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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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, ...
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