Is There an Alternative to Political Correctness?
Adults Education
Political correctness aims for some very nice results, but its means have a habit of upsetting a lot of people. Might there be an alternative to it? We think there is, and it's called Politeness.
Success at School vs Success in Life
Adults Education
Many people who do brilliantly at school turn out not to do so well at life. Why? Looking to change your career?
Does grammar matter? - Andreea S. Calude
Adults Education
It can be hard sometimes, when speaking, to remember all of the grammatical rules that guide us when we're writing. When is it right to say "the dog and me" and when should it be "the dog and I"? Does it even matter? Andreea S. Calude dives into the age-old argument between linguistic prescriptivists and descriptivists - who have two very different opinions on the matter.
When to use "me", "myself" and "I" - Emma Bryce
Adults Education
Me, myself, and I. You may be tempted to use these words interchangeably, because they all refer to the same thing. But in fact, each one has a specific role in a sentence: 'I' is a subject pronoun, 'me' is an object pronoun, and 'myself' is a reflexive or intensive pronoun. Emma Bryce explains what each role reveals about where each word belongs.
How to Have a Good Conversation
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We too often imagine that 'good conversations' are things we fall into out of luck. Far from it, knowing how to have a good conversation is a skill that can be learnt - and here are the beginning of the rules.
What Are The Best Universities In The World?
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Ivy League schools may be famous, but none of them make it in the top three. So what are the world's best universities?
What happens when you bring meditation to public schools
Adults Education
Classrooms all over the country are trying something new: sitting and breathing.
14-Year-Old Prodigy Programmer Dreams In Code
Adults Education
Fourteen-year-old programmer and software developer Santiago Gonzalez might just be the next Steve Jobs. He already has 15 iOS apps to his name and dreams of designing for Apple. At age 12, Santiago became a full-time college student and is on track to earn his bachelor's degree in computer science and electrical engineering by age 16. By 17, when most teenagers are excited to just have their driver's license, Santiago will have his masters degree.
Teen Speaks Over 20 Languages
Adults Education
Prodigy hyper-polyglot Tim Doner has been teaching himself languages since he was 13. He now speaks nearly 20 languages! Join Tim on a cultural tour of New York unlike any you've ever heard!
How a dictionary writer defines English
Adults Education
Kory Stamper works for Merriam-Webster. So how does a dictionary writer define the language? Vox's Phil Edwards found out in this episode of Vox Almanac.
Grab Your Chair! These Kids Know Love More Than You Do!
Adults Education
We asked the Kids for the best techniques when it comes to ending a relationship with your girlfriend or boyfriend.
Pharrell Williams Blown Away
Adults Education
Pharrell Williams hosts a masterclass for music students at The Clive Davis Institute of Recorded Music at NYU's Tisch School of the Arts as part of his 50TH ANNIVERSARY Artist-In-Residency.
Forget what you know | Jacob Barnett
Adults Education
Jacob Barnett is an American mathematician and child prodigy. At 8 years old, Jacob began sneaking into the back of college lectures at IUPUI.
This Will Revolutionize Education
Adults Education
Many technologies have promised to revolutionize education, but so far none has. With that in mind, what could revolutionize education?
Effective Communication
Adults Education
Learning how to better communicate and interact with others can really help to improve your life -- from ensuring you enjoy parties more to turning you into a roaring success magnet. Bestselling author of How to Succeed with People Paul McGee takes us through a host of different situations and explains how to deal with other people and get the best out of them.
Virgin Disruptors 2015
Adults Education
Is education keeping up with the 21st century?
The 9 BEST Scientific Study Tips
Adults Education
Ace any exam with these study tips!
Learned Helplessness
Adults Education
Learned helplessness can prevent people from achieving their goals, something I've experienced first hand.
Are Video Games the future of Education?
Adults Education
Imagine a school where playing video games is encouraged during classes and may even replace exams. A new educational programme uses SimCity to test children on vital problem-solving skills.
Rita Pierson: Every kid needs a champion
Adults Education
Rita Pierson, a teacher for 40 years, once heard a colleague say, "They don't pay me to like the kids." Her response: "Kids don't learn from people they don't like.'" A rousing call to educators to believe in their students and actually connect with them on a real, human, personal level.
Do Not Read This
Adults Education
"Do Not Read This" is a campaign for those who can't read.