In honor of Veteran’s Day next week, we want to share helpful online resources for teaching your online learner about the U.S. military. [Read more…]
3 Ways to Make the Farmers’ Market Educational
A great place to purchase fresh fruits and veggies, the local farmers' market is also home to several real world lessons for distance learners. Dig into learning on your next trip to the market with three tips to get your student involved in the outing.
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Tips for Talking to Kids about College
How soon is too soon to start discussing college with your distance learner? There's really no hard and fast rule, but the earlier you start, the better prepared she'll be to weigh the pros and cons of postsecondary options in her high school years. Here are a few tips for mixing the topic into conversation throughout your student's academic career.
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3 Ways to Make the Farmers’ Market Educational
A great place to purchase fresh fruits and veggies, the local farmers' market is also home to several real world lessons for distance learners. Dig into learning on your next trip to the market with three tips to get your student involved in the outing.
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Tips to Help Your Distance Learner Dodge Technological Distractions
In the digital age, technological distractions play a major role in many students' academic productivity. Really? Your distance learner might wonder. How harmful can a single text message, a quick glance at Facebook, or a short and sweet Tweet be?
According to a recent study, the average length of time that students spent focusing on a single homework-related task before redirecting their attention, often due to technological distractions, was less than six minutes. [Read more…]
Gear Up for Learning during the 2014 Olympics
As anticipation for the 2014 Winter Olympics builds, discover how you can turn the games into an educational opportunity for your distance learner. With help from online resources, explore topics from sports writing to the science behind ice skating as you take in the 2014 Games.
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Help Your Community, Boost Your Health
The good feelings we get from performing volunteer work may make a real difference in a do-gooder's heart health.
According to Scientific American, a study conducted at the University of British Columbia found lower levels of cholesterol and inflammation in students who volunteer.
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8 Tips for Teaching Money Management Skills
Graduation is an exciting time to think about the future. As students receive their diplomas, they look forward to college, the real world, and all the future holds. But some graduates don't have the financial literacy they need to navigate the real world. To ensure your distance learner has a basic understanding of money management, use these eight tips to teach him about personal finance.
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Make an Impact on Earth Day
With Earth Day upon us, we realize importance of preserving our planet. Today, or even this week, is a great time to teach your distance learner about the impact of reducing, reusing, and recycling. Here are three ways to engage your student in protecting our environment.
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5 Ways for Christian Distance Learning Families to Stay Fit
Spring and summer provide great opportunities for Christian distance learning families to head outdoors and get active. Outdoor physical activities can help you fend off summer boredom and keep fit. Start planning activities now so that when the weather warms up you can enjoy as much time outside as possible. Here are five fun fitness activities for distance learning families to complete throughout the summer.
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