The Learning Studios Thought Zone

tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59053398151728600502012-02-16T09:25:57.034-08:00The Learning Studios Thought ZoneA place for ideas.Christy Frantzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15016372715753647187noreply@blogger.comBlogger71100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5905339815172860050.post-10367237200389929902009-09-16T12:11:00.000-07:002009-09-16T12:14:49.606-07:00

Check out this series of articles on how to maximize your college experience, written by educators: http://www.nytimes.com/2009/09/06/opinion/06collegeadvice.html

Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13865951382432854561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5905339815172860050.post-33763833269488593782009-06-15T12:52:00.000-07:002009-06-15T13:32:43.971-07:00Pop Fic on Your Summer Reading Lists

You’d never leave your summer reading to the last few weeks of summer vacation, right? It’s tempting, but we’re sure you've already recovered from your final exams and are pumped and ready to get knee-deep in literature - right?If you're like me, you associate summer reading with fairly dense, and usually very old books - from your 19th century favorites by Dickens or Twain to the utopian or

Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13865951382432854561noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5905339815172860050.post-46036915928481325842009-06-11T10:54:00.000-07:002009-06-11T13:55:30.789-07:00Writing a College-Level Thesis

When writing an English paper, it’s sometimes difficult not to confuse yourself with a book critic. It's tempting to either praise or criticize a work with statements like “Crime and Punishment is an amazing exploration of the human psyche…” or “In this book, the author falls short of convincing the reader of his theme…” Instead, try to answer a question with your own specific argument that shows

Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13865951382432854561noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5905339815172860050.post-89052370453913283412009-04-29T11:24:00.000-07:002009-04-29T13:25:03.855-07:00The Music of Life

Greetings!Check out this clip: http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=2539741 and check out Playing For Change: http://www.playingforchange.com/. This group is dedicated to creating global harmony by bringing music to all ages and groups. And because we often have music breaks, jam sessions, and even use music rhythms and melodies for studying and fact retention at The Learning Studios, I thought

Liz Siliatohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17319697529848539699noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5905339815172860050.post-61793427713984692302009-04-27T11:43:00.000-07:002009-04-27T12:18:49.171-07:00New York Times: Your Story in the Times

Dear Learning Studios Alums,Here is a chance to tell your story in 1,000 words or less. Click on the link provided here: http://www.nytimes.whsites.net/edlife/ and tell your tale. The best part...you can share your unique experiences about college, get your mug online, AND The New York Times will compensate you. Take a stab, and when you are done, send us your submission too!The Learning

Liz Siliatohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17319697529848539699noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5905339815172860050.post-19911173006769823132009-04-26T12:59:00.000-07:002009-04-27T12:31:20.634-07:00HELP! Hints for Studying

The Learning Studios Tips for Studying:Practice makes...Permanent. Create a routine; set aside a particular time each day for study and revision and stick to it. By making studying a part of your every day school routine, you won't be limited to 'cramming' for exams and tests.YourSpace. Create your own study environment; this should be away from interruptions and distracting noise. Make sure you

Liz Siliatohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17319697529848539699noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5905339815172860050.post-75340379617741087362009-04-26T12:55:00.000-07:002009-04-27T12:56:59.110-07:00Academic Communities?

Though Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's book, Living History, a somewhat controversial recount of her 8 years as first Lady was met with criticism, her earlier publication It Takes a Village and Other Lessons Children Teach Us received a Grammy for its recording and great praise, becoming an instant best seller. In it, HRC talks about the concept “It Takes a Village.” While of course she

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