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 		Online Education or Traditional College Learning
Is it better to attend an online college or university, or to go the traditional route? Here are some of the pros and cons to consider of both educational options.
Online Social Work Degree – MSW Programs
A handful of MSW programs have developed an accredited online social work degree option. This article reviews three of the top MSW online programs.
Teaching Poetry
Research on teaching poetry reveals methods both to encourage more reading and writing of poetry and to increase students' abilities to analyze poetry well.
Writing a Professional Resume That Gets Noticed
Job seekers may find resume writing daunting, but these tips and suggestions combined with a good online resume builder, can be the start to landing a great career.
Teacher Professional and Personal Development
Over seasonal breaks, as well as the course of the year, teachers can avoid burn-out by giving themselves the gift of regular personal and professional development.
How to Pass the CAHSEE High School Exit Exam
The state requires all public high school students to pass the CAHSEE exit exam to get a high school diploma. Passing requires studying and taking practice tests.
Tips for Student Journalism Portfolios
Portfolios are used to demonstrate an individual's strengths and accomplishments in creative fields, such as writing and art. These portfolios are a benefit to students.
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Jonathan Swift Lesson Plan Ideas
Make teaching satire and studying "Gulliver's Travels" and other prose works from Jonathan Swift more accessible to students with these lesson plan suggestions.
Lesson Planning Tips for Direct Instruction
When writing a lesson plan, it is important that a teacher carefully considers the direct instruction portion of the lesson to ensure optimal student learning.
Conversation Starters for Kids with Asperger's
The social skills necessary for meaningful dialogue with peers often elude children with Asperger syndrome. Conversation starters will be helpful in making friends.
Tips on Community Event Planning
When an event coordinator gathers a dedicated committee, a community event's success depends on the group's dynamic.
Gift Suggestions for Office Workers
Need a last minute gift idea for someone who works in an office or home office? Here are some gift suggestions to help office workers get organized.
The Very Hungry Caterpillar Movement Activities
Kindergarten and first grade students can act out an Eric Carle story and answer questions about story sequencing in this lesson plan using dramatic movement activities.
Guide to Veterinary Degree Online Programs
Students interested in pursuing a veterinary degree online will find several quality options thanks to an increase in veterinary education online programs.
Pros and Cons of Recess Time in Schools
Recess has been a long-standing tradition in elementary and middle schools. Currently, recess time is being cut to allow for more instruction in math and reading.
Valentine's Day Math Lesson Plans
Center school celebrations on learning, not parties. Valentine's Day math activities are one way for students to enhance their counting and problem solving skills.
A Short History of Student Assessment
The development of student grading is a story of trial and error. The hectic process serves to help explain why assessment practices are still inconsistent.
How to Choose a College Backpack
Looking for a cheap backpack? This may be a bad idea. Students should consider investing in durable, well-organized backpacks with laptop sleeves and wheels.
Components of a Solid Early Reading Program
Effective early reading guidelines proposed by the National Reading Panel on April 13, 2000, are outlined and discussed.
Lost Job, Lost Hope, Lost Dignity in Self
The holiday season is stressful enough without the added pressure of work related problems. But when work disappears, the aftereffects need to ensure dignity is intact.
Creating a Scheme of Work for Drama Education
Producing a scheme of work for drama requires considerable planning. Where does the drama tutor begin?
Teach with Books Which Inspire Children to Read
There is special value in exposing children to books which motivate the desire to read. Santa's Book of Names is one which does just that. Read it with a child any time!
Speeches in the Middle School Classroom
Teach middle school students how to write an organized speech. To improve delivery, practice the art of eye contact and the use of volume, speed, and gestures.
MLK Activities for Middle & High School Students
In this lesson, students complete a Venn-diagram to report research, make a timeline of the life of Martin Luther King, Jr. and/or compete in an oratory contest.
Bringing Books to Life Through Drama
By dramatizing books, stories, and poems, teachers can make reading more interesting for children.
Gifted Kids, Yahoo Answers, and Bloom's Taxonomy
Teachers can combine Bloom's Taxonomy and Yahoo! Answers to create an opportunity of gifted thinkers to explore, ask, answer, and let their great brains shine.
Negotiation Training
With proper negotiation training, a salespeople can double their sales numbers and learn how to most effectively communicate with others.
Relaxation Techniques and Strategies for Teens
Use these tips to teach teens relaxation skills they can use now and for a lifetime.
Tips for Student Journalists
As with many professions, it is important for those studying journalism in school to properly prepare for their field by practicing techniques and mastering skills.
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