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 		Advertising Jobs in Bad Economic Times
In a bad economy, employers need to minimize advertising dollars spent and maximize limited resources to screen and interview large numbers of applicants.
How to Ace a Second Interview
In this tough economy, getting a job is difficult. Those fortunate enough to get a second interview need to make a positive impression to stand out from the competition.
How to Teach a Lesson
Beginning teachers often throw together lesson plans at the last minute, creating assignments and activities that may be engaging, but lack long-term planning.
Complications of Online Teaching Jobs
Flexibility is one of the benfits of working in an online learning environment, but instructor's need to take conscious steps to make it work for them.
Teaching the Craft of News Article Writing
Make teaching the structure of a news article fun by incorporating role play and props into the lesson.
Requirements for California Homeschooling
Become educated on the home schooling requirements for a child to attend a home school that is recognized by the state of California to obtain a degree.
Make a Water Cycle Craft Bracelet
Students learn the stages of the water cycle while creating a bracelet or necklace that they can use as a visual reminder of water's journey.
How to Write an Effective Summary
Effective reading skills helps students synthesize information in chunks for writing a good summary of an article or essay.
How To Get A Job In The Credit Crunch
With more competition for jobs in the current recession job seekers need to learn how to impress potential employers. A career change might help employment prospects.
Anticipated Impacts of 2010-11 California Budget
The 2010-2011 California State budget to be released Friday January 8, 2010, may include a combination of furloughs and layoffs as cost saving measures.
The Best Nursing Programs Online
A handful of CCNE-accredited online nursing degree programs are available for students seeking BSN, LPN, and MSN degrees. This article reviews some of the best options.
Social Cognitive Theory in a K-8 Classroom
Social cognitive theory enables teachers to develop the personal characteristics, behavioral patterns, and classroom environment that promote self-regulated learning.
Teacher Agency
Action research is a disciplined process of inquiry that demands action and presents an opportunity for individual agency to improve schools.
Study Questions for Cormac McCarthy's The Road
When Cormac McCarthy's novel, The Road, takes readers on a post-apocalyptic journey, certain questions become tools for learning.Students dig deep to find personal truth.
Find A Job Using Social Media
More and more job hunters and employers are using social media such as Twitter and Linkedin in order to find employment or recruit staff.
Decline in Face-to-Face Communication at Work
Podcasts, distance learning, web-based chat, IMing and more. Are all these tools the best way to advance a career?
Shorthand Tips For The Frustrated Journalist
Whether an aspiring journalist or in some other profession which requires shorthand skills, here are some brief pointers on how to get to the 100wpm mark.
Language Immersion Strategy for TEFL Instructors
Language immersion is one of the most popular ways of learning English as a Foreign Language. Teachers can take steps to eliminate native (L1) language speaking in class.
Make Meals Fun in a Home or Daycare Setting
Having a group of children at a table doesn't mean there has to be lots of whining. Use group power to make food interesting and teach kids that they can enjoy dining.
Careers to Provide Income and Steady Employment
If a traditional 4-year college education isn't worth the student loan debt, should the prospective student consider an education at a community college or trade school?
Electrical Engineering Online Degree Programs
A number of quality engineering online programs are available for both graduate and undergraduate students. This article reviews some of the top choices.
What Great Teachers Know and Do
While many researchers explore "best practices" for teaching, they can be summarized into the three R's - relationships, respect, and resources.
How to Study Effectively for Tests
Many students study for countless hours in vain. This guide will help students make the most of their study time.
Conversation Games for Intermediate ESL Lessons
Teaching intermediate-level ESL students can be a challenge, as many of the students are at different middle levels of language learning. Here are a few activity ideas!
Teaching Good Study Skills to Children
Children should be taught good study skills from the time they start school in order to ensure that they are prepared academically for the rigors of future education.
Fun Ways to Review Academic Content
Review strategies that are engaging and effective for teacher and students include competitive games, critical thinking synthesis activities, or peer review strategies.
Employment Prospects for Teachers
Teaching has always had an up and down cycle. With the current economic turmoil, is there hope for educators looking for work?
Fantasy Football Leadership Skills for Kids
Practice real-life math skills. NFL Fantasy Football season is a great time for cross-curricular leadership skills, math and critical thinking.
So You Want to Major in International Affairs?
These are some helpful hints and tips about the concentration itself and how to make the most of this major once it's declared.
College Classes - Drop, Withdraw, or Incomplete?
While college guidelines vary, they follow the same basic patterns. Students can end classes by dropping, withdrawing, or getting an incomplete. What's the difference?
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