There is a really big word that students should know, but may not. That word is anthropomorphic. Technically it means to give human form or attributes to something that is not human. It is popularly used in children’s books. However, doctoral students often have...
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Are Products Really as Green as They Claim? 95% of Them Apparently are Not
via sinsofgreenwashing.org A survey from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) that was just released claims that 95% of those products that label themselves as green are misleading us. Many are making claims without the proof to back them up. What is greenwashing? If...
Do you Like the Old Spice Ads? Of Course You Do! But Have They Been Profitable?
It’s hard not to like the new Old Spice ads. I have to admit, when I think of Old Spice, I think of an older product that was around when I was a kid and associate it with older men or as a kind of cheaper product you’d find at drug stores. Since I teach a lot of...
Book Review: Get it Done Time Management Tips
I sometimes like to review books that I feel are helpful and fit into my goal of helping people reach their lifetime potential. A book that I feel fits into that category is by Stever Robbins and is titled Get-It-Done Guy’s 9 Steps to Work Less and Do More. I am a...
E-Textbooks and Ipad
In a previous blog, I wrote about e-books vs. traditional books. I personally have been happy with using an Ipad to view books and texts. I guess I am not the only one. Cost is still going to be an issue though for many. Check out the following from an NPR.org...
E-Books vs. Traditional Books
Ask Dr. Diane: Which do you like better . . . e-books or traditional books? I am often asked about my preferences for e-books vs. the traditional book for use in the classroom setting. I teach for many different online universities. Some of these universities...
Colleges to Offer More E-Books
Insidehighered reported today that Daytona State will be using e-books to save their students as much as 80% on supplies required for courses. Other universities have been going that route for some time now. The University of Phoenix has had a lot of success with...
Help for Online Students at Changing Hands Bookstore and Amazon
My latest book: The Online Student User Manual is now available at Changing Hands Bookstore They are located at: Changing Hands Bookstore 6428 S McClintock Dr Tempe, AZ 85283 The book is also available directly through Amazon by clicking here. If you are interested in...
Students Using Social Media for School Shopping
Marketing school products has taken a virtual direction with sites like Facebook, My Space, Twitter and others focusing their messages on young shoppers. Advertising on cell phones and social networking sites is becoming more common. Students can now see virtual...
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