When was the last time your institution considered the effectiveness of your learning management system (LMS)? If you are like most schools, your LMS was put to the test in the last few years due to rapid shifts to online learning. Your institution may benefit from a thorough LMS evaluation, a process that analyzes faculty,…
Continue ReadingActress Viola Davis Achieves Coveted EGOT Status After Grammy Win
On top of being a fierce advocate for inclusion, actress Viola Davis is known for her powerful performances across multiple media. Now, the versatility of her talents has earned her the coveted EGOT status—a title award to those who have won an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony Award. After earning the trophy for Best Audiobook,…
Continue ReadingCurious Kids: are some languages more difficult than others?
Some languages seem harder than others. Does that mean that the brains of people who speak those languages are more stimulated? – Maria Júlia, aged 14, São Lourenço, Brazil Are some languages harder than others? For example, is Japanese more difficult than English? To answer the question, the first thing we have to do is…
Continue ReadingHow to Best Teach Immigrant and Refugee Students, and Why
In Jessica Lander’s classroom at Lowell High School, every student is a recent immigrant or refugee. They come from about 30 different countries, including the Republic of Congo and Cambodia. And she’s been exploring innovative teaching strategies to help best reach her diverse students.Lander teaches history and civics at this large public school in Massachusetts,…
Continue Reading18 Best Sites for Backlinks: Your Bookmarkable Link Building List
Building backlinks is like weight training. Sure, you can buy all the equipment and start doing it from home. But where do you begin? How do you know if you’re using the right techniques, or if there’s a better way? The better option is to go with a professional instructor at the gym (or at…
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