April 30th, 2012
12 Cool Startups Catering to the Homeschool Crowd
These startups focus on the often over-looked sector of homeschoolers, providing rewarding educational services.
Archive for April, 2012
April 30th, 2012
Final Exams May Not Really Measure Learning
It’s the time of year when final exams are on the list of upcoming activities for many college students. This form of evaluation has been a standard practice among colleges and its underlying purpose is to assess what students have learned, the knowledge they’ve acquired, and the progress made towards meeting the learning objectives of [...]
April 30th, 2012
Carrissa: Applying a Semester of Learning to a Final Project
April 30th, 2012
Bettina: Studying in the Home Stretch Before Finals
April 27th, 2012
Should Religious Expression Be Banned from the College Classroom?
It is not uncommon for college students to share their religious viewpoints particularly during class discussions. This expression of faith is also highly evident in online classes because students take advantage of sharing their ideologies in a format where they do not have to explain, justify, or defend their response directly to other classmates. Should [...]
April 26th, 2012
How to Build Bridges, Not Walls, With Your Fellow Students
A recent article in the Wall Street Journal, Why Co-Workers Don't Like You, talked about reasons why people are judged in the workplace and includes negativity, poor etiquette, messiness, and not fitting in. These factors contribute to a decline in productivity in the long-run and build walls between employees. As I read this article, I [...]
April 25th, 2012
Why Emotional Intelligence is Needed More Than Ever
College students are often very adept at “being social” through technological means such as social networking websites and other virtual communities. However, once they enter the classroom and students no longer have electronic communication to rely upon for their interactions, it may be challenging at first for them to develop interpersonal and productive relationships with [...]
April 24th, 2012
25 Killer Khan Academy Videos for Personal Finance Geeks
We’ve hand-selected 25 of the most impressive personal finance lessons that Khan Academy has made available.
April 24th, 2012
The Most Common Struggles Faced by Student Veterans
The number of veterans who are becoming college students is on the rise as the Post-9/11 GI Bill provides tuition benefits for an estimated 2 million eligible veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan. From a higher education perspective, the transition from military life into an academic setting is not always easy for many veterans. There [...]
April 24th, 2012
Bettina: The Importance of Regular Reviews
April 23rd, 2012
The Many Benefits of Learning a Second Language
There are approximately 6000 languages in use throughout the world, with an estimated 100 to 200 languages currently spoken in the United States. Student populations at colleges and universities are becoming more diverse, especially for online schools that provide access to education both nationally and internationally. In addition, the global nature of business has also [...]
April 20th, 2012
How Physical Fitness Improves Your Focus & Learning
The life of a college student can be extremely stressful. Students likely have a number of stressors, including academic, financial, social, career, and family-related factors. It is possible to combat the potentially negative consequences of stress through development of your physical fitness, which in turn can improve your school work and performance. A recent poll [...]
April 19th, 2012
The Top 10 Myths About Online Learning
Online learning is a popular option among traditional colleges and it is the foundation of for-profit schools. Despite an increase in the number of online courses being offered within all sectors of higher education, some myths persist. From my experience teaching classes (online and on-ground), students often have developed pre-conceived ideas that are based on [...]
April 19th, 2012
Carrissa: Setting Deadlines During Holidays
April 18th, 2012
Benefits and Challenges of Attending a For-Profit School
When potential students see the phrase “for-profit schools” they may associate it with a convenient way to obtain an education or have concerns because of the negative press about these schools over the past two years. Here are some of the most important benefits and challenges associated with for-profit schools, which can help students decide [...]
April 17th, 2012
Be Prepared for Getting a PhD Online
The completion of a Ph.D. indicates attainment of the highest level of education possible and denotes a significant accomplishment. The process is time-consuming, challenging, and ultimately rewarding. Yet only 1-3% of the United States population holds a doctorate and some estimates indicate that 50% of students who begin the doctoral journey fail to complete it. Before [...]
April 16th, 2012
Are You Ready to Face the Business World?
Business students taking online courses are likely to find that their skills are not only relevant in today’s job market, but that they are well-prepared for working in many business-related positions. Because of the evolving nature of organizations, online business degrees have a unique opportunity to teach skills that are relevant and necessary for a [...]
April 16th, 2012
Bettina: Working Ahead on Vacation
April 13th, 2012
Mindfulness Isn’t Just for Buddhists
Mindfulness being taught in higher education? College students attuning to their inner thoughts? It’s really not as farfetched as you might believe. The concept of mindfulness has already been advocated as an organizational developmental tool. In addition, some instructors are using this concept as part of their teaching practice and it holds promise for any [...]
April 12th, 2012
How Students Can Learn to Be Creative
Albert Einstein said that “the true sign of intelligence is not knowledge, but imagination.” Students are often conditioned to think in a linear manner; read the assigned course materials, develop a paper or discussion response, and pass an exam. Some educators emphasize the need for critical thinking, which requires the use of advanced cognitive skills. [...]
April 12th, 2012
Auto-Analytics: Self-Tracking Tools Students May Find Useful
We live in a time poor society, where students and employees are concerned with how much they can accomplish in a short period of time, and where methods for increasing productivity are often stated as action plans and goals. There’s an emerging trend known as auto-analytics that provides automated tools for feedback about performance and [...]
April 10th, 2012
Should Computer Science Courses Be Required?
A growing trend among colleges is a requirement for students (of all majors) to take computer science courses, as noted in a recent U.S. News article Computer Science Transitions From Elective to Requirement. At first it may not seems like an ideal match to all degree programs and there is even a debate among educators [...]
April 9th, 2012
Students with Autism in College: Finding Campus Support
Within the next ten years it is estimated that there will be a half a million children with autism who will become adults. As these children transition into adulthood some may become interested in a postsecondary education as a means of pursuing their career goals. In a Forbes article Living Life with Autism: Has Anything [...]
April 9th, 2012
Bettina: The Advantages of Staying Plugged-In Over Spring Break
April 8th, 2012
11 Books Every Introvert Should Read
We’ve collected some great books on living life as an introvert, offering advice on everything from getting ahead to enjoying time spent alone.
April 6th, 2012
All Online Students Can Benefit from Peer Support
Online students are often encouraged by their instructors to collaborate with each other, as a means of developing an academic community. This is typically accomplished through class discussions or group projects; however, those activities may not be enough to provide the support needed during times when school work becomes challenging and the self-motivation felt at [...]
April 6th, 2012
Neuroscience Helps to Explain How Students Learn
Many students believe that learning has occurred because they completed an activity, such as reading, and by acquiring information they have been able to learn something. When it’s time for a test, or when called upon during class discussions, they hope to remember the information. Frustration sets in when they are unable to recall what [...]
April 5th, 2012
What Students Need to Know about Pinterest
Have you heard of the website called Pinterest? It seems that this social media website has all of a sudden become an overnight hit, despite the fact it has been around for nearly two years. Some have called this website one of the top ten social networks. Because of its rise in popularity over the [...]
April 4th, 2012
Bettina: Using Physical Textbooks in a Digital Environment
April 4th, 2012
Bettina: How to Prep for Comprehensive Exams
April 4th, 2012
Carrissa: When One Assignment Overshadows the Others
April 4th, 2012
Are You at Risk for Violence at Your School?
Violence in colleges and universities is prominent in the news now, especially with the recent shooting at a college in California by a former student. There is also a video that is going viral, which documented a student at Florida Atlantic University who lost control during a class and went on a tirade, which included [...]
April 3rd, 2012
22 Painless Ways to Fight the Effects of Sitting All Day
Short of quitting your job and becoming a crossing guard, here are some ideas to help you ward off the ill effects of too much sitting.
April 3rd, 2012
The Hidden Dangers of Social Media Use by College Students
The use of social media holds a lot of promise for higher education and it is being included as a learning activity within both traditional and online classes. It provides a means for students and educators to connect, collaborate, and build academic communities outside of the classroom. However, students (and educators) need to consider the [...]
April 2nd, 2012
20 Impressive & Inspiring Productivity Experts on Twitter
Start following some of these Twitter feeds for quick solutions, affirmations, and inspirations.