When people think of edtech companies, they typically imagine these big behemoths that churn out faddish products for teachers and students. Their products are popular for a year or two, then they fade into the background as new products come to the forefront. Schools spend millions on these products and don’t get near that value […] … learn more→
USATestprep: By teachers, for teachers
Ranking the worst Colleges and Universities in the U.S.
This month’s issue of Washington Monthly includes a thoughtful article by Ben Miller in which he attempts to compile such rankings and, in fact, provides several alternative lists of the twenty worst colleges and universities in the U.S. For analyses of the rankings, see the full article, which is available at: http://www.washingtonmonthly.com/magazine/septemberoctober_2014/features/americas_worst_colleges051752.php?page=all. Most of the […] … learn more→
Green driving strategies: Simple effective ways to save on gas
Before you take off on your first road trip of the summer, evaluate how you can improve your fuel economy. From being diligent about routine maintenance to clearing out your trunk, there are plenty of simple things you can do without going to extremes like your hypermiling neighbor. Be green while saving green and implement […] … learn more→
HIPAA compliance in words we all understand
While the Internet gushes with information on why you need to be HIPAA Compliant, our experience has taught us that rarely do you encounter a comprehensible break down of what the term \”HIPAA Compliance\” even entails. Undoubtedly, a few people exist who navigate the boring professional jargon with ease but most of us (including doctors) […] … learn more→
Four College freshmen survival tools: Practical gifts For High School grads
Trips to IKEA and Bed Bath & Beyond are all part of the college sendoff experience. A soon-to-be freshman needs a shower caddy and new comforter, but the following gift ideas go above and beyond the college basics. Keep in mind these graduation gifts that will help your loved one survive college: Laptop & Accessories […] … learn more→
Three ways mobile usage will influence online course design and delivery
Higher education has always been valued in the United States, even in today\’s world, where some argue increased tuition costs and shrinking financial returns are tarnishing the worth of a degree. Even so, enrollment in recognized institutions grew by 37 percent between 2000 and 2010, from 15.3 million students to 21 million. While student enrollment […] … learn more→
Sleep deprived College students battle final exams
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Charity case: can philanthropic journalism last?
Despite rapid growth in the number of non-profit investigative centres in the United States and many fine examples of quality journalism by such centres, uncertainty remains over the longer-term sustainability of philanthropically-funded journalism. There is a well-founded concern among senior non-profit centre editors that the next few years will see a consolidation in the number […] … learn more→
Gong Xi Fa Ca!
That’s the traditional Chinese New Year greeting that means “wishing you prosperity” in Mandarin. China greeted the Year of the Dragon with spectacular fireworks and some of the coldest weather yet this winter. Chinese households set off fireworks on the eve of the New Year in order to drive away evil spirits. In Shanghai, the […] … learn more→
New Yorkers rally to denounce proposed anti-piracy laws
SOPA, PIPA bills pushed by Hollywood to stop Internet piracy, but House and Senate backers log off after blackout protests by Wikipedia, Google and others. … learn more→
