Middle School Fundraising Ideas And A Secret That Will Boost Your Profits Middle school fundraising requires a lot of effort but as long as you take the time to be convince yourself that you're going to be successful, you will surely yield the products of your thoughts. Now, that's a really good way to motivate yourself as well as your volunteers to take some really good effort for the success of your fundraising campaign. In this article, I'm...more
Schools Aim to Shrink Nursing Shortage Laurel Andersen graduated from the University of South Carolina Aiken with a psychology degree only to realize that she would rather become a nurse. She then decided to return to USC Aiken, in order to earn a second degree—a bachelor's degree in nursing. Going back to school to obtain a second degree is becoming increasingly popular due in large part to the ease and convenience of online...more
As a student, it is a blissful feeling to excel in the class especially in a subject where many students are considering it very hard. There are also some who says that excelling is not their goal, but if they can achieve something academically, they would be very proud with it. Excelling doesn't follow that you should have to be so proud and boastful but it's a momentary gratifying feeling that you will feel unconsciously if you accomplish one. Now, we will tackle some ways on how to excel in your school studies.The very first thing that you must do is to realize the differences between learning and studying. Many have incorporated these two words as similar words with the same meanings. Studying is processes in which you just have to rote memorize things exactly as what was mentioned in the subject books of the course or the notes that you have taken. On the other hand, Learning is a mental natural practice and activity that makes you familiar with certain facts, information and ideas as well as their practical applications and significance.Merely memorizing is not the ideal approach to comprehend and understand things effectively. It should not be the approach of the students...more
Benefits of Higher Education The message of The College Board's Education Pays 2010 recent report is clear—investing more money in higher education is beneficial to both individuals and society as a whole. Studies show that college graduates, as opposed to a person with only a high school diploma, are more likely to hold a job, earn a...more
Blogging for Education Reform November 22 was named a National Day of Blogging for Real Education Reform, sparking much online conversation and debate on the current hot-topic of Education Reform. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan joined the conversation himself, and assured bloggers that the U.S. Department of Education has been listening...more
How Can Technology Improve Education? To show the effect of technology on education, Don Kenzek, CEO of the International Society for Technology in Education uses an analogy of technology in the medical field."If in 1970 you had knee surgery, you got a huge scar," he said. "Now, if you have knee surgery you have two little dots."Advances in technology have allowed teachers to move beyond traditional methods of education, which primarily rely on the use of text-books and verbal instruction. At one time, a student's only exposure to technology was found in a basic computer class. Now, technology has enabled the creation of various teaching and learning tools that can "demonstrate concepts, assign projects, and assess progress."The drawback with incorporating technology into education, though, is hesitation by U.S. schools to utilize new educational tools and methods. Other nations around the world are looking for ways to integrate technology and education, while we are still questioning whether this merge should take place at all.Kenzek points out the following 8 ways in which technology has proved effective in instruction and student progress.1. Improved simulation and...more
Educational Wooden Toys For Your Little One When you've kids at home, you know you'll buy them toys. All parents do this because they know that toys are the only things that can keep their little ones busy as well as teach them a lot of...more
Online Learning for High School Students Once considered a tool primarily used in higher education, online learning has made its way to high schools, giving students the opportunity to study a wider variety of subjects than those traditionally...more
There has been quite a bit of news lately concerning the accomplishment of individuals who received home schooling. They are taught at home, by a parent or guardian, and are usually taught in a different way than those in the traditional school....more
If you are a bad credit holder and you need extra funds for your higher education, then loans for students with bad credit is the best option for you. These loans provide you ample amount of money for your studies. With the help of these loans, you...more
If you are like millions of other time-starved moms, the believed of back-to-school buying leaves you feeling stressed and wondering how you are able to probably get it all done within your spending budget and within the limited time you have. Get...more
Massage Therapy Career Education Possibilities The holistic healing practice of massage therapy can be used for medical and relaxation purposes. Students can learn how to treat overwork, stressed, and injured muscles by completing the...more