Adult education – what is different?

How is it different from K-12? Why is this important to us? Discuss andragogy and lifelong learning. Adult education, what is different? Before discussing the practical differences, let’s first address the two main categories of education – pedagogy and andragogy. Simply put, in Merriam Webster’s online dictionary, pedagogy is the fine arts or profession of … Read more

Primary Schools – What are the Pros and Cons?

Canadian prep schools offer high school students a unique experience. About six percent of all students in Canada attend prep school. In preschool, your child will be exposed to a variety of programs designed to make them a well-rounded person. Traditionally, prep schools have a strong academic and athletic focus and offer opportunities for cultural … Read more

NY High School Regents Exams: Do We Still Need Them?

NY High School Regents Exams began in New York State in 1876, a hundred years after our nation’s declaration of independence. As they have evolved, they continue to this day, testing NY’s high school students in most academic subjects. Students who passed their exams received Regents Certificates. That too has evolved. High school students who … Read more

What the Heck is an "Upside Down" Degree?

Students who earn the associate degree at a local community college have taken one of two paths: – Transfer path to a 4 year college. At the community college, students took general education courses and some core lower division classes, and transferred to the local state college as juniors. – Career path to a job. … Read more

Top ways to increase your sales with business analytics training

Running a business can be tricky. Running an industry successfully requires an exceptional level of analytical training and observation. A properly calculated and planned approach to business can make a huge difference in sales and result in profits. In order to perform this analysis, access to the necessary data is essential. Decrypting the data can … Read more

Make money online part 8

As a proven, tried and tested internet business model, there is no denying that profiting from Google AdSense is among the top 10 most used internet businesses for the vast majority of people on the web. Here are my own thoughts on profiting from Google AdSense. WHAT IS UNDER ONE ROOF? Powered by the almighty … Read more

Designing Successful Online Courses, Part 1

Step 1: Determine a livable phase approach. The phased approach begins by encouraging faculty to recognize that designing their online course is only phase one of their efforts. By organizing work progress into Phase Two, Phase Three, etc., it frees instructors from feeling that everything needs to be done in their first development effort. Especially … Read more

When You Choose a Business School Course – Make Sure To Ensure Employability For Your Future

Most MBAs today are fairly well versed in their theory but fail to translate any of the ideas into actual action. Many modern management programs, particularly undergraduate courses, place too much emphasis on theory-led practice and tend to overlook the immense value a student can derive from practice-oriented theory. This has led to a general … Read more

How to Earn Money Online Through Social Networking and Micro Blogging

Are you addicted to social networking sites like Facebook and micro-blogging sites like Twitter? If so, why not make them your source of income as well? Enjoy, surf and earn. Thousands of people visit and use these sites every day. They offer huge potential to earn online. The problem is how to make money online … Read more