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The Library Is Changing at the Speed of Google
The university library. For those of us of a certain age, many, many an hour was spent there. When we walked uphill through the snow - bothways, of course - to do research, there was simply no alternative. The university library was the place to be. It was where all research started. When you needed to do research, the library - not the World Wide Web - was your source of all information. Yes, it was also a social place and a study space, but more than anything else, the purpose of the library was clear: It had "the stuff" you needed to research anything - and there really was no alternative!
By David Wyld7 years ago in Education
How to Achieve the Egg Drop Challenge
The egg drop challenge is a science-type experiment that has been done in schools for decades now. The experiment can sometimes consist of students being broken off into teams to compete on who can create the best device to ensure their raw egg will survive the drop. The main objective is to take the egg in the contraption and drop it down a high altitude, such as off the roof of a building onto the pavement below. Sounds like an impossible task to be able to be done without the egg cracking or totally being smashed open, which is where the challenge comes into play. Over the years, various types of methods have been used in an attempt to fulfill the task and these have proven to be effective in their own way depending on the design and execution.
By Mikkie Mills7 years ago in Education
End of the Year Activities for Kids
Termination can be a difficult time for both clients and counselors or teachers. Students can react to endings in a variety of ways that can often be unpredictable and really different from their usual behavior patterns. Some students might withdraw and mentally seem to create some distance, while others will become aggressive or might act out for increased attention. By incorporating activities to help wrap up the end of the year, you can help curb some of these reactions and ensure that students get closure around the work they have done with you. These can be especially helpful for teachers or counselors who will no longer be working with these children again the coming school year.
By Alina Gallupe7 years ago in Education
The Truth About Culinary School
When I first decided to go to culinary school, it was 2010. I surprised myself in one of my manic phases and did something I may or may not have done in a less impulsive state of mind. I am a second generation Chef, which just means that my dad is also a Chef and has worked in kitchens all of his adult life. My dad did not go to culinary school, but rather, he worked his way through the ranks of kitchens like a true old-school culinarian. If I had to do it all over again, that might have been my choice as well.
By Miranda Jules7 years ago in Education
How to Deal with Your First Year at University/College
Going off to University can be daunting. You're (probably) moving out, (probably) going to a new city, and (hopefully) meeting lots of new people. If you're worrying about it, have a read of this guide from my own personal experience.
By Max Williams7 years ago in Education
Cultivating Trauma Resilience in the Classroom
Our society, as a whole, is developing a greater awareness of trauma, and how it affects the human brain, especially when it comes to learning and behavior. Now more than ever, teachers at every level are more attuned to their students’ trauma, and what can be done to help their students become more resilient and successful in their educational careers and throughout their lives.
By Ainsley Lawrence7 years ago in Education
High School Advice (from a 12th Grade Student's Perspective)
High school is the four years of your life that you cannot and will not forget. It consists of stress, excitement, first times, friendships, relationships and a ton more. Some people who are going to high school have anxiety and many thoughts like, what should I do? How do I make friends? I'm not good at math, what if I fail?
By BLACK YOUTH CULTURE7 years ago in Education
