Technology is an incredible tool in the classroom. It can give teachers new and exciting ways to engage students, improve the learning process and make tracking progress easier. So why can’t this same philosophy extend to music? There are more than 80,000 education apps designed just for the iPad alone, and many are designed with […]
Wearable technology devices are growing increasingly popular. Sixty-four percent of internet users ages 16 to 64 have used wearable technology or plan on doing so in the future, according to GlobalWebIndex. Wearables include smartwatches, activity trackers, lifeloggers and medical sensors, Consumer Reports says. People are not only tapping into the benefits of wearable technology for […]
Technological advancements have seeped into every corner of society, with education being no exception. For years, the practice of learning via computers and the internet has been mostly linked to higher education. However, K-12 education has become a bigger and bigger part of the virtual learning world. According to Connections Academy, more than 2.7 million […]
Teachers are seeking out new and creative ways to implement technology in the classroom. Schools often use tablets, computers and even mobile phones in lessons to create a multifaceted learning experience. With so many digital tools available, which ones will really help you enrich your classroom? Engrade Offered by McGraw-Hill Education, Engrade seeks to be […]
The Internet age has affected youth in countless ways, some for the better and some for the worse. Social media especially has made it easier for students to connect with each other outside of school. Communication occurs both in public and private forums. As a result, cyberbullying has become a significant problem. Fifteen percent of […]
Over 100 million businesses are launched annually around the world, according to GEM Global Report. This staggering number shows just how popular the idea of founding a startup has become around the world. In every city, people are trying to turn their ideas into businesses unlike ever before. This massive growth of startups is making […]
Who is Jesus Christ? This question marks the starting point of Christology, a major branch of theology that studies the nature and being of Jesus. Christology has had a prominent role in Christian history, helping to shape major areas of doctrine. Perhaps most notable is the Council of Chalcedon in A.D. 451, which rebuffed several […]
The poverty rate in the United States is 14.8 percent, based on the latest data from the Census Bureau. Almost 47 million Americans have an annual household income that falls below the poverty line, which is about $24,000 for a family of four. The statistics are even higher in Kentucky. At 18.8 percent, the poverty […]
Social media use has transformed the world, changing both personal lives and professional lives. For law enforcement, Facebook in particular is revealing threats to communities. More and more police departments, in their commitment to protect and serve, are finding that social media can be an invaluable tool in their investigations. Methods of Social Media Use […]
In his book The World Is Flat, New York Times columnist Thomas Friedman describes how the world has become “flat” – meaning that, thanks to the personal computer and the innovations it spawned, instantaneous communication around the globe is possible. Nowhere has this change had more impact than on the international business community. Because of […]