These are web resources that I used for my recent paper on the impact of distance education on the academic library for ILS560-College amp; University Libraries. picked by MaxShemet 2 years ago

What text book companies are trying to teach kids is crazy! Having an atlas is not something that I would expect in a MATH book. Having chapters about calculator use instead of teaching how to do actual multiplication and division. I know that America does not have the best education system in the world but come on! picked by lsojunkie 2 years ago

The education system has finally figured out that there is no way to stop teens from having sex, and some states are denying the funding to abstinence education. picked by roarkmeister 2 years ago

Perhaps I exaggerate, but the Texas State Board of Education is about to create a panel of experts to oversee the creation of their next social studies curriculum "that includes absurdly unqualified ideologues who are hostile to public education" and believe, for example, that wildfires and hurricanes are divine punishments for tolerance of homosexuality picked by equinox 6 months ago

Excellent video, struck me as funny. Highlights: The "knuckles" exchange between the suit and the rapper, and a brief discussion on Pringles. picked by donteatpoop 3 years ago

Ever wonder why there are so many propositions in California? Joking aside, one serious proposition is coming before CA voters. Its broad implications could affect everything from little Johnny's education to the 11,000 recent gay marriages. Pro and con videos in the comments. Is the main issue marraige or equality of rights? Are there any solutions? picked by meggysue 1 year ago

When the economy heads south, the job market dries up and layoffs mount, and many people turn to higher education—whether it be graduate school, continuing education, or college—as a refuge. picked by suebe 10 months ago

A specialist in early childhood education in Oslo (Norway) is giving new meaning to the term "sexual games," and stirring widespread debate. picked by kairo 2 years ago

Accreditation and reputation are both good signs for a potential student to use when he or she weighs the value of one particular program or school against another. picked by super 3 years ago

An open letter to the AQA board and the UK Department for Education: "My subject is still called physics. My pupils will sit an exam and earn a GCSE in physics, but that exam doesn’t cover anything I recognize as physics." picked by psayer 2 years ago

You can of course get a "free" education by joining the military, but if that isn't the route you wish to take here are 8 colleges where you can earn a degree for free. Some even give free room & board! You may have to work a few hours a week, but that is a small price to pay. picked by 2manyusernames 6 months ago

All autodidacts will find themselves drooling over this site. Very extensive listing of free courses, documentaries, language learning, reference sites and more. picked by 2manyusernames 3 years ago

"a free and open educational resource for educators, students, and self-learners around the world."

Extemely useful and full of information on a large variety of subjects! picked by 2manyusernames 3 years ago

That someone even took the time to write an article about this shows another sign of the coming APOCALYPSE picked by nesbyniccolo 3 years ago

The current model of higher education grew in a haphazard fashion that has left us with traditional practices and modes of organization that in some aspects are poorly matched to modern educational needs. picked by BernardBlack 1 year ago

The Kansas Board of Education on Tuesday repealed sex education policies enacted last year, the latest move by the moderate majority to undo efforts by conservatives when they dominated the board. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

Who need education when you can get an "educaiton"...330 graduates received their diplomas with education spelt wrong on them. picked by princess2408 1 year ago

"Text messaging, with its use of phonetic spelling and little or no punctuation, seems to pose a threat to traditional conventions in writing."


I've noticed this in my own students and it makes me shudder. Remember when they tried to make "Ebonics" a formal language? How do we get "these kids today" to remember proper language? picked by bevissimo 3 years ago

Minnesota National Guard troops have to be deployed 730 days to qualify for GI bill education benefits. Their orders were written for 729 days! picked by 2manyusernames 2 years ago

An education campaign is testing the use of 20-minute cell phone soap operas to spread the word about safe sex to high-risk women. picked by lynxears 10 months ago