Google™ Desktop is like a tool kit that you can put onto your computer desktop (the start screen with all the icons). It is a wide bar that features, among ... Read More

If you're heading for high school, you may be curious to know whether you're really ready for high school-level work, or if you've absorbed all the information your new teachers ... Read More

Today I will be making a presentation to a group of future nursing students. I do this all the time; I mean, I teach a few courses at my college, ... Read More

Have you ever wondered if you are reading or writing at the appropriate reading level? Sometimes it is important to know if the books you are reading are actually challenging ... Read More

Learning games make study time a lot more enjoyable. You can create a fun Jeopardy© style computer game using PowerPoint©! I’ve put together a step-by-step guide to ... Read More

I am just crazy about a new writing tool that allows students to tap on any part of their class notes and hear the lecture that covered that topic. The ... Read More

Will you have a locker this coming school year? Locker decorations are great for expressing your individual style. I've put together a list of fun decorating ideas, from sparkly jeweled ... Read More

I've always said there are countless reasons why you should pay attention in science class. Here's one more reason: A biology student at Eastside Catholic High School in Bellevue, Washington ... Read More

I have to confess: I'm no reading snob. I think it's good for people to read just about anything, as long as the spelling and the grammar are correct. Good ... Read More

Recent studies show that human brains undergo a lot of changes during the early teen years. Anatomy of a Teen Brain, from Frontline (PBS), shows the changes that take place ... Read More

I discovered a little math challenge that’s all the more challenging for US students, because the currency is in British pounds instead of US dollars. It shouldn’t make a difference, ... Read More

Need a real brain booster? According to some brain specialists, there is good news: you can actually give your brain a power jolt by studying music! A report from ... Read More

Your professor may tell you that you’re required to use articles for your research paper. You read articles all the time in magazines—but you know that’s not the sort of ... Read More