012
How can each of us be a part of global peace? There are lots of ways. Simple kindnesses. Compassion. Fostering an understanding that we are interdependent. Not independent. Or dependent. ... Read More
Ice Breaker of the Day - 2-Minute Mixer
Saturday July 21, 2012
When you need a quick and easy way to help people get acquainted, this game is perfect. You can play as short or long as you want, and no materials ... Read More
Title Bar Font Too Small?
Wednesday July 18, 2012
Adult students have enough challenges without straining to see their computer screens. One of my most popular blogs is about how to increase the size of your screen font: Screen ... Read More
Ice Breaker of the Day - Marooned
Sunday July 15, 2012
If you were marooned on a deserted island, who would you want with you? You'll be surprised how enlightening your students' answers are. This ice breaker is a quick, easy, ... Read More
Ice Breaker of the Day - Would You Rather...
Saturday July 14, 2012
Why use ice breakers in the classroom? Because classrooms can be scary places for adults who've been away from school for a long time. When you break through the ice ... Read More
Ice Breaker of the Day - People Bingo
Thursday July 12, 2012
I know it's hard to believe, but we're counting down to another first day of school! Woo hoo!
You know what that means...we're breaking out the ice breakers. Besides, with temps ... Read More
5 Quick English Grammar Tips
Wednesday July 11, 2012
Call me a snob, but I'm always astonished when I hear educated people say, "Me and so-and-so..." or "It's Mary and I's..."
I'm sorry to sound harsh, but this is not ... Read More
Should You Go Back to School?
Monday July 9, 2012
Have you been dreaming about going back to school? Lots of us do. School opens up a heaven of possibilities. So much to learn! So many things you can do ... Read More
Complete Your Degree Online
Friday July 6, 2012
A friend of mine decided to complete her degree online. It wasn't her first choice. She likes the classroom experience. But there were a lot of items in the "pro" ... Read More
Today I Learned...About B.A.R.F.
Sunday July 1, 2012
Today I learned that the best diet for dogs and cats is called barf. Er, make that B.A.R.F. Slightly different thing.
B.A.R.F. stands for Biologically Appropriate Raw Foods. Somebody worked hard ... Read More