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- How to become a successful mature age student - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2009 from Vanessa McCallumIf you have been out of the classroom for a while and are thinking of going back to study, you would be regarded as a mature age student. Fantastic - I'm thrilled that you are considering going on to learn more and improve your current situation. You are never too old to start learning again ...
Views: 2132(4 votes) - How To Build Yourself Up To Success - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Herb HunterLife is a journey - a process that we all go through with the intent of getting better with each new day. As we progress through this journey, our goals change and so does our lifestyle, but the overall process remains the same. We live everyday with the purpose of development, of self ...
Views: 1360(3 votes) - Is 95% Enough? - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from Pamela BrunerWhen I was at Jack Canfield's 'Breakthrough to Success' Seminar last week, one of the exercises that we did involved a series of questions similar to 'What would happen in your life if you gave 5% more effort?' This was profound for me, and really got me thinking. I've prided myself for a ...
Views: 1103(3 votes) - No Other Way: Only Good Can Come From This - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from Reggie OdomWhat would be different if you knew that your life at this moment is perfect? That your power is in the present, your power is now? NOW is a beautiful acronym for "No Other Way," a poem of the same name written years ago by New Thought writer Martha Smock. Your life and what you are ...
Views: 1538(2 votes) - Life Management - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2009 from Deborah McIncrowLife Management; being in charge of your own life and having the power over what you do, when you do it, what you say, and how you say it is the direct result of you being in command of your own life. It is your event to run; it is your orchestra to direct and your corporation in which to ...
Views: 1037(3 votes) - *** Education, Fulfillment & Finding Your Path: A Huna Perspective - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2010 from Matthew JamesI have a cousin who chose to become a carpenter rather than going to college. Fortunately for him and those who benefit from his beautiful work, he did not heed the advice of many family members who told him he would fail and never make money without a college degree. Once, while he was on ...
Views: 1772(2 votes) - Lies, Innuendo and Oneupmanship in Shakespeare's Poetry - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2009 from Paul ThompsonShakespeare’s “Sonnet 130” is unique in its unglamorous portrayal of the so-called “Dark Lady” to whom it is addressed. In it, the narrator offers us a startlingly generous list of differences between the Dark Lady and your stereotypical beauty: she has ugly lips, a bad complexion, frizzy hair, ...
Views: 1548(3 votes) - J. Alfred Prufrock, and the Dilemma of Teaching 21st Century Students - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2009 from Paul ThompsonNow that the fall semester is gearing up, you’re probably cooking up new ways of getting today’s students engaged in their studies. And since conducting class via Twitter sounds neither feasible nor appealing, it might be time to look into your other options.With more and more sites like ...
Views: 1423(2 votes) - Do You Set Yourself Up to Succeed? - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2013 from Layne SchmidtWe recently brought a wild horse into our family and my mate has been applying a training method called Natural Horsemanship. This method encourages the trainer to observe where the horse is at in their understanding and begin the teachings from there. For example, our new charge had never ...
Views: 1412(2 votes) - Romeo and Juliet, Sweat, and the Value of Vulgarity in Adventures of Huckleberry Finn - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2009 from Paul Thompson“To be, or not to be; that is the bare bodkin.” Okay, so maybe this isn’t the first line that jumps to mind when you think of the great American classic Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, but it’s a darn important one.Ernest Hemingway wrote that Huck Finn is “the best book we've had. All American ...
Views: 1318(3 votes) - The Columbian Exchange Beginning with Spanish Colonization - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2009 from Paul ThompsonThe Europeans’ so-called discovery of the so-called New World goes down in history as one of the most important and earth-shattering moments in human history, ranking right up there with the advent of agriculture, the domestication of animals, and the discovery of the use of fire. Although the ...
Views: 4260(2 votes) - Get the Job You Want, Even When Companies are Laying Off - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2009 from Patricia DorchThe recent decline in the economy has resulted in massive layoffs across the country. There are many people finding themselves out of work and looking to keep their homes and pay the bills. When unemployment circumstances are bleak, don’t give up, there are many measures you can take to get the ...
Views: 1043(1 vote) - How to Survive The Missiles of Business and Life - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2009 from Waldo WaldmanPicture a crisp, clear spring day. You're flying 550 knots at 22,000 feet, with your wingman two miles off and exactly ninety degrees to your right, on a combat mission in southern Iraq's no-fly zone. You both are scanning for enemy aircraft, surface-to-air missiles (SAMS), and radar activity. ...
Views: 853(2 votes) - Walk the Flight Line - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from Waldo WaldmanIt's extremely rare for the squadron commander to meet you at your jet after a training mission, so when I saw Lt. Col. Dodson approaching my jet with a stern look on his face, I knew something was up. "Waldo, we need to talk," he said as he headed for the aircraft hangar. "Yes, sir!" I ...
Views: 1107(2 votes) - Elementary Teachers - First Week Of School Strategies and Tips - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Honey KrumholzI get many requests from teachers asking me what they should do that first "stressful" week of the school year. The first week of school is so important, it can set the tone for the beginning of the school year and quite possibly the whole year. As the summer started to come to a close, ...
Views: 3325(4 votes) - *** Education and Fulfillment: Finding Your Path - A Huna Perspective - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2010 from Kona UniversityI have a cousin who chose to become a carpenter rather than going to college. Fortunately for him and those who benefit from his beautiful work, he did not heed the advice of many family members who told him he would fail and never make money without a college degree. Once, while he was on ...
Views: 1443(1 vote) - Effective Communications Through Astrology - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2009 from Pamela CucinellYou are recognized by how you speak, write, interpret and think. In your natal horoscope, the planet Mercury indicates how you communicate. People who have Mercury in air signs (Libra, Aquarius, Gemini) ask questions. They bounce around concepts easily and may not be attached to any one ...
Views: 1350(1 vote) - Madness, Futility, and Death: A Shakespearean Take on Poe’s “The Raven” - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2009 from Paul ThompsonEdgar Allan Poe’s “The Raven” is one of the most easily recognizable poems in the world, ranking it right up there with “Beans, Beans, the Musical Fruit.” Written from a first-person perspective, the poem chronicles its narrator’s rapid descent into madness, paranoia, and the macabre after a ...
Views: 2459 - How to Find the Best Specialist for Arthritis? - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2009 from Pragya KatariyaArthritis has many variants and so sometimes it becomes difficult to choose the arthritis specialist who is best suited to treat your kind of pain. Here are some tips to help you choose the best arthritis specialist: Consult your friends and relatives. Arthritis is a wide spread ...
Views: 1079 - How to improve your business using simple techniques? - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2009 from Pragya KatariyaThe best way to improve your business is to keep your customers happy. You can do this by providing the best quality products and services at competitive rates. Be sure to provide good, courteous and helpful customer service or people will be put off and stop visiting your store. There are some ...
Views: 845 - Continuing Professional Development (CPD) - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2017 from Michael LemonCPD as it is called or “continuing professional development” to give the full title is an ‘option’ whereby professionals from many walks of life carry out a range of additional learning to maintain and develop their careers. Knowledge expands over time and there may be better ways of doing ...
Views: 2304 - Planning For College Part 2 - Learn the Secret Rules of the College Funding Game - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2009 from Thomas QuinlinAre your children headed for college and you're still wondering how to pay for it? Here's one key aspect in the planning process you've probably not heard about yet: You need to learn the rules of the college funding game. They go far beyond "saving up" for it. Here's what you should know: ...
Views: 889 - Planning For College, Part 1 - The Most Common Error Parents Make (Not Quite What You Think it Is) - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2009 from Thomas QuinlinHow will you pay for your children's college education? The price tag has been rising year after year, making it more and more challenging to come up with the funds. And the kinds of planning mistakes most people make in the process don't help. Read on for the most common mistake -- which is ...
Views: 712 - Why Shakespeare Breaks Basic Writing Rules in “Sonnet 18,” “Hamlet,” and “Romeo and Juliet” - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2009 from Paul ThompsonShakespeare famously opens his “Sonnet 18” with the question, “Shall I compare thee to a summer’s day?” and then proceeds to do exactly that. Aside from establishing rhythmic continuity and rhyme scheme, this may not seem like the best use of the reader’s time – especially considering that ...
Views: 1577 - Your Intuition - Does it Exist? - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2010 from Cindy L. HerbHave you ever noticed that depending from what vantage point you are looking at something, it appears differently? For instance, have you noticed that when pictures of earth are taken from far out in space that you cannot see most things that actually exist on earth? The surface of the earth ...
Views: 3209(3 votes) - Why Should You Increase Your Vocabulary? - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2009 from Royane RealDo you need to increase your vocabulary? Maybe you are already perfectly satisfied with the vocabulary you have. After all, you probably use several thousand words on a daily basis. Still, no matter how many words in English you already know and use, there are very good reasons to improve ...
Views: 5027(2 votes) - 3 Strategies to Enhance Your Reading and Learning Comprehension - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2009 from Michael LeeTeachers often use different reading comprehension strategies to help their students understand the lesson for the day. These techniques can either be direct or indirect depending on the kind of pupils in the class. Some of them are even disguised as games to keep everybody interested. ...
Views: 2624 - Early Detection of Breast Cancer Saves Lives - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2009 from Maria FergusonSignificant progress in mammography technology continues to help physicians diagnose breast cancer in its earlier stages. When coupled with new treatment options, early diagnosis through mammography screening can significantly improve a woman's chances of survival. That's good news because in ...
Views: 1066(1 vote) - Pass The FCAT or Dump The FCAT - A Real Challenge If Your Child Has Dyslexia, a Learning Disability or ADHD - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2009 from Mira and Mark HalpertAs a parent, you may have be incredibly frustrated with the FCAT -- Florida's High Stakes Tests. 16% of the 3rd graders failed the 3rd grade FCAT. 28% failed the 10th grade FCAT. What is scary is that many smart kids from great families are failing the FCAT. For students with Dyslexia, a ...
Views: 3255 - Dyslexia Tests and Dyslexia Programs - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2009 from Mira and Mark Halpert5 RISKS FOR YOUR RIGHT-BRAINED LEARNER AND 3 TIPS Does your child remember places visited, even from years ago? Does your child remember details from movies? Does your child learn best when seeing and experiencing information? If this describes your smart struggling child, there is a good ...
Views: 1249 - Four Important Things to Learn About Learning - by Submitted on May 22, 2009 from Tad WaddingtonRead. Recall. Write. Experiments show that the way most of us try to learn new material is inefficient. We read and reread a passage until we think we understand it. Then we are done. In fact, we learn much more effectively if we read, try to recall what we just read, and then write it down or ...
Views: 3449(1 vote) - Effective Learning - by Submitted on May 15, 2009 from Positively MADIn my previous article, I wrote about promoting a positive classroom atmosphere, which was the first part of the PRAISE acronym which is used to create an effective learning environment. Here is a reminder of what the acronym stands for: • Promote the positive • Reduce negative stress • ...
Views: 1418 - Top 5 Mistakes to Avoid When Applying to Graduate School - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2009 from Bonnie Snyder#1: Thinking it’s just like college. If you approach graduate school with a college mindset, you risk rejection. Graduate school is different. While it depends on which field you want to enter, the emphasis will shift from merely learning existing knowledge to creating new knowledge by ...
Views: 2200 - The Power of Education - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2009 from Samantha GregoryWhy are some people well off and others drown in poverty? How does some people seem to get all the breaks and others can get a fair shake? Do you ask yourself these questions? I did for a while until I learn the power of education. I learned that if I can pick up a book, read a website, and ...
Views: 9569 - Memory Improvement Methods Based on Finding Your Best Learning Style - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2021 from Leon EdwardOur memory is so important since it helps us to keep those life events in our mind for the years to come. Of course when you remember a memory from 15 years before but you forget the grocery list, it can be so irritating. There are many who want to find a way that they can improve upon their ...
Views: 3039(1 vote) - Partnering Dance and Education - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2009 from Dzagbe CudjoeIn our increasingly complex and disturbed world it is clear that new methods are called for if we are to produce educated, well balanced young people who can take their rightful place as adults in society. Dance and education is a partnership which is finding a growing number of advocates. An ...
Views: 2227 - Trainers, Prepare to Inspire: Nine Tactics for Optimal Learning Retention - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2010 from Brian WalshThere are nine basic processes for taking in information. Let's briefly explore each one to determine the advantages and disadvantages of each. 1. Reading has the advantages of being portable, and to some degree, self-paced. Review and repetition are effortless. Disadvantages include ...
Views: 1820 - ***Hone Your Focus to a Razor’s Edge – Concentrate - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2009 from Shannon PanzoCapture the Lost Art of Concentration Did you ever wish you were “octo-mom” or maybe had three heads instead of one? Having one head for each thing we are doing at any given time would be a blessing in today’s fast paced society. multi-tasking is what our surroundings have moved us too. But ...
Views: 1616 - The 7 Steps to Optimizing Your Study Skills - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2009 from Dr. Stephen JonesStudy skills are a subject that is breezed over by students around the world. Each student has a different learning style that needs to be optimized. When you compare two students one seems to naturally grasp the importance of good study skills. Another student may face challenges because they ...
Views: 2291(1 vote) - Listen to the Teachers around You - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesThe snow was still falling, but for the most part the storm was over. It would take many days, however, before life in our small community would return to normal. Blizzards weren’t something that happened in Ohio, but there it was, a thick blanket of snow that had been whipped into incredible ...
Views: 894 - The Power of Ignorance - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesKnowledge is power. How many times have we heard this one? It’s one of the battle cries of our society. It’s an idea so obvious, so undeniable, that few ever give it a second thought. We don’t just seek knowledge, we worship it. Even Socrates, a wise man if ever there was one, said, “There is ...
Views: 3715 - Instant Learning Strategies®: The Top Five Secrets You Need to Learn Anything Fast - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesIn your ever-busy, “on demand” life, have you ever wondered how it would feel to be able to learn twice as much in half the time? Life changes in an instant, so here is a proven, Instant Learning® formula that will give you the learning edge you need. Whether you are a CEO, an employee in job ...
Views: 3112(1 vote) - Will You Still Love Me if I Fail this Test? - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Meg Brown“Unconditional love is really just love without expectations.” - Louise Hay As parents, we believe that the regard we hold for our children is the purest, most unconditional kind of love. Looking into the face of a baby, we know that these tiny, beautiful souls are the surest proof that ...
Views: 2632 - Sticky Brain Teasers - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2009 from FSB AuthorsTest the Curse of Knowledge With Tappers and Listeners Take a song like "The Star-Spangled Banner" and tap out the rhythm to a friend on a table. Ask your friend to listen and guess the name of the song. Do you think your friend will guess right? A 1990 study on this experiment showed that ...
Views: 2169 - Causes of Learning Disabilities - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2009 from FSB AuthorsCurrently, there are no known causes for learning disabilities. Recent brain research using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has linked the origins of dyslexia to the brain, but we have yet to determine with certainty what causes the garden-variety learning disability we have been seeing crop up ...
Views: 1595 - The Strengths Code - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2009 from FSB AuthorsIn the early years, parents can do four things to set the stage for a child's self-discovery: * Record observations of preferences, quirks, and choices * Stimulate imagination through creative play * Create rich memories with tradition and ritual * Model positive attitudes and ...
Views: 1008 - Train the Trainer Tips - training difficult people - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2009 from Heather BuckleyTeaching the person who doesn't want to be there. Sometimes when delegates on your training course are negative, disinterested or even disruptive it is often because they have been sent by their employers but are not interested in learning.Also having confided in you, you have begun to earn ...
Views: 7140(2 votes) - Learning: Stress Less about the SAT - by Now that the first SAT exam of the school year is just days away, students can get last minute tips and prepare for their college-entrance exam at Tutor.com, the #1 online tutoring and homework help service with over 2,200 expert tutors. Every day students visit www.tutor.com to connect to an ...
Views: 1005 - Learning: Confusion is an Important Part - by Sometimes students are used to being able to resolve concepts in their minds quickly. But in the more difficult high school classes such as Physics and Calculus, and for many college level courses, it takes more time to understand advanced concepts or problems. "Even the best students go through ...
Views: 2392 - The CLO (Chief Learning Officer) Function - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2009 from Ruth KustoffDoes your organization need a CLO? Before you can answer, you need to understand the role and responsibilities of a CLO. Based on this, you can then determine if not having a CLO, is limiting your ability to definitively identify and meet long term learning needs. Do you know, there is a ...
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