Archive for the ‘Higher Education’ Category
Helping Students Motivate Themselves
Tuesday, January 10th, 2012Daniel Pink on “the surprising science of motivation,” a TED talk that is one of many resources Larry Ferlazzo, a teacher and author, uses in this post.
Today, in lieu of a lesson plan, The Learning Network, New York Times – Education, has invited Larry Ferlazzo, a teacher and author, to write a guest post that brings together a number of recent Times and Learning Network pieces about motivation — and shows practical ways teachers can use them to help students learn to exert self-control, gain self-confidence and motivate themselves to learn and achieve. Read full post here
Determination Can Overcome Everything!
Tuesday, January 3rd, 2012Back home in Zimbabwe, Energy Maburutse‘s disability was blamed on witchcraft. But now this determined young man is living his version of the American dream — attending college and enjoying independence.
Check out this extremely inspiring video story here and here
12 Dozen Places To Educate Yourself Online For Free
Monday, December 26th, 2011All education is self-education. Period. It doesn’t matter if you’re sitting in a college classroom or a coffee shop. We don’t learn anything we don’t want to learn.
Those people who take the time and initiative to pursue knowledge on their own are the only ones who earn a real education in this world. Take a look at any widely acclaimed scholar, entrepreneur or historical figure you can think of. Formal education or not, you’ll find that he or she is a product of continuous self-education.
If you’re interested in learning something new, this article written by Marc and Angel at Hack Life is for you. Broken down by subject and/or category, here are several top-notch self-education resources that Marc and Angel at Hack Life have bookmarked online over the past few years.
Here are some excerpts:
Science and Health
Business and Money
History and World Culture
Law
Computer Science and Engineering
Mathematics
English and Communications
Foreign and Sign Languages
Multiple Subjects and Miscellaneous
Free Books and Reading Recommendations
Educational Mainstream Broadcast Media
Online Archives
Directories of Open Education
Read complete post at Marc and Angel at Hack Life
Advices for Prospective International Students
Thursday, December 15th, 2011Take a listen as VOA’s Student Union talks about every aspect of the international student experience, from how to get rid of an accent to fears of the impending cold weather.
Perceptions are Reality. Or Are They? An Immigrant’s Journey
Wednesday, November 30th, 2011Russian immigrant Ekaterina Walter serves in a global role for one of the most recognized brands in the world. She will share her transformative 13-year journey in her adopted country – the United States. And how her experiences have left all changed in unexpected ways.
Steve Jobs: How to live before you die
Thursday, October 6th, 2011“We’re here to put a dent in the universe. Otherwise why else even be here?” Steve Jobs
New York High School Helps Immigrant ‘Kids’ Adapt
Saturday, October 1st, 2011Starting at a new high school can be tough for any kid, but for new immigrants and refugees it can be even harder.
Brooklyn’s International High School is a public school for recent immigrants. Some of its students have trekked across deserts or fled war and persecution to get to the U.S., and many start their first day of school speaking little or no English.
Journalist Brooke Hauser spent months following the students at International High. She’s recorded their stories in a new book, The New Kids: Big Dreams and Brave Journeys at a High School for Immigrant Teens.
NPR’s Neal Conan speaks with Hauser and Dariana Castro, coordinator of special programs at the school. Read more
How to Get Tuition-Free Online Education?
Sunday, September 18th, 2011University of the People (UoPeople) is your Answer. University of the People (UoPeople) is the world’s first tuition-free online academic institution dedicated to the global advancement and democratization of higher education.
More here
The Great Brain Race
Wednesday, July 20th, 2011The Great Brain Race tells the story of the transformation of the global academic landscape in recent years. Nearly 3 million students now study outside their home nations; globe-trotting faculty hop from the United States to Singapore to Saudi Arabia; Western universities create branch campuses in the Middle East and Asia; and new or rejuvenated research universities in China, South Korea, Europe, and beyond vie with American giants for the top spots in global education rankings.
Wildavsky’s book makes the case that, despite worries about heightened university competition and an ever-fiercer race for talent, the globalization of higher education should be welcomed, not feared. That’s because increasing knowledge is not a zero-sum game: the unhindered movement of people and ideas around the globe has enormous economic and intellectual benefits for individuals, for nations, and for the world.
Unique Social Tips From Different American Colleges
Saturday, July 16th, 2011Do you have questions about American colleges? Check out these interesting facts about several colleges throughout the United States. Thank you to Authentic Journeys – Cultural and Lifestyle Mentoring for sharing their resources with us.