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“A very little key will open a very heavy door” (Charles Dickens, Hunted Down)
Picks and pieces: Parts of speech for writers
"Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example..." (1 Timothy 4:12)Find online: @BenisonMrs #WritingUnderstanding the parts of speech is a core part of learning the writing craft. Here is a handy chart from @BenisonMrs.The chart format makes the parts of speech...
Notes and quotes: How to determine what students need to learn for successful careers
"Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example..." (1 Timothy 4:12)Find online: #Calling #Career #LearningAn opinion piece makes a strong case for higher education taking the initiative to prepare young people to thrive in careers. Main point: "To rebuild...
Notes and quotes: For young people who want to become entrepreneurs
"Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example..." (1 Timothy 4:12)Find online: #Calling #Career #Learning #EntrepreneurshipAn article I came across provided a list of free courses for people who want to become entrepreneurs. The courses were: Launch Your...
Notes and quotes: Desalination for water availability
"Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example..." (1 Timothy 4:12)Find online: #Calling #Career #Learning #Research #Environment #WaterAn article about research into water purification with a focus on pesticide pollutants and desalination. What does it mean...
Notes and quotes: What are integrated majors in college all about?
"Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example..." (1 Timothy 4:12)Find online: #LearningIntegrated majors where students study 2 disciplines are always of interest to colleges on the notion they might be more attractive and novel. An article described this...
Notes and quotes: Sharpen your analytical thinking
"Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example..." (1 Timothy 4:12)Find online: #Productivity #Learning @SystemSundayOn X, @SystemSunday had an interesting post about heuristics and techniques to support analytical thinking. The post listed heuristics like the...
Notes and quotes: AI is for real
"Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example..." (1 Timothy 4:12)Find online: #Calling #STEMYoung people can find careers in the STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) fields, especially when they understand AI and its potential. An article...
Pause and ponder: The young are leading the way in expressing their faith
"Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example..." (1 Timothy 4:12)Find online: #Calling #LiveYourFaith #SuccessGodsWay The Ohio State University's college football national championship victory brought the faith of those young athletes to the fore. Not just...