We’ve all heard of the Smithsonian. What we may not know is that it is filled with 137 million objects. Now, that’s something! Another unknown might be Bruno Frohlich. He is “the scan man.” You heard me. He scans everything! Ancient stringed instruments,...
What does the FBI, environmentalism, history, yellow teeth, forensics, acting, and cross dressing have in common? Leonardo DiCaprio. Most people are aware of his pronounced stance on environmental issues yet he has been able to fly below the radar...
Since the suffragettes pushed for voter equality back in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, women have come a very long way in a host of equality issues, from voting to education, sports, and of course, the workplace. In many ways, statistics show...
It seems that this generation has not known a time without a major disaster or incidence of terrorism. These types of events affect not only those directly involved, but those who are witnesses to the devastation and destruction that they leave behind....
This article was contributed by CareerBliss.com, a career community dedicated to helping people find happiness in the workplace With a spotlight on celebrities, athletes, CEOs, and entrepreneurs, mainstream media might mislead us to believe that such...
Andrew Bynam of the L.A Lakers was sidelined recently after a knee injury, along with Josh Hamilton of the Texas Rangers due to an arm injury and Barry Zito of the San Francisco Giants for a sprained right foot. Athletes become injured in almost every...
Aspirations and dreams are what make up part of the typical college student brain, ya know, along with beer pong, texting and whether or not you can get away with falling asleep in class. But do they ever think about where to work after college? A list...
There has been a cry for student’s to major in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) recently and slowly but surely this degree has become in demand. But, when you think about getting a master’s you’re usually not thinking about...
This article was contributed by PayScale.com. It is the first in our series of five posts in honor of “Back to School” Week at Education Connection. Make sure to check out our useful guide on going back to school for even more great advice...
Note: This article is reposted from the Journal of Online Learning and Teaching, and written by Cheryl Holly. It can be viewed here. Distance education involves learning that takes place when the teacher and the student are in two different settings,...