Friday, December 30, 2011

Reader’s Choice: E-Textbook Devices Compared |

http://www.wired.com/reviews/2011/08/e-readers/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+wired%2Findex+%28Wired%3A+Index+3+%28Top+Stories+2%29%29&utm_content=Google+Reader

AnatomyArcade: Learn Anatomy With Games

http://www.makeuseof.com/dir/anatomyarcade-learn-anatomy-with-games/

Codecademy Labs

http://labs.codecademy.com/

WatchKnowLearn - Free Educational Videos for K-12 Students

http://www.watchknowlearn.org/

Interactive-Biology: A Simple & Effective Way To Learn Biology

http://www.makeuseof.com/dir/interactive-biology-way-to-learn-biology/

NY bill would require bachelor's degrees for RNs

http://medicalxpress.com/news/2011-12-ny-bill-require-bachelor-degrees.html

Thursday, December 15, 2011

Fwd: FW: Schools Refuse to Sign the DoD MOU



  • Find out what GI Bill benefits can do for you. Find Schools Now

  • School Finder Scholarships College Credit Education Benefits



    Schools Refuse to Sign the DoD MOU
    DoD now has an MOU with its partner institutions on the street. Institutions offering programs to service members must now sign and comply with the MOU by Jan 1, 2012 or no longer collect military tuition assistance from their military students.






    Details on the New VOW GI Bill
    As recently reported here, the VOW to Hire Heroes Act of 2011 was signed into law. VOW includes a new education and training option for Veterans Retraining Assistance Program for unemployed Veterans between the ages of 35 and 60.
    Programs Offer Education Support for Veterans
    Veterans have several programs designed to help them achieve their education and career goals. The VA does more than just cover your expenses through the GI Bill, VA also has education support programs to help you achieve success through training and non-traditional education support.
    Student Veterans of America: A Needed Resource
    Many people who separate from military service or return back from deployments choose college as an option to solidify their future. One organization that has assisted thousands of veterans, servicemembers, and their families is Student Veterans of America (SVA).
    Tips for Finding the Right School
    Once you have chosen the degree that matches your career goals, your next step is to shop around for the school that offers you the best opportunity.
    Military Student Bill of Rights
    Do military students have a right to expect fair treatment and consideration while looking for and choosing a school to complete their degree?
    Removing the Road Blocks to Success
    Have you been thinking about getting your degree but just haven't gotten around to it yet? Why not?
    Developing Good Study Habits
    Starting college or returning to school as an adult can be daunting, but when you're a servicemember or military spouse, it can seem overwhelming.


    Become a fan onfacebookand follow us ontwitter
    You are subscribed to the Education Newsletter.
    You can unsubscribe or manage your subscriptions at anytime.
    Military.com values your privacy: read our privacy policy.
    About Military.com:
    Military.com connects over 10 million members to all the benefits earned in service to America.
    We cut the red tape between you and your military and veterans benefits.
    By negotiating discounts and keeping you connected to friends and mentors from the service,
    we help you make the most of your military experience.
    Reach millions in the military community. Advertise with us.
    © 2011 Military Advantage, Inc. All rights reserved. 799 Market Street, Suite 700, San Francisco, CA 94103-2045



    --




    Anthony Harper








    Find Out Your Net Price of College

    http://www.usnews.com/education/best-colleges/features/net-price-calculator

    4 Things You Need to Use a Net Price Calculator -

    http://www.usnews.com/education/best-colleges/paying-for-college/articles/2011/12/15/4-things-you-need-to-use-a-net-price-calculator

    10 Things You Need to Know About Net Price Calculators -

    http://www.usnews.com/education/best-colleges/paying-for-college/articles/2011/12/15/10-things-you-need-to-know-about-net-price-calculators

    What Does Net Price Mean? -

    http://www.usnews.com/education/best-colleges/paying-for-college/articles/2011/12/15/what-does-net-price-mean

    Thursday, December 8, 2011

    Ultimate GMail Collection: over 80 Tools and Tips

    http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/ultimate-gmail-collection-over-80-tools-and-tips/

    Online Schools and Accredited Online Degrees from Online Colleges

    http://www.guidetoonlineschools.com/

    Top 10 Credit Cards for College Students

    http://www.tiphero.com/tips_4653_top-10-credit-cards-for-college-students.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+tiphero+%28TipHero%3A+Money+Saving+Tips%29&utm_content=Google+Reader

    WatchKnowLearn - Free Educational Videos for K-12 Students

    http://www.watchknowlearn.org/

    The Kid Should See This.

    http://thekidshouldseethis.com/

    Kideo Player!

    http://www.kideoplayer.com/

    Kideos.com - The Online Kids Video Network | Safe Videos for Children

    http://www.kideos.com/

    Sunday, December 4, 2011

    White House Pushes for Weighing Race in Admissions - NYTimes.com

    http://www.nytimes.com/2011/12/03/education/us-urges-campus-creativity-to-gain-diversity.html?_r=1

    College Faculty Take the Lead in Developing Open Education Resources - Education - GOOD

    http://www.good.is/post/college-faculty-take-the-lead-in-developing-open-education-resources/

    search-ebooks.eu: Find Any eBook Quickly & Easily

    http://www.makeuseof.com/dir/searchebookseu-find-any-ebook/

    5 Gmail Filters To Help Prioritize & Organize Your Inbox

    http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/5-gmail-filters-prioritize-organize-inbox/

    College Tuition and Fees on the Rise (Infographic)

    http://www.livescience.com/17269-college-tuition-fees-rise-infographic.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Livesciencecom+%28LiveScience.com+Science+Headline+Feed%29&utm_content=Google+Reader

    Friday, December 2, 2011

    New School Policy Forbids Teachers From Failing Students Caught Cheating

    http://www.neatorama.com/2011/12/02/new-school-policy-forbids-teachers-from-failing-students-caught-cheating/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Neatorama+%28Neatorama%29&utm_content=Google+Reader

    Fwd: Download Our 24 FREE Cheatsheets Today & Be More Productive!






     

    Don't see the images? View this as a webpage. Was this email forwarded to you? Subscribe here!

    MakeUseOf Newsletter 2 / Dec / 2011
    Hi Makeuseof

    Everyone wants to feel more productive on the computer and there are certainly plenty of ways to achieve that. Whether it's using a program launcher, keyboard shortcuts or mouse gestures, there's something for everyone to shave off that extra mouseclick or tap of the keyboard which in turn leads to time saved every day.

    We here at MakeUseOf have been committed from day one to teaching you how to do things faster, easier, and more efficiently. Now we have produced 24 PDF cheatsheets for you to download absolutely free of charge which will list all the shortcuts available for different popular programs such as Microsoft Outlook, Skype (including the secret emoticons), Firefox, Chrome, Gmail and many more.

    DOWNLOAD our free PDF cheatsheets
    http://www.makeuseof.com/pages/downloads
    (download password: makeuseof)

    The other programs for which cheatsheets are available are :

    • iPhone
    • Gmail
    • Twitter
    • Photoshop CS5
    • iTunes (for both Windows and Mac)
    • Windows
    • Windows CMD
    • Mac OSX
    • Linux
    • GIMP
    • Chat smileys
    • Facebook
    • VLC Player
    • Google Reader
    • Mozilla Thunderbird
    • Internet Explorer
    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox (for both Windows and Mac)
    • Google search

    DOWNLOAD our free PDF cheatsheets
    http://www.makeuseof.com/pages/downloads
    (download password: makeuseof)

    If we have missed your favourite program, let us know and we will see if there are enough shortcuts to be able to produce a cheatsheet for it.

    Please share the cheatsheets if you find them useful.

    Enjoy and share!

    Don't forget to forward this newsletter to friends

    gray_block
    MakeUseOf
    This newsletter was sent to you because you subscribed. If you would like to unsubscribe please use the link at the bottom of this email.
    MakeUseOf Limited
    105 Collingwood Road
    Colchester, C03 9BB
    Essex / UK




    To unsubscribe or change subscriber options visit:
    http://www.aweber.com/z/r/?7CzszKxstKxMTAycbJxMtEa0jExsTExszAw=




    --




    Anthony Harper