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Amanda Stevens

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The New Faces of Adult Education

Online courses and degrees have become a best friend to adult students. Allowing freedom from the traditional classroom and incorporating the traditional classroom's educational elements, online programs cater to the needs of busy adults with responsibilities and obligations.

Internet References vs. Library References

Reference librarians are discovering today, that Internet sources may be the preferred reference source for some types of information.

Adult Learners with Disabilities

Resources for adult learners with disabilities.

Company Research

Knowing how to research companies is a skill that is
useful for job seekers, investors and those that need information for competitive intelligence and marketing purposes.

The Truth About Thinking Critically

Humans have complex mental processes that filter, organize and give meaning to information based on past assumptions, the values of our culture, and our needs and desires.

Rx for College Algebra

Adults contemplating returning to college generally perceive two looming barriers to their success: financing their education and passing College Algebra--and not necessarily in that order.

The Subject is Physics

Explore the dynamics of nature from the microscopic to the macroscopic on the Internet.

Textbook Publishing Biz

What standards of accountability do textbook publishers have when textbooks have unconventional or just plain wrong information in them? A critical look at user-unfriendly textbooks in print.

Self-Directed Learning

Self-directed learning is the method used when a learner, rather than an institution, controls both the learning objectives and the means of learning. Many adults engage in self-directed learning to enhance their work performance or personal development.

Steps to Take to Start Back to College

The first step involved in planning to further your education is an understanding your motivation to do so. Understanding your motivation will help you make decisions and keep you on track.

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