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- The Art of Intuition - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2010 from Dr. Marilyn ParkinThe College of Medical Intuition Program is a two-year distance/residential-learning program with a virtual campus located in Vancouver, Canada. The purpose of such a program is for the establishment of structure and integration of Medical Intuition into our present medical model. It is an ...
Views: 2319(3 votes) - A Key Ingredient Our Colleges Are Leaving Out Of Our Youths' Educations - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2010 from Ken SundheimI graduated from a well-known, respected University in New York City. Promptly after graduation, I started my business and I've done quite well. Not many people are able to start their own business nearly right out of college. I am proud of this fact and felt that, through teaching my ...
Views: 959(6 votes) - Making ICSE Maths Easy! - by Submitted on May 19, 2010 from Ashutosh SharmaThe very mention of the word ICSE Maths usually leaves students preparing for the ICSE papers in jitters. This phenomenon of extreme fear of Maths or Arithmophobia is common not only amongst students in India but is prevalent amid students around the globe. It has been observed that due to this ...
Views: 5145(1 vote) - Seven Steps to Make Live Virtual Training Highly Interactive - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Susan CullenPeople can initially be concerned that live virtual training cannot be as interactive as the traditional face-to-face approach, but this isn’t necessarily true. The key is to design your program well by constantly keeping it moving and keeping participants engaged. Some ways to do this ...
Views: 1382(2 votes) - What SAT Testing Day Actually Has in It - by Submitted on May 08, 2010 from Ted MosbiEvery student seeking admission in college has in mind as to how SAT looks like and what all you can expect in it. So here are we to tell you the format and content of SAT which will help you in preparing for exam in a systematic way. The day when you will have your test, you will be required ...
Views: 1386(1 vote) - Adult Guitar Lesson Review - Is it Useful for Adults? - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Imran JickerDo you think that you are quite old to be learning to play an instrument like the guitar? Or are you not comfortable with the hyped up guitar courses available in the market which are mainly designed for the young people? Well then here's a great news for all you adults! "Adult Guitar Lessons" ...
Views: 1326 - How to revise for CBSE Papers? - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2011 from Ashutosh SharmaWith the CBSE papers approaching, this time around students must be done with their studying of all the chapters and will be busy preparing for the very essential revision exercise. In order to score great marks in the final CBSE papers, revising in the right manner is of utmost importance. ...
Views: 1185(1 vote) - Make Music On Your Own - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2010 from Carl GarrettMusic should be fun. That is why most people want to make music in the first place. Music reaches a place deep within our soul like no other medium. Music is an expression of an inward desire and is expressed in different ways. Often when we seem to retreat to music for solace or comfort it ...
Views: 852(1 vote) - New Teaching Systems Take Advantage Of Technology - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2010 from Diana ValentineThere are many different teaching systems in use these days but on the whole most share a common factor. They all integrate some form of technology in their structure. New teaching systems come into play all the time but these days there is a thread running through nearly all of them. ...
Views: 1010(1 vote) - Three Ways of Giving Photoshop Lessons - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2010 from Adward ChanLearning how to master Photoshop is always a popular thing that many students, photographer and art designers get addicted on. And there had been millions of tutorials, lessons being made for them from the day Photoshop was born. There have been many changes and advancements in technology, ...
Views: 1688(1 vote) - Online College Courses- Secrets of Time Management - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2010 from Phillip GabbardIt’s easy to seriously underestimate how much time you should dedicate to college courses. Don’t assume that online courses can be completed in less time than traditional classroom instruction. After all, you can work at your own pace and you have a high speed Internet connection, right? ...
Views: 1735(1 vote) - What is Plagiarism and How to Avoid Infringing It (from Creative Writing Course) - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2010 from Craig LockArticle Title: What is Plagiarism and How to Avoid Infringing It (from Creative Writing Course) Author: Craig Lock Category (key words): Writing, Creative Writing, Writing Hints/Tips, Creative Writing Course, Writing Course, Online Writing Course (enough there for now, craig!) WebSites: ...
Views: 1387(2 votes) - Writers Block: What is It and How Can One Overcome It (from Creative Writing and Book Publishing Course)? - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2010 from Craig LockArticle Title: Writers Block: What is It and How Can One Overcome It (from Creative Writing and Book Publishing Course)? Author Name: Craig Lock Category (key words): Writing, Creative Writing, Inspiration, Writing Course, Publishing, Book Publishing, Writing Tips (enough there now, craig) ...
Views: 929(2 votes) - How to Solve Quadratic Equations - Home Tutoring Services - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2010 from Kimberly LauziereBefore tackling the issue of how to solve a quadratic equation, it is important to be able to identify one! A quadratic function is any function in which the power of the leading coefficient is equal to two. That is, the highest power of the independent variable in the function has to be ...
Views: 2145(1 vote) - How to Write "To Win" - the "Secrets" to Writing Success (from Online Creative Writing Course) - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2010 from Craig LockArticle Title: How to Write "To Win" - the "Secrets" to Writing Success (from Online Creative Writing Course) Author: Craig Lock Web sites: http://www.creativekiwis.com/course/index.html and www.lulu.com/craiglock Craig's new blog with thoughts and extracts from various writings is at ...
Views: 869(5 votes) - What is Creative Writing (from Online Creative Writing Course)? - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2010 from Craig LockArticle Title: What is Creative Writing (from Online Creative Writing Course)? Author: Craig Lock Category (key words): Writing, Creative Writing, Writing Hints/Tips, Creative Writing Course, Writing Course, Online Writing Course (enough there for now, craig!) Web Sites: ...
Views: 932(5 votes) - Sharing Some Thoughts on the 'World of Writers': Writers on the Writing Journey - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2010 from Craig LockArticle Title: Sharing Some Thoughts on the 'World of Writers': Writers on the Writing Journey Shared by: Craig Lock Web Sites: http://www.creativekiwis.com/ and www.lulu.com/craiglock Key words: Writing, Writers, Creative Writing, Writing Thoughts Craig's new blog with thoughts and ...
Views: 1025(4 votes) - Sharing some Thoughts on Writing that "Great American Novel" * (from Creative Writing Course) - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2010 from Craig LockArticle Title: Sharing some Thoughts on Writing that "Great American Novel" * (from Creative Writing Course) * or that of any other country Author: Craig Lock Category (key words): Writing, Writing the Novel, Writing Course, Creative Writing Course, The Novel, Novel, Writing Hints/Tips ...
Views: 991(3 votes) - "A Simple Recipe for Writing Success": How To Write Creatively (from Online Creative Writing Course) - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2010 from Craig LockArticle Title: "A Simple Recipe for Writing Success": How To Write Creatively (from Online Creative Writing Course) Category (key words): Writing, Creative Writing, Writing Hints/Tips, Writing Course, Creative Writing Course Web sites: http://www.creativekiwis.com/ Craig's new blog with ...
Views: 1946(2 votes) - "A Simple Recipe for Writing Success": How To Write Creatively (from Online Creative Writing Course) - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2010 from Craig LockArticle Title: "A Simple Recipe for Writing Success": How To Write Creatively (from Online Creative Writing Course) Author: Craig Lock Category (key words): Writing, Creative Writing, Writing Hints/Tips, Writing Course, Creative Writing Course Web sites: http://www.creativekiwis.com/ ...
Views: 1082(2 votes) - "A Simple Recipe for Writing Success": How To Write Creatively (from Online Creative Writing Course) - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2010 from Craig LockArticle Title: "A Simple Recipe for Writing Success": How To Write Creatively (from Online Creative Writing Course) Author: Craig Lock Category (key words): Writing, Creative Writing, Writing Hints/Tips, Writing Course, Creative Writing Course Web sites: http://www.creativekiwis.com/ ...
Views: 2199(1 vote) - Sharing a Few Thoughts on Using the Immense Power of Words and Language - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2010 from Craig LockArticle Title: Sharing a Few Thoughts on Using the Immense Power of Words and Language Author: Craig Lock Category (key words): Writing, Creative Writing, Words, Writing Hints/Tips Web Sites: http://www.creativekiwis.com/ and www.lulu.com/craiglock Craig's new blog with thoughts and ...
Views: 1026(1 vote) - "Write Rite" - How to Write Creatively (from Creative Writing Course) - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2010 from Craig LockArticle Title: "Write Rite" - How to Write Creatively (from Creative Writing Course) Author: Craig Lock Category (key words): Writing, Creative Writing, Writing Hints/Tips, Creative Writing Course Website: http://www.creativekiwis.com/ Craig's new blog with thoughts and extracts from ...
Views: 847 - CBSE Notes - by Submitted on May 06, 2011 from Ashutosh SharmaPreparing the right kind of CBSE notes is one of the most essential ingredients for scoring good marks in the final examinations. In order to gain the maximum out of this revision activity, it is very important for students to adopt the right technique for preparing the CBSE notes. While ...
Views: 2444(1 vote) - SAT Test Prep - Learning Center Vs Online Assistance - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2010 from shashank shalabhThe SAT test is considered to be challenging in most parts of the world, thanks to its well-researched structure, emphasis on reasoning skills, and intense competition. Students writing the SAT often find themselves under stress. Even a full length SAT practice test can make a student nervous. ...
Views: 1690(1 vote) - The Basic Tools for Creating your own Website - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2010 from Mark KostnerSetting about creating a website can be difficult. What any first time developer needs to know is what the fundamental tools are for getting started. You have two options of how to make a website. You can either use a free online content management system to set up a template for you or start ...
Views: 2510(4 votes) - 7 Tips for Coach Training School Comparison - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2010 from Ally WieserWith so many options of varying price and quality how does one compare? Here are some practical areas to compare when reviewing coach training schools. * Cost. Coach training programs range from $350 USD to over $6,000 USD. Try dividing the number of “live” coach training hours into the ...
Views: 1829(5 votes) - Opportunity for Elearning Solutions in Third World Countries - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2010 from Joyce BradyElearning and its specific solutions have been undergoing a constant and continuous process of development and revamping in order to meet the volume of arising needs that result from technology and society’s evolution. This innovation has usually been closely, and almost completely, associated ...
Views: 2989 - College Survival Guide: 6 Steps to Success at School - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2010 from Eugene Yiga“No one who cannot rejoice in the discovery of his own mistakes deserves to be called a scholar.” – Donald Foster The recent economic downturn has highlighted the importance of education. Developing the right skills has become crucial. And yet how we go about developing those skills is quite ...
Views: 1976(2 votes) - Why Parents and Students Are Choosing Distance Learning Courses Over Traditional Courses! - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2010 from Kimberly LauziereMany parents are not only themselves opting to take classes online but are also starting to sign their children up for study courses that they can participate in online. A major reason for this is that parents are taking more and more control over their children’s education. Distance learning ...
Views: 1080(2 votes) - What Is Copyright And How Does One Protect It (from Online Writing and Publishing Course) - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2010 from Craig LockWHAT IS COPYRIGHT AND HOW DO YOU PROTECT IT (Extracted from Online Writing Course)? INTRODUCTION AND AUTHOR'S COMMENT: This article (originally part of the writing course I ran at the local polytechnic and developed about twelve years ago) was written for the "OFFLINE and real world" ...
Views: 1001(1 vote) - Elearning Tools - How to Determine If Your Elearning is Successful - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2010 from Joyce BradyElearning is a rapid growing trend in education in the online community, it is a modern method in which students learn in a virtual environment, this is sometimes also referred as a computer based learning. This online education system teaches through a simulated course program or an over all ...
Views: 899(2 votes) - Thirty Common Writing Mistakes and How to Avoid Them (from Creative Writing Course) - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2010 from Craig Lock"We share what we know, so that we all may grow." "If you have knowledge, let others light a candle to it." - Margaret Fuller That's a metaphor, btw! * THIRTY COMMON WRITING MISTAKES AND HOW TO AVOID THEM (from Creative Writing ...
Views: 1159(2 votes) - How To Study Skills Tips For College Students and Professionals - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2017 from Leon EdwardTop college study tips can mean the difference in whether your college career is a success or a failure. This is not high school, and while the professors want you to do your best they are not going to be providing the same type of learning environment that you have been used to. While you may ...
Views: 4582(1 vote) - Improve Learning Skills for Overall Success - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2010 from Ashutosh SharmaIn today’s competitive times, students usually tend to focus on improving immediate grades at school rather than improving their learning skills. Efforts to improve immediate grades can only impact the short term studying scenario of a student; where as for success in all facets of life, it is ...
Views: 1795(1 vote) - Sharing Some Writing Tips: "A Simple Recipe* for Writing Success" (extracted from Online Creative Writing Course) - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2009 from Craig LockSharing Some Writing Tips: "A Simple Recipe* for Writing Success" (extracted from Online Creative Writing Course) * That's a metaphor, btw "It's easy being a writer... the hardest part is figuring how to make a living whilst one does so." "I got sick and tired of waiting for writing ...
Views: 1193(4 votes) - Why isn't Financial Education Taught in Schools? - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2009 from Daniel BrittonIf ever there was a time for better financial education then surely it is now? When you look at the state of many of the economies around the world it’s a mystery why financial education is not compulsory schools. It is easy to blame banks, big business or governments for the current climate but ...
Views: 5654(1 vote) - Free NCERT Solutions Online - by Submitted on May 20, 2011 from Ashutosh SharmaNCERT goes online! The NCERT textbooks can now be viewed online. Even a decade back something like this would have been difficult to imagine. The NCERT was set up way back in 1961 by the Government of India as an autonomous organization to assist and advise the centre and state on policies ...
Views: 2745(1 vote) - Online NCERT textbooks - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2009 from Ashutosh SharmaOnline NCERT textbooks! Even imagining something like this about 10 years back would have been difficult. This must surely be the best thing that has happened for students, parents and teachers in a while! The NCERT textbooks online are available for classes I through XII for almost all the ...
Views: 6570(3 votes) - Online Studies, the New Way to Study - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2011 from Ashutosh SharmaAs a student have you ever considered the option of pursuing online studies? It is not unusual for your parents to frown each time you log on to the internet, as you likely to spend far too much time networking with your friends on the various social networking sites. But I am certain that this ...
Views: 1417(3 votes) - What Makes Massage Therapy Schools So Popular? - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2009 from David WoodsThere are several types of massage in practice all over the world today. Many cultures are rich in healing traditions which use consistent principles of spiritual bodywork similar to those of other cultures. Massage for professional use has been around as long as professional sports existed in ...
Views: 1687(3 votes) - 6 Advantages of “Online Education” - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2009 from Ronnie WilliamssOnline education is fast becoming acceptable because of its great advantages over traditional schools. According to National Center for Education Statistics - NCES and U.S. Department of Education, distance learning enrollments has risen from 3.1 million in 2001 to 12.2 million in 2006. The ...
Views: 1282(3 votes) - Massage Therapy – Other types of massage - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2009 from Allen AndersonMassage therapy is derived from many medical and spiritual or metaphysical concepts prevalent throughout human history. Concepts of natural healing like acupuncture and Reiki form part of a wealth of ancient knowledge that has survived the passage of time through passage of the healing arts from ...
Views: 1336(1 vote) - Students - How You Can Improve Your Study Results - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2009 from Royane RealIf you’re a student attending classes, do you ever find it hard to make yourself settle down and study? Do you tell yourself that you still have plenty of time before that big exam, and then suddenly you find that it's too late? Like most students, you probably put off studying until the ...
Views: 1837(3 votes) - Sell Yourself on a Marketing Career - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2009 from Bob HartzellMarketing is one of those jobs with an elusive description. It is part sales, part promotion, part advertising and part public relations. Actually, marketing combines all of those elements into a plan and a marketing professional is in charge of executing that plan. Marketers don’t often ...
Views: 1172(4 votes) - Eleven Certification Options for Accounting Professionals - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2009 from Bob HartzellMost accountants obtain their professional status by completing a bachelor’s degree in accounting. This confers the status of public accountant upon the graduate, who is free to hang out a shingle and open a business as an accountant, preparing tax returns and handling accounting chores for ...
Views: 1611(2 votes) - Online accountancy programs – information for prospective learners - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2009 from Allen AndersonAt the end of each fiscal year, what is the most pressing matter on the minds of every earning man or woman? The dreaded filing of the tax return! What else? Every year millions upon millions make an unavoidable appointment with a tax accountant and this doesn't stop here. Corporations, big or ...
Views: 926(1 vote) - Pursuing a Fashion Design Career - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2009 from Bob HartzellThe fashion design business is an interesting mix of showmanship and industry, of the art of design and the science of production and sales. There is much that happens behind the runway. It is important to understand that in the United States, the fashion industry is based in two locations: ...
Views: 3340(1 vote) - Medical Billing and Coding Careers - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2009 from Bob HartzellMedical billing and coding can be two separate job functions, but increasingly the medical codes used for insurance companies are used for patient’s medical records as well. In many offices, the billing and coding function contributes diagnostic and treatment information to the patient’s file; ...
Views: 1528(1 vote) - Becoming a Massage Therapist - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2009 from Bob HartzellMassage therapy has become a popular, mainstream form of relaxation. It is the most lucrative service provided in day spas, and almost two thirds of the practicing massage therapists today are self employed. A significant number work at the profession part time or as a second job. Federal ...
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