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Valentine’s Day Spending 2012 [infographic]

Feb 8, 2012|By: Joseph|1 Comment
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When we took a look at Valentine’s Day Spending last year, spending was rebounding after the recession. This year, spending is back and stronger than ever. Americans are expected to spend an average of $126.03 per person, or $17.6 Billion. Here are few highlights from the graphic: Valentine’s Day spending is up 8.5% from last … Continue reading “Valentine’s Day Spending 2012 [infographic]” »

Gov challenges schools to embrace digital textbooks

Feb 2, 2012|By: Joseph|Leave a comment
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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]

Jan 24, 2012|By: Joseph|1 Comment
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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]” »

College Football – Brains vs. Wins 2011 [infographic]

Dec 7, 2011|By: Joseph|Leave a comment
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Last year we took a look at graduation rates from some of the top college football teams in the nation. You might be surprised to see how your team stacks up against the competition. Is your favorite team full of student athletes or tackling dummies? Time to find out. Here are a few noteworthy items: … Continue reading “College Football – Brains vs. Wins 2011 [infographic]” »

What do we fear? [infographic]

Oct 18, 2011|By: Joseph|6 Comments
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What is a phobia? Our common fears are given scientific names called phobias. For example, most people have heard of arachnophobia, the common fear of spiders, or claustrophobia, the fear of enclosed spaces. Phobias vary greatly in severity. Some people may feel mild anxiety over a fear, while others suffer panic attacks with disabling symptoms. … Continue reading “What do we fear? [infographic]” »

Education Without Creativity Isn’t Enough

Oct 13, 2011|By: Joseph|Leave a comment
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President Obama, Bill Gates, Mark Zuckerberg and other influential Americans have been pushing educators for more emphasis on STEM disciplines (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) in schools. After all, in our educational heyday (back in the space race days), America was leading the world in these fields. Since then, we’ve fallen behind many countries in … Continue reading “Education Without Creativity Isn’t Enough” »

Move, eat, learn, repeat [video]

Sep 15, 2011|By: Joseph|3 Comments
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I discovered this series of videos today called “move, eat, learn” that inspired me to want to get up from my desk and try something new. There’s a thrill, and a sense of pride and satisfaction from learning to do something new, or seeing the world from a new perspective. Whether you learn a new … Continue reading “Move, eat, learn, repeat [video]” »

Hilarious Commencement Speeches

Aug 26, 2011|By: Joseph|Leave a comment
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What is the best advice you’ve heard from a commencement speech. Inspired today by this image from The Onion, we’ve pulled together a few of the most entertaining, memorable and hilarious college commencement speeches from the last few years. Enjoy: via The Onion Will Ferrell, Comedian Harvard 2003 I’m not one of you. Okay? I … Continue reading “Hilarious Commencement Speeches” »

12 Stunning Infographics on Education, Technology & Social Media

Aug 24, 2011|By: Joseph|1 Comment
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In the last 10 years, technology has begun to play an increasingly larger role in education. In the last 5 years, social media and portable digital devices have been reshaping the way we learn. What is the role of technology in education? Are there drawbacks to this recent shift in social learning? We’ve gathered up … Continue reading “12 Stunning Infographics on Education, Technology & Social Media” »

Shark Week: Shark Awards [infographic]

Aug 5, 2011|By: Joseph|3 Comments
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Sharks are so incredible, but which sharks are the best? Based on numbers by the ReefQuest Centre for Shark Research, we’ve declared winners in several categories. Continue reading “Shark Week: Shark Awards [infographic]” »

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