Handwriting experts have noticed a decline in penmanship, and the handwritten word for that matter. Many attribute this decline to the increased use of digital devices, such as mobile phones, computers and PDAs. A society that is short on time simply can't set aside moments to write letters or cards, right? In the past, penmanship...
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High school students, particularly high school seniors, anxiously anticipate their next step after high school. With the freedom and excitement of college just around the corner, it's no wonder high school seniors often catch a case of "senioritis" as the school year carries on. With university acceptance letters already in hand, many seniors might be...
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E-readers are palm-sized electronic devices that can offer newspapers, magazines and books as digital content. While they can be convenient for the recreational reader, e-books may be a boon to students as well. The e-reader market exploded when Amazon introduced its Kindle and Kindle 2. Sony, Barnes & Noble and other companies have also introduced...
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As any veteran educator can attest, no two students are the same. There's no guarantee that an approach which works for one student will work for another. That's part of what makes being an educator so difficult. With so many students depending on teachers to help them learn, how does a teacher identify or develop...
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