11 College Campuses with Major ‘Occupy’ Movements
Several college campuses boast major Occupy movements, with a presence on campus or involvement in the local Occupy chapter. View More
A Fridge Full of Thanksgiving Leftovers
By Justin Marquis Ph.D.
I have been writing for this blog since July and have looked at a wide array of subjects through my perspective as an instructional technologist, teacher, professor, administrator, and human being. Some … View More
The Truth Behind the “Freshman 15” Myth
By: Travis Bauer Weight conscious college students rejoice! A recently published study refutes the all-to-prevalent notion regarding weight gain during a student’s first year at college, otherwise … View More
A Delicious Tomato Sauce for the Economic College Student
By: Travis Bauer It’s dinnertime and you’ve decided upon one of the old standby dishes that define college-era cooking: pasta. To most enterprising student cooks, pasta can be prepared two … View More
10 Surprising Countries That Beat Us in Science
You probably know some countries that beat the U.S. in science education, but many will surprise you. View More
Technology that Educators Should be Thankful For
By Justin Marquis Ph.D.
In no particular order, here are four technological advancements, how they have changed the world of education, and why educators everywhere should be thankful for them. The Internet Aside from the computer … View More
Necessary Cooking Supplies For Any College Student’s Kitchen
By: Travis Bauer So you’ve decided to take the culinary plunge. You’ve spent hours upon hours studying the craft, either watching celebrity chefs cook meals on TV or drooling over a host of … View More
Profiting off of Young Minds
By Justin Marquis Ph.D.
(Image from johntrudell.com) Let’s be clear at the outset: While this post and the previous one were inspired by the recent bad press directed at "for-profit" colleges, the idea that they are the … View More
For Profit Colleges: A Dying Breed?
By Justin Marquis Ph.D.
Due largely to continuing economic struggles, government scrutiny, and newly imposed regulations, enrollment is down sharply in the past year at for-profit colleges, as the following graphic demonstrates … View More
A Student’s Guide to Thrifty Grocery Shopping
By: Travis Bauer You’d never expect shopping for food to rank among the most daunting tasks for college students. But for some, grocery shopping generates more anxiety than do term papers or impending … View More