Continuing Education: Most Popular Articles
These articles are the most popular over the last month.
Icebreakers
Icebreakers for facilitating introductions in classrooms or meetings and warm ups for leading into topics
Icebreakers for facilitating introductions in classrooms or meetings and warm ups for leading into topics
Chatter Bugs Icebreaker
By Denise Ruggieri - this quick-moving icebreaker can be used with any size group to facilitate introductions or energize a dull group.
By Denise Ruggieri - this quick-moving icebreaker can be used with any size group to facilitate introductions or energize a dull group.
Bingo Icebreaker
Bingo icebreaker activity instructions to facilitate introductions - links to a free printable bingo board
Bingo icebreaker activity instructions to facilitate introductions - links to a free printable bingo board
Needs Assessment
By Denise M. Ruggieri – What is a training needs assessment? Why conduct a training needs assessment? How is a training needs assessment performed?
By Denise M. Ruggieri – What is a training needs assessment? Why conduct a training needs assessment? How is a training needs assessment performed?
Fortune Cookie Icebreaker
The fortune cookie icebreaker uses quotations to initiate discussion and debate. It makes a terrific introductions icebreaker activity. This article includes icebreaker instructions, education-related quotations, and links to further quotation resources.
The fortune cookie icebreaker uses quotations to initiate discussion and debate. It makes a terrific introductions icebreaker activity. This article includes icebreaker instructions, education-related quotations, and links to further quotation resources.
Truth and Lies Icebreaker
By Kimeiko Hotta Dover - This truth and lies icebreaker is a terrific activity to facilitate introductions, even when some participants know each other well already.
By Kimeiko Hotta Dover - This truth and lies icebreaker is a terrific activity to facilitate introductions, even when some participants know each other well already.
Finish High School
Want to get a high school diploma? Here's how to finish high school through classroom study or distance learning.
Want to get a high school diploma? Here's how to finish high school through classroom study or distance learning.
On the Hunt Icebreaker
By Denise Ruggieri – help participants get to know each other with this scavenger hunt-type activity. Includes instructions and a printable worksheet to use with any group.
By Denise Ruggieri – help participants get to know each other with this scavenger hunt-type activity. Includes instructions and a printable worksheet to use with any group.
Needs Assessment Surveys
By Denise M. Ruggieri – how to design effective training needs surveys to assess your organization's training needs.
By Denise M. Ruggieri – how to design effective training needs surveys to assess your organization's training needs.
Expectations Icebreaker
By Peter Renner - shift the focus from teacher to learners from day one and begin the course based on clearly understood expectations with this icebreaker.
By Peter Renner - shift the focus from teacher to learners from day one and begin the course based on clearly understood expectations with this icebreaker.
Communication Icebreaker
By Lisa Tabachnick Hotta - break the ice with this introductions icebreaker activity. Free instructions and printable handout.
By Lisa Tabachnick Hotta - break the ice with this introductions icebreaker activity. Free instructions and printable handout.
What is your Learning Style?
Try the free online learning style tests to assess yourself or your students. Learn how to work effectively with learning preferences for success.
Try the free online learning style tests to assess yourself or your students. Learn how to work effectively with learning preferences for success.
Adult Learning Theorist
Adult learning theory, also known as andragogy, was described by the father of adult learning, Dr. Malcolm S. Knowles' Biography
Adult learning theory, also known as andragogy, was described by the father of adult learning, Dr. Malcolm S. Knowles' Biography
Post Training Surveys
By Denise M. Ruggieri – How is your training return on investment? How can you improve training next time? Get the answers -- use these tips for creating post-training surveys to effectively evaluate training.
By Denise M. Ruggieri – How is your training return on investment? How can you improve training next time? Get the answers -- use these tips for creating post-training surveys to effectively evaluate training.
Facilitate Introductions
By Kimeiko Hotta Dover - facilitate introductions with these name game icebreaker activities.
By Kimeiko Hotta Dover - facilitate introductions with these name game icebreaker activities.
Multiple Intelligences
Multiple Intelligence Theory and Dr. Howard Gardner - a guide to navigating the wealth of resources multiple intelligences resources available online, as well as biographies and interviews with Dr. Howard Gardner, American psychologist and Harvard University professor.
Multiple Intelligence Theory and Dr. Howard Gardner - a guide to navigating the wealth of resources multiple intelligences resources available online, as well as biographies and interviews with Dr. Howard Gardner, American psychologist and Harvard University professor.
Get a Degree Fast
By Thomas Nixon - It is possible to start from scratch and earn a bachelor's degree in less than a year, in some cases, much less than a year.
By Thomas Nixon - It is possible to start from scratch and earn a bachelor's degree in less than a year, in some cases, much less than a year.
Show Me Icebreaker
By Peter Renner - Break the ice with this visual icebreaker activity that emphasizes showing rather than telling.
By Peter Renner - Break the ice with this visual icebreaker activity that emphasizes showing rather than telling.
Computer Icebreaker
By Jamison Aldcorn - A humorous computer gender icebreaker activity for business technology classes and meetings.
By Jamison Aldcorn - A humorous computer gender icebreaker activity for business technology classes and meetings.
Computer Basics
Computer Basics - how to decide what you need to know, arrange computer access and get computer support
Computer Basics - how to decide what you need to know, arrange computer access and get computer support
GED Study Resources
These comprehensive study resources will prepare you for the most recent GED test series. All picks cover Language Arts - Writing, Language Arts - Reading, Social Studies, Science and Mathematics.
These comprehensive study resources will prepare you for the most recent GED test series. All picks cover Language Arts - Writing, Language Arts - Reading, Social Studies, Science and Mathematics.
Online High Schools
By Thomas Nixon - Why do a high school diploma online
By Thomas Nixon - Why do a high school diploma online
Sweet Tooth Icebreaker
Sweet Tooth Icebreaker by Lisa Tabachnick Hotta - break the ice and facilitate introductions with this break the ice activity. Free instructions and printable handout.
Sweet Tooth Icebreaker by Lisa Tabachnick Hotta - break the ice and facilitate introductions with this break the ice activity. Free instructions and printable handout.
Cheap Degrees
Cheap College Degrees by Thomas Nixon - how to get a cheap accredited degree - many of these suggestions will also help you save time
Cheap College Degrees by Thomas Nixon - how to get a cheap accredited degree - many of these suggestions will also help you save time
How Adults Learn
How do adults learn? Judith M. Smith presents four of the most common and critical patterns in adult learning and explores their implications for both traditional and online learning.
How do adults learn? Judith M. Smith presents four of the most common and critical patterns in adult learning and explores their implications for both traditional and online learning.
Tuition Reimbursement
By Sharon N. Daugherty - Tuition reimbursement is one of the most valuable — and often overlooked — benefits a company can offer.
By Sharon N. Daugherty - Tuition reimbursement is one of the most valuable — and often overlooked — benefits a company can offer.
GED Online
By Thomas Nixon - Online GED study instruction and resources to prepare for the GED high school equivalency tests at your convenience.
By Thomas Nixon - Online GED study instruction and resources to prepare for the GED high school equivalency tests at your convenience.
Experiential Learning
Carl Rogers' Theory of Experiential Learning
Carl Rogers' Theory of Experiential Learning
Training and Loyalty
By Sarah Tinsley - the importance of employee training.
By Sarah Tinsley - the importance of employee training.
Pass the Torch Icebreaker
Pass the Torch Icebreaker by Lisa Tabachnick Hotta - break the ice and facilitate introductions with this break the ice game.
Pass the Torch Icebreaker by Lisa Tabachnick Hotta - break the ice and facilitate introductions with this break the ice game.
Transformative Learning
About the Theory of Transformative Learning by Jack Mezirow
About the Theory of Transformative Learning by Jack Mezirow
Study Time!
Time is precious when you're juggling multiple responsibilities. Use these student time management tips to make the most of study time.
Time is precious when you're juggling multiple responsibilities. Use these student time management tips to make the most of study time.
Accreditation
By Thomas Nixon - Don't waste time and money on a fake diploma or degree from a diploma mill - how make sure your educational program is accredited in the United States.
By Thomas Nixon - Don't waste time and money on a fake diploma or degree from a diploma mill - how make sure your educational program is accredited in the United States.
Teacher Tips
Tips to help both new and experienced teachers build rapport, motivate students, use teaching aids effectively, and more.
Tips to help both new and experienced teachers build rapport, motivate students, use teaching aids effectively, and more.
Brain and Learning
By Ronald Gross - Ride the crest of the current revolution in brain research to learn easier, faster, better, and more enjoyably!
By Ronald Gross - Ride the crest of the current revolution in brain research to learn easier, faster, better, and more enjoyably!
Prison Education
By Bernard A. LoPinto - Measuring the success of prison education - educational achievement, recidivism and other measures
By Bernard A. LoPinto - Measuring the success of prison education - educational achievement, recidivism and other measures
First Day Teaching Tips
Get a course off to a great start by breaking the ice, clarifying expectations, establishing routines and more.
Get a course off to a great start by breaking the ice, clarifying expectations, establishing routines and more.
Fast Degrees & Certificates
By Sharon N. Daugherty - If you are seeking an opportunity to train for a new career, but four to eight years of training isn’t realistic, consider the world of opportunity offered by two year degrees and career certificates.
By Sharon N. Daugherty - If you are seeking an opportunity to train for a new career, but four to eight years of training isn’t realistic, consider the world of opportunity offered by two year degrees and career certificates.
GED Self-Assessment
By Steve Miller - Where to find help preparing for the GED high school equivalency test series.
By Steve Miller - Where to find help preparing for the GED high school equivalency test series.
Peak Learning Poker
By Ron Gross - Peak Learning Poker is a learning styles-based activity that makes a wonderful icebreaker. Participants must "play their cards right" -- use their talents and abilities to achieve greater success and satisfaction in their life and in their work.
By Ron Gross - Peak Learning Poker is a learning styles-based activity that makes a wonderful icebreaker. Participants must "play their cards right" -- use their talents and abilities to achieve greater success and satisfaction in their life and in their work.
Lesson Planning
By Peter Renner - teacher resource - gather background information and use this lesson plan template for effective lesson planning.
By Peter Renner - teacher resource - gather background information and use this lesson plan template for effective lesson planning.
Work Life Experience Credit
By Tom Nixon – get college credit from accredited institutions through a portfolio or prior learning assessment of your work and/or life experience.
By Tom Nixon – get college credit from accredited institutions through a portfolio or prior learning assessment of your work and/or life experience.
Is the GED Right for You?
Is the GED right for you? - Ninety-five percent of colleges, universities and employers consider a GED diploma equivalent to a high school diploma. What is the GED? How can I prepare for it?
Is the GED right for you? - Ninety-five percent of colleges, universities and employers consider a GED diploma equivalent to a high school diploma. What is the GED? How can I prepare for it?
What Good is a GED?
By Lisa Tabachnick Hotta - What's the value of the GED high school equivalency credential? How do colleges and employers view the GED?
By Lisa Tabachnick Hotta - What's the value of the GED high school equivalency credential? How do colleges and employers view the GED?
Motivate Adult Learners
Motivate and engage students by breaking the ice, clarifying expectations, and more.
Motivate and engage students by breaking the ice, clarifying expectations, and more.
Self-Study Plan
By Kimeiko Hotta Dover - how to make and follow a self study plan for self-directed learning.
By Kimeiko Hotta Dover - how to make and follow a self study plan for self-directed learning.
Career Change Story
Ten Tips for College Success - Adult Student Shares Secrets of Study Success
Ten Tips for College Success - Adult Student Shares Secrets of Study Success
Games and Learning
By Ron Gross - "Structured Experiences" are games and simulations which make adult learning more enjoyable, more relevant, and more powerful.
By Ron Gross - "Structured Experiences" are games and simulations which make adult learning more enjoyable, more relevant, and more powerful.
Quotes on Books
Celebrate literacy and the love of reading with these inspirational and motivational quotes on books.
Celebrate literacy and the love of reading with these inspirational and motivational quotes on books.
Technical and Career Schools
By Melissa Steele - If you are looking to acquire a marketable degree that leads to a great job, but you don't have the time or money to complete a traditional four-year degree, your best solution may be a career or technical school.
By Melissa Steele - If you are looking to acquire a marketable degree that leads to a great job, but you don't have the time or money to complete a traditional four-year degree, your best solution may be a career or technical school.
Learning Disability Types
By John E. Carpenter- how to identify adult learners who have learning disabilities - types of adult learning disabilities.
By John E. Carpenter- how to identify adult learners who have learning disabilities - types of adult learning disabilities.
The New GED
The New GED - A new GED test series was introduced on January 1, 2002. Here's what you need to know about the new test.
The New GED - A new GED test series was introduced on January 1, 2002. Here's what you need to know about the new test.
How to Motivate Students
By Ron Gross - How to determine whether a student is teachable and identify the cause(s) of their resistance to learning.
By Ron Gross - How to determine whether a student is teachable and identify the cause(s) of their resistance to learning.
Task-Based Learning Tips
By John Iveson – Task-based learning engages students in communicating, negotiating and decision-making to achieve goals.
By John Iveson – Task-based learning engages students in communicating, negotiating and decision-making to achieve goals.
Online Role Playing
By Albert Ip - An introduction to online roleplay and its benefits.
By Albert Ip - An introduction to online roleplay and its benefits.
"Boomers" in College
Why are so many baby boomers returning to college? By Thomas Knable
Why are so many baby boomers returning to college? By Thomas Knable
Saving At-Risk Students
By Sharon N. Daugherty – With 1 in every 3 American high school students dropping out, a variety of student retention and dropout recovery programs are responding to the high school dropout crisis.
By Sharon N. Daugherty – With 1 in every 3 American high school students dropping out, a variety of student retention and dropout recovery programs are responding to the high school dropout crisis.
Financial Aid 101
By Thomas Nixon - Essential information on financial aid, grants, scholarships, college work-study and student loans for students of American colleges and universities.
By Thomas Nixon - Essential information on financial aid, grants, scholarships, college work-study and student loans for students of American colleges and universities.
CLEP - College Credit Exam
By Thomas Nixon - Earn college credit for what you know through the College Board's College Level Examination Program (CLEP).
By Thomas Nixon - Earn college credit for what you know through the College Board's College Level Examination Program (CLEP).
Icebreaker Activity
Adapt and use this teaching strategy to break the ice, motivate and engage students, and foster classroom interaction.
Adapt and use this teaching strategy to break the ice, motivate and engage students, and foster classroom interaction.
Qualified Career Counselor?
By Sharon Daugherty – Learn about career counselor qualifications – career counseling licenses and certifications.
By Sharon Daugherty – Learn about career counselor qualifications – career counseling licenses and certifications.
Study Re-Starters
By Ronald Gross - Get motivated to focus on your studies with these study re-starters.
By Ronald Gross - Get motivated to focus on your studies with these study re-starters.
Employee Training
By Sharon N. Daugherty - develop a variety of skills and expand your knowledge through career training and development at work.
By Sharon N. Daugherty - develop a variety of skills and expand your knowledge through career training and development at work.
Popular Education
Peter Reardon examines Paulo Freire and the meaning of popular education
Peter Reardon examines Paulo Freire and the meaning of popular education
Be a Better Lifelong Learner
How to Be a Better Lifelong Learner - Six principles to follow from the wise and witty sage, Socrates
How to Be a Better Lifelong Learner - Six principles to follow from the wise and witty sage, Socrates
DANTES / DSST Tests
By Thomas Nixon - DANTES / DSSTs exams are widely recognized at colleges and universities around the world and can be taken for free, or at a very reasonable cost.
By Thomas Nixon - DANTES / DSSTs exams are widely recognized at colleges and universities around the world and can be taken for free, or at a very reasonable cost.
What is "Family Literacy?"
Family literacy programs aim to break the cycle of intergenerational illiteracy
Family literacy programs aim to break the cycle of intergenerational illiteracy
College Admissions Tool - Transcript Request Letter
Multiple Intelligence Theory - Navigating the wealth of resources available online
Multiple Intelligence Theory - Navigating the wealth of resources available online
Adult Education Statistics
Participation in adult education is prevalent and has been increasing for the past three decades, according to a report by the National Center on Education Statistics of the U.S. Department of Education.
Participation in adult education is prevalent and has been increasing for the past three decades, according to a report by the National Center on Education Statistics of the U.S. Department of Education.
Teaching Adults 101
Teaching Adults 101 - Essential Resources for Adult Educators
Teaching Adults 101 - Essential Resources for Adult Educators
Student Success
REVIEW - How to be a Successful Student by Donald Martin - A complete summary of the tools, tips and techniques for becoming an efficient and successful student.
REVIEW - How to be a Successful Student by Donald Martin - A complete summary of the tools, tips and techniques for becoming an efficient and successful student.
Careers in Adult Education
Learn about careers in adult education - working conditions, teaching specialties, qualifications and experience required, salaries, occupational outlook, and resources for furher information.
Learn about careers in adult education - working conditions, teaching specialties, qualifications and experience required, salaries, occupational outlook, and resources for furher information.
Get Academic Transcripts
A quick and easy process for ordering academic transcripts for college admissions.
A quick and easy process for ordering academic transcripts for college admissions.
Reference Letter Advice
Why academic references matter plus tips for picking the best recommenders to write your reference letters for law school or general college admissions. Excerpt from The Ivey Guide to Law School Admissions by Anna Ivey.
Why academic references matter plus tips for picking the best recommenders to write your reference letters for law school or general college admissions. Excerpt from The Ivey Guide to Law School Admissions by Anna Ivey.
Test Prep Tips
By Ronald Gross - prepare effectively with these test preparation tips and overcome test anxiety.
By Ronald Gross - prepare effectively with these test preparation tips and overcome test anxiety.
Learning Contract
How to establish learning objectives in a learning contract - an employee and supervisor can work together as part of an annual performance assessment.
How to establish learning objectives in a learning contract - an employee and supervisor can work together as part of an annual performance assessment.
Brain Learning Styles
By Ronald Gross – your life and work is influenced by your brain learning style preferences in a variety of ways. Use your whole brain for teaching and learning.
By Ronald Gross – your life and work is influenced by your brain learning style preferences in a variety of ways. Use your whole brain for teaching and learning.
Instructional Media
Free Teacher Resource by John Carpenter - How to Select Effective Instructional Media -What are your Requirements?
Free Teacher Resource by John Carpenter - How to Select Effective Instructional Media -What are your Requirements?
GED Teaching
Kate Walter offers teacher tips for the GED, discussing the advantages of theme-based curricula for teaching and learning.
Kate Walter offers teacher tips for the GED, discussing the advantages of theme-based curricula for teaching and learning.
Back to School
The first day of school can be a scary prospect for anyone, but adult students confront special concerns and justified fears. This article acknowledges the challenges and offers 5 survival tips.
The first day of school can be a scary prospect for anyone, but adult students confront special concerns and justified fears. This article acknowledges the challenges and offers 5 survival tips.
Teacher Rating Site
RateMyProfessors.com allows students to post reviews of their college and university professors. Students can use the site to research potential professors and professors can find out what students think of their teaching.
RateMyProfessors.com allows students to post reviews of their college and university professors. Students can use the site to research potential professors and professors can find out what students think of their teaching.
College Credit by Exam
By V.J. Cruse - how to prepare for the CLEP exam, find a CLEP testing centre and get CLEP advice plus other options for getting college credit by testing out.
By V.J. Cruse - how to prepare for the CLEP exam, find a CLEP testing centre and get CLEP advice plus other options for getting college credit by testing out.
Hunt Icebreaker 2
By Denise Ruggieri - variations on the "On the Hunt" icebreaker, including a printable hunt worksheet for managers.
By Denise Ruggieri - variations on the "On the Hunt" icebreaker, including a printable hunt worksheet for managers.
Online Teaching Tips
By Rosemary F. Wolfe, Ph.D. – Tips for success in teaching adult learners in an online course - preparation, facilitation and assessment.
By Rosemary F. Wolfe, Ph.D. – Tips for success in teaching adult learners in an online course - preparation, facilitation and assessment.
Assessing Learning
Denise M. Ruggieri discusses the advantages and disadvantages of three kinds of assessment; considers assessment tools and offers assessment tips. The focus in this article is workplace learning but the principles apply to all teaching settings.
Denise M. Ruggieri discusses the advantages and disadvantages of three kinds of assessment; considers assessment tools and offers assessment tips. The focus in this article is workplace learning but the principles apply to all teaching settings.
Successful Adult Learners
Learning from Successful Adult Learners -- The Value of Adult Basic Education by Ron Gross
Learning from Successful Adult Learners -- The Value of Adult Basic Education by Ron Gross
Study Groups
By Sharon Daugherty - Discover the power of study groups for student success in adjusting to college, completing projects, writing exams and more.
By Sharon Daugherty - Discover the power of study groups for student success in adjusting to college, completing projects, writing exams and more.
Adult Students Should Know...
100 Things Every Adult College Student Should Know by Carlette Jackson Hardin ISBN 0935637265
100 Things Every Adult College Student Should Know by Carlette Jackson Hardin ISBN 0935637265
Online Chat on Adult Students
101 Things Every Adult College Student Ought to Know - Online About.com Chat Transcript - Dr. Carlette Jackson Hardin on entering college, students over the age of 25 and nontraditional female students
101 Things Every Adult College Student Ought to Know - Online About.com Chat Transcript - Dr. Carlette Jackson Hardin on entering college, students over the age of 25 and nontraditional female students
Learning Objectives 1
Focusing Your Class with Objectives - Part 1
Focusing Your Class with Objectives - Part 1
Games and Simulations
By Ron Gross - Guidelines for creating or selecting your own simulations.
By Ron Gross - Guidelines for creating or selecting your own simulations.
Online Adult Education
By Thomas Nixon – Find the best online education program for you – program considerations and recommendations
By Thomas Nixon – Find the best online education program for you – program considerations and recommendations
Independent Scholarship
By Ron Gross - an eight-step process for becoming an independent scholar.
By Ron Gross - an eight-step process for becoming an independent scholar.
Internships for Adults
It’s never too late to find your calling. Thomas Nixon covers the basics of internships for adults including the benefits of internships; how to set up an intership and what to look for in an internships.
It’s never too late to find your calling. Thomas Nixon covers the basics of internships for adults including the benefits of internships; how to set up an intership and what to look for in an internships.
School Dropout Advice
By Thomas Nixon - It may not be easy, but it certainly is possible to put your academic past behind you. If you are a high school dropout or a college dropout, this advice is for you.
By Thomas Nixon - It may not be easy, but it certainly is possible to put your academic past behind you. If you are a high school dropout or a college dropout, this advice is for you.
How to Teach Vocabulary
No matter what subject you teach, there are bound to be occasions when you need to introduce new vocabulary. Experienced teacher trainer Tania Iveson offers ten lexis teaching tips to inspire new and experienced teachers and appeal to a variety of learning styles.
No matter what subject you teach, there are bound to be occasions when you need to introduce new vocabulary. Experienced teacher trainer Tania Iveson offers ten lexis teaching tips to inspire new and experienced teachers and appeal to a variety of learning styles.
Achieve Your Learning Goals!
What do you want to accomplish this year? Get a new job? Advance? Change careers? Enrich your life with a new hobby or interest? In order to achieve any of these goals, you're going to have to do some learning.
What do you want to accomplish this year? Get a new job? Advance? Change careers? Enrich your life with a new hobby or interest? In order to achieve any of these goals, you're going to have to do some learning.
Over 40 Adult Student Story
Stay-at-home mom Caroleen Whiteley describes her back to school experiences as a full time student over forty.
Stay-at-home mom Caroleen Whiteley describes her back to school experiences as a full time student over forty.
What does a coach cost?
Coaching fees vary widely depending on a coach's experience, training and specialty. Understand what you're paying for and keep coaching costs down.
Coaching fees vary widely depending on a coach's experience, training and specialty. Understand what you're paying for and keep coaching costs down.
Active Teaching and Learning
By Rosemary F. Wolfe – active teaching and learning strategies from the experts in cognitive development.
By Rosemary F. Wolfe – active teaching and learning strategies from the experts in cognitive development.
Assistive Technologies
By Lisa Tabachnick - For people with sensory impairments, learning disabilities, paralysis and other types of disabilities, adaptive and assistive technologies enable learning where traditional methods have not always worked.
By Lisa Tabachnick - For people with sensory impairments, learning disabilities, paralysis and other types of disabilities, adaptive and assistive technologies enable learning where traditional methods have not always worked.
Emotional Intelligence
By Ron Gross - uses of emotional intelligence in teaching and learning.
By Ron Gross - uses of emotional intelligence in teaching and learning.
Peak Learning Overview
Overview of book by Ron Gross - seven core themes of Peak Learning: How to Create Your Own Lifelong Education Program for Personal Enlightenment and Professional Success (1999) by Ron Gross, New York: Jeremy P. Tarcher/Putnam
Overview of book by Ron Gross - seven core themes of Peak Learning: How to Create Your Own Lifelong Education Program for Personal Enlightenment and Professional Success (1999) by Ron Gross, New York: Jeremy P. Tarcher/Putnam
Training Contract Advice
By Ronald Gross – advice on fulfilling training and development contracts from a master corporate trainer.
By Ronald Gross – advice on fulfilling training and development contracts from a master corporate trainer.
GED Success Tips
By Thomas Nixon – create your own success with these tips for the General Educational Development (GED) exams.
By Thomas Nixon – create your own success with these tips for the General Educational Development (GED) exams.
Workplace Learning
Catherine Chambers shows the advantages of simulation-based learning and helps you locate free trial simulation software.
Catherine Chambers shows the advantages of simulation-based learning and helps you locate free trial simulation software.
Adult Learners 101 - Find W...
Adult Learners 101 - Essential Resources for Adults Returning to School - Part 1: What are your Goals?
Adult Learners 101 - Essential Resources for Adults Returning to School - Part 1: What are your Goals?
Life Lessons
By Kellie Dearman - The documentary series, “Second Chance: Making It Work” features lessons from extraordinary women. Many have relied on adult education classes to help them create changes, but in almost all instances, life is adult education.
By Kellie Dearman - The documentary series, “Second Chance: Making It Work” features lessons from extraordinary women. Many have relied on adult education classes to help them create changes, but in almost all instances, life is adult education.
Teach from Experience
By Barbara J. Winter - How to turn your expertise into profitable teaching experience
By Barbara J. Winter - How to turn your expertise into profitable teaching experience
Back to School Adults
Sharon Daugherty helps adult college students combat anxiety and rediscover their inner student.
Sharon Daugherty helps adult college students combat anxiety and rediscover their inner student.
10 Ways Students Fail
By Thomas Nixon - Learn how to succeed at school by discovering, and avoiding, the top ten ways students fail.
By Thomas Nixon - Learn how to succeed at school by discovering, and avoiding, the top ten ways students fail.
Coping with College Costs
Don't be put off by the costs of higher education. Find out how much more you could be earning as a college graduate and five ways to curb expenses.
Don't be put off by the costs of higher education. Find out how much more you could be earning as a college graduate and five ways to curb expenses.
USA Learning Vacations
Learning vacations in the United States of America
Learning vacations in the United States of America
How to Spot a Diploma Mill
By Thomas Nixon some online diploma mills are obvious about their fake "novelty" degrees; others may appear to be legitimate online schools. If you want to earn an accredited online degree, separate legitimate schools from the phonies by considering these ten questions before you register.
By Thomas Nixon some online diploma mills are obvious about their fake "novelty" degrees; others may appear to be legitimate online schools. If you want to earn an accredited online degree, separate legitimate schools from the phonies by considering these ten questions before you register.
The Art of Teaching Adults
The Art of Teaching Adults: How to Become an Exceptional Instructor and Facilitator, Expanded Tenth Anniversary Edition by Peter Renner. ISBN 0969731922.
The Art of Teaching Adults: How to Become an Exceptional Instructor and Facilitator, Expanded Tenth Anniversary Edition by Peter Renner. ISBN 0969731922.
Adult Student Success Tips
By Sharon N. Daugherty - Being an older student can give you an edge in class, enriching the college experience for you and for your classmates. Here are five ways to use age to your advantage.
By Sharon N. Daugherty - Being an older student can give you an edge in class, enriching the college experience for you and for your classmates. Here are five ways to use age to your advantage.
College for Dropouts
By Thomas Nixon - “What if I don't have a high school diploma, but I want to go to college?”
By Thomas Nixon - “What if I don't have a high school diploma, but I want to go to college?”
Can a career counselor help?
By Sharon Daugherty - Find out what services career counselors offer and decide for yourself whether a career counselor can help.
By Sharon Daugherty - Find out what services career counselors offer and decide for yourself whether a career counselor can help.
Traditional Degrees
Traditional Degrees for Nontraditional Students: How to Earn a Diploma from America's Great Colleges at Any Age by Carole S. Fungaroli ISBN 0374299897
Traditional Degrees for Nontraditional Students: How to Earn a Diploma from America's Great Colleges at Any Age by Carole S. Fungaroli ISBN 0374299897
Teaching Through Dialog
By Judith M. Smith - Tips on using dialog to enhance connectedness in traditional and nontraditional classrooms.
By Judith M. Smith - Tips on using dialog to enhance connectedness in traditional and nontraditional classrooms.
Learning Patters
By Denise Ruggieri – understanding these four learning patterns is the key for teachers to effectively reach students and for learners to effectively manage their learning.
By Denise Ruggieri – understanding these four learning patterns is the key for teachers to effectively reach students and for learners to effectively manage their learning.
Maximize Video Learning
Video learning shouldn't be passive; use these tips to promote active viewing and maximize learning.
Video learning shouldn't be passive; use these tips to promote active viewing and maximize learning.
Self Directed Learning
By David St. Amand - What can we do to increase recognition for self directed learning and earn credit for things learned outside the classroom?
By David St. Amand - What can we do to increase recognition for self directed learning and earn credit for things learned outside the classroom?
Distance Ed Degrees
Review - Bears' Guide to the Best Education Degrees by Distance Learning 2001 by John Bear Mariah Bear Tom Head and Thomas Nixon - Ten Speed Press ISBN 1580083331
Review - Bears' Guide to the Best Education Degrees by Distance Learning 2001 by John Bear Mariah Bear Tom Head and Thomas Nixon - Ten Speed Press ISBN 1580083331
Domestic Violence Survivor
In this inspirational adult student story, domestic violence survivor and single mother of five Shawn C. succeeds in college.
In this inspirational adult student story, domestic violence survivor and single mother of five Shawn C. succeeds in college.
Adult Learning Preferences
What am I doing here? Rob McConkey turns a wry eye on adult learning preferences, offering up six tips for teachers of adults.
What am I doing here? Rob McConkey turns a wry eye on adult learning preferences, offering up six tips for teachers of adults.
Choose a Major
College admissions advice from Thomas Nixon – How to choose a major that is right for you.
College admissions advice from Thomas Nixon – How to choose a major that is right for you.
Learning Through Haiku
Ron Gross encourages you to enrich your travel or vacation experiences with traditional Japanese nature poetry.
Ron Gross encourages you to enrich your travel or vacation experiences with traditional Japanese nature poetry.
Welfare and Education
By Thomas Nixon – How to find resources for making education and real job opportunities possible for welfare parents.
By Thomas Nixon – How to find resources for making education and real job opportunities possible for welfare parents.
Get a High School Diploma
Book Review - Bears' Guide to Earning High School Diplomas Nontraditionally: A Guide to More Than 500 Diploma Programs and Schools by Thomas Nixon. Berkeley/Toronto: Ten Speed Press, 2003. ISBN 1-58008-442-7.
Book Review - Bears' Guide to Earning High School Diplomas Nontraditionally: A Guide to More Than 500 Diploma Programs and Schools by Thomas Nixon. Berkeley/Toronto: Ten Speed Press, 2003. ISBN 1-58008-442-7.
School Supply Basics
A list of school supply basics, and how to use your school supplies effectively.
A list of school supply basics, and how to use your school supplies effectively.
Adult Student Books
Information and advice for adults who are returning to school after having been out of the classroom for many years. Recommended resources covering everything from overcoming fears; school and program selection; the applications process; shortening the degree process; getting financial aid; balancing school, work and family; study skills and more.
Information and advice for adults who are returning to school after having been out of the classroom for many years. Recommended resources covering everything from overcoming fears; school and program selection; the applications process; shortening the degree process; getting financial aid; balancing school, work and family; study skills and more.
Student Gifts
Show education support with these gifts for adult back to school students.
Show education support with these gifts for adult back to school students.
Career counseling client role
By Sharon Daugherty – Learn about the client’s role in the career counseling process – what do YOU need to do to ensure effective career counseling outcomes?
By Sharon Daugherty – Learn about the client’s role in the career counseling process – what do YOU need to do to ensure effective career counseling outcomes?
What Employers Want
MassINC Report - employability skills and adult education's key role in sustaining economic growth and expanding opportunity by supporting new skills for a new economy.
MassINC Report - employability skills and adult education's key role in sustaining economic growth and expanding opportunity by supporting new skills for a new economy.
Adult Ed Newsletter
Lifelong Learning - Free weekly e-mail newsletter from Kimeiko Hotta Dover - your About.com Guide to Adult and Continuing Education
Lifelong Learning - Free weekly e-mail newsletter from Kimeiko Hotta Dover - your About.com Guide to Adult and Continuing Education
Women's Learning
By Ron Gross - five ways women learn and grow towards mastery of their own minds – and how these five ways can be used by students, teachers, administrators, and learners outside institutions.
By Ron Gross - five ways women learn and grow towards mastery of their own minds – and how these five ways can be used by students, teachers, administrators, and learners outside institutions.
Student Discounts
By Sharon N. Daugherty - how to use your student status to save money on banking, travel, memberships, shopping and taxes.
By Sharon N. Daugherty - how to use your student status to save money on banking, travel, memberships, shopping and taxes.
Education Technology Tips
By Kellie Dearman - these education technology tips help students and teachers make the most of high tech.
By Kellie Dearman - these education technology tips help students and teachers make the most of high tech.
McGraw-Hill's GED
McGraw-Hill’s GED - 2002 ISBN: 0071381791
McGraw-Hill’s GED - 2002 ISBN: 0071381791
Classroom v. Online Study
By Judith M. Smith – teaching challenges lie in the differences between traditional classroom settings and online teaching scenarios.
By Judith M. Smith – teaching challenges lie in the differences between traditional classroom settings and online teaching scenarios.
Public Speaking Help
By Ronald Gross – speak out with clout with these ten tips for public speaking.
By Ronald Gross – speak out with clout with these ten tips for public speaking.
Learning at Toastmasters
By Caroleen Whiteley - You may be aware that Toastmasters is a club people join to learn public speaking but you may be surprised to discover that Toastmasters offers outstanding opportunities for lifelong learning of effective communication and related skills development.
By Caroleen Whiteley - You may be aware that Toastmasters is a club people join to learn public speaking but you may be surprised to discover that Toastmasters offers outstanding opportunities for lifelong learning of effective communication and related skills development.
Free University
Jack C. Star, Director of the Free University Project and Coordinator of the Coastal Community Collaborative describes how his organizations are overcoming barriers to provide free college education to all.
Jack C. Star, Director of the Free University Project and Coordinator of the Coastal Community Collaborative describes how his organizations are overcoming barriers to provide free college education to all.
Widow Returns to School
When Julie was 38, her husband passed away unexpectedly. This widowed mother of two returned to school and found that learning eased her loss.
When Julie was 38, her husband passed away unexpectedly. This widowed mother of two returned to school and found that learning eased her loss.
Student Success Tips
Barbara J. Winter shares five tips for being an engaged, effective and successful learner.
Barbara J. Winter shares five tips for being an engaged, effective and successful learner.
Adult Ed & Literacy
By Tom Sticht – A syllabus and resources for a program of online self-study in adult education and literacy in the United States.
By Tom Sticht – A syllabus and resources for a program of online self-study in adult education and literacy in the United States.
Ideal Learning Space
By Ronald Gross - tips for creating your own great study place to learn, create, and solve problems.
By Ronald Gross - tips for creating your own great study place to learn, create, and solve problems.
International Edutravel
By Sharon Daugherty - Imagine what you would learn if your classroom was expanded to include other countries, other cultures?!?
By Sharon Daugherty - Imagine what you would learn if your classroom was expanded to include other countries, other cultures?!?
Steck-Vaughn GED
Complete GED Preparation – 2002 Steck-Vaughn Company ISBN: 0739828371
Complete GED Preparation – 2002 Steck-Vaughn Company ISBN: 0739828371