Education Insights

Gov challenges schools to embrace digital textbooks

Joseph — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 22:40:15 +0000

The Obama administration challenges schools to embrace digital textbooks, and releases a 67-page playbook to schools to offer guidance to schools. Continue reading “Gov challenges schools to embrace digital textbooks” »

Mentors Make A Difference [infographic]

Joseph — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 14:00:33 +0000

Last month, President Barack Obama proclaimed January National Mentoring Month. President Obama noted that: By setting a positive example and sharing their time, knowledge, and experience, mentors play an essential role in preparing our Nation’s youth for a bright future… at school and at home, in the library and on the field, mentors lift our … Continue reading “Mentors Make A Difference [infographic]” »

iBooks textbooks and digital adoption

Mike — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 19:05:00 +0000

At $15 a pop, digital textbooks provide an exciting interactive alternative to traditional print copies. But will iBooks replace textbooks? Continue reading “iBooks textbooks and digital adoption” »

How to Format a Good Paper

Katherine — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 16:30:04 +0000

No matter how well written your paper is, a poorly formatted paper will lose points and possibly flow. While formatting can be a painful part of writing a paper (MLA or APA?! Footnotes or endnotes?!), it’s vital to help your paper make sense and, just as importantly, to give credit where credit is due. Here are a few tips to help you on your path to paper writing greatness: Continue reading “How to Format a Good Paper” »

How to Write A Good Paper

Katherine — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 16:56:01 +0000

1. First, figure out exactly what is expected out of the paper. Read over the assignment and ask your professor for clarification from your professor if you need it. Make sure you follow all of the directions! This will prevent false starts and rewrites (and wasting time). 2. Next, brainstorm! Think about a unique way … Continue reading “How to Write A Good Paper” »