Articles written by Suzanne Pitner
All 149 articles written by Suzanne Pitner
Category: Writing Techniques
Success in NaNoWriMo, National Novel Writing Month, depends just as much on time management as it does on creativity. Block writing, timers, and word wars can help. more...
Halloween Treat Bags to Make: Creative Paper Craft for Kids Turns an Envelope into a Favor Holder
Category: Kids Paper Crafts
This simple Halloween paper craft uses envelopes, ribbon, glue, and decorations to make a treat bag that is quite a trick. more...
Halloween Lantern and Wind Sock: Easy Paper Craft for Kids is a Fun and Spooky Decoration
Category: Holiday Kids Crafts
This Halloween craft idea for kids combines the style of a Chinese paper lantern and a wind sock to create a unique project. more...
Simile and Metaphor in Descriptive Writing: Literary Devices That Create Emotional Hooks for Readers
Category: Writing Techniques
Literary devices, also called figurative language, are used in writing fiction to create memorable imagery. Simile and metaphor are two of the easiest to learn. more...
Set Goals to Achieve Writing Success: Use Measurable Targets to Write a Novel or Short Stories
Category: Writing Techniques
Setting writing goals to achieve success is as important in fiction writing as in any career. Smart goals will help the fiction writer finish projects on time. more...
Writing a Synopsis for a Novel: Book Publishing Agents Want a Concise, Compelling Narrative Summary
Category: Writing Techniques
Finding a publishing agent for a manuscript requires a compelling query and novel synopsis. Here is how to write a synopsis. more...
Category: Writing Fiction (general)
The Crafty Writer offers a basic creative writing course with eight sessions and the option of having work critiqued. more...
Category: Writing Fiction (general)
Online creative writing classes can be empowering to the person who cannot get to a university to take a course. The Open University courses are free and well presented. more...
The Legend of the Chupacabra: News Reports the Mysterious Monster’s Capture
Category: Paranormal (general)
A young man in Blanco, Texas recently reported he killed a chupacabra in his barn. Pictures and a video show what the monster looks like. more...
How to Win a Fiction Writing Contest: Boosting Success and Winning Writer's Competitions
Category: Writing Fiction (general)
Gaining the winning edge in a writing competition doesn't just depend on stellar writing. Learn what judges look for in the best writer's contest entries. more...
Techniques of the Selling Writer: Review of Book by Writer and Teacher, Dwight V. Swain
Category: Writing Fiction (general)
Techniques of the Selling Writer is an essential guide for writing a novel or short story and getting published. It has been a bestselling writing book for over 15 years. more...
Real Housewives of Atlanta Season 2 Episode 18: Recap of Events Airing on August 13, 2009
Category: Reality TV Episode Summaries
In this episode, Sheree, NeNe and Kim get into a physical fight. Sheree and Lisa both work on their clothing lines.Dwight and Sheree throw parties. more...
How to Remove Vinyl Tile Adhesive from Cement: Preparing for Wood Laminate Floor Installation
Category: Home Flooring
This process does not use adhesive remover chemicals or citrus based adhesive removers. Floor adhesive can be removed naturally from cement floors using boiling water. more...
Using a Personal Journal While Writing Fiction: Creative Journaling Helps Work Out Story Problems
Category: Writing Techniques
A personal writing journal is different from a diary, and can be a helpful strategy for writing a book and plotting a novel or short story. more...
Research for Fiction Writers: Ensuring Accurate Details for Authenticity When Writing a Book
Category: Writing Fiction (general)
Fiction writers do extensive research to include details that make their short stories and novels ring true. The writing process includes fact-finding and note taking. more...
Real Housewives of Atlanta Season 2 Preview: Premier Airs on Thursday, July 30, 2009 on Bravo TV
Category: Reality TV Cast Profiles
NeNe, Sheree, Kim, and Lisa work through old issues and they face new ones with the addition of Kandi Burruss to the Real Housewives of Atlanta Season 2. more...
First Day of School Icebreaker Activities: Five Fun Getting to Know Each Other Games
Category: Classroom Activities
These five icebreaker games are quick, easy ways for students and teachers to get to know everyone's names and help classmates relax. more...
Category: Writing Techniques
Agents and editors expect writers to submit manuscripts that are professional looking and properly formatted. These are standard guidelines for fiction submissions. more...
How to Create a Plot for a Novel: Plotting Has Five Basic Elements in Every Fiction Story
Category: Fiction Plots & Pacing
People have always told stories, and the most memorable ones have a strong plot. What is a story plot, and how can a writer come up with a good one when writing a novel? more...
Understanding Television News Reporting: How to Evaluate Media Coverage Broadcasts
Category: Media Literacy (general)
Television news coverage is short, so the media can only report part of the information. Evaluating news broadcasts helps viewers get full stories and additional facts. more...
Creating Characters When Writing Fiction: Using the Boss Archetype in a Novel or Story
Category: Character Development
The boss character archetype is the person who wants to run the show. When writing fiction, this is the character who tells everyone else what to do. more...
Category: Environmentalism (general)
Many types of seafood are now on the endangered species act due to overfishing. Buying with a sustainable seafood guide will protect and preserve these fish. more...
Banned Books Week: American Library Association Celebrates the Freedom to Read
Category: Book Censorship
Since 1982, Banned Books Week has been celebrated in the United States during the last week in September. It reminds Americans of the freedom of speech and of the press. more...
How to Set Up a Classroom: Teachers Plan to Get Ready for First Day of School
Category: Classroom Organization
There are six major tasks teachers need to complete to get the classroom set up in time for the first day of class. These are steps four, five, and six of the plan. more...
How to Start a Conversation: Mastering the Art of Making Small Talk with Anyone, Anywhere
Category: Improving Relationships
Never be at a loss for words with these tips for great conversation skills. Learn how to make small talk with anyone. more...
Back to School Activity Idea: Students Create Me Bags and Practice Public Speaking in This Project
Category: Classroom Activities
Going back to school can be scary. This fun and creative getting to know each other project is an icebreaker for elementary students as well as high school students. more...
Classroom Records Management for Teachers: Accurate Gradebook, Communication, and Progress Tracking
Category: Classroom Management Tips
Teachers must keep records of parent communications, attendance, behavior, and student portfolios. These guidelines for tracking student progress make it a breeze. more...
Category: Classroom Management Tips
Use classroom morning procedures that include bellwork assignments to give students review and practice and get them working the minute they walk into class. more...
How to Tell if Someone is Lying: Interpreting Body Language and Nonverbal Cues That Signal a Lie
Category: Psychology (general)
Most people feel uncomfortable lying. Body language can show the stress of concocting a "story" and clue the listener in to a lie. more...
Walking Tour of Ketchikan: Southeast Alaska Vacation Travel
Category: Alaska Travel
Ketchikan is one of the first stops on many Alaskan cruises. A walking tour offers plenty of opportunities for entertainment, exercise, and education. more...
Travel Guide to Juneau, Alaska: Things to Do and See in the State Capitol
Category: Alaska Travel
Juneau, Alaska provides a variety of places to visit and things to do for the tourist and sports enthusiast all year round. more...
Category: Media Literacy (general)
Two young college students write "Twitterature: Classic Literature in Twenty Tweets or Less" to recreate classic literature in a micro-novel format. more...
How to Evaluate a Website: Four Key Questions to Judge if Online Information is Reliable
Category: Media Literacy (general)
Information abounds on the Internet. Knowing what to believe and what to discredit is an important skill in evaluating online resources for accuracy and dependability. more...
How to Get Students Into Groups: Organizing Teams and Partners in Classroom Activities and PE Games
Category: Classroom Management Tips
There are many ways of putting students into groups, for classroom activities and for physical education lessons. These flexible grouping methods are quick and adaptable. more...
How to Write a Good Speech: A Three Step Outline for Creating a Powerful Message
Category: Speech Writing
Writing a speech can seem like a huge project, but it can be broken down into three simple steps. Use these tips on how to write a powerful speech. more...
Mastering Public Speaking: Learn Presentation Skills That Reduce Fear and Build Self Confidence
Category: Training/Professional Development (general)
Learning effective presentation skills is the key to overcoming the fear and anxiety of public speaking and becoming a powerful, persuasive speaker. These tips will help. more...
Category: Classroom Management Tips
Getting students' attention while they are working or playing in the classroom is difficult for teachers. These classroom quiet signs are easy and effective technique. more...
Book Review of 1-2-3 Magic for Teachers: Effective Classroom Discipline Pre-K through Grade 8
Category: Classroom Management Tips
The system of 1-2-3 Magic for Teachers is a positive and highly effective technique for managing classroom behavior and bringing out the best in students. more...
Category: Classroom Management Tips
As students move into upper elementary and middle school, they must learn how to organize schoolwork to be successful. This color-coded system is simple and easy to use. more...
Category: Classroom Organization
New teachers and seasoned professionals both need a plan for setting up and organizing a classroom before the first day of school. more...
Using SEO and Social Media Marketing Together: Strategies That Improve Search Engine Ranking
Category: Media Literacy (general)
Successful marketing strategy in today's web world needs a marriage of SEO and social media working together to enhance a website's visibility. more...
Category: Seasonal Cooking (general)
During spring and summer, mangoes are available in the stores. The sweet, orange flesh of a mango tastes wonderful in salads, shakes, smoothies, salsas, and meat dishes. more...
How to Create a Media Advertising Campaign: A Succinct, Powerful Key Message Targets the Audience
Category: Advertising Influence
Media professionals are always looking for news, interviews, and unusual events to report. Using a powerful key message is the best way to target an audience. more...
Feline Renal Failure: Symptoms and Treatment for Kidney Disfunction in Cats
Category: Pet Diseases
Renal failure, or kidney disfunction can happen suddenly in a cat, or it can be a long-term chronic condition. more...
The Professor Character Archetype: Logical Thinker, Introverted, Fact Checker and Know-It-All
Category: Character Development
The intellectual Professor archetype serves a role in stories that require a character who can delve into data and decipher the meaning of it all. more...
Newspaper Bias in Reporting: How News Stories are Chosen Limits Information
Category: Media Bias
Limitations of time, space, and advertising influence what news stories are published and where they appear in a paper. more...
Category: Teacher Tips/Training (general)
Students across the nation take standardized tests each spring to evaluate their knowledge at their grade levels. With planning, teachers can help them succeed. more...
Classroom Instruction That Works: Research-Based Strategies for Increasing Student Achievement
Category: Teaching Strategies/Mentorship
In this informative book, Robert Marzano describes nine categories for instructional planning that research shows to improve student achievement. more...
Television Shows and Society's Values: How Viewing Habits Influence Changing Norms
Category: Media Literacy (general)
Television has pushed the boundaries of societal values over the last thirty years, leading to changes in norms and tolerance for different behaviors. more...
How Media Constructs Reality Television Shows: Do They Depict Real Life or Fiction?
Category: Media Literacy (general)
Children as well as adults may have difficulty in distinguishing reality and fantasy in media constructed reality television. more...
Indoor Games for the Classroom on Rainy Days: Four Corners and Alibi Involve the Entire Class
Category: Classroom Activities
Heads Up Seven Up has been a staple of indoor classroom games on rainy days for decades. Here are two new ideas for classroom activities. more...
Book Review of Murder Takes the Cake: A Cozy Daphne Martin Mystery by Author Gayle Trent
Category: Cozy Mysteries
For people who love a tasty cake and a cozy murder mystery, Murder Takes the Cake is a delicious read. more...
SuperBowl 2009 Commercials: The Best and the Worst of the 43rd GridIron Classic’s Advertising
Category: Advertising Influence
The SuperBowl is famous for its advertising. Find out who advertised, who produced the best commercials, and who produced the worst. more...
Turn Off Your TV Week: A Challenge to Families to Spend Time Without Television
Category: Media Literacy (general)
Turn Off Your TV Week is a semi-annual event emphasizing the importance of spending time away from television media. more...
Book Review of The Girl With No Shadow: Sequel to Chocolat by Joanne Harris is Chocolate Magic
Category: British/UK Fiction (general)
The magic of chocolate and prose combine in this sequel to Chocolat, weaving a spell over the reader until the very last word is consumed. more...
Category: Teaching Media Literacy
Media Literacy teachers and students often use copyright protected works in lessons. Five guidelines for fair use determine what can be used and how. more...
The Nurturer Character Archetype: A Caring, Generous, and Self- Sacrificing Personality
Category: Character Development
The nurturer character archetype is the glue that bonds a family together. She is the one everyone looks to for love and support. more...
The Swashbuckler Character Archetype: Fearless, Exciting, and Always Ready for Adventure
Category: Character Development
The swashbuckler character archetype is enthusiastic, exciting, intriguing, and is fearless is pursuing his goals, constantly seeking new adventures. more...
Five Ways to Save Money on Books: How the Avid Reader Can Lower the Cost of a Literature Hobby
Category: Literary Culture (general)
People who love to read often find their obsession with the written word is expensive. Here is how to save money shopping for books. more...
How To Protect Kids From Cyberbullies: Keeping Teens and Tweens Safe From Online Dangers
Category: Media Literacy (general)
Parents must be vigilant about their children's safety online. Here are tips on how to keep kids safe from cyberbullying. more...
Category: Media Literacy (general)
Too much media use damages children's health, resulting in higher risk of obesity, tobacco, drug, and alcohol use, and sexual activity. more...
Egg Carton Jingle Bells: Eco-Friendly Christmas Ornaments Made From Recycled Materials
Category: Crafts (general)
Making Christmas and holiday crafts that use recycled materials go easy on the Earth and easy on the budget. more...
Power of Persuasion in Politics: How Politicians Evoke Emotions and Motivate People to Action
Category: Media Literacy (general)
Politicians use the power of persuasion to evoke emotional responses and motivate people as driving forces in their speeches. more...
What is Media Education?: Learning to Evaluate Print and Electronic Communication
Category: Teaching Media Literacy
Media education is to media literacy as bricks are to a house. Media education is a building block in becoming literate in evaluating print and electronic communications. more...
Category: Children's Party Food
These Gobbler Treats are a quick and simple Thanksgiving holiday craft children can make from sandwich cookies, candy corn, a small chocolate candy, and a red gummy worm. more...
Recipe for Riveting Writing: Using Subplots to Hook the Reader
Category: Fiction Plots & Pacing
Truly riveting writing engages the reader through a compelling plot and subplots that build tension and suspense. more...
The Waif Character Archetype: Innocent, Naïve, and Always Needs Saving
Category: Character Development
The waif character archetype is pure and uncorrupted, kind and gentle, and easily becomes the target of those who would take advantage of her. more...
Succeeding at NaNoWriMo: A Five Step Plan for Reaching Your Word Count
Category: Writing Novels
Although writing a novel in one month is an incredibly high mountain to climb, it can be done and has resulted in published novels for more than a few writers. more...
The Librarian Character Archetype: Strongest Characteristic: Keeping Everything Organized
Category: Character Development
The librarian archetype follows the rules and thinks everyone else should. more...
The Seductress Character Archetype: Sexuality is Power
Category: Character Development
Readers love to hate seductress, yet at the same time are drawn to her sexuality, her strength, and her ingenuity. more...
The Bad Boy Character Archetype: Using the Misbehaving Male as the Hero or the Villain
Category: Character Development
The Bad Boy archetype can be a villain or a hero depending on the character's role in the story. more...
Book Review of Teach With Your Strengths: How Great Teachers Inspire Their Students
Category: Teacher Tips/Training (general)
The book Teach With Your Strengths, by Rosanne Liesveld and Jo Ann Miller will help every teacher become great and able to inspire students. more...
Yoga for Arthritis: Hips: Exercises for Osteoarthritis in the Pelvic Area and Hips
Category: Arthritis
Osteoarthritis in the hips can make sitting and walking painful. These yoga poses help to open up the hips and pelvic area and to relieve pain. more...
Romance on the High Seas: The Allure of Pirate Adventure Novels
Category: Historical Romance Fiction
Pirate romance novels enjoy massive popularity with their adventures on the high seas. more...
The Romance Genre Defined: Romantic Literature: From Suspense to Historical Fiction
Category: Romance Fiction (general)
Romance novels were once defined as bodice rippers, but not today. Modern romantic literature has evolved and become more sophisticated, as has its readers. more...
Ways to Create a Plot of a Book: Using Colored Index Cards to Build a Storyline
Category: Fiction Plots & Pacing
Creating the plot of a novel is the first place an author may experience writers block. Use this method to develop a storyline every time. more...
Halloween Lantern Easy Craft: Spooky Pumpkin, Bat, Ghost, or Spider Candle Jar for Kids to Make
Category: Holiday Kids Crafts
This Halloween kids craft uses tissue paper, starch, and a jar to create a lantern with a spooky glow. It is a fast and easy project using recycled or new materials. more...
Three Step Method of Character Development: Characterization Using Summary, Interview, and Analysis
Category: Character Development
Creating believable characters is as simple as giving them consistent and authentic responses throughout an entire story. more...
Category: Resources for Writers (general)
MIT offers many past courses online for free review through OpenCourseWare. Writers can take advantage of these university courses and the supplemental reading materials. more...
Category: Writing Fiction (general)
Randy Ingermanson of Advanced Fiction Writing developed the popular Snowflake Method of how to create a plot for a novel. Read here to learn how it works. more...
Book Review of Racing Toward Armageddon: The Three Great Religions and the Plot to End the World
Category: History/Philosophy Books (general)
Michael Baigent's latest book is disturbing and thought provoking, questioning the motives and goals of the three great world religions and their role in Armageddon. more...
Category: Writing Fiction (general)
This popular nine-week screenwriting course introduces the screenwriter to the skills needed to succeed in writing for film and screen. more...
Category: Saving Energy
More consumers are concerned with making their homes energy efficient. These ideas can save money on energy bills while still keeping the home comfortable. more...
Benefits of Fiction Writing Contests: Choosing Writers Competitions That are Legitimate
Category: Writing Fiction (general)
Creative writing contests are a popular way for emerging writers to showcase their work. Boost success by using these guidelines for writing competitions. more...
The World According to Twitter: New York Times Columnist David Pogue Shares 2,524 Tweets
Category: Humorous Writing/Books
David Pogue shares thousands of tweets from followers about life, opinions, personal stories, and the shared human experience in a thought-provoking and humorous book. more...
Halloween Safety Tips for Kids: Have Fun and Be Safe While Trick or Treating
Category: Kids Holiday Activities
These new and old personal safety tips for kids allow them to have safe Halloween fun at haunted houses and as they trick or treat. more...
Category: Classroom Management Tips
Students need never lose their schoolwork again with this simple system. Here is how to make laminated pocket folders with elementary homework help charts. more...
Teaching Lesson Plans for Back to School: Teach Classroom Management the First Two Weeks of School
Category: Lesson Plan Help
The first days of school set the tone for the rest of the year. Classroom management strategies and effective classroom procedures will allow good teaching to take place. more...
Category: Reality TV Episode Summaries
Lisa and Ed visit a fertility clinic, Shereé gets a gun, Kandi works on her solo album, and NeNe meets with Kim but it ends in disaster. more...
The Real Housewives of Atlanta Season 2 Premiere: Episode Aired July 30, 2009
Category: Reality TV Episode Summaries
In this premiere of Real Housewives ATL, Kim visits a psychic and hears something shocking. Sheree plans an Independence Party, and Lisa decides to try for a baby. more...
Icebreaker Activities and Games: Ideas for Parties, Meetings, Workshops, and Team Building
Category: Training/Professional Development (general)
These icebreakers for parties, meetings, and workshops are designed to help people warm up to one another and get ready for more fun activities. more...
Write a Novel in a Month: Book Review of First Draft in 30 Days by Karen Wiesner
Category: Writing Novels
First Draft in 30 Days is a well-detailed, practical system of how to write a novel in a month. It can be personalized and is especially useful during NaNoWriMo. more...
Short Story Writing Tips: How to Write Micro Fiction and Flash Fiction
Category: Writing Short Stories
Short stories, flash fiction, and micro fiction have become popular as quick reads for people with a busy schedule. Read on for tips on how to write them. more...
Category: Philosophy Books
Atlas Shrugged, by Ayn Rand, is the monumental epic tale of consequences to society when people's freedoms are restricted by too much government intervention. more...
Category: Teacher Tips/Training (general)
Small whiteboards that students can use at their desks are expensive to purchase. Teachers can make cheap whiteboards for a few cents each. more...
How to Write a Novel With Perfect Scenes: Build Tension With Scene Analysis When Writing a Book
Category: Writing Novels
Novel writing tips give advice about creating a plot and crafting characters. Knowing how to use scene structure helps the fiction writer tie it all together. more...
Why Books are Banned: Common Reasons for Censorship and Challenges of Reading Materials
Category: Book Censorship
With the best of intentions, people frequently challenge and ban books. In 2007, over 420 books were challenged or banned from schools and libraries. more...
Three Things to Do to Set Up a Classroom: Teachers Plan to Get Ready for the First Day of School
Category: Classroom Organization
Teachers need a plan to get the classroom set up in time to welcome back to school the new students. Use these ideas to get the room ready before the first day of class. more...
Visual Communications Literacy Development: Understanding and Analyzing Images Used in Media Culture
Category: Media Literacy (general)
People spend more time with digital visual media than ever before. Understanding visual communication and design is an indispensable facet of literacy. more...
Great Quotes by Famous People: Inspirational Quotations That Motivate to Succeed in Life
Category: Great Thinkers (general)
This collection of inspirational quotes on life made by famous people from all time is uplifting and motivating to everyone. more...
Category: Teaching Strategies/Mentorship
Backward planning is used by effective teachers to set academic objectives first, then writing lesson plans to meet those goals. This results in greater student success. more...
Real Time Search Engines: Scoopler and Collecta Return Social Media, News, and Online Trends
Category: Media Literacy (general)
Scoopler and Collecta are new generation search engines that return live and up to the second results from social media and news sites on the latest breaking events. more...
How to Organize a Classroom Library: Help Students Find the Books They Need by Level or Genre
Category: Classroom Management Tips
A well-organized classroom library will make it easier for students to find books to read and enjoy. Students can maintain this simple method of library organization. more...
Ketchikan Totem Heritage Center: Museum of Haida and Tlingit Pacific Northwest Art
Category: Alaska Travel
The Northwest Coastal Native American tribes are famous for the totem poles they created. In this Ketchikan museum, totems preserved from the 19th century are on display. more...
Facts About Mendenhall Glacier: Visiting the Famous Ice Field Near Juneau Alaska
Category: Alaska Travel
Mendenhall Glacier outside of Juneau is one of the most easily accessible and breathtaking glaciers to visit in Alaska. more...
Alaska Cruise Tours in Juneau: Glacier Gardens’ Flowers Bloom in the Tongass National Forest
Category: NW U.S./Alaska Travel (general)
Glacier Gardens in Juneau, Alaska, is built on land reclaimed after a landslide and transformed into a paradise of flowers and native plants. more...
Category: History Books
Best-selling author Doug Stanton tells of the heroics of American Special Forces in Afghanistan who rode to war on horseback against Taliban soldiers. more...
StorYBook Novel Writing Software Review: Free Open Source Program Organizes Book and Story Files
Category: Writing Novels
This open source software makes organizing the characters, backstories, settings, scenes, chapters and plot lines of a fiction novel easier for creative writers. more...
Classroom Spelling Games: Word Scramble, Sparkle, and Squares are Fun Ways to Practice
Category: Classroom Activities
Studying spelling word lists doesn't have to be boring. Energize teaching and learning with these free, multiplayer spelling games that can be played at school or home. more...
Category: Training/Professional Development (general)
These tips on presentation show how to use audio visual aids in public speaking as an effective way to engage the audience and illustrate key points. more...
Category: Teaching Media Literacy
Information literacy skills can be taught to students of all ages from elementary school to graduate levels by integrating the curriculum with the Big 6 process model. more...
What to Pack For a Cruise to Alaska: Include Clothing for Varied Activities and an Excursion Daypack
Category: Cruise/Island Vacations (general)
Weather during a cruise to Alaska can be changeable, making packing a challenge. Use this handy packing list for luggage and a daypack or backpack to carry on land tours. more...
What is Information Literacy?: Knowledge Skills for Communication, Technology, and More
Category: Media Literacy (general)
Information literacy is a critical set of skills that teach a person to know when and how to do research and use the knowledge effectively in communication and action. more...
Creating a Closed Aquatic Ecosystem: How to Make a Self-Contained, Self-Supporting Biosphere
Category: Aquariums
Creating a self-contained and self-supporting enclosed ecosystem is a project that is quick to set up and maintenance free, and can be beautiful as well as functional. more...
Category: Media Literacy (general)
The ability to use digital technology to create photo mashups has contributed to the rise of photographic hoaxes and the use of digital forensics to detect them. more...
Category: Press Freedom
The Social Responsibility Theory, first developed in the 1940s by Robert Maynard Hutchins, is still a guiding principle for the media today. more...
Project Censored Fights Newspaper Bias: Organization Reports the News That Didn’t Make the Headlines
Category: Censorship
Project Censored leads the way in reproducing reports and articles that have been omitted from the news and helps the public become aware of freedom of speech issues. more...
Good Media, Good Kids: A Four Component Model of Media Ethics Developed by Notre Dame
Category: Teaching Media Literacy
The University of Notre Dame developed this program analyzing the positive effects of media that produces the highest ethical behavior. more...
Feline Epilepsy: Treatment and Management for Seizure Disorders in Cats
Category: Pet Diseases
When a cat has a seizure, it can be a frightening experience for the owner. Learn more about this rare condition. more...
How to Analyze the News: COPS Strategy Develops Literacy About What is Reported in the Media
Category: Media Bias
Use the COPS strategy to become literate about news media and to distinguish what is accurately reported and what is not. more...
Category: Teaching Media Literacy
Teachers and parents who want to teach young people how to avoid cyberbullies now have an online resource bank of lessons to guide them. more...
Category: Media Literacy (general)
Planet-Connect harnesses the fun and immediacy of Web 2.0 in a site by teens and for teens to help them develop their green sensibility. more...
Quest Atlantis Online Game: Teaches Children Ethics, Social Responsibility, and Compassion
Category: Teaching Media Literacy
Quest Atlantis is an online game where children learn skills to solve the world's problems, gaining points for social responsibility and compassionate behavior. more...
Digital Literacy 2.0 and Media Collage: Integrating Multiple Forms of Sound, Graphics, and Images
Category: Media Literacy (general)
Evolving digital technology allows the creation of new environments that combine many forms of information in a media collage. more...
More Rainy Day Classroom Games: Doggy, Doggy, Where’s Your Bone and Eraser Racer
Category: Classroom Activities
Keeping students entertained on rainy days can be a challenge for the teacher. These two games take anywhere from a few minutes to as long as the class wants to play. more...
Eco Friendly Springtime Project: Start a Garden with Eggshell People
Category: Organic Gardens (general)
Spring is the perfect time to start an indoor herb garden. Make the project fun for children with this eco-friendly gardening craft. more...
Michael Phelps' Marijuana Fiasco: Can He Regain his Status as a Role Model?
Category: Media Literacy (general)
Everyone makes mistakes. But for Michael Phelps, Olympic gold medalist, role model, and hero to youth worldwide, mistakes are not an option. Can he make a comeback? more...
SuperBowl Advertising: Game Day Commercials Produce Big Benefits for Advertisers
Category: Advertising Influence
SuperBowl advertising has produced some of the most memorable and effective commercials in the history of television. more...
Valentine's Day Games for the Classroom: Make-a-Match and Valentine Puzzles are Fun for All Ages
Category: Primary School (general)
Make a Valentine's Day classroom party a memorable and fun experience for students with some simple classroom games and puzzles. more...
Category: Copyright
Fair use is an important issue for journalists, writers, artists, teachers, and anyone who has used copyright works for anything other than personal activities. more...
How to Craft a Valentine Heart Basket: Weaving Made of Construction Paper Holds Cards and Candy
Category: Crafts (general)
This simple, woven, heart-shaped basket will hold all the valentines and candy a child receives. more...
Internet Plagiarism in the Classroom: Research Papers, Term Papers, and Essays for Sale
Category: Intellectual Property Law
With academic papers for sale on the Internet, students, parents, and teachers need to work to maintain high digital ethics. more...
Cleansing, Herbal Detox Diet: A Gentle Way to Rid the Body of Toxins and Waste
Category: Herbal Medicine
A gentle, cleansing, herbal detox diet, done once or twice a year can rid the body of toxins and waste that cause sluggishness and weight gain. more...
What is Cyberbullying?: The Growing Threat of Electronic Bullying and Harassment
Category: Media Literacy (general)
Cyberbullying, or harassment through electronic media, is becoming more common with children and teenagers. What exactly is digital bullying? more...
Reporting News With a Cell Phone: The Emergence of Citizen Journalism Through Handheld Media Devices
Category: Media Literacy (general)
Camera cell phones and handheld media devices allow individuals to be grassroots news reporters on the scene. Citizen journalists are changing how news is created. more...
Egg Carton Mancala Game: Eco-Friendly Christmas or Holiday Gift From Recycled Materials
Category: Crafts (general)
Go green by making a Mancala or Owara game that uses recycled materials. It's easy on the Earth and easy on the budget. more...
Tips to Stay Sane During the Holidays: Ten Ways to Lower Stress and Enjoy the Season of Peace
Category: Holiday Entertaining
Feeling stress during Christmas, Kwanzaa, and Hannukah is common. Here are ten ways to lower holiday stress and enjoy the season. more...
Political Persuasion Techniques: How Politicians Get the Attention of the Public and Establish Trust
Category: Media Literacy (general)
Being aware of persuasive communication techniques used in political speeches will enable media literate citizens to uncover the real message being sent. more...
What is Media Literacy?: Key Concepts and Questions to Analyze Print & Electronic Messages
Category: Media Literacy (general)
Living in a media rich environment requires people to become savvy about media. Media literacy enables them to be perceptive consumers of media messages. more...
How To Make A Mirrored Candle Holder: A CD Base Reflects the Candelight in This Eco-Friendly Craft
Category: Crafts (general)
This craft project using a compact disc, beads, and a votive candle holder makes a stunning gift using eco-friendly recycled objects. more...
Positive Classroom Discipline: Teacher Strategies That Encourage Responsive Students
Category: Classroom Management Tips
Using teacher language and strategies that are specific and encouraging allows students to respond to effective classroom management by displaying desired behavior. more...
Personal Genome Project: Is Sharing Genetic Profiles on the Internet Harmful or Beneficial?
Category: Scientific Ethics
Making DNA information available to scientists can speed research into medical conditions, yet may also lead to a loss of privacy. more...
Free Spirit Character Archetype: Upbeat, Eccentric, Creative, and Charming
Category: Character Development
The free spirit archetype is a quirky, talkative, charming, and unpredictable individual. more...
The Warrior Character Archetype: The Protector and Savior of All That is Right
Category: Character Development
The Warrior is a fundamental literary archetype who protects and defends against all foes, operating on the premise that strength and power overcome any injustice. more...
Book Review of How to Cook a Tart: Debut Novel by Nina Killham
Category: American Fiction (general)
How to Cook a Tart by Nina Killham is a smooth mixture of butter, flour, and murder, whipped together into a saucy, satirical, suspenseful novel. more...
Why GATE Education is Important: Gifted and Talented Programs Need Support
Category: Gifted Education (general)
GATE, or Gifted and Talented Education, is frequently being dropped in schools in favor of No Child Left Behind, NCLB, focusing on other issues. more...
Yoga for Arthritis of the Knees: Exercises for Osteoarthritis in Knee Joints and Shoulders
Category: Arthritis
Osteoarthritis in the knees and shoulders is common and painful. Using simple yoga poses can help bring relief from the pain. more...
Yoga for Arthritis: Lower Back: Poses That Help Osteoarthritis of the Lumbar Region
Category: Arthritis
Osteoarthritis in the lumbar region can result in stiffness and pain. These yoga poses help to relieve the symptoms of arthritis in the lower back. more...
Yoga Poses for Arthritis: An Alternative Therapy to Reduce the Pain of Osteoarthritis
Category: Arthritis
Yoga poses greatly reduce the pain of arthritis and increase joint flexibility. Yoga exercises can be an alternative therapy to medications used in arthritis treatment. more...
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