Suffering is unavoidable. The question is how to make it useful, and in particular, how to transform it into presence. The main thing is not to express the pain you are going through externally. Of course, we still feel it, but we act as if we were not suffering; that is, we do not grumble, or become angry, or seek sympathy, or anyway show our suffering. This has the effect of causing an internal division of selves into the part which is...more
Are you one of those teachers overwhelmed by the prospect of "integrating technology" into your classroom? Do you secretly laugh when you hear all of this talk about technology and how it is "so important"? "Get real," you say to yourself. You may teach in a school that allows your class access to the computer lab only once every three weeks for 30 minutes at a time. You may have only one or even zero computers in your classroom. You may have little or no experience at "surfing on the net." You are frustrated with all of the new adoptions and are skeptical at any suggestion of "learning something new." Your "plate is full" and you wonder when the "pendulum of education" will swing back the other direction and allow you to do that which you do best . . . educate. You find yourself thinking: "The students already know how to work on the computer; they will learn it later or from somewhere else; I need to focus on reading, writing, and math." Does this sound familiar? Actually these are all comments teachers have made in many of the University of California classes I have taught on integrating technology in the classroom. I am always amazed at how little most teachers really know...more
Merit based grants are grants or scholarships that are given to students by colleges, universities or third party organizations, and these are based on a student's athletic, artistic or academic accomplishments or ratings. When it comes to academic scholarships, a student's academic record is taken into account as well as SAT scores and ACT...more
Going to university is a big decision. It influences your future career path, and your wealth, health, and well-being.Consequently, choosing the right university is important. Attending a university that is the right fit for you can make a big difference in terms of job opportunities, career development, and general levels of happiness.So how do...more
Gingivitis is the most common form of gum disease (otherwise known as periodontal disease) which refers to the inflammation or swelling of the gums that surround your teeth. While Gingivitis is a well known disease, due to the amount of publicity on...more
A good thing to determine when filling out applications for financial aid is how much aid you will need. Underestimating may leave you coming up short, so it is best to over-estimate when it comes to determining this. A "sticker price" is the price...more
Tiffany Stoney, CPhT B.S. Pharmacy Technology Instructor/ Infection Control Coordinator 404.225.4559 tstoney@atlantatech.eduSpotlight on the Pharmacy Tech Program at Atlanta Technical College By: Terreta Rodgers About the Author ...more
Atlanta Technical College, a unit of the Technical College System of Georgia, is located in the city of Atlanta, is an accredited institution of higher education that provides affordable lifelong learning opportunity, associate degree, diplomas,...more
"Our colleges put forth a great amount of hard work to receive these funds, but the result was well-worth the effort," said TCSG Commissioner Ron Jackson. "We want as many students as possible to realize the value of a college education. These...more
What are Lifelong Learning Centers in the Carolinas? By: Bob Bencivenga About the Author I have spent over 35 years finding the best locations for major corporations. During the last 5 years, I've been researching the growth of...more