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Tackle that seemingly endless selection of course offerings; a roundup of helpful resources and sound advice for selecting the best courses and acing them.

A Day in the Life: Computer Science Major
What's up, guys? First off, let me just say that this is my first post. I found this platform through an Instagram ad and think it is a really cool idea. I am excited to now be apart of it. Okay, now on with the article.
By Jack Maginnes8 years ago in Education
The IB Diploma: How It Has Brainwashed Me
If you’ve ever heard of the IB program and the students that take the program, you have most likely also heard a few horror stories to go along with it. Stories like the students completely losing any type of social life they once had; that it is a program for only the best, brightest, Stephen-Hawking-esque students out there; that students cry themselves to sleep each night dreading their TOK presentation, and that, by the end of the two years, they walk away like mindless zombies, still mouthing the progression of communism and international politics throughout the 20th century. Maybe you've even seen some of them live in nature, walking around asking, "Can I get CAS for that?"
By Mette Fisker8 years ago in Education
Come Study Comic Books with Me
Five years ago the Art Professor, David Jones and I began a collaborative comic book unit that included my sociology class and his art classes that we never dreamed would evolve into a full class at the community college where we both teach.
By Spirit Guide Communication through the Art of Divination8 years ago in Education
STEM Majors vs. Liberal Arts Majors
The story begins in the meme state of Twitter.com, where one STEM major declared a war against those pertaining to the liberal arts. The author of the tweet, which has since been taken down (but I also can't seem to find), implied that liberal arts majors, specifically those in education, were irrelevant in terms of the rigor they faced in their university. The STEM major said she was working on a very long lab report, while her counterpart was cutting out gingerbread men and stressing over her "easy" assignment.
By Natalia Garzon8 years ago in Education
Failing My A-Levels
From the perspective of a 17-year-old student I always thought I was a smart girl. Maybe not the brightest, but smart to an extent. I was always put in higher sets for subjects and got good grades throughout my academic life. But once I failed my A-Levels, I have felt stupid and honestly quite thick.
By R K8 years ago in Education
Still Know Nothing? Harvard University Now Has a Degree In 'Game of Thrones'
For those of us keen to continue our higher education, but can't be bothered battling White Walkers or trekking to the Citadel to sit among a bunch of dusty old books, fear not, fans of mayhem and murder, Harvard University now has its very own #GameofThrones course.
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Education
The Importance of the Arts. Top Story - November 2017.
Whether people are willing to admit it or not, the arts are currently under attack in our nation's education. Funding is being pulled away from the arts or, in some cases, arts programs are getting cut from the programs offered entirely. Sometimes this is done in an effort to allocate funds to another department, like sporting programs, and others it's done in an effort to cut corners in a tight budget. Despite the quality of excuse, severely cutting the funding of arts programs or arts programs altogether can be highly detrimental to the students' overall educational experience.
By Megan Medeiros8 years ago in Education
Exams
We all love them, don't we? I personally do. My preferred form of assessment is exams. I know many people who fall to pieces in exams and forget everything they've studied, but I'm not one of them. I thrive in exams. The atmosphere gets me in the right mindset and I produce my best work. That is why I never trust the results I get from assessments and classroom exams. They aren't an accurate representation of my knowledge as I cannot do my best under those conditions.
By Hollie8 years ago in Education
The New Type of Education
Many people assume that a college or trading school education is necessary. And while a good education is a great stepping stone to getting a great career, going away to a 4 to 8-year college isn't always financially possible for many people. Or, certain situations happen in life, and it stops people from finishing school.
By Katherine Villafane8 years ago in Education
The Use of Still-Capture Within a Physical Education Lesson
The wider recognition of pupils’ diverse learning needs has led to variations in pedagogical approaches. In modern society, technological determinism emphasises the potential inevitable integration of information and communications technology (ICT) within an educational setting to assist in meeting those needs. When used appropriately to facilitate learning, the multiplatform structure of ICT has the potential to provide alternative and suitable experiences to all young people, whereby Vygotsky’s (1978) theory of social constructivism suggests social experiences help to articulate ideas and lead to continuous personalised learning and development, in which all pupils should be supported to make progress.
By A D8 years ago in Education
Best Accredited Online Courses for College Credit
Looking for college credit, but can't find the right degree that offers online courses? This is one of the most devastating issues in the current education system, yielding no support to citizens when in need of a continued, higher learning process. Pursuing a higher education is important, so you should know your options intuitively and in depth.
By George Herman8 years ago in Education
Arty Art Art
As a kid I was always caught drawing in class. Not just out of boredom necessarily, it's just that my mind was always elsewhere, it seemed; to this day my mind is still the same, quite honestly, no matter what I could not focus in class at all. I don't have an attention disorder, though it was assumed that I did, all it was was that I wanted to make art and express myself.
By aureliablood8 years ago in Education