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- Creating a Best Practice Learning and Development Organization - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2009 from Ruth KustoffIntroduction In today's changing business environment and challenging economy, what's the best way to get the most of out learning and development activities? Often, L&D is the first area to get "cut" since it's not directly a profit center. However, the value of learning programs is ...
Views: 3422 - Keeping Your Mind Sharp - by Submitted on Jan 01, 2009 from Robert BrittMost times when people think of continuing education they picture a college or a trade school, but really those are only a couple of possibilities and not the most common. Are you growing as an individual? Are you interested in growing, or does that thought make you yawn? You must have some ...
Views: 1456 - The Reason I am into Music Teaching - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2008 from Earl MarsdenMy career as a music teacher is definitely not an accident; it is my choice. Yet, it was my father, who motivated me to have such passion for music. He was not able to finish his Music Major course in college but still he managed to become a successful musician. Teaching Music is also a passion ...
Views: 783 - Why Learn Spanish as a Second Language? - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2008 from Daniel MajorLearning a second language like Spanish for example, can be a daunting experience for a lot of people especially as many of us decide to learn a language later in life. It is a well known fact that an adult’s capacity for learning reduces with age, hence the lack of the term ...
Views: 1132 - Accredited Online Colleges - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2008 from Mark MerissaIf the online college in which you are studying is accredited, then you will get some of the basic advantages. While searching for a job you won’t have to face too much problem if you study from an accredited college. There are some basic advantages of the accredited college. They are the ...
Views: 870 - Why Mnemonics Are So Effective - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2008 from FSB AuthorsWhere would we be without mnemonics? We use them all the time, probably without realizing. Doctors and dentists invent funny phrases for vital workings of the body. Taxi drivers have signposts all over town to remind them how to get from A to B. Actors learn their lines with the rhymes and ...
Views: 3167 - World History - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2008 from FSB AuthorsThe Greek Philosophers The names of the three most important Greek philosophers, in order of their dates of birth and also their influence, are: Socrates (469-399 BC) Plato (c. 429-c. 347 BC) Aristotle (384-322 BC) Socrates taught Plato, and Plato taught Aristotle. Together they created the ...
Views: 1205 - Closing the How-to Gap in Education - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2008 from Bobbi DePorterOur educational system is a mass of contradiction. It is peopled by smart, dedicated professionals at every level. It has access to jaw-dropping technology and is supported by massive amounts of money from local, state and federal agencies. It has every reason to be the best educational system ...
Views: 1216 - The Parts of Speech - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2008 from FSB AuthorsAfter learning the alphabet, the next step is to devise coherent sentences. The rhyme below categorizes each of the parts of speech, giving a clear example of each grammatical term. The rhyme dates back to 1855 and was written by educators David B. Tower and Benjamin F. Tweed: A NOUN'S the name ...
Views: 1733 - Why to buy a used computer and not a new one? - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2008 from Gabi AndreiThis is an important question in this economical crisis. Why to buy a new computer when you can get a used one at a lower price? We are used in our consume economy to sell our used electronics for almost nothing or just throwing them away. How many times did you throw your old refrigerator after ...
Views: 779 - Learn, To Do What You Love - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2008 from Mike McCallLet me start out by stating that, I love Apple computers and Steve Jobs. After having one of the first Macintosh computers in college, I like many had to use Windows based machines in my working environment. Quite honestly, I could survive with either platform but made the change to Apple just ...
Views: 1182 - The New Learning Paradigm - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2008 from Ruth KustoffThe Changing Structure of Organizational Learning Organizational learning is moving away from being solely focused on programming issues and learners’ needs. It is becoming an interdependent environment that must respond to new talent identification needs. As talent is drained from the ...
Views: 1379 - 5 Successful Class Wiki Ideas - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2008 from Maurice TjerkSetting up a Wiki for your classroom can be a daunting task if you have no idea where to begin. Because of the flexible nature of the Wiki we can think of many good and bad uses for a class Wiki. The primary idea of a Wiki is that multiple people can add or edit content on the same pages. This ...
Views: 1336 - e-learning Development: A Primer - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2008 from Ruth KustoffIs e-learning for me? Are you currently deciding if e-learning development is what your organization needs? Is the organization thinking of designing or procuring custom-built e-learning? In either case, deciding to undertake a custom e-learning development project can seem daunting. However, if ...
Views: 853 - Sarah And "The Stupid Box" - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2008 from Larry HochmanSo there's, Sarah, my "Little Girl," now 12, hopping around like a lunatic. She's inside a large cardboard box that, three hours ago had a new vacuum cleaner in it. I suppose it's like moths to the light for kids, even those on the verge of being teenagers. The lure of hopping around in a big ...
Views: 1063 - Are You Tired of Allowing Others to Waste Your Time? - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2008 from Carla McNeilTime is a commodity we cannot replace.Very recently I realized how much I was allowing others to waste my time. I know how valuable time is and I got so tired of allowing others to waste my time that I finally decided to do something about it. Change Your Mind - Change Your Life Learning ...
Views: 893 - Learn German Course - Which German Learning Course Is Right For you? - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2008 from Sean LeeInternet and multimedia technologies have revolutionized the way people can learn German on their own. Previously, the most you could look forward to beyond a book of lists and quizzes was the occasional audio or video cassette. Searching online, however, shows the wide range of new resources ...
Views: 880 - Learn English Download - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2008 from Maysaa BazbouzWith learn English download teachers can plan lessons and provide variations for students much easier. The software is available for instant download right to the teachers or students computer. Once the program is downloaded, you can use it anytime without or without an internet connection ...
Views: 2388 - Should I Homeschool My Children? - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2008 from Peter HarrisMore and more people these days are making the decision to homeschool their children. There reasons are as varied as the number of kids attending homeschooling. Sometimes the reasons don't seem to follow any consistent logic. One family decides to home school their child because he has a ...
Views: 1121 - Grasping the language - English - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2008 from Maysaa BazbouzLearning a new language and grasping its nuances could take months. But if you need to learn the language for business needs or for social networking, you don’t have to wait that long to understand English anymore. Among the varied methods of learning, some may help you command the ...
Views: 1618 - Format Guidelines For Doctoral Dissertations - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2008 from Robert JackAdherence to the rules and intricacies of various doctoral dissertation formats is one of the key elements in the preparation of a dissertation. Almost all doctoral dissertation formats require the adoption of certain guidelines by the student in order to fulfill the specific requirements of the ...
Views: 1788 - International Dissertation Research Fellowships - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2008 from Robert JackThe international program of the friendship of research of essay (IDRF) supports the graduated students distinguished in the social sciences and social sciences undertaking research from essay apart from the United States. Seventy-five friendships will be allotted in 2008 with funds provided by ...
Views: 845 - Guide To Finding Dissertations Abstract And Masters Theses - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2008 from Robert JackThe ideal preparation of a dissertation or masters theses requires command in making a proper dissertation abstract. A dissertation abstract is the one of the most significant section in a dissertation which gives an overview of the entire dissertation. Good dissertation abstracts require ...
Views: 1607 - A Prototypical Dissertation Online Proposal Outline - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2008 from Robert JackA prototypical Dissertation online proposal outline is a necessary element for the preparation of the actual dissertation. Preparing a top notch Dissertation online proposal is one of the key requirements before the actual preparation of a dissertation and it actually leads to the approval of ...
Views: 1571 - The Doors of Wisdom Are Never Shut - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2008 from Nancy Merz Nordstrom"The doors of wisdom are never shut." Little did Benjamin Franklin know, when he uttered those words some 250 years ago, how prophetic they would be. Today, wisdom is indeed available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Franklin’s open door is the Internet, the Information ...
Views: 7987 - Twelve Easy Ways You Can Keep Learning - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2008 from Nancy Merz Nordstrom“Mentors, mediators, monitors, motivators and mobilizers,” that’s what the late Maggie Kuhn (of Gray Panthers fame) envisioned as the role of those who no longer hold full-time paying jobs. It’s a tall order. But thanks to millions of older adults already offering their time and expertise, and ...
Views: 1435 - Twelve Easy Ways To Keep Learning - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2008 from Nancy Merz NordstromFor 78 million Baby Boomers keenly interested in a more active and healthy retirement, lifelong learning through meaningful community service can be an essential part of their everyday life. “Lifelong learning, combined with such service, engages all your senses,” says Nancy Merz Nordstrom, ...
Views: 1565 - The 31 Absolutely Best Resources for Self Improvement - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2009 from David RiklanWhere should we go for help? Everybody has the best place to go to help you improve your life. Over the course of my life, I've found that there is no "Best Place to Go." There are literally dozens of places to go and people to talk to when it comes to helping us improve our lives. ...
Views: 4752(16 votes) - Horses Teaching Math? - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2008 from Royce Gomez• Have you seen the kid who sits in his seat at school waiting for school to be over? You ask what his favorite subject is, and he answers “Nap” or “Recess”. Why has this student checked out of the learning process? Will he be another one who drops out as soon as ...
Views: 1812(1 vote) - Ten Ways Educational Travel Is Better - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2008 from Nancy Merz NordstromBaby Boomers are seeking a new level of enrichment in their leisure travel activities. This is born out by the U.S. Department of Commerce which says that educational travel is growing and older adults are leading the charge. “Educational travel programs are one sure way to guarantee a higher ...
Views: 1781 - 10 Ways Educational Travel Is Better Than Your Average Vacation - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2008 from Nancy Merz NordstromSince 1975 when Elderhostel, Inc., offered its’ first programs, the educational travel industry has grown by leaps and bounds. Today, the field is booming, and many organizations, both for profit and not-for-profit, offer similar programs for all ages. Elderhostel, however, remains the largest ...
Views: 1759 - Top 10 Benefits Of Lifelong Learning - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2008 from Nancy Merz NordstromScientific research from the 1990s now reveals that more than ever before, a challenged, stimulated brain may well be the key to a vibrant later life. As 78 million Baby Boomers prepare to redefine their own retirement, news that staying active and keeping their brains constantly engaged may ...
Views: 64077 - Are You An Educated Derelict? - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2008 from Lorraine PirihiI attended a Personal Mastery Program recently and there were many other people there, who like myself attend seminars and conferences to gain more knowledge so they too can improve their lives. However, it's not the knowledge that makes the difference, it's the application of that knowledge. ...
Views: 2668 - Buy The Best Used Computers At A Meager Price - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2008 from Pratik pahujaComputer! Computer is the most indispensable part of human life. Whether used or new, it is an integral part of the lives of all people. However, you need to know that they cover a wide arena of the used computers market. Used computer market is continually rivaling the new computer market. It ...
Views: 1282 - Computer Review Helps You - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2008 from Pratik pahujaDo you know about the latest computers? Definitely it is a ridiculous question because computer is too familiar to be unknown. Even a kid knows what the importance and happening of computers are. But all of we know that learning has no boundary. You may think that you know everything about ...
Views: 805 - Einstein's Learning Disability - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2008 from Susan du PlessisMany organizations that promote the interests of individuals with learning disabilities claim that Albert Einstein had a learning disability, and this claim has become widely accepted. It is interesting to note that a review of biographical sources, however, provides little or no evidence to ...
Views: 2523 - Writing And Presenting Your Thesis - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2008 from Robert JackThe major myth in thesis writing is that you start writing at Chapter One and then finish writing a thesis at Chapter Five. The most productive approach when you write thesis are to begin writing those parts of the dissertation that you are most comfortable with. You will be able to sequence ...
Views: 1234 - Easy Way To Learn Guitar - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2008 from Philip RandallLike so many youngsters and teens of today, I had a burning desire to play the guitar. I was really fascinated with the instrument. I knew from day one. My passion was guitar and music. I just had to express myself musically. However, I discovered early that there was no easy way to learn ...
Views: 933 - Cognitive Skills Determine Learning Ability - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2008 from Susan du PlessisResearch has shown that cognitive skills are a determining factor of an individual's learning ability. Cognitive skills are mental skills that are used in the process of acquiring knowledge; according to Oxfordlearning.com the skills that "separate the good learners from the so-so learners." In ...
Views: 1924 - Procedure For Writing A Term Paper - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2008 from Robert JackIntroduction Term Paper writing is a great learning experience which certainly has many merits. The question how to write a Term Paper is very simple to answer since the procedure for writing a Term Paper is a lot different then writing a regular essay. A lot of prior Term Paper is required by ...
Views: 3831 - Lifelong Learning: A Health Club For The Body, MInd and Spirit - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2008 from Nancy Merz NordstromImagine the excitement of exploring the historical and cultural treasures of the Tuscan countryside, the thrill of taking part in a lively discussion about the life and works of Vincent Van Gogh, or the satisfaction that comes from helping a reluctant student discover the value of education. ...
Views: 2335 - Creating Balance In Our After-50 Years - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2008 from Nancy Merz NordstromA greatly admired older friend of mine once said that a balanced life, after leaving full-time work, should be composed of one-third work, one-third play, and one-third giving back. For those of us in our “After-50 Years,” the opportunity to make that balanced life a reality comes once we bid ...
Views: 1930 - Buy College Essay Online - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2008 from Robert JackWhen a student is given to write college essay, he is expected to show equal creativity as the one he displays in his other works and college essay is taken very seriously. The main idea behind making the student write college essay is to see how much he has learnt during the taught period. ...
Views: 1324 - Learning Disabilities And The Neuro Developmental Functional Approach - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2008 from Gilad Schafman• In this article I am using the term child to refer to children of all ages from infants to aging folks. The Neuro Developmental Functional Approach (NDFA) is a dynamic approach to understanding and helping many of the issues regarding learning disabilities from ADD to CP and PDD in all ages ...
Views: 2545 - When To Come See Me - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2008 from Gregory DrambourI got an email from a regular client a few days ago wanting to cancel her phone appointment because she was doing well. Now this was a client that is working with me prior to her coming here for retreat. I have had a handful of clients do this in addition to enrolling in the Long Distance ...
Views: 1051 - Retain What You Learn - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2008 from Mike HawkinsYou attend a seminar, read a book, talk to an expert or conduct research on the Internet. You expand your knowledge. You learn a great deal about the topic you wanted to know more about. A week or two go by and what often happens? You forgot most of what you learned. Studies have found that if ...
Views: 4308 - Learning A Second Language As An Adult: Five Time-Tested Tips - by It's often said that children learn languages better than adults, but that doesn't mean you're out of luck if you're over the age of five and want to learn a second language. These days, you'll find lots of tools that will help make the process relatively quick and easy. Here's a primer.
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Views: 733 - How To Write A Coursework? - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2008 from Robert JackCoursework writing is a great learning experience which certainly has many merits. The question how to write a coursework is very simple to answer since writing a coursework is a lot different then writing a regular research paper. A lot of prior coursework info is required by the student to ...
Views: 874 - Macbeth Coursework - Guidance Notes - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2008 from Robert JackThis time students are to analyze, criticize, offer students’ personal points of view and make an investigation - students’ task is to write Macbeth Coursework and students should do students’ best in order to show students’ knowledge and abilities. We know that students ...
Views: 1814 - Athletes Drop Out Rate a Crisis in the Making - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2008 from Dr. Stephen JonesSpringfield, Pa. According to Dr. Stephen Jones each year more than 50 percent of African American students drop out of high school and college. This has a significant impact on athletes who play sports. The drop out rate is greatly affected by poor college preparation and study skills. The ...
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