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. Most adults don't want to play silly games. Choose one of the top ten and you'll be a hit on the first day of school.
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. Most adults don't want to play silly games. Choose one of the top ten and you'll be a hit on the first day of school.
People Bingo
People Bingo is one of the most popular ice breakers because it's so easy to customize for your particular group and situation, and everyone knows how to play it.
People Bingo is one of the most popular ice breakers because it's so easy to customize for your particular group and situation, and everyone knows how to play it.
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.
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.
Ice Breakers - 10 Party Games
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.
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.
Write a Personal Essay
Don’t be surprised if writing a personal essay is one of the first assignments you get upon returning to school. You know, "What I Did on My Summer Vacation." Be prepared. Personal essays are actually one of the easiest things to write, but like all other kinds of writing, there are specific aspects of the essay form your teacher will be looking for. Know what they are.
Don’t be surprised if writing a personal essay is one of the first assignments you get upon returning to school. You know, "What I Did on My Summer Vacation." Be prepared. Personal essays are actually one of the easiest things to write, but like all other kinds of writing, there are specific aspects of the essay form your teacher will be looking for. Know what they are.
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!
Top 10 Kinetic Ice Breakers
Need to get your students on their feet and moving? Try these top 10 kinetic ice breakers when you need to wake up your class.
Need to get your students on their feet and moving? Try these top 10 kinetic ice breakers when you need to wake up your class.
Should You Go Back to School?
Should you go back to school? Eight questions to consider before going back to school.
Should you go back to school? Eight questions to consider before going back to school.
The GED Math Test
What's on the GED math test? Find out what you need to know about math on the GED test, 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 you need to know about math on the GED test, what kind of questions to expect, how much time you'll have, and where you can find learning resources.
GED Information Basics
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.
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.
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?
Ice Breaker: 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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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?
Photo Scavenger Hunt
A picture is worth a thousand words. Almost everyone has a photo or two in their wallet, 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, especially when you’ve got a room full of adults, or even better, baby boomers with grandchildren. The photo scavenger hunt is on!
The GED Test
Examine the five parts of the GED test: Writing, Reading, Social Studies, Science, and Mathematics. What you need to know, question format, time allowed, and resources for learning.
Examine the five parts of the GED test: Writing, Reading, Social Studies, Science, and Mathematics. What you need to know, question format, time allowed, and resources for learning.
GED Overview
This is your GED overview - GED prep, GED online, GED courses, GED practice, GED test - everything you need to know.
This is your GED overview - GED prep, GED online, GED courses, GED practice, GED test - everything you need to know.
Fortune Cookie Writer
Everybody loves a fortune cookie, especially if they get a good fortune. Some love it even more if the cookie is a little sassy. My mom adds "in bed" to the end of hers. Learn something about your students when you ask them to write fortune cookies. Are they gurus? Or wisecrackers?
Everybody loves a fortune cookie, especially if they get a good fortune. Some love it even more if the cookie is a little sassy. My mom adds "in bed" to the end of hers. Learn something about your students when you ask them to write fortune cookies. Are they gurus? Or wisecrackers?
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.
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.
What Are CEUs?
CEU stands for Continuing Education Unit. A CEU is a unit of credit equal to ten hours of participation in an accredited program designed for professionals with certificates or licenses to practice various professions. Continuing Education keeps professionals up-to-date on the latest practices in their industry.
CEU stands for Continuing Education Unit. A CEU is a unit of credit equal to ten hours of participation in an accredited program designed for professionals with certificates or licenses to practice various professions. Continuing Education keeps professionals up-to-date on the latest practices in their industry.
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?
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.
Lesson Plans
Lesson plans for continuing education don't have to be difficult. Follow these instructions for easy, effective lesson plans 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 lesson plans for teaching adults and see how effective you can be. Training design can be easy.
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.
State GED Requirements
Find out about GED in your state. 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 your state’s requirements.
Find out about GED in your state. 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 your state’s requirements.
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 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.
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.
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.
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!
Disruptive Behavior
Classroom management can be challenging if you've got a student or two who is consistently disruptive. Learn some effective classroom management techniques.
Classroom management can be challenging if you've got a student or two who is consistently disruptive. Learn some effective classroom management techniques.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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?
Archetypes
Carl Jung called archetypes the ancient patterns of personality that are the shared heritage of the human race. They are amazingly constant throughout all times and cultures in the collective unconscious, and you'll find them in all of the most satisfying literature. 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. They are amazingly constant throughout all times and cultures in the collective unconscious, and you'll find them in all of the most satisfying literature. An understanding of these forces is one of the most powerful elements in the storyteller’s toolbox.
GED Prep
This is your GED prep information center. What is GED? What's involved in GED prep? What's on the GED test? Start with these 10 GED prep resources.
This is your GED prep information center. What is GED? What's involved in GED prep? What's on the GED test? Start with these 10 GED prep resources.
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.
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?
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?
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
Personal Flag
Flags have a way of making everybody feel good, especially when they’re waving in the breeze. Ask your students to make their own personal flag and present it to the class.
Flags have a way of making everybody feel good, especially when they’re waving in the breeze. Ask your students to make their own personal flag and present it to the class.
Adult Education
What is adult education? So many adults are returning to the classroom that the term "adult education" has become somewhat confusing. Adult education in the widest sense is any form of learning adults engage in beyond traditional schooling. In the narrowest sense, adult education is about literacy, about adults learning to read the most basic materials.
What is adult education? So many adults are returning to the classroom that the term "adult education" has become somewhat confusing. Adult education in the widest sense is any form of learning adults engage in beyond traditional schooling. In the narrowest sense, adult education is about literacy, about adults learning to read the most basic materials.
Gift Ideas for Adult Students
Need 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 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.
The Hero's Journey
Understanding the hero's journey can make creative writing class and any literature class easier to ace. Even better, chances are you'll enjoy the class immeasurably more when you understand why the hero's journey structure makes for satisfying stories.
Understanding the hero's journey can make creative writing class and any literature class easier to ace. Even better, chances are you'll enjoy the class immeasurably more when you understand why the hero's journey structure makes for satisfying stories.
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.
Improve Your Speaking Skills
Does speaking in class freak you out? Unless you're a gregarious extrovert, or a Leo, you've probably experienced nerves before speaking to a group or getting up in front of class. There's a cure.
Does speaking in class freak you out? Unless you're a gregarious extrovert, or a Leo, you've probably experienced nerves before speaking to a group or getting up in front of class. There's a cure.
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.
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.
Active Listening
Active listening is a studying skill most of us take for granted. Listening is automatic, isn't it? We might think we're listening, but active listening is something entirely different. Test your listening skills and then start practicing active listening in the classroom. It's where your studying begins.
Active listening is a studying skill most of us take for granted. Listening is automatic, isn't it? We might think we're listening, but active listening is something entirely different. Test your listening skills and then start practicing active listening in the classroom. It's where your studying begins.
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!
www.fafsa.gov
June 30 is the deadline every year at www.fafsa.gov for applying for financial aid from the U.S. government. www.fafsa.gov has easy steps on the main page, clearly explaining how to apply. If you need money for school, start at www.fafsa.gov.
June 30 is the deadline every year at www.fafsa.gov for applying for financial aid from the U.S. government. www.fafsa.gov has easy steps on the main page, clearly explaining how to apply. If you need money for school, start at www.fafsa.gov.
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.
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.
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.
Time Tips 4, 5, 6
Balance school, work, and life by organizing your list of errands counter-clockwise. You'll have lots more time for studying.
Balance school, work, and life by organizing your list of errands counter-clockwise. You'll have lots more time for studying.
Time Tips 7, 8 and 9
Our perception of our own time management isn’t always accurate. Do you balance your life by practicing efficient time management? Look closely at how you manage your time, compare your activities to someone you know who is efficient, and ask for feedback. These time management tips can help you balance school, work, and life.
Our perception of our own time management isn’t always accurate. Do you balance your life by practicing efficient time management? Look closely at how you manage your time, compare your activities to someone you know who is efficient, and ask for feedback. These time management tips can help you balance school, work, and life.
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.
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.
It's Not All in Your Head
Adult students often worry about going back to school and fitting in. These fears are not all in your head, although some of them really are.
Adult students often worry about going back to school and fitting in. These fears are not all in your head, although some of them really are.
Paper Research
Paper research is an important part of studying, and it's easier than ever. In addition to trusty old sources like books, the Internet has opened many new doors. Know your choices when you set out to research a paper.
Paper research is an important part of studying, and it's easier than ever. In addition to trusty old sources like books, the Internet has opened many new doors. Know your choices when you set out to research a paper.
Jennifer Hefner's Story
Scholarships can mean all the difference between success and failure, especially if you're a student who is also a single parent. Jennifer Hefner received a small scholarship that was a huge gift of confidence. This is her success story.
Scholarships can mean all the difference between success and failure, especially if you're a student who is also a single parent. Jennifer Hefner received a small scholarship that was a huge gift of confidence. This is her success story.
English Translation
English is a difficult language to learn. English translation can be a real puzzle. When English translation goes wrong, it can be funny or it can be incredibly creative. This is about the beauty of wrong English translation.
English is a difficult language to learn. English translation can be a real puzzle. When English translation goes wrong, it can be funny or it can be incredibly creative. This is about the beauty of wrong English translation.
Year in the Life - ESL Student
I asked my friend, Oksana Pavilionis, a native Russian speaker, ESL student, and premier violinist by the way, to take a look at this book. She’s been speaking English for six years and was thrilled to see a book focused on idioms. It is exactly what she needs next. "I am totally positive about this book," she said. "I want to have it."
I asked my friend, Oksana Pavilionis, a native Russian speaker, ESL student, and premier violinist by the way, to take a look at this book. She’s been speaking English for six years and was thrilled to see a book focused on idioms. It is exactly what she needs next. "I am totally positive about this book," she said. "I want to have it."
Teaching What You Learn
Teaching what you've learned deepens your understanding and is one of the best ways of applying what you learn.
Teaching what you've learned deepens your understanding and is one of the best ways of applying what you learn.
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.
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.
Herbert Spencer, Philosopher
Herbert Spencer was an English philosopher and prolific writer whose views on education are often quoted. He is known for espousing that the "great aim of education is not knowledge, but action," and that "science was the knowledge of greatest worth." This is a collection of famous Spencer quotes.
Herbert Spencer was an English philosopher and prolific writer whose views on education are often quoted. He is known for espousing that the "great aim of education is not knowledge, but action," and that "science was the knowledge of greatest worth." This is a collection of famous Spencer quotes.
Tattoo
I'm often surprised, maybe even shocked, by the people who share with me that they've always wanted a tattoo. These are people I would never have guessed would be interested in such a thing. The first question is always, "What kind of tattoo?" And then, "Where?" You know the drill.
I'm often surprised, maybe even shocked, by the people who share with me that they've always wanted a tattoo. These are people I would never have guessed would be interested in such a thing. The first question is always, "What kind of tattoo?" And then, "Where?" You know the drill.
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.
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.
Language Learning
Language learning is a universal pursuit around the world. Whether you're learning one new language or adding a fourth, it's nice to know your language learning options. Here are five.
Language learning is a universal pursuit around the world. Whether you're learning one new language or adding a fourth, it's nice to know your language learning options. Here are five.
Rhythm Recap
When it’s time to recap what you’ve just taught, recap with rhythm. Remember the old game where you sat in a circle, slapped your knees, clapped your hands and snapped your fingers? Slap, slap, clap, clap, snap right, snap left.
When it’s time to recap what you’ve just taught, recap with rhythm. Remember the old game where you sat in a circle, slapped your knees, clapped your hands and snapped your fingers? Slap, slap, clap, clap, snap right, snap left.
Adult Student's Guide
Returning to school and need to beef up the bookshelf? The Adult Student's Guide to Survival & Success by Al Siebert and Mary Karr should be on every student's bookshelf. The sixth edition will help adults of all ages return to school confidently and successfully.
Returning to school and need to beef up the bookshelf? The Adult Student's Guide to Survival & Success by Al Siebert and Mary Karr should be on every student's bookshelf. The sixth edition will help adults of all ages return to school confidently and successfully.
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.
Practice Tests
Writing your own practice tests is one of the best ways of studying and getting higher grades. The extra time investment will pay off.
Writing your own practice tests is one of the best ways of studying and getting higher grades. The extra time investment will pay off.
ESL Through Movement
If you have tried and struggled to learn English as a second language (ESL) the usual ways, it’s time to try it Dr. James Asher’s way---through movement. In just 10-20 hours of silent physical response to commands in the new language, you'll be ready to begin speaking.
If you have tried and struggled to learn English as a second language (ESL) the usual ways, it’s time to try it Dr. James Asher’s way---through movement. In just 10-20 hours of silent physical response to commands in the new language, you'll be ready to begin speaking.
GED Test Online
There is no official GED test online. You cannot take the GED test online. Do not fall for scams that take your money in exchange for a fake certificate. Be smart.
There is no official GED test online. You cannot take the GED test online. Do not fall for scams that take your money in exchange for a fake certificate. Be smart.
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.
Begin With the End in Mind
Begin with the end in mind is one of Stephen Covey's seven habits of highly effective people. For non-traditional students, starting the year with graduation in mind can be a good way to get over the jitters of going back to school.
Begin with the end in mind is one of Stephen Covey's seven habits of highly effective people. For non-traditional students, starting the year with graduation in mind can be a good way to get over the jitters of going back to school.
Learning Project Plan
Make setting and reaching goals easier than ever with a learning project plan. Ron Gross explains how to make a learning project plan that fits in your wallet.
Make setting and reaching goals easier than ever with a learning project plan. Ron Gross explains how to make a learning project plan that fits in your wallet.
Time Tips 1, 2, and 3
Balance school, work, and life with three of the best time management tips. Balance your life by learning to say no, delegating, and writing everything in a date book or planner.
Balance school, work, and life with three of the best time management tips. Balance your life by learning to say no, delegating, and writing everything in a date book or planner.
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!
3 Free GED Classes
Are there really free GED classes? There are, but read websites carefully. Many offer free practice tests but charge for classes. Here are three truly free resources. We like free. We especially like free GED classes.
Are there really free GED classes? There are, but read websites carefully. Many offer free practice tests but charge for classes. Here are three truly free resources. We like free. We especially like free GED classes.
The Right School
Once you've identified what you want to go back to school to learn, how do you find the right school? Clearly, location and cost are big factors. If you live in a metropolitan area, you've got a lot more choices. Sometimes there can be so many schools to choose from that it's difficult to know which one is best for you.
Once you've identified what you want to go back to school to learn, how do you find the right school? Clearly, location and cost are big factors. If you live in a metropolitan area, you've got a lot more choices. Sometimes there can be so many schools to choose from that it's difficult to know which one is best for you.
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.
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.
CollegeNET Scholarships
CollegeNET has thrown away the old-fashioned method of awarding scholarships. Now, you’re the applicant AND the judge. Peer voting determines scholarships at CollegeNET.com.
CollegeNET has thrown away the old-fashioned method of awarding scholarships. Now, you’re the applicant AND the judge. Peer voting determines scholarships at CollegeNET.com.
Networking at Conferences
Many continuing education opportunities involve attending a conference with people from your industry. I suspect that whether or not you enjoy networking at these gatherings has something to do with whether you’re an introvert or extrovert. Not completely, of course, but it’s fair to say that extroverts generally love the chance to meet people from all over the country, sometimes the world, face to face. The networking they accomplish is a huge benefit of attending conferences.
Many continuing education opportunities involve attending a conference with people from your industry. I suspect that whether or not you enjoy networking at these gatherings has something to do with whether you’re an introvert or extrovert. Not completely, of course, but it’s fair to say that extroverts generally love the chance to meet people from all over the country, sometimes the world, face to face. The networking they accomplish is a huge benefit of attending conferences.
6 Must-Have Computer Skills
Do you have the computer skills you should have to excel in school? To get a better job? To get a good job in the first place? Get better grades and make yourself more valuable to employers by being proficient in these six computer skills.
Do you have the computer skills you should have to excel in school? To get a better job? To get a good job in the first place? Get better grades and make yourself more valuable to employers by being proficient in these six computer skills.
Studying - Laptops
Does taking notes on a laptop make studying easier?
Does taking notes on a laptop make studying easier?
How to Meditate
Meditation is one of the great secrets in life. If you're not already someone who meditates, give yourself a gift and learn how. You'll relieve stress, study better, and wonder how you ever got along without it.
Meditation is one of the great secrets in life. If you're not already someone who meditates, give yourself a gift and learn how. You'll relieve stress, study better, and wonder how you ever got along without it.
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.
Stress vs. Strain
Does stress really exist? Or is it something we choose to experience based on whether or not we feel in control of our circumstances? Dr. Al Siebert, author of The Resiliency Advantage, talks with Deb Peterson about the difference between being internally or externally focused.
Does stress really exist? Or is it something we choose to experience based on whether or not we feel in control of our circumstances? Dr. Al Siebert, author of The Resiliency Advantage, talks with Deb Peterson about the difference between being internally or externally focused.
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.
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?
Cool Colleges
Have you had a problem finding the college that's right for you? Don Asher collected the coolest, most innovative colleges for the non-traditional student or the "just plain different." Maybe he can help you find yours.
Have you had a problem finding the college that's right for you? Don Asher collected the coolest, most innovative colleges for the non-traditional student or the "just plain different." Maybe he can help you find yours.
Spencer's Checklist
My friend, Spencer, dropped out of college in his senior year. What did he have to do when he was ready to go back? Here's his checklist for finishing college.
My friend, Spencer, dropped out of college in his senior year. What did he have to do when he was ready to go back? Here's his checklist for finishing college.
Continuing Education - Articles
An index of articles for the Continuing Education guide site.
An index of articles for the Continuing Education guide site.
Create a Study Space
Create a study space that helps you make the most of the time you have to study. Adult students don't always have the luxury of a desk. Create your study space wherever it makes the most sense, and equip it with the things you need to facilitate learning.
Create a study space that helps you make the most of the time you have to study. Adult students don't always have the luxury of a desk. Create your study space wherever it makes the most sense, and equip it with the things you need to facilitate learning.
Phone Answering Service
Is it your job to train phone answering service staff? Your students are adults, but that doesn't mean they automatically have good telephone skills. Begin by understanding that your phone answering service staff will likely treat their customers in the same manner that management treats them. This can be a surprise at first, but think about it. Your managers create the culture in your company. Make sure they’re creating the kind of culture you want your customers to experience.
Is it your job to train phone answering service staff? Your students are adults, but that doesn't mean they automatically have good telephone skills. Begin by understanding that your phone answering service staff will likely treat their customers in the same manner that management treats them. This can be a surprise at first, but think about it. Your managers create the culture in your company. Make sure they’re creating the kind of culture you want your customers to experience.
One Day University
Would you like to be a student of the greatest teachers for just one day? One Day University gives you that chance.
Would you like to be a student of the greatest teachers for just one day? One Day University gives you that chance.
Stress - Study Better
Relieve your stress and studying will be a lot easier. When studying is easier, you get better grades. Better grades are good.
Relieve your stress and studying will be a lot easier. When studying is easier, you get better grades. Better grades are good.
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.
Make Friends
It can be hard to make friends at school when you're a non-traditional student and your classmates are half your age. Here are some tips on how to make friends as a non-traditional student on campus.
It can be hard to make friends at school when you're a non-traditional student and your classmates are half your age. Here are some tips on how to make friends as a non-traditional student on campus.
Collection of Polls
If you love polls, this collection is for you. Cast your vote in all of the polls featured on the Continuing Education site at About.com.
If you love polls, this collection is for you. Cast your vote in all of the polls featured on the Continuing Education site at About.com.
UND Profile
The University of North Dakota, internationally famous for its aerospace program, is also renowned for chemical, civil, electrical, and mechanical engineering programs accredited by the prestigious Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET). It's also one of the few schools to offer online bachelor's degrees in these engineering programs.
The University of North Dakota, internationally famous for its aerospace program, is also renowned for chemical, civil, electrical, and mechanical engineering programs accredited by the prestigious Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET). It's also one of the few schools to offer online bachelor's degrees in these engineering programs.
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.
Spencer Foundation
The Spencer Foundation, established in 1962 by Lyle M. Spencer and endowed upon his death in 1968, has given education grants of approximately $250 million since 1971. The main focus of the foundation is improving education around the world.
The Spencer Foundation, established in 1962 by Lyle M. Spencer and endowed upon his death in 1968, has given education grants of approximately $250 million since 1971. The main focus of the foundation is improving education around the world.
Green Schools
Green is in. The Sierra Club found the top 10 green schools for you. Stimulus dollars are funding 67,000 solar-powered jobs. Get your green degree at a green school and find a green job.
Green is in. The Sierra Club found the top 10 green schools for you. Stimulus dollars are funding 67,000 solar-powered jobs. Get your green degree at a green school and find a green job.
Learning.com for Adults
Learning.com is famous for having wonderful resources for teachers of children. Can teachers of adults adapt Learning.com resources for their adult students?
Learning.com is famous for having wonderful resources for teachers of children. Can teachers of adults adapt Learning.com resources for their adult students?
Studying - Questions
Improve your Studying with the most effective learning technique of all - asking and answering questions.
Improve your Studying with the most effective learning technique of all - asking and answering questions.
Child Care Options
Finding balance in life is especially complicated when you’re working, going to school and need child care. If you don’t have a built-in babysitter, what are your choices? Balance your life with these eight child care options.
Finding balance in life is especially complicated when you’re working, going to school and need child care. If you don’t have a built-in babysitter, what are your choices? Balance your life with these eight child care options.
Studying - Step by Step
Studying anything new can be frustrating at times, especially for adults. Watching a child learn to walk is a powerful reminder that we all learn step by step, even as adults.
Studying anything new can be frustrating at times, especially for adults. Watching a child learn to walk is a powerful reminder that we all learn step by step, even as adults.
Participant Table Preparation
Preparing the tables in your adult classroom can mean the difference between a boring class and a creative class. Know what to put on the tables in your classroom to encourage creative thinking.
Preparing the tables in your adult classroom can mean the difference between a boring class and a creative class. Know what to put on the tables in your classroom to encourage creative thinking.
i before e (except after c)
Judy Parkinson teaches all kinds of helpful mnemonics in her book, i before e (except after c). How do you remember the names of the Great Lakes? The musical scales? How about the bones in the wrist? Or the steps of First Aid? Wait, the bones in the wrist?
Judy Parkinson teaches all kinds of helpful mnemonics in her book, i before e (except after c). How do you remember the names of the Great Lakes? The musical scales? How about the bones in the wrist? Or the steps of First Aid? Wait, the bones in the wrist?
Major in Success
If you’ve thought that getting good grades makes you a successful student, think again. In his book, Major in Success, Patrick Combs clearly outlines what being successful really means for students, no matter how old they are. The difference between mediocrity and greatness is not family or intelligence, Combs says, it’s extraordinary drive.
If you’ve thought that getting good grades makes you a successful student, think again. In his book, Major in Success, Patrick Combs clearly outlines what being successful really means for students, no matter how old they are. The difference between mediocrity and greatness is not family or intelligence, Combs says, it’s extraordinary drive.
Ronald Gross - Bio
Ron Gross is an author, educator, and advocate of meaningful conversation.
Ron Gross is an author, educator, and advocate of meaningful conversation.
Continuing Education - Profiles
An index of Profiles for the Continuing Education guide site.
An index of Profiles for the Continuing Education guide site.
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.
GED - 3 Free GED Classes
This is your handy list of free GED classes. Some are online, some on campus. All are free. We like free.
This is your handy list of free GED classes. Some are online, some on campus. All are free. We like free.
ESL at Literary Councils
If you're struggling with ESL, English as a second language, remember to consult your local literacy council. Even most small towns have one. Ask at the library. Any library.
If you're struggling with ESL, English as a second language, remember to consult your local literacy council. Even most small towns have one. Ask at the library. Any library.
Profile - University of Florid
The University of Florida may be in Gainesville, but the Division of Continuing Education (DCE) touches the world every day — both online and in person. From on-campus programs to international conferences, the division’s reach is infinite both geographically and academically. This past year 38,500 students from around the world are enrolled in DCE programs, including 3,500 students in Flexible Learning courses.
The University of Florida may be in Gainesville, but the Division of Continuing Education (DCE) touches the world every day — both online and in person. From on-campus programs to international conferences, the division’s reach is infinite both geographically and academically. This past year 38,500 students from around the world are enrolled in DCE programs, including 3,500 students in Flexible Learning courses.
Kallie's Graduate Degrees
If you love learning, earning graduate degrees can be a fascinating, and winding, road. Kallie Szczepanski, Asian History Guide at About.com, shares with us her journey to several graduate degrees.
If you love learning, earning graduate degrees can be a fascinating, and winding, road. Kallie Szczepanski, Asian History Guide at About.com, shares with us her journey to several graduate degrees.
What Is E-learning?
What is e-learning? E stands for electronic, so e-learning is any kind of electronic learning, most often thought of as via the Internet, but also including any learning that involves technology.
What is e-learning? E stands for electronic, so e-learning is any kind of electronic learning, most often thought of as via the Internet, but also including any learning that involves technology.
Service Learning
Service learning is a wonderful combination of learning while you serve. You can do it all by yourself, of course, or join an organized group dedicated to a specific cause. The number of local and national groups is growing, thanks in part to Barack and Michelle Obama's attention to service learning.
Service learning is a wonderful combination of learning while you serve. You can do it all by yourself, of course, or join an organized group dedicated to a specific cause. The number of local and national groups is growing, thanks in part to Barack and Michelle Obama's attention to service learning.