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Here you'll find our musings on the state of higher ed, where technology fits in and how we're hoping to change the future of education. We'll also post site updates, study tips and tricks and, well, things we just find interesting and want to share. This is our blog, and we hope you enjoy it!-
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INFOGRAPHIC: THE COLLEGE TRY
It’s the end of April: that time of year when the last few high school seniors have to accept the offer and submit a deposit to the institution they will attend in the fall. For many, this is a time … Continue reading
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INFOGRAPHIC: PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT
All-nighters, energy drinks, marathon study sessions: many students push themselves to extremes when preparing for exams. But if you are really committed to doing your best, you may want to put down that Red Bull and pick up a stack … Continue reading
Posted in College, Edtech, Exams, Flashcards, Infographic, Technology, Tips
Tagged College, course hero, EdTech, education, exams, flashcards, infographic, study, study tools
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INFOGRAPHIC: The Growth of Distance Learning
For those whom the classroom model was too limiting, online learning has opened up new opportunities to pursue higher education. Distance learning has grown in popularity as the Internet and better technology have enabled increasingly dynamic and engaging learning experiences. … Continue reading
Posted in Distance Learning, Edtech, Infographic, Open Courseware, Technology
Tagged College, course hero, distance learning, EdTech, education, higher ed, higher education, infographic, open courseware
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INFOGRAPHIC: Dropout Dollars
As our public education system faces growing scrutiny, the dropout issues has come to the forefront of the discussion. Earlier this year, President Obama called for the raising of the legal dropout age to 18–the thinking being that the longer … Continue reading
Posted in American Education, Food for Thought, Infographic
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INFOGRAPHIC: The Cost Of Being Unprepared
In 2007/2008, the US spent $5.6 billion on remedial courses to catch underprepared high school students up to college level readiness. 2011 data from the ACT indicates that still only 25% of high schoolers are adequately prepared for college, costing some … Continue reading
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INFOGRAPHIC: DEGREES OF DIFFICULTY: HOW BEING EASY MAKES YOU POPULAR
When it comes to declaring a major, there are a lot of factors to take into consideration. Of course, it is important to study what you love, but in this tough economy, it is also imperative to select a course … Continue reading
Posted in Career, College, Infographic, Jobs, Major, Tips
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INFOGRAPHIC: The Recovering 2012 Job Market
Since 2008, the job market has been brutal, but it appears there may be some hope on the horizon for college grads. A recent recruitment survey by Michigan State University asked over 8,000 employers about their hiring plans for 2012, and … Continue reading
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How to [Productively] Kill Time Over Winter Break Part 3: NETWORKING
Hey there, Course Heroes and welcome to Installment 3 of How to [Productively] Kill Time Over Winter Break. Today’s edition covers everyone’s favorite topic: NETWORKING. The term “networking” used to always put a bad taste in my mouth. I hated … Continue reading
How to [Productively] Kill Time Over Winter Break Part 2: Research!
OK, so you have a resume, now where will you send it? Sometimes the hardest part of the application process is figuring out what to apply FOR, especially while still in school. Just because you studied Economics, doesn’t mean you … Continue reading
How to [Productively] Kill Time Over Winter Break Part 1: The Resume Revamp
With the holidays behind us, the celebratory insanity will slowly fade into a lull of daytime Law and Order reruns and homecooked meals (thanks, Mom and Dad!). But instead of wasting away on your parents’ couch, why not use these … Continue reading