Monthly Archives: April 2013

The Rising Use of Social Media in HealthCare

One of the most interesting changes in idea healthcare within our generation is the role of social media. Social media is no longer just for entertainment and communication purposes, as its usage has grown in becoming a major part in …

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“Stop! COLLABORATE and Listen.”

I love the idea of “collaborative learning!” I believe collaborative learning across disciplines offers students the best environments to learn.

My degree is in Interdisciplinary Studies which is just an elaborate name for “learn a bunch of stuff.” Rather than …

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Dating and Relationships are Becoming All Online

Online dating is not something that is a foreign concept anymore. There are so many online dating websites, for example, eharmony.com. There are commercials everywhere promoting these sites as well. A television show was even created about people that met …

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Me, Myself & I: Who are you really, when you’re online?

When interacting online I think it’s important to self-reflect. Many people, myself included, act differently when they are “logged in” and posting things on social media. During the elections I found that many of my soft spoken friends were fierce …

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The Importance of Financial Planning

Many of us are vastly approaching the light at the end of the tunnel. For those of us that are getting ready to graduate, it can be an exciting (and quite scary) experience. We’re getting ready to transition into a …

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Technology and it’s Effects on our Social Skills Today.

Certain ways we communicate now a days, such as via email, text messaging, iChating, face booking, etc. has changed the way that we socialize and  interact with one another in a huge way. We now are accustomed to being able …

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So many aspects of Entertainment, it’s hard to own ONE ‘s craft.

I have always wanted to be a part of the entertainment industry. Have I always known what aspect of the industry I wanted to be a part of? No. I honestly still am not completely sure if I want to …

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I Rather Collaboratively Learn Alone

I never thought one could stir up so many questions about the term “collaborative learning” but there are people that have written books on the different possible definitions for the term and this alone has sparked my interest. Is learning …

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Against the Grain: School in the Digital Age

It seems logical that online courses are on the rise throughout the United States. As technology improves, so do the methods of teaching and learning. As a student who has two jobs, is deeply involved in church and is a …

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What is happiness? Evaulating Your Happiness.

Every week I write pretty interesting topics, from love advice to politics. But, I have never engaged my readers. This week I pose the question, what is happiness? how do you know when your happy? why are we in a …

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