Education Can Help Prevent Alzheimer's
Saturday September 29, 2012
If you need a reason other than sheer joy to keep learning, no matter how old you are, do it to help prevent Alzheimer's Disease. Just in case it's in ... Read More
Write Your Goals the Smart Way and Reach Them
Thursday September 27, 2012
I don't remember the statistic, which probably isn't very reliable anyway, but there is a shockingly low percentage of people who write down what they want. So what?
Here's the thing: ... Read More
Want a Better Grade in English Class?
Wednesday September 26, 2012
If you asked me for a single tip for raising your grade in English class, it would be to understand the hero's journey.
Whether your focus is on writing or reading, ... Read More
Is Ivy Bridge a Good Two-Year Choice for You?
Tuesday September 25, 2012
There are lots of great ways to earn a degree today. Starting with an associate's degree in a two-year online transfer program is a good one.
Ask Erin Teuton. She chose ... Read More
10 Ways to Be a Better Learner - Ideas from Jeff Cobb
Saturday September 22, 2012
The Internet has opened the world to us, hasn't it? You can learn almost anything on the worldwide web, but the place can also be overwhelming. How do you discern ... Read More
Writing Rules from the NYT
Friday September 21, 2012
Aside from the graphic showing a No. 2 pencil eraser being stuck up someone's nose, and then in his ear, I like the Learning Network's new list of writing rules. ... Read More
Military Friendly Schools List
Thursday September 20, 2012
More than 1,700 schools are on Victory Media's 2013 Military Friendly Schools list. It sounds like a lot, but it's the elite cream of the crop of the 12,000 schools ... Read More
Make Women the Topic of Your Next Research Paper
Tuesday September 18, 2012
Is there a war on women? Research paper topics concerning women will be popular this school year. There are lots of different approaches to the topic. Naturally!
We made a list ... Read More
FAQ About Continuing and Adult Education
Sunday September 16, 2012
What is a non-traditional student? Why use ice breakers in the classroom? What is GED? Can you teach creativity?
Will you pay for my school? Uh, no.
But we can help you ... Read More
5 Ways to Stay on Track with Your Online Course
Saturday September 15, 2012
One of the best things about online learning is that you can do it at home in your jammies if you want to. But with that freedom comes the risk ... Read More
What Should You Go Back to School For?
Friday September 14, 2012
One of the most popular questions I get is, "What should I go back to school for?" What they mean is, what should they learn?
If you're going back to school ... Read More
Another Socratic Conversation on Tap - CORRECTED
Wednesday September 12, 2012
Those of you close enough to attend events at Columbia University in New York have another great opportunity for a Socratic conversation with Ron Gross at 3:45 p.m. Thursday, Sept. ... Read More
Two Truths and a Lie
Saturday September 8, 2012
This time of year, teachers of adults look for ways to help their students get to know each other. One of the most popular games for introductions, one that won't ... Read More
Help With Writing
Thursday September 6, 2012
Writing makes a lot of people nervous. Students, teachers, business people, regular people... If you're not a writer by trade, chances are good it makes you nervous.We can help.
We gathered ... Read More
Foster Your Own Lifelong Learning with Story
Wednesday September 5, 2012
I write often about the power of story. We tend to take it for granted, story, but it's something incredibly powerful to us as human beings at every stage in ... Read More
"Laughing Matters" Event Thursday Night - Be There
Tuesday September 4, 2012
If you live near Columbia University in New York, and you like to laugh, you're extra lucky this week.
Ron Gross will host "Laughing Matters! What Role Does Humor Play in ... Read More
Lesson Plans for Teachers of Adults
Monday September 3, 2012
If the adults in your class aren't responding to your lesson plans the way you expected, maybe you need a new lesson plan. There are lots of different ways to ... Read More