Continuing Education: Most Popular Articles
These articles are the most popular over the last month.
Top 10 Ice Breakers for Adults
Ice breakers are the best way to help your students get to know each other, to break the ice on the awkward first day of school. If your students are adults, it's even more important to choose an ice breaker that won't backfire on you.
Ice breakers are the best way to help your students get to know each other, to break the ice on the awkward first day of school. If your students are adults, it's even more important to choose an ice breaker that won't backfire on you.
People Bingo
Play People Bingo in the classroom to make introductions more fun or to energize your students. It's great fun at parties, too. We'll show you how and get you started with ideas.
Play People Bingo in the classroom to make introductions more fun or to energize your students. It's great fun at parties, too. We'll show you how and get you started with ideas.
Teaching Adult Learners
The teacher of adults has a different job from the one who teaches children. If you're teaching adult students, it's important to understand the five principles of teaching adults. It's important to know how adults learn.
The teacher of adults has a different job from the one who teaches children. If you're teaching adult students, it's important to understand the five principles of teaching adults. It's important to know how adults learn.
Top 10 Ice Breakers of 2011
Ice breakers have lots of uses in adult education—introductions, breaking the ice on day one, warming up students for new lesson topics. See our list of the top 10 in 2011.
Ice breakers have lots of uses in adult education—introductions, breaking the ice on day one, warming up students for new lesson topics. See our list of the top 10 in 2011.
Marooned
This ice breaker is a great introduction when the people gathered are strangers, and it fosters team building in groups that already work together. I have always found the choices people make to be very revealing about who they are as a person.
This ice breaker is a great introduction when the people gathered are strangers, and it fosters team building in groups that already work together. I have always found the choices people make to be very revealing about who they are as a person.
10 Warm Ups for Lesson Plans
Beginning your lesson plans with a five-minute warm up or ice breaker can serve to focus your students on the topic, open up creative thinking, and help them to apply the learning in new ways. The feedback you get from students also gives you an instant reading on where their heads are. Here are ten ice breakers that make great warm ups in lesson plans.
Beginning your lesson plans with a five-minute warm up or ice breaker can serve to focus your students on the topic, open up creative thinking, and help them to apply the learning in new ways. The feedback you get from students also gives you an instant reading on where their heads are. Here are ten ice breakers that make great warm ups in lesson plans.
10 Party Games as Energizers
Is a party game appropriate in the classroom? If you use it as an energizer, it can be. The trick is to choose an ice breaker that won't drive your adult students out of the room, but will energize them.
Is a party game appropriate in the classroom? If you use it as an energizer, it can be. The trick is to choose an ice breaker that won't drive your adult students out of the room, but will energize them.
10 Fun Introductions for Day One
Engage the adults in your classroom on day one by choosing one of these 10 fun introductions for the classroom. Students who are engaged faster, learn faster.
Engage the adults in your classroom on day one by choosing one of these 10 fun introductions for the classroom. Students who are engaged faster, learn faster.
2-Minute Mixer
You may have heard of 8-minute dating, where 100 people meet for an evening full of 8-minute dates. They talk to one person for 8 minutes and then move on to the next. Eight minutes is a long time in the classroom, so we’ll call this ice breaker a 2-minute mixer. Ready? Go!
You may have heard of 8-minute dating, where 100 people meet for an evening full of 8-minute dates. They talk to one person for 8 minutes and then move on to the next. Eight minutes is a long time in the classroom, so we’ll call this ice breaker a 2-minute mixer. Ready? Go!
Writing a Personal Essay
Know what your teacher is looking for when your assignment is writing a personal essay.
Know what your teacher is looking for when your assignment is writing a personal essay.
Should You Go Back to School?
Should you go back to school? Ask yourself 8 questions before going back to school.
Should you go back to school? Ask yourself 8 questions before going back to school.
The Power of Story
Adults bring to your class or meeting room an abundance of life experience and wisdom. Tapping into their stories can deepen the significance of whatever you've gathered to discuss. Let the power of story enhance your teaching of adults.
Adults bring to your class or meeting room an abundance of life experience and wisdom. Tapping into their stories can deepen the significance of whatever you've gathered to discuss. Let the power of story enhance your teaching of adults.
People Bingo Idea List No. 1
People Bingo, sometimes called Human Bingo, is one of the most popular ice breaker games in the classroom and at parties. If you make your own cards, we have a list of ideas to get you started.
People Bingo, sometimes called Human Bingo, is one of the most popular ice breaker games in the classroom and at parties. If you make your own cards, we have a list of ideas to get you started.
Expectations
Expectations are powerful, especially when you're teaching adults. Understanding your students' expectations of the course you're teaching is key to your success. Make sure you know what your students expect with this expectations icebreaker.
Expectations are powerful, especially when you're teaching adults. Understanding your students' expectations of the course you're teaching is key to your success. Make sure you know what your students expect with this expectations icebreaker.
Top 10 Active Ice Breakers
Need to get your students on their feet and moving? Try these top 10 active ice breakers when you need to wake up your class.
Need to get your students on their feet and moving? Try these top 10 active ice breakers when you need to wake up your class.
Two Truths and a Lie
Two Truths and a Lie is a fun and humorous ice breaker for introductions in the classroom, at a meeting, anywhere.
Two Truths and a Lie is a fun and humorous ice breaker for introductions in the classroom, at a meeting, anywhere.
What Is GED?
What is GED? Learn about what GED is, how to get started, and where to find testing info.
What is GED? Learn about what GED is, how to get started, and where to find testing info.
What Are CEUs?
What does CEU mean? Find out what CEU is and why it's so important to all of us.
What does CEU mean? Find out what CEU is and why it's so important to all of us.
Lesson Plans
Lesson plans for continuing education don't have to be difficult. Follow these instructions for easy, effective course design for teaching adults, and see how effective you can be. Training design can be easy.
Lesson plans for continuing education don't have to be difficult. Follow these instructions for easy, effective course design for teaching adults, and see how effective you can be. Training design can be easy.
Adult Education
What is adult education? So many adults are returning to the classroom that the term "adult education"
What is adult education? So many adults are returning to the classroom that the term "adult education"
State GED Requirements
Find free info about GED in your state, including where to find free classes and where to take the GED test. In the U.S., state GED requirements vary, and it can be difficult to locate the information you need on the state’s government pages. GED is sometimes handled by the Department of Education, sometimes by the Department of Labor, and often called different names like Public Instruction or Workforce Education.
Find free info about GED in your state, including where to find free classes and where to take the GED test. In the U.S., state GED requirements vary, and it can be difficult to locate the information you need on the state’s government pages. GED is sometimes handled by the Department of Education, sometimes by the Department of Labor, and often called different names like Public Instruction or Workforce Education.
Top 10 Ice Breakers of 2010
When I say, "ice breakers," people usually laugh, but the topic is hot! Why? Especially on a Continuing
When I say, "ice breakers," people usually laugh, but the topic is hot! Why? Especially on a Continuing
If You Had a Magic Wand
If you had a magic wand, what would you change? This is an ice breaker that opens minds, considers possibilities, and energizes your group when discussion is dead.
If you had a magic wand, what would you change? This is an ice breaker that opens minds, considers possibilities, and energizes your group when discussion is dead.
Where in the World?
The more technology brings us together, the smaller the world becomes. Where in the world are you from? Or, where in the world is your favorite place?
The more technology brings us together, the smaller the world becomes. Where in the world are you from? Or, where in the world is your favorite place?
Definition of GED
Most people know that GED has something to do with a high school diploma, but what does the acronym stand for? Look it up in the glossary!
Most people know that GED has something to do with a high school diploma, but what does the acronym stand for? Look it up in the glossary!
SMAART Goals and Objectives
Writing down your goals and objectives is often the most important first step you can take when learning something new. Writing SMAART goals and objectives is even more important.
Writing down your goals and objectives is often the most important first step you can take when learning something new. Writing SMAART goals and objectives is even more important.
The GED Math Test
What's on the GED math test? Find out what kind of questions to expect, how much time you'll have, and where you can find learning resources.
What's on the GED math test? Find out what kind of questions to expect, how much time you'll have, and where you can find learning resources.
Ice Breaker - Would You Rather
Would you rather find true love or win the lottery? Would you rather be bald or completely hairy? Would you rather tell your best friend a lie or your parents the truth?
Would you rather find true love or win the lottery? Would you rather be bald or completely hairy? Would you rather tell your best friend a lie or your parents the truth?
Teacher Quotations
Are you a teacher of adults? Be inspired by quotations about the importance of teaching. Inspired teachers change lives.
Are you a teacher of adults? Be inspired by quotations about the importance of teaching. Inspired teachers change lives.
Photo Scavenger Hunt
A picture is worth a thousand words. Almost everyone has a photo or two in their wallet or on their phone, especially when you’ve got a room full of adults, or even better, baby boomers with grandchildren. The photo scavenger hunt is on!
A picture is worth a thousand words. Almost everyone has a photo or two in their wallet or on their phone, especially when you’ve got a room full of adults, or even better, baby boomers with grandchildren. The photo scavenger hunt is on!
Table Topics
Table Topics is an ice breaker sure to make introductions interesting and conversation lively. Choose from nine versions of the four-inch acrylic cube, each filled with 135 thought-provoking questions. Great in the classroom and meeting room, around the table or on the patio.
Table Topics is an ice breaker sure to make introductions interesting and conversation lively. Choose from nine versions of the four-inch acrylic cube, each filled with 135 thought-provoking questions. Great in the classroom and meeting room, around the table or on the patio.
Going Back to School
Whether it's finding the money or worrying about tests, going back to school can be stressful for adult students. These five tips will make life easier.
Whether it's finding the money or worrying about tests, going back to school can be stressful for adult students. These five tips will make life easier.
GED at Home
Do you want to study for your GED at home? You can. For many, earning a GED is a private endeavor. If you don't want to attend public adult education classes, you have options.
Do you want to study for your GED at home? You can. For many, earning a GED is a private endeavor. If you don't want to attend public adult education classes, you have options.
Would You Rather... Idea List No. 1
Need ideas for playing Would You Rather...? We have lists of them! This is a great classroom game for energizing students or inspiring conversation. Come on over!
Need ideas for playing Would You Rather...? We have lists of them! This is a great classroom game for energizing students or inspiring conversation. Come on over!
The Name Game
You may have people in your group who hate the name game so much they’ll still remember everyone’s name two years from now! Ha! You can make it harder by requiring everyone to add an adjective to their name that starts with the same letter (e.g. Cranky Carla, Blue-eyed Bob, Zesty Zelda). You get the gist.
You may have people in your group who hate the name game so much they’ll still remember everyone’s name two years from now! Ha! You can make it harder by requiring everyone to add an adjective to their name that starts with the same letter (e.g. Cranky Carla, Blue-eyed Bob, Zesty Zelda). You get the gist.
Three Words
If you had to describe yourself in three words, which three would you choose?
If you had to describe yourself in three words, which three would you choose?
A Different Path
If you could have taken a different path in life, what would you have chosen to do, knowing what you know today? Find out if your students are in your classroom to change their lives. It happens.
If you could have taken a different path in life, what would you have chosen to do, knowing what you know today? Find out if your students are in your classroom to change their lives. It happens.
Professional Certification
Professional certification is a process in which a person proves that he or she has the knowledge, experience, and skills to perform a specific job. The proof comes in the form of a certificate earned by passing an exam that is accredited by an organization or association that monitors and upholds prescribed standards for the particular industry involved.
Professional certification is a process in which a person proves that he or she has the knowledge, experience, and skills to perform a specific job. The proof comes in the form of a certificate earned by passing an exam that is accredited by an organization or association that monitors and upholds prescribed standards for the particular industry involved.
Types of Degrees
There are many different types of degrees out there. Which one is right for you? It depends on what you want to do with your education.
There are many different types of degrees out there. Which one is right for you? It depends on what you want to do with your education.
25 More Celebrity Dropouts
We've added to our list of celebrity dropouts who earned a GED. If they could do it, so can you. Be inspired by others like yourself who didn't finish high school and went on to be successful.
We've added to our list of celebrity dropouts who earned a GED. If they could do it, so can you. Be inspired by others like yourself who didn't finish high school and went on to be successful.
GED Overview
This is your GED overview, with info about prep, online resources, courses, practice, and the big test - everything you need to know.
This is your GED overview, with info about prep, online resources, courses, practice, and the big test - everything you need to know.
FAFSA Services
Applying for a FAFSA loan at www.fafsa.gov, the U.S. Department of Education's website, is free. It's also extremely complicated. At www.fafsa.com, the website of Student Financial Aid Services, Inc., you pay about $80 for someone to do it for you. Not all services are as above board. Know what you're getting in to.
Applying for a FAFSA loan at www.fafsa.gov, the U.S. Department of Education's website, is free. It's also extremely complicated. At www.fafsa.com, the website of Student Financial Aid Services, Inc., you pay about $80 for someone to do it for you. Not all services are as above board. Know what you're getting in to.
People Bingo Idea List No. 2
Need more ideas for your People Bingo cards? You'll find lots of them in our People Bingo Idea List No. 2!
Need more ideas for your People Bingo cards? You'll find lots of them in our People Bingo Idea List No. 2!
Ice Breaker - Beach Ball Buzz
Have a little beach fun without leaving your classroom. Beach Ball Buzz can be as fun as you choose depending on the questions you write on the ball. Make them related to your topic or completely frivolous and fun.
Have a little beach fun without leaving your classroom. Beach Ball Buzz can be as fun as you choose depending on the questions you write on the ball. Make them related to your topic or completely frivolous and fun.
Disruptive Behavior
Teaching adults can be challenging if you've got a student who is consistently disruptive. Learn some effective classroom management techniques.
Teaching adults can be challenging if you've got a student who is consistently disruptive. Learn some effective classroom management techniques.
Conflict Resolution
Conflict resolution in the corporate world can mean the difference between good business and no business. Teach your managers, supervisors, and employees how to manage conflicts in the office and watch morale, and business, improve. Teachers, these techniques work in the classroom, too.
Conflict resolution in the corporate world can mean the difference between good business and no business. Teach your managers, supervisors, and employees how to manage conflicts in the office and watch morale, and business, improve. Teachers, these techniques work in the classroom, too.
Top 10 Ice Breakers of 2009
Check out the top 10 ice breakers of 2009. Three times a year, people flock to the Continuing Education site for ice breakers that will make the first day of class exciting. Any day of class, really. Find out which ice breakers they chose as the top 10 of 2009.
Check out the top 10 ice breakers of 2009. Three times a year, people flock to the Continuing Education site for ice breakers that will make the first day of class exciting. Any day of class, really. Find out which ice breakers they chose as the top 10 of 2009.
Intro to Continuing Education
How is adult learning different from traditional learning? Knowing the principles of adult learning can make going back to school easier, whether you're going back for your GED, degree, continuing education, or personal development.
How is adult learning different from traditional learning? Knowing the principles of adult learning can make going back to school easier, whether you're going back for your GED, degree, continuing education, or personal development.
Brainstorm Race
A brainstorm race is a great way to review topics you've already covered, and have some energizing fun in the process. Teams race to brainstorm and list as many items as they can in a certain amount of time---without speaking!
A brainstorm race is a great way to review topics you've already covered, and have some energizing fun in the process. Teams race to brainstorm and list as many items as they can in a certain amount of time---without speaking!
8 Motivations to Create the Life You Want
It's easy to get stuck in a routine, but is that the life you want? Be inspired to change your life with 8 motivations to create the life you want.
It's easy to get stuck in a routine, but is that the life you want? Be inspired to change your life with 8 motivations to create the life you want.
5 Quick English Grammar Tips
I often hear five English grammar mistakes from people who grew up speaking English. It's a difficult language to master. In many rural areas, English grammar becomes relaxed and just plain wrong. How's your grammar? Here are five quick English grammar tips.
I often hear five English grammar mistakes from people who grew up speaking English. It's a difficult language to master. In many rural areas, English grammar becomes relaxed and just plain wrong. How's your grammar? Here are five quick English grammar tips.
Archetypes
Carl Jung called archetypes the ancient patterns of personality that are the shared heritage of the human race. An understanding of these forces is one of the most powerful elements in the storyteller’s toolbox.
Carl Jung called archetypes the ancient patterns of personality that are the shared heritage of the human race. An understanding of these forces is one of the most powerful elements in the storyteller’s toolbox.
GED Records
Where do you get GED records? Every state in the U.S. has official GED records of everyone who earned a GED in that state. Learn where to get a copy of your own GED records or to verify the GED records of a job applicant.
Where do you get GED records? Every state in the U.S. has official GED records of everyone who earned a GED in that state. Learn where to get a copy of your own GED records or to verify the GED records of a job applicant.
Home Health Aide Training in NY
Students looking for home health aide training in New York to enter the medical field can enroll in Finger Lakes Community College in Canandaigua, New York. The FLCC HHA certification program provides all the preparation needed for the HHA exam, while home health aide training gives graduates access to caregiver jobs in a growing field.
Students looking for home health aide training in New York to enter the medical field can enroll in Finger Lakes Community College in Canandaigua, New York. The FLCC HHA certification program provides all the preparation needed for the HHA exam, while home health aide training gives graduates access to caregiver jobs in a growing field.
5 Quotations on Writing
For the teacher or the student, we have five inspirational quotations on writing.
For the teacher or the student, we have five inspirational quotations on writing.
Definition of Andragogy
Definition? Meaning? Pronunciation? No doubt you've got questions. It's a weird word. Look it up in the glossary!
Definition? Meaning? Pronunciation? No doubt you've got questions. It's a weird word. Look it up in the glossary!
Be Creative - A Game
Creative students excel. Play a game in the classroom that helps your students be creative. Based on Al Beck's Imaginative Symbol-Association, or I S-A (eye-say).
Creative students excel. Play a game in the classroom that helps your students be creative. Based on Al Beck's Imaginative Symbol-Association, or I S-A (eye-say).
The Movie of Your Life
If they made a movie of your life, what kind of movie would it be and who would be cast as you? Are you Bond...James Bond? Or more the Ahnold type? Maybe you’re like Scarlet in Gone With the Wind. Or Cat Woman. Is your life an adventure, drama, romance, or horror flick? Entertain us.
If they made a movie of your life, what kind of movie would it be and who would be cast as you? Are you Bond...James Bond? Or more the Ahnold type? Maybe you’re like Scarlet in Gone With the Wind. Or Cat Woman. Is your life an adventure, drama, romance, or horror flick? Entertain us.
Write a Learning Contract
A learning contract is a document a student creates to compare current abilities with desired abilities, and determine the best strategy for bridging the gap. What do you need to know that you don't already know? The learning contract includes learning objectives, available resources, obstacles and solutions, deadlines, and measurements.
A learning contract is a document a student creates to compare current abilities with desired abilities, and determine the best strategy for bridging the gap. What do you need to know that you don't already know? The learning contract includes learning objectives, available resources, obstacles and solutions, deadlines, and measurements.
GED Books
If you’re the type of person who does well with self-study, there are many resources available to help you prepare for the GED exam on your own. Classes, online or on campus, are great, but they’re not for everyone. Here’s a list of GED books available at most book stores, or online. Many of these study guides are also available in Spanish.
If you’re the type of person who does well with self-study, there are many resources available to help you prepare for the GED exam on your own. Classes, online or on campus, are great, but they’re not for everyone. Here’s a list of GED books available at most book stores, or online. Many of these study guides are also available in Spanish.
The GED Writing Test
Be ready for the GED writing test - Language Arts, Writing. There are two parts on writing. Find out what you need to know, what kind of questions to expect, how much time you'll have, and where you can find learning resources.
Be ready for the GED writing test - Language Arts, Writing. There are two parts on writing. Find out what you need to know, what kind of questions to expect, how much time you'll have, and where you can find learning resources.
The GED Reading Test
Be ready for the GED reading test. Find out what you need to know, what kind of questions to expect, how much time you'll have, and where you can find learning resources.
Be ready for the GED reading test. Find out what you need to know, what kind of questions to expect, how much time you'll have, and where you can find learning resources.
A Few of My Favorite Things
You know the song. These are a few of my favorite things... Use this ice breaker just for fun, or customize it to your topic.
You know the song. These are a few of my favorite things... Use this ice breaker just for fun, or customize it to your topic.
10 to College Without HS Diploma
You don't always need a high school diploma to go to college. Be inspired by our list of 10 celebrities who dropped out of school and later went to college.
You don't always need a high school diploma to go to college. Be inspired by our list of 10 celebrities who dropped out of school and later went to college.
2010 Student Loan Act
March 30, President Barack Obama signed the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010. The act included good news about repaying student loans. What does it mean for you?
March 30, President Barack Obama signed the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010. The act included good news about repaying student loans. What does it mean for you?
Time Machine
Were you born way ahead of your time? Maybe too late? When and where would you travel if you could go forward or backward in time?
Were you born way ahead of your time? Maybe too late? When and where would you travel if you could go forward or backward in time?
5 Crucial Skills for Teachers
Are you ready to teach your adult education class? We've got 5 crucial skills to help you, and lots of supporting information.
Are you ready to teach your adult education class? We've got 5 crucial skills to help you, and lots of supporting information.
Get Your College Degree
If you continue to wish you had your college degree, stop wishing. It's not too late, no matter how old you are. You don't have to do it on your own. All kinds of help is available for the asking.
If you continue to wish you had your college degree, stop wishing. It's not too late, no matter how old you are. You don't have to do it on your own. All kinds of help is available for the asking.
CNA - Finger Lakes College
Certified nurse assistants help registered nurses manage a variety of medical tasks related to patient care. This entry-level health career requires 130 to 160 hours of training and can be completed without a GED. With steady, strong job growth predicted by the Bureau of Labor Statistics through 2018, finding free CNA training or low-cost nurse aide classes at schools like Finger Lakes Community College makes sense for workers looking for job stability.
Certified nurse assistants help registered nurses manage a variety of medical tasks related to patient care. This entry-level health career requires 130 to 160 hours of training and can be completed without a GED. With steady, strong job growth predicted by the Bureau of Labor Statistics through 2018, finding free CNA training or low-cost nurse aide classes at schools like Finger Lakes Community College makes sense for workers looking for job stability.
10 Ways to Prevent Alzheimer's
lifelong learning continues to amaze me. Here are 10 of Carper's 100 simple things you can do to prevent
lifelong learning continues to amaze me. Here are 10 of Carper's 100 simple things you can do to prevent
25 Celebrity Dropouts Who Earned a GED
If you think earning a GED makes you a loser, take a look at our list of celebrity dropouts who earned a GED. You, too, can be successful with a GED.
If you think earning a GED makes you a loser, take a look at our list of celebrity dropouts who earned a GED. You, too, can be successful with a GED.
5 Reasons to Use Ice Breakers
Ice breakers and party games for adults can be a teacher's best friend. Why? We'll give you five good reasons.
Ice breakers and party games for adults can be a teacher's best friend. Why? We'll give you five good reasons.
10 Paper Topics Concerning Health
How do you choose a health topic for a research paper when there are so many options? We've got 10 great ideas to get you started.
How do you choose a health topic for a research paper when there are so many options? We've got 10 great ideas to get you started.
Personal Development Plan
A goal is so much easier to reach when you have a plan, a personal development plan. Whether your goal is related to being a better employee, getting a raise or promotion, or is just for you as a person, this plan will help you succeed.
A goal is so much easier to reach when you have a plan, a personal development plan. Whether your goal is related to being a better employee, getting a raise or promotion, or is just for you as a person, this plan will help you succeed.
Snowball Fight
A snowball fight in the classroom is pure fun, and it's also a great way to introduce students or review a topic. Using paper from your recycle bin makes it even better.
A snowball fight in the classroom is pure fun, and it's also a great way to introduce students or review a topic. Using paper from your recycle bin makes it even better.
Gift Ideas for Adult Students
Need affordable gift ideas for the adult student in your life? Don't have a lot to spend? You've come to the right place. We've got ten affordable gift ideas for students.
Need affordable gift ideas for the adult student in your life? Don't have a lot to spend? You've come to the right place. We've got ten affordable gift ideas for students.
Improve Your Writing
Writing can make non-traditional students a little nervous. If you're going back to school after decades, we've got 6 tips for improving your writing skills.
Writing can make non-traditional students a little nervous. If you're going back to school after decades, we've got 6 tips for improving your writing skills.
Accredited
Be sure your school or program is accredited or your diploma could be meaningless. There are bogus accreditation agencies out there, and bogus schools all too willing to slap a fake logo on their website and take your money.
Be sure your school or program is accredited or your diploma could be meaningless. There are bogus accreditation agencies out there, and bogus schools all too willing to slap a fake logo on their website and take your money.
Super Powers
Wouldn’t it be great to have super powers? If you could have one super power, which one would you choose?
Wouldn’t it be great to have super powers? If you could have one super power, which one would you choose?
Improve Memory
Contrary to popular belief, research proves that studying several subjects in one sitting, studying those subjects in different settings, and frequent testing helps students improve memory.
Contrary to popular belief, research proves that studying several subjects in one sitting, studying those subjects in different settings, and frequent testing helps students improve memory.
Speeches People Remember
What makes a speech a great speech, one people remember, especially your teacher? The key is in your message, not your presentation. Use the six sticky principles taught by Chip Heath and Dan Heath in their book Made to Stick, and give a speech you'll get an A on.
What makes a speech a great speech, one people remember, especially your teacher? The key is in your message, not your presentation. Use the six sticky principles taught by Chip Heath and Dan Heath in their book Made to Stick, and give a speech you'll get an A on.
How to Write an Essay in 5 Steps
You can write an essay in 5 steps, and we'll show you how.
You can write an essay in 5 steps, and we'll show you how.
All About Nursing Careers
Nursing is one of the most popular midlife career changes for good reason. Is it time for you to become a nurse?
Nursing is one of the most popular midlife career changes for good reason. Is it time for you to become a nurse?
If You Won the Lottery
Money is pretty powerful. How’s that for an understatement! It’s easy to think having a lot of it would solve all our problems, but history shows otherwise. If you won the lottery, what would you do with all the cash?
Money is pretty powerful. How’s that for an understatement! It’s easy to think having a lot of it would solve all our problems, but history shows otherwise. If you won the lottery, what would you do with all the cash?
The GED Social Studies Test
What's on the GED social studies test? Find out what you need to know, what kind of questions to expect, how much time you'll have, and where you can find learning resources.
What's on the GED social studies test? Find out what you need to know, what kind of questions to expect, how much time you'll have, and where you can find learning resources.
Would You Rather... Idea List No. 2
Our list of fun Would You Rather... starter ideas continues with list No. 2, inlcuding links to related material. Have some fun in the classroom!
Our list of fun Would You Rather... starter ideas continues with list No. 2, inlcuding links to related material. Have some fun in the classroom!
7 Tips to Improve Public Speaking
Does speaking in class freak you out? We can help you improve your public speaking skills.
Does speaking in class freak you out? We can help you improve your public speaking skills.
10 Facts About Financial Aid
Do you know these 10 facts about financial aid for non-traditional students? Money for college is available for everyone.
Do you know these 10 facts about financial aid for non-traditional students? Money for college is available for everyone.
10 Easy Ways to Read Faster
Here are 10 easy ways to read faster when you study. Even if you use only a few of these ideas, you'll be reading faster and studying more effectively.
Here are 10 easy ways to read faster when you study. Even if you use only a few of these ideas, you'll be reading faster and studying more effectively.
Fortune Cookie Writer
Everybody loves a fortune cookie, especially if they get a good fortune. Some love it even more if the
Everybody loves a fortune cookie, especially if they get a good fortune. Some love it even more if the
Meaningful Conversation
Meaningful conversation is one of the most important aspects of learning, especially for adults. Sadly, it doesn't happen very often anymore. Whether you're the teacher or the ageless learner, following Ron Gross's suggestions for stimulating meaningful conversation will enliven your classroom and your dinner table.
Meaningful conversation is one of the most important aspects of learning, especially for adults. Sadly, it doesn't happen very often anymore. Whether you're the teacher or the ageless learner, following Ron Gross's suggestions for stimulating meaningful conversation will enliven your classroom and your dinner table.
The GED Science Test
What's on the GED science test? Find out what you need to know, what kind of questions to expect, how much time you'll have, and where you can find learning resources.
What's on the GED science test? Find out what you need to know, what kind of questions to expect, how much time you'll have, and where you can find learning resources.
10 Ways to Be a Great Student
You've decided to go back to school. Dare to be the best student you can possibly be. Here are 10 ways to be a great student.
You've decided to go back to school. Dare to be the best student you can possibly be. Here are 10 ways to be a great student.
The Global Achievement Gap
Right answers may have been okay in the old world, but knowing how to ask the right questions is the key to survival in the new, global world our students are entering.
Right answers may have been okay in the old world, but knowing how to ask the right questions is the key to survival in the new, global world our students are entering.
Places to Rent Your Textbooks
Rent your textbooks instead of buying them and you'll not only contribute to saving the environment, you'll save enough to buy a skinny venti mocha no whip every morning.
Rent your textbooks instead of buying them and you'll not only contribute to saving the environment, you'll save enough to buy a skinny venti mocha no whip every morning.
Salary Goes Up with Degree
Studies show time and time again that your salary goes up when you earn a degree.
Studies show time and time again that your salary goes up when you earn a degree.
Needs Assessment - Workplace
Needs assessment in the workplace can be a matter of asking the right questions, especially when process improvement is desired. Here is a simple way to find the breakdown in communication.
Needs assessment in the workplace can be a matter of asking the right questions, especially when process improvement is desired. Here is a simple way to find the breakdown in communication.
Continuous Learning at Work
Continuous learning is a popular buzz phrase in most corporations. What does continuous learning at work mean for you? A lot. Take control of your professional future by creating a personal development plan.
Continuous learning is a popular buzz phrase in most corporations. What does continuous learning at work mean for you? A lot. Take control of your professional future by creating a personal development plan.
Threshold and Tests
The hero, armed with the mentor’s gifts, agrees to face the journey. This is the turning point between Act One and Act Two, the crossing from the Ordinary World into the Special World. The hero is wholeheartedly committed and there is no turning back.
The hero, armed with the mentor’s gifts, agrees to face the journey. This is the turning point between Act One and Act Two, the crossing from the Ordinary World into the Special World. The hero is wholeheartedly committed and there is no turning back.
Online GED and High School
How do you know which online GED and high school diploma websites are trustworthy? The most important thing to remember is that there is no GED online test. There are reputable sites to help you study and practice. High school diplomas online are another matter. Don't get scammed.
How do you know which online GED and high school diploma websites are trustworthy? The most important thing to remember is that there is no GED online test. There are reputable sites to help you study and practice. High school diplomas online are another matter. Don't get scammed.
Screen Font Too Small
Learn how to change text size on your computer screen and save your eyes. I get mail every week from people thanking me for this simple way to change the size of font on your computer screen.
Learn how to change text size on your computer screen and save your eyes. I get mail every week from people thanking me for this simple way to change the size of font on your computer screen.
Scarf Juggling
Scarf juggling will get your class up, moving, and laughing. The cross-body movement also stimulates both sides of the brain, so when the exercise is over, your students will be ready to learn.
Scarf juggling will get your class up, moving, and laughing. The cross-body movement also stimulates both sides of the brain, so when the exercise is over, your students will be ready to learn.
Jobs - 10 Ways to Discover
What credentials do you need for the dream jobs out there? Here are ten ways to discover the credentials you need for the jobs you want, even if you’ve already had a career and are finally admitting that it wasn’t the best choice for you. There’s time to make a change.
What credentials do you need for the dream jobs out there? Here are ten ways to discover the credentials you need for the jobs you want, even if you’ve already had a career and are finally admitting that it wasn’t the best choice for you. There’s time to make a change.
The Hero's Journey
Do you know the elements that make stories successful? Satisfying? They're the elements of the hero's journey. What are they? We'll show you. Understand the hero's journey and get a better English grade.
Do you know the elements that make stories successful? Satisfying? They're the elements of the hero's journey. What are they? We'll show you. Understand the hero's journey and get a better English grade.
Everyone’s a Foodie
Find out what your students or guests like to eat. And what they never want to put in their mouths again! Who are the foodies in your group?
Find out what your students or guests like to eat. And what they never want to put in their mouths again! Who are the foodies in your group?
6 Speed Reading Techniques
Learn six speed-reading techniques from the former business partner of the famous Evelyn Wood, founder of Evelyn Wood Reading Dynamics. H. Bernard Wechsler, Director of Education at speedlearning.org, shares six of the techniques successful speed readers use.
Learn six speed-reading techniques from the former business partner of the famous Evelyn Wood, founder of Evelyn Wood Reading Dynamics. H. Bernard Wechsler, Director of Education at speedlearning.org, shares six of the techniques successful speed readers use.
Free Online GED Testing
Where can you find free online GED testing? Get the straight scoop.
Where can you find free online GED testing? Get the straight scoop.
Baby Boomers Getting Degrees
Baby boomers are changing the age, and the meaning, of retirement by going back to school and getting new degrees. Older students are the new wave in continuing education.
Baby boomers are changing the age, and the meaning, of retirement by going back to school and getting new degrees. Older students are the new wave in continuing education.
Telling the Stories of Your Life
Ron Gross and Sue Salko discuss the popular life review classes that have become so popular. They show you what a class is like, give examples of popular works, and tell you how you can learn to teach life review classes yourself.
Ron Gross and Sue Salko discuss the popular life review classes that have become so popular. They show you what a class is like, give examples of popular works, and tell you how you can learn to teach life review classes yourself.
The New Computer-Based GED Test
The GED test will be computer-based in 2014! That's a major change. What does it mean to you? We've got the scoop.
The GED test will be computer-based in 2014! That's a major change. What does it mean to you? We've got the scoop.
New York GED Info
The information you need to pursue your GED credential in New York.
The information you need to pursue your GED credential in New York.
Approach to the Inmost Cave
The hero has adjusted to the Special World and goes on to seek its heart, the inmost cave. She passes into an intermediate zone with new threshold guardians and tests. She approaches the place where the object of the quest is hidden and where she will encounter supreme wonder and terror. She must use every lesson learned to survive.
The hero has adjusted to the Special World and goes on to seek its heart, the inmost cave. She passes into an intermediate zone with new threshold guardians and tests. She approaches the place where the object of the quest is hidden and where she will encounter supreme wonder and terror. She must use every lesson learned to survive.
Listening Test
Are you good at listening? Find out with this free, printable listening quiz. Test your perception of your own listening skills.
Are you good at listening? Find out with this free, printable listening quiz. Test your perception of your own listening skills.
Writing a Research Paper
Your assignment is to write a research paper. How? I'll walk you through the process in 10 steps. Writing research papers just got easier. Ready? Let's get started.
Your assignment is to write a research paper. How? I'll walk you through the process in 10 steps. Writing research papers just got easier. Ready? Let's get started.
Participate Fully in Your Online Course
Participate fully in your online course in order to get the most out of it. You can't sit back and cruise through elearning just because you're at home in your jammies.
Participate fully in your online course in order to get the most out of it. You can't sit back and cruise through elearning just because you're at home in your jammies.
Inspirational Quotations, No. 1
It can be especially difficult for adult students to stay motivated when they're balancing school, work, and life. Offer an inspirational quotation to keep them going.
It can be especially difficult for adult students to stay motivated when they're balancing school, work, and life. Offer an inspirational quotation to keep them going.
Drum Jam
A simple drum jam can be a fun and easy kinetic ice breaker or energizer to wake up your class. All you need is your hands on your desks. Start with a few rhythm exercises and let the jamming begin.
A simple drum jam can be a fun and easy kinetic ice breaker or energizer to wake up your class. All you need is your hands on your desks. Start with a few rhythm exercises and let the jamming begin.
The Call and the Refusal
In the second part of the hero's journey, the hero is presented with a problem or challenge. For readers to be involved and to care about the hero, they need to know early exactly what the stakes are, and the higher the better. What price will the hero pay if he or she accepts the challenge, or doesn't?
In the second part of the hero's journey, the hero is presented with a problem or challenge. For readers to be involved and to care about the hero, they need to know early exactly what the stakes are, and the higher the better. What price will the hero pay if he or she accepts the challenge, or doesn't?
Resurrection and Return
The resurrection in the hero's journey is the climax of the story, the last dangerous meeting with death. The hero must be cleansed from the journey before returning to the Ordinary World. Upon his return with the elixir, life is different, truly changed.
The resurrection in the hero's journey is the climax of the story, the last dangerous meeting with death. The hero must be cleansed from the journey before returning to the Ordinary World. Upon his return with the elixir, life is different, truly changed.
The Ordinary World
The hero's journey begins with the hero in the ordinary world, going about ordinary life, except that something isn't quite right. What he does in the first scenes demonstrates a flaw of some kind, a lacking to be overcome.
The hero's journey begins with the hero in the ordinary world, going about ordinary life, except that something isn't quite right. What he does in the first scenes demonstrates a flaw of some kind, a lacking to be overcome.
McGraw-Hill Best GED Study 2012
Congrats to McGraw-Hill for winning Best GED Study Guide in the 2012 Readers' Choice Awards at About Continuing Education! The official title of the guide is McGraw-Hill's GED: The Most Complete and Reliable Study Program for the GED Tests.
Congrats to McGraw-Hill for winning Best GED Study Guide in the 2012 Readers' Choice Awards at About Continuing Education! The official title of the guide is McGraw-Hill's GED: The Most Complete and Reliable Study Program for the GED Tests.
Time Capsule
What message would you put in a time capsule to be opened by your descendants in 100 years? Assuming we haven't destroyed our planet by then, of course. We’re thinking positive here. Do you have advice? An admonition? Or would you make them laugh?
What message would you put in a time capsule to be opened by your descendants in 100 years? Assuming we haven't destroyed our planet by then, of course. We’re thinking positive here. Do you have advice? An admonition? Or would you make them laugh?
California GED Info
The information you need to pursue your GED credential in the state of California.
The information you need to pursue your GED credential in the state of California.
What Is a Non-Traditional Student
What is a non-traditional student? They're increasingly in the news. Find out what makes a student non-traditional.
What is a non-traditional student? They're increasingly in the news. Find out what makes a student non-traditional.
All About Finger Lakes College
Finding free CNA training or low-cost nurse aide classes at schools like Finger Lakes Community College in Canandaigua, New York makes sense for workers looking for job stability.
Finding free CNA training or low-cost nurse aide classes at schools like Finger Lakes Community College in Canandaigua, New York makes sense for workers looking for job stability.
The Reward and the Road Back
Once the hero reaches the inmost cave, confronts the shadow and nearly dies, he or she seizes the sought-after prize, the reward, and starts on the road back home. But the journey home will not be easy.
Once the hero reaches the inmost cave, confronts the shadow and nearly dies, he or she seizes the sought-after prize, the reward, and starts on the road back home. But the journey home will not be easy.
Meeting with the Mentor
When you see a wise old man or woman in a story, think mentor. The mentor represents the bond between parent and child, teacher and student, doctor and patient, god and man. The function of meeting with the mentor is to prepare the hero to face the unknown, to accept the adventure.
When you see a wise old man or woman in a story, think mentor. The mentor represents the bond between parent and child, teacher and student, doctor and patient, god and man. The function of meeting with the mentor is to prepare the hero to face the unknown, to accept the adventure.
5 Games for Test Review
When it's time to review material for an upcoming test, lighten up your classroom with a game that helps students study and remember. We've got five group games that work great for test review.
When it's time to review material for an upcoming test, lighten up your classroom with a game that helps students study and remember. We've got five group games that work great for test review.
10 Study Skills
Ten study skills for the adult returning to school. Make it easier to balance school, life, work by incorporating these 10 study skills.
Ten study skills for the adult returning to school. Make it easier to balance school, life, work by incorporating these 10 study skills.
Adult Literacy
Adult literacy is a global problem. One in five adults cannot read. Here are 5 ways you can help improve adult literacy.
Adult literacy is a global problem. One in five adults cannot read. Here are 5 ways you can help improve adult literacy.
Learning to Learn - Intro
Learning to Learn may be the new learning style of the future. How is Learning to Learn changing the lives of students we've given up on? We'll introduce you to the program that is changing education.
Learning to Learn may be the new learning style of the future. How is Learning to Learn changing the lives of students we've given up on? We'll introduce you to the program that is changing education.
How to Be a Good Listener
Listening is a study skill most of us take for granted. Test your listening skills and then start practicing active listening in the classroom. It's where your studying begins.
Listening is a study skill most of us take for granted. Test your listening skills and then start practicing active listening in the classroom. It's where your studying begins.
Ice Breaker - Play-Doh Animals
This ice breaker is perfect for any group that has gathered for hands-on topics. Get them involved right away by giving each student a can of Play-DohTM and a handful of pipe cleaners. Can you imagine the results already?
This ice breaker is perfect for any group that has gathered for hands-on topics. Get them involved right away by giving each student a can of Play-DohTM and a handful of pipe cleaners. Can you imagine the results already?
Feel Good Stretches
Stretching is one of the all-time best kinetic ice breakers or energizers you can do to get the juices flowing. It doesn’t take much, you don’t have to change clothes, and it just plain feels good. When the blahs set in, get your students up on their feet and lead them in a short round of stretches.
Stretching is one of the all-time best kinetic ice breakers or energizers you can do to get the juices flowing. It doesn’t take much, you don’t have to change clothes, and it just plain feels good. When the blahs set in, get your students up on their feet and lead them in a short round of stretches.
Experiential
You've probably heard people talk about experiential learning. What is it exactly? Look it up!
You've probably heard people talk about experiential learning. What is it exactly? Look it up!
You Are What You Think
Do you know the secret power of the mind? Do you know how to create the life you want? It's really not a secret. The power is available to every single person, including you. Find out how to get what you want.
Do you know the secret power of the mind? Do you know how to create the life you want? It's really not a secret. The power is available to every single person, including you. Find out how to get what you want.
The Ordeal
The Ordeal is the critical moment in every story, a major source of magic in heroic myth. The hero stands in the deepest chamber of the inmost cave and faces a direct confrontation with his greatest fear. No matter what the hero came for, it’s Death that now stares back at her. She is brought to the brink of death in a battle with a hostile force.
The Ordeal is the critical moment in every story, a major source of magic in heroic myth. The hero stands in the deepest chamber of the inmost cave and faces a direct confrontation with his greatest fear. No matter what the hero came for, it’s Death that now stares back at her. She is brought to the brink of death in a battle with a hostile force.
Fake Certificates
Should you buy a diploma? A fake certificate? Fake CEUs? You can. You can buy fake diplomas, fake professional certificates, fake CEUs, but should you?
Should you buy a diploma? A fake certificate? Fake CEUs? You can. You can buy fake diplomas, fake professional certificates, fake CEUs, but should you?
Studying - Laptops
Does taking notes on a laptop make studying easier?
Does taking notes on a laptop make studying easier?
10 Paper Topics Concerning Women
Need a topic concerning women for your essay or research paper? We've got 10 good ones to get your creative juices flowing.
Need a topic concerning women for your essay or research paper? We've got 10 good ones to get your creative juices flowing.
5 Ways to Get GED Practice
Find good places for GED practice before you sit down to take the test. GED practice doesn't have to be scary. Here are 5 ways to get helpful GED practice.
Find good places for GED practice before you sit down to take the test. GED practice doesn't have to be scary. Here are 5 ways to get helpful GED practice.
8 Places to Find Free Educational Videos
You can learn almost anything on the Internet now. We've got a list for you of some of the best places to find educational videos.
You can learn almost anything on the Internet now. We've got a list for you of some of the best places to find educational videos.
Florida GED Info
The information you need to pursue your GED credential in the state of Florida.
The information you need to pursue your GED credential in the state of Florida.
2009 Parachute
Hard times indeed. Add What Color Is Your Parachute to your bookshelf, stand out in the crowd, and find the job that's right for you.
Hard times indeed. Add What Color Is Your Parachute to your bookshelf, stand out in the crowd, and find the job that's right for you.
Illinois GED Info
The information you need to pursue your GED credential in Illinois.
The information you need to pursue your GED credential in Illinois.
5 Ways to Overcome Your Fears
Adult students often worry about going back to school and fitting in. We've got 5 ways to overcome your fears, real or not.
Adult students often worry about going back to school and fitting in. We've got 5 ways to overcome your fears, real or not.
Learn a Trade, Find a Job
Beat the recession by learning a trade - welding, plumbing, waste water management - classes at your local colleges and universities are filling up fast. Protect your job, or get a new one.
Beat the recession by learning a trade - welding, plumbing, waste water management - classes at your local colleges and universities are filling up fast. Protect your job, or get a new one.
UDL
Learning styles are still a hot topic. What if the variations in learning abilities is a matter of curricula, not student abilities or disabilities? The Universal Design for Learning allows students to express their comprehension of the material, not their skill with the testing method.
Learning styles are still a hot topic. What if the variations in learning abilities is a matter of curricula, not student abilities or disabilities? The Universal Design for Learning allows students to express their comprehension of the material, not their skill with the testing method.
Table Topics Product Review
When you're tired of superficial chit-chat and want to start meaningful conversations to break the ice and get to really know people, get out the Table Topics. There are several different versions, each with 135 questions in a four-inch acrylic cube. Start talking!
When you're tired of superficial chit-chat and want to start meaningful conversations to break the ice and get to really know people, get out the Table Topics. There are several different versions, each with 135 questions in a four-inch acrylic cube. Start talking!
5 Tips for Fitting in at School
When you're an adult student, fitting in at school can be stressful. It doesn't have to be. Five tips for fitting in at school when you're a non-traditional student.
When you're an adult student, fitting in at school can be stressful. It doesn't have to be. Five tips for fitting in at school when you're a non-traditional student.