10 Things that have Shaped the Last Ten Years
February 25, 2013
This infograpahic provides a list of the ten most important things that have influenced our lives in the last ten years and a reason for each. The list includes the election of President Obama and the advent of social media among other things. Source
International Students in the U.S.
February 24, 2013
The United States is the top destination for international students in the world. China has recently become the top source of international students for the U.S. and it’s showing no signs of slowing down. International students are critical revenue sources for colleges and universities and have a huge impact on the U.S. economy. Source
Teaching English grammar – the uses of the present simple
February 24, 2013
English grammar for TEFL teachers. An over view of the main uses of the present simple in English. Source
Studying Abroad: The Costs
February 23, 2013
Comparing the overall cost of a degree in indian rupees in six popular study destinations in Australasia, Asia, America and Europe – including all-important tuition and course fees, and a selection of day-to-day living costs. Source
Operation Nurse
February 23, 2013
As one of the key members to any health care organization, nurses have a strong association in our society with a high level respect and admiration. “Operation Nurse” shares some fun information about nurses and the daily responsibilities they undertake. Source
Education and Spending in America
February 22, 2013
A look at the current school population and spending per student Source
Teaching English grammar – the uses of the past continuous
February 22, 2013
English grammar for TEFL teachers. An over view of the main uses of the past continuous in English. Source
12 Useful Internet Acronyms
February 21, 2013
Acronyms on the internet have existed for nearly as long as the internet itself. For regularly repeated phrases, this is a handy way to type less and speed up conversation. For someone in a chat room for the first time, conversation can look like scrolling alphabet soup, and for a parent, cell phone text from […]
Fall Prevention Tips
February 21, 2013
From slick floors to overzealous pets, our homes are filled with obstacles that can cause us to fall. The dangers of fall-related injuries are especially high for senior citizens.Seniors can stay safe by investing in personal alert systems, getting sufficient calcium and exercising regularly. Source
Presidents Setting Precedent
February 20, 2013
While most people — probably most especially students — don’t tend to think of them as such, college presidents are actually quite cutting edge. In fact, college presidents are more likely than the general public to be using a number of new technologies including smartphones, tablets, e-readers and social media accounts. This enthusiasm for technology […]
Most Misspelled Words
February 20, 2013
Many of the commonly misspelled words plaguing America also annoy UK writers. In fact, 8 of the 15 most misspelled words in there are on the American list of misspelled words Source
Backpack Evolution: How Technology Changed Backpack Essentials
February 19, 2013
Technology has changed what tools students carry with them over the past couple of decades. See how backpacks from the 1990s and 2000s compare to today’s. Source