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In a world overflowing with information, how can we adapt our learning methods to thrive? Dave Cormier, a pioneering figure in digital education, presents a thought-provoking manifesto in Learning in a Time of Abundance. A leading voice in digital learning, Cormier offers a fresh perspective on how we can face the uncertainty of a world where our challenges don't have clear answers amid an overwhelming digital landscape.

College football has never been more popular - or more chaotic. Millions fill 100,000-seat stadiums every Saturday; tens of millions more watch on television every weekend. The 2013 Discover BCS National Championship game between Notre Dame and Alabama had a viewership of 26.4 million people, second only to the Super Bowl. Billions of dollars from television deals now flow into the game; the average budget for a top-ten team is $80 million; top coaches make more than $3 million a year; the highest paid, more than $5 million.

Despite being immensely popular - and immensely lucrative - education is grossly overrated. In this explosive book, Bryan Caplan argues that the primary function of education is not to enhance students' skill but to certify their intelligence, work ethic, and conformity - in other words, to signal the qualities of a good employee.

Unlock the secrets to academic success and personal growth—without stress or overwhelm! College can be overwhelming. Balancing classes, work, and social life can feel impossible. Whether you’re a student struggling with time management or a parent eager to help, this guide gives you the tools to succeed. The Ultimate Guide to College Success provides actionable strategies to help students stay organized, motivated, and confident throughout their academic journey.

The college classroom is inevitably influenced by, and in turn influences, the world around it. In the United States, this means the complex topic of race can come into play in ways that are both explicit and implicit. Teaching Race in Perilous Times highlights and confronts the challenges of teaching race in the United States—from syllabus development and pedagogical strategies to accreditation and curricular reform.

How to Teach College is an invaluable resource for professors teaching in increasingly fraught American classrooms. With a special emphasis on teaching students from diverse backgrounds and potentially controversial subjects, this posthumously published book comes to us in Loewen’s vibrant, original, and inimitable voice.

Erfolgreich studieren ab der ersten Vorlesung! Viele Studienanfänger sind auf die Zeit an der Uni nicht gut vorbereitet. Eigentlich sind sie überhaupt nicht vorbereitet - sie werden ins kalte Wasser geworfen; ins Haifischbecken. Doch damit ist jetzt Schluss - und dieses Hörbuch wird dir dabei helfen. Raus aus der Schule - rein in die Uni! Als Student ändert sich deine Lebensweise von Grund auf. Im Studium musst du dich ganz anders organisieren als zu Schulzeiten.

Nie wieder Motivationsprobleme beim Studieren! Wenn es eine Sache gibt, mit der alle Studenten auf dieser Welt zu kämpfen haben, dann sind es Motivationsprobleme. Doch dagegen kannst du etwas tun - und dieses Hörbuch wird dir dabei helfen! Um genau zu sein, zeige ich dir 66 Wege, wie du dir beim Studieren selbst in den Arsch treten kannst und deine Aufschieberitis ein für alle Mal auskurierst.

Hast du dein Studium im Griff? Oder ist es anders herum? Viele Studenten fühlen sich überfordert und wissen nicht, wie sie ihren Unialltag organisieren sollen. Wie auch? Es zeigt ihnen schließlich niemand! Aber damit ist jetzt Schluss: In diesem Hörbuch lernst du, wie du zielorientiert und entspannt studieren kannst, ohne dich selbst auszubeuten. Das hier ist deine Anleitung für ein glückliches und selbstbestimmtes Studium. Dazu sehen wir uns Schritt für Schritt die fünf DOEDL-Prinzipien an.

My clients have five times the average admission rate to Ivy League colleges. Want to know how do they do it? I wrote The Ivy League Roadmap so you can learn the strategy that helped hundreds of my clients gain admission to elite universities, including all eight Ivy League Universities, Stanford, and MIT, and win more than $20 million in scholarships.

Professor of English at Indiana State University and the author of the literary biography Mark Twain: Man in White, Michael Shelden is the perfect candidate to lead this series of lectures on one of the most important—and most influential—of all American authors. From Twain’s early history through his landmark achievements and the defining moments of his extraordinary life, Shelden imparts a learned understanding of both the man and his astounding body of work.

In Notes of a Native Daughter, Keri Day testifies to structural inequalities and broken promises of inclusion through the eyes of a black woman who experiences herself as both stranger and friend to prevailing models of theological education. Inviting the listener into her religious world she not only uncovers the colonial impulses of theological education in the United States but also proposes that the lived religious practices and commitments of progressive Afro-Pentecostal communities can help the theological academy decolonize and reenvision multiple futures.

An in-depth understanding of progressive brain failure, dementia symptoms, the conditions that cause dementia, what to expect, investigating behaviors, dementia care facilities, promoting a high quality of life, and determining when it's time for Hospice care.

Crush Your Freshman Year: Mastering Academics, Social Life, Time Management, and Freedom for College Success is your guide to navigating the complex world of college. From time management to social skills, this book has it all.

Transitioning from high school to college is so tough. Not only are you on your own figuring out this whole adult thing, but you’re also juggling educating yourself in a system that couldn’t care less if you pass or fail. This is why I combined both of my best books for college students into one: to provide insight into the college scene from a guy who has been in your shoes, gotten spanked by a challenging curriculum, found a way to spank college back, and did it in a way that allowed me to exit college debt-free, confident, and with the job I actually wanted.

Heading off to college is a monumental step. Is the high school graduate in your life truly prepared for what's ahead? Introducing College Bound, the essential guide to navigating the complexities of college life. No fluff, just real, actionable strategies to tackle the challenges they'll face. This book is a practical toolkit, turning overwhelmed freshmen into confident students.

Embark on an extraordinary intellectual journey with "Beautiful Insights," a captivating compendium meticulously crafted by the cutting-edge capabilities of artificial intelligence. Explore the profound beauty and interconnectedness of first-year physics and mathematics and be transported beyond the boundaries of traditional textbooks. This innovative book takes you on a unique exploration of the fundamental principles that shape our understanding of the universe.

Res Gestae Christiani: My Time as the President of the Cambridge University Korean Society 2002-2003by Christian Kim is a heart-warming real-life account of the struggle of Korean students at Cambridge University to empower themselves against all odds. At the helm of this endeavor is Christian Kim, who was the President of Cambridge University Korean Society from 2002 to 2003.

In this case study, you will learn seven way to unleash learning management to support a permance model of traning. These seven lessons are drawn from a case study which included the deployment of Blackboard as a learning management tool for training background investigators to support assigned work for the Office of Personnel Management.

You're off to college! Congratulations! This book is just for you! This book was designed to help you navigate your college experience, and have fun while doing it.