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Ice Breaker of the Week - The Power of Story 27 Aug 2013 | 12:00 pm
Stories have been super powerful for humans since the beginning of time. When you have adults in your classroom, you have a goldmine of stories to tap into. Adults bring life experience and wisdom tha...
Today I Learned...What Twerk Means 26 Aug 2013 | 10:45 pm
Okay, so maybe I'm old, but I had never heard the word "twerk" before Miley Cyrus was all over the new today because she "twerked" at the MTV Music Video Awards last night. ... Read Full Post
Hardest/Easiest Part of the GED Test? 26 Aug 2013 | 01:37 pm
The GED test is changing significantly in 2014, so if you've been studying for your GED, plan to take the test before the end of 2013. Scared? That's perfectly normal. Most people have some test anxie...
Inspirational Quotations for Teachers of Adults 25 Aug 2013 | 04:40 pm
"I am not a teacher, but an awakener," said Robert Frost. "Anyone who stops learning is old, whether at twenty or eighty. Anyone who keeps learning stays young." Henry Ford said that. ... Read Full...
Screen Font Too Small? 24 Aug 2013 | 06:35 pm
I get letters almost every day from grateful people who have found this blog about what to do when your screen font becomes teeny tiny, so I repost it every once in a while. ... Read Full Post
Give a Speech People Remember 23 Aug 2013 | 08:15 pm
I am not good on my feet at the podium. I wish I were, but if I don't do it regularly, the rust takes over and the result is painful. For everyone. So these tips for giving a speech people remember ar...
Writing Ideas 22 Aug 2013 | 05:20 pm
People always ask me where I get my ideas for the things I write about. They come from all around me. Keep your eyes, ears, and mind open, and be curious. The simple act of wondering about something, ...
Which States Have Lottery Scholarships? 21 Aug 2013 | 12:00 pm
Whether or not you play the lottery, you may be a winner if you're a student. I was asked to speak at the Business and Professional Women Region 1 Conference last weekend at StoneCreek Ranch Resort i...
Ice Breaker of the Week — Expectations 20 Aug 2013 | 12:00 pm
Expectations are powerful, especially when you're teaching adults. Understanding your students' expectations of the course you're teaching is key to your success. Make sure you know what your student...
What NOT to Wear to School as an Adult 19 Aug 2013 | 07:38 pm
You're going back to school. Good for you! If you're a woman, and you're on campus, you've probably thought about what to wear. You walk across campus and smile at the kids who, for the most part, co...
