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Can you learn a language laughing?

22 July, 2015 Educational experiencesAfrican American, Agence France-Presse, Anadolu Agency, Associated Press, Google, Humor, John Pollack, Joke, Laughter, Learning, Peter McGraw, Police officer, Pun, Recreation, Traffic stop, University of Colorado at Boulder, Vocabulary, Word gameAdd a Comment

[responsivevoice_button buttontext=”Play”] The simple answer would be, yes – but not all of it. What you will learn laughing will most probably remain longer in your memory. Humor and Learning You should know that humor is important in learning a language. It enables the student to learn new vocabulary in context, it motivates you to…

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Why should you learn Chinese?

22 July, 2015 TrainingsAssociated Press, China, Chinese, Chinese culture, Chinese language, Federal government of the United States, Human rights in China, Languages, Mandarin, Mandarin Chinese, Non-governmental organization, United States, United States Assistant Secretary of State, Xi JinpingAdd a Comment

[responsivevoice_button buttontext=”Play”] China is a country that is emerging as one of the strongest global economy in the last two decade and is the world’s biggest holder of foreign exchange reserves with the reserves touching $3.0447 trillion US in March 2011. Many countries around the world are interested in business with China and are actively involved in…

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Tricks and tips on how to get good grades in College

21 July, 2015 QuotesAssociated Press, California, Campus, Campus police, College football, College Life, Colleges and Universities, Distance education, District attorney, E-learning, Education, Los Angeles, Los Angeles City Attorney, Sexual assault, Student, Study group, Study skills, UCLA Bruins, UCLA Bruins football, University of CaliforniaAdd a Comment

[responsivevoice_button buttontext=”Play”] Acquiring a college education is a goal that countless individuals hope to achieve. However, the idea of selecting a school, choosing a major and charting a course for ultimate success can seem like a series of insurmountable challenges. Fortunately, the tips that follow below offer a framework for getting the entire process underway.

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Online education providers join forces to one platform

21 July, 2015 Learning resourcesAcute lymphoblastic leukemia, Adrian Arrington, American University of the Caribbean, Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine, Assistant director, Associate professor, Associated Press, Atlanta, Brandeis University, College of William & Mary, Commencement speech, Condoleezza Rice, Duke University, E-learning, Emory University, Lake Area Technical Institute, Michelle Obama, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, University of Notre Dame, Wake Forest University, Washington University in St. LouisAdd a Comment

The new online education platform with courses from top-ranked universities will be available to students for college credit starting in autumn 2013. Semester Online, the partnership between a consortium of schools and the online education provider 2U Inc. will deliver university-accredited courses through a virtual classroom environment. Universities involved in this project are: Brandeis University, Duke…

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How IQ levels determine your performance at work?

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An intelligence quotient or IQ test determines your intellect level based on the outcome of standardized tests. Specially devised to evaluate intelligence, an IQ score should ideally fall between 70 and 130. The following article discusses about IQ tests and how they can help determine your value as an employee.Let us see how IQ tests help in…

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Technology influences education

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The infographic below is showing an interesting overview of the technology on education. With everyday development of new tools to make the education more interesting and accessible to everybody, we are seeing the benefits of the technological development in the highest level possible from the beginning of our existence. If education is power then this…

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Effective ways to best grades

12 February, 2015 Educational experiencesAcademia, Academic term, Alcorn State University, Anitere Flores, Associated Press, Belief, Best in Show (film), Canada, Carmustine, Daniel Woolf, Ebola virus disease, Hospital-acquired infection, Public health, Queen's University, Student, Students' union, Textbook, Vaccine controversies

In the start of a new semester, some students are very excited, while some are nervous. This is because thoughts about working hard to get good grades from reviewers, are in the mind of everyone. Fortunately there are ways through which you can perform at peak level in the entire academic semesters. If you’re undergoing…

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Secondary education – more affordable

28 January, 2015 Educational experiencesAssociated Press, Bachelor's degree, Baloncesto Superior Nacional, Board of directors, Campus, College football, Community college, Indiana, Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana, Meramec River, Metropolitan Community College (Omaha), Northeast Community College, Registered nurse, Saint Louis University, University of Nebraska Medical Center

Everyone knows that the cost of attending college increases each year. Whether you go to a public or private institution, you can expect to feel a blow to your budget. Many aspiring college students give up the dream of going to college simply because they can’t afford it, however, there are some ways to make…

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Transforming science education

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If you understand science and technology, it has been surveyed that you are smarter, more competitive, more productive, and more engaged global citizens! Do not believe it? See for yourself at LASER (Leadership Assistance for Science Education Reform) infographic that describes how science education is transforming our evollution.

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Break the online learning misconceptions

10 December, 2014 Educational experiencesAditi, Associated Press, AT&T, Austin, Autodidacticism, Best practice, Business, E-learning, Education, Educational technology, Google, Internet access, Massive open online course, Student, Texas, University Of Southern California

Adult learners have long thought that the only way you can get an education is in a classroom with a teacher, desks, and students. However, online learning has changed the way that many adults think. Effective and successful learning can happen with a computer connection and a goal-oriented adult. It just takes a little different…