Tag: students
5 Ways Creative Writing Makes Students More Productive And Motivated
Creative writing is a craft of using language in original and bold ways. It is considered to be any writing, poetry, fiction or non-fiction that goes outside the bounds of normal professional, academic, journalistic and technical forms of literature. It has so many genres and sub-genres that they de ...
![AACSB Accreditation: How It Affects College Education [Infographic]](https://bitrebels.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/association-to-advance-collegiate-school-optimized.jpg "AACSB Accreditation: How It Affects College Education [Infographic]")
AACSB Accreditation: How It Affects College Education [Infographic]
With the cost of getting a college education rising faster than inflation, it's easy to understand why many students postpone going to college or skip it altogether. Getting a college degree is of course the best case scenario, but if it's served with a side of student loan debt that can take decade ...
Scientist From NASA Makes The Aurora Borealis In A Big Glass Jar
I thought it was interesting to learn the origin of the words 'Aurora Borealis' today. The Roman goddess of dawn is named Aurora, and the Greek name for the north wind is Boreas. If you've seen the Aurora Borealis, you know it's an incredible light show in the sky. According to the Geophysical Insti ...
2013 Gadget Trends According To University Students
It seems like some people are always trying to determine the direction of gadget trends and sometimes without much success. It may be simpler than you think to determine the direction technology is heading, and it could be as easy as looking at the gadgets that University students bring with them to ...
![30 Reasons Why Google Glass Should Be Allowed In Schools [Infographic]](https://bitrebels.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/google-glass-used-education-infographic-optimized.jpg "30 Reasons Why Google Glass Should Be Allowed In Schools [Infographic]")
30 Reasons Why Google Glass Should Be Allowed In Schools [Infographic]
Google Glass isn't even available to everyone yet, and it's already a topic full of controversy. Just last week I wrote an article about 10 Places That Have Either Banned Google Glass Or Will Ban It Soon. Schools are on that list since several elementary schools and universities have already banned ...
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Latest Statistics About Bullying & How You Can Help [Infographic]
We've written about bullying many times on Bit Rebels. It's a huge problem that is harmful to everyone involved. I have vivid memories of being bullied as a child, and now that I'm a parent, it continues to hit home. Bullying has even crossed over into the Internet world, and cyber-bullying is rampa ...
![Is The Cost Of College Worth It & Necessary In 2013? [Infographic]](https://bitrebels.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/is-cost-college-worth-it-optimized.jpg "Is The Cost Of College Worth It & Necessary In 2013? [Infographic]")
Is The Cost Of College Worth It & Necessary In 2013? [Infographic]
We've all read the inspiring stories of people like Bill Gates, Steve Jobs, Mark Zuckerberg and Richard Branson who dropped out of school to pursue their dreams, and they became wildly successful. I've noticed though that some young people now think it's a badge of honor to dropout of school. I've e ...
Teachers Can Use Digital Reading Tracker To Check Your Study Habits
I remember taking those dreadful literature classes at university where the instructor required us to read huge books and participate in class discussions. I would always hit up CliffsNotes instead, and somehow I pulled that off almost every time. The days of cramming for a test at the last minute, ...
4th Grade Students Crowdfund A Solar-Powered Classroom On Kickstarter
Modern technology opens up so many new doors for teachers to be able to educate children in more fun and inspiring ways. Apple has sold more than 4.5 million iPads to schools in the United States since its launch in 2010. However, using technology in schools goes far beyond just replacing heavy text ...
SXSW 2013: LEGO Shows Off Their Newest Generation Of LEGO Robotics
Two months ago LEGO Education announced the latest versions of LEGO robotics in their MindStorms series, which will be available later this year. Mindstorms are LEGO robotics that are designed to teach kids in elementary and middle school about technology and science via their inspiring, engaging pl ...
The Vibrating Pen That Is A Spell Checker For Handwriting
When we think of a spell checker, we normally think of a software or word processor that checks our words as we type them. Bloggers use those tools every day, and they keep us from looking sloppy when we choose speed over accuracy as we type. Wouldn't it be handy to have a spell checker in an actual ...
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The 50 Best Books For Teachers And Parents To Read [Infographic]
Wow, it's been a while since I've seen a list of books published. Even though I'm sure all these books are probably available in digital format, this was worth writing about just for the nostalgia. Nah, I actually bought a traditional book from Amazon this week, so I suppose they aren't entirely obs ...
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The Growing Impact Of Internet On Education [Infographic]
It sure is an exciting time for the nimble and innovative! With mainstream adoption, the Internet and social media have pervaded every aspect of our lives. In the classroom, the Internet is helping teachers to expand beyond linear, text-based learning, and to engage students who learn best in other ...
Understoodit Classroom App: Press Red Button If You’re Confused
It’s early in the morning, and you’re sitting in class. You pulled an all-nighter yesterday, and the evening before you may or may not have been out partying. You’re not at peak performance, to say the least. And then the prof enters the room, and it’s all over. Confusion time.
While some univers ...
College Students & Technology: A Sign Of The Times
Over the past few months, there has been some interesting information released regarding students and how they use social media and technology in general. We all know that iPads have started to replace textbooks in some schools, but I'm talking about more that that, I'm talking about the way that te ...