Now that you’re starting to think about your New Year’s resolutions — which are likely to include getting more exercise or losing some of those holiday pounds — it is the perfect time to start planning a new fitness routine that you can both work into your busy schedule and manage to accomplish in your [...]
Bridge programs are growing in number and influence across the country, helping students to close learning gaps or to become ready for the next level of education or to enter the job market. While their numbers are growing — through colleges and universities, post-secondary schools, technical schools, and workforce readiness programs — because they are [...]
In today’s economy, you need all the help you can get to make yourself a competitive job candidate. Sometimes, that means getting professional advice for your job search — on everything from how to write the best resume and cover letter to tips for acing your interview to figuring out exactly what your career goals [...]
One of the best ways to learn about the everyday experiences of teachers working abroad is to read their personal blogs. You can get a sense of what the work is like, as well as the ups and downs of living in and adapting to a new culture. From these blogs, you can also glean [...]
Kindergarten 2, 4, 6, 8, Meet Me at the Garden Gate – Mrs. McMahon has been teaching Kindergarten for nearly 15 years, and uses her blog to document the daily activities and projects in her classroom. Recommended posts: “A fun little site…” and “The Annual Kindergarten Poppy Count….” Heidisongs Resource – “My students only participate [...]
You’re a college student, and that likely means that you don’t have a lot of money. Or maybe even no money. The upcoming holiday season can, therefore, present a challenge. On average, people in the U.S. spend $600-$800 on Christmas gifts. This can seem like an enormous sum when your income consists of student loans [...]
Now that we’ve established the importance of learning a foreign language, let’s take a look at some resources that will help you learn and practice. Of course, textbooks and word drills are important as you learn, but even more valuable is practice listening and speaking the language. These podcasts will help you hone your listening [...]
Budget eating $5 Dinners – This blog is a great resource for college students who are on a strict budget and looking for cheap and easy meals to cook up after class. This site has a number of different sections like the “Coupon Database,” “Frugal Map,” “Printable Planners” and “Bargain Meal of the Week.” Recommended [...]
1. The Wild Classroom The Wild Classroom presents video podcasts that can also be downloaded for classroom use. Scientists and graduate students from around the world contribute to the podcasts. The site also offers lesson plans and useful links. 2. This Week in Science This weekly podcast provides an overview of news and happenings in [...]
1. High Ability The Ohio Association of Gifted Children manages this blog, which offers ideas and information for teachers and guardians of gifted and high ability children. There are also sections that discuss advocacy for gifted children, testing, and social networking. Recent posts discuss current events, possible curriculum revisions, pedagogy and grading. 2. Ingeniosus Ingeniosus [...]