Does Study Time in an Online Course Affect Grades?

Sunday, February 12th, 2012

When evaluating student success in courses, many researchers have relied upon self-reported study times, projected end grades, and a student's grade point average as indicators of a course design's overall success. Studies have found that these criteria may not be the best method for determining how students will perform in ...

Hugo is huge

Saturday, February 4th, 2012

Not often do I wholeheartedly approve of a book-to-movie production, but upon seeing HUGO, the movie adaptation of Brian Selznick’s The Invention of Hugo Cabret, I felt like shouting “Bravo!” I have to drive at least 30 minutes to get to a movie theatre, so I must admit that ...

‘The Secret Garden’ Blooms at UVU’s Noorda Theatre

Thursday, January 19th, 2012

The Utah Valley University Theatrical Arts Department brings “The Secret Garden: A Play for Young Audiences” to the UVU Noorda Theatre stage Jan. 26 -Feb. 18. Performances of this beloved piece of literature are presented every Monday, Thursday and Friday at 7:30 p.m., and Saturday matinees at 2 p.m. This ...

Roadmap To College

Monday, January 16th, 2012

Going to college is a no-brainer. But how to get there is a more difficult question to answer. No matter you are a high school freshman or senior, here's a simple roadmap to college for you: I am a high school freshman. Plan Discover Do ...

Open Sourcing Textbooks

Saturday, December 31st, 2011

For each college student, textbook costs garner a sizable portion of education related expenses. Whether the student enrolls in an online learning courses or a traditional classroom environment, each student must acquire the textbook to complete the course successfully. Decreases in financial aide and other funding may affect how many ...

’tis the Season

Saturday, December 17th, 2011

Christmas books. Shiny new green and red covers, and old scuffed favorites. It is a joy when a new holiday book arrives and I actually like it. Over the past few years, I’ve found some favorites that I always want to revisit. With Christmas books, my critical eye clouds over, ...