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Sponsored Links   Web LinkGrinder.com Submit your articles here! - www.Amazines.com Showing 1 to 25 of 200 EZines in Education. Pages: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | Next >> 1. Keeping Busy: AGU Student Rebuilds Countries By Day, By Nicole Lehner Studies In Her “Spare” Time You may remember the old television commercials for the Army, the ones that claimed, “We do more before breakfast than most people do all day.” In the case of Wanda Cross, that’s probably true. Cross, a contract specialist with the U.S. Army Space Missile Defense Command (SMDC), is not only serving her country in the Middle East, she’s also a full-time student at ... read more 2. Listen Up: It's Football Season Again! By Jon Bischke It's starting to get a bit chillier outside and the sun is setting earlier. This can only mean one thing. Football season is upon us again. As the New England Patriots embark on an historic attempt to win three consecutive Super Bowls, every other team in the league is gunning to take them down. The Philadelphia Eagles are hungry to the championship having been to four consecutive NFC championship... read more 3. Periodic Properties of the Elements: Trends in the Periodic Table By Dr. George Grant The properties of the elements exhibit trends and these trends can be predicted with the help of the periodic table. They can also be explained and understood by analyzing the electron configurations of the elements. This is because, elements tend to gain or lose valence electrons to achieve the stable octet formation. The properties of the elements exhibit trends and these trends can b... read more 4. Would You Like To Get Into The *Zone*? By Jan Tincher Do you know what *The Zone* is? The Zone is a place where you are in control, you are on top of the situation, you are succeeding effortlessly. Can you remember a specific time and place like that: at work, in sports, at home, or whenever? Remember it fully. Step into that experience, and as you do, take your time to appreciate the state you are now in -- seeing and hearing the experience ag... read more 5. Listen Up to Raise a Great Pup By Jillian Gregory The cute, loveable puppies you see prancing down the street with their owners has got you thinking. You want a puppy. You want the unconditional love and happiness that caring for a puppy can bring. However, you are not quite sure where to start your quest to find the perfect puppy. Friends and family have told you that different types of dogs are appropriate for different life styles. How can you... read more 6. Online Degree Education - Advantages By Katie Robbins Distance education has been getting a lot of attention lately, but it isn't new. Correspondence courses have been around for over a century, allowing students to complete assignments and mail them to an instructor for feedback. Advances in technology have presented more opportunities in distance education. Classes can be taken through telecourses and the internet. Family and job related respon... read more 7. Online College Programs - How to Apply By Katie Robbins The first step to getting your online degree is to apply to colleges. Research several colleges offering the degree program you need. Once you have decided on a school, you are ready to begin the application process. While the requirements may vary slightly, most colleges have similar processes. You will need to fill out an application, either online or on paper. Check with the university for... read more 8. The Internet Provides a Virtual Classroom By Katie Robbins Do you have a passion for a certain subject? Maybe you want to know more about elephants or the computer code to create computer games. You can find information about any of your interests online. The Internet not only provides basic information on any subject, but also lesson plans, activities, and real world examples. It is a privilege and adventure to have such robust information at your fi... read more 9. Is Pursuing a Degree Online really for you? Who Should and Who Should Not? By Rose M. Stanford University’s Online Lessons Learned Stanford University’s Center for Professional Development has recently completed a survey of those that have been successful in completing online degree programs globally. The results of their research provide useful guidance for anyone considering an online program. The findings of their research are summarized here: read more 10. The Changing Face of Corporate Management – Making Six Sigma Work For You By Matt McAllister Since its introduction, Six Sigma has literally revolutionized management processes and the way business is done. Over the years, major corporations world-wide—from Motorola to General Electric—have adopted and implemented its methodology as the keystone of their management philosophy. As such, Six Sigma practitioners are in high demand by top companies looking to streamline their processes and... read more 11. What are the Advantages to Completing an Online Bachelors Degree? By Ignacio Setien An online bachelors degree is a four-year college degree that an individual completes and earns through the Internet. The biggest benefit of an online bachelors degree is that it usually takes less time to complete. Most individuals can complete their online bachelors degree in as little as three years. If you have prior college credits to transfer or relevant work history to consider, then yo... read more 12. Facing Your Fears as an Adult Returning to School By Matt McAllister In case you hadn’t noticed, career colleges aren’t just for learning a vocational trade anymore. Nowadays, career colleges can help you obtain a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or even Doctorate Degree in just about any field of study, or they can even help you simply brush up on skills you might already have on your way to earning a certification or Associate’s Degree. So while some career schools might st... read more 13. Become a Certified Success in the World of Business and Finance By Zach Chouteau There’s no denying that today’s business and finance sectors have become more competitive than ever. It has become critical for professionals to not only have the necessary skills to succeed, but the certification employers are looking for. This challenging environment has always posed a potential problem for the busy professional trying to take a step up in the business world, or transition i... read more 14. A ROADMAP FOR SUCCESSFUL ONLINE LEARNING By Jim Norrena Online learning continues to evolve as a valuable way for people everywhere to increase their knowledge base and skills, both personally and professionally. Sometimes referred to as “distance learning” or “e-learning,” online learning is quickly becoming a favorite option for students interested in furthering their education. In fact, a recent study conducted by the Sloan Consortium and Babson Col... read more 15. On-line Universities and Degrees – Find the Right One for You By Katie Robbins The first step to finding the right online university is to decide what degree you want. Do you want an undergraduate or graduate degree? Are you interested in a certificate program for work related study? If you are returning to school for work, you may want to get feedback from your employer for this decision. List your long and short term career goals to help you decide which degree will hel... read more 16. What’s behind the Explosive Growth in Distance Learning? By Rose M. There is a ground swell of support globally to support the growth of distance learning. Market research firms, government agencies, public and private companies, and even venture capital firms – those companies that invest in new and emerging businesses – all agree that distance learning’s future is very bright, and a good investment opportunity as well. All this translates into a bright... read more 17. Accredited Life Experience Degrees – Accelerate your Progress Online By Katie Robbins Chances are you are pursuing an online degree to reap benefits in the workplace. For this reason, you may be interested in accelerating your progress to get your degree faster. This article will explain seven ways to finish your degree faster. Keep in mind that you will work harder to finish faster and must be willing to make this commitment. Check with an admissions counselor to see if you q... read more 18. India's Power Troubles And Enron By Patrick Flaherty ClassNotesOnline. Click for a free resource for teacher websites With severe power shortage problems predicted for the turn of the century, India was faced with finding a solution to this problem either domestically or through foreign investment in the early 90’s. India’s financial standing in the world markets was extremely low and had never been an attractive country for foreign investment. Enron Development Corporation, a part of American Enron, believed t... read more 19. Make My Day! By Jan Tincher Make My Day! By Jan Tincher When you approach a business to ask about something that you've asked about before, do you say "I spoke with that elderly lady over there."? Can she hear you? If so, why not make her day? Why not say "I spoke with that nice lady over there."? When you need to describe someone, do you go for the obvious? That fat man that sits up there. That skinny broad ... read more 20. Distance Learning Degree Program – How to Study By Katie Robbins The format of distance learning courses is different than what most students have experienced. The teaching style is more student directed and you will have to become accustomed to these differences. Distance learning relies heavily on technology. If you aren't computer and internet savvy, you will need to learn new skills, in addition to your coursework. Look for classes or workshops on comput... read more 21. Finding Community in Distance Education By Jim Norrena At Indiana Wesleyan University Online, a Christian-based institution, the type of distance thatfs most important to their students is not measured in miles. Instead, students enroll in the program to gain the benefits of a quality education in a community of individuals who are allowed the opportunity to incorporate a faith-based worldview. IWU supports a self-described gworld changerh initia... read more 22. Preventing Mid-Career Burnout Article By Linda Warren Jeremy had all the symptoms of mid-career burnout. A 29-year-old buyer in the purchasing office of a Bay Area company for four years, he was having a hard time staying focused and completing projects at work. He also had low energy, no enthusiasm and a negative attitude toward his job. Worst of all, he simply did not want to go to work when his alarm clock would ring in the morning. “The p... read more 23. If You Can Balance Your Checkbook, You Can Lose Weight By Eric Head The process of losing weight and monitoring your food intake has many things in common with balancing your budget. Below, we’ll take a look at some of the elements that are found in both. Sometimes, just being able to visualize the weight loss process in a new way can bring clarity and help you in achieving your goal. Daily Metabolism = Daily Budget Your daily metabolism is the amount of calo... read more 24. Personality Testing; Myth and Realities By Saqib Ali Ateel Personality Testing; Myth and Realities ======================== © 2005 Saqib Ali Ateel It is commonly believed myth that personality testing instruments can measure your personality and predict your future behaviors. The pre-employment testing mechanism has been following this creed without any solid evidence. The testing industry claims all out validity. The educational institutions and emp... read more 25. Buts Are Nice By Jan Tincher Buts Are Nice By Jan Tincher No, you can't have a raise . . . No, you can't go to the show tonight . . . No, you can't have an extra $5.00 . . . No, you can't have a new dress . . . BUT . . . And there should always be one . . . You CAN have, be, do something else. Why make *no* mean what it has meant to generations of people? Point in Progress here ==> What does *no* mean t... read more Pages: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | Next >>