Student Debt in America
Interesting infographic about student debt in America…
read more »The Path From RN to BSN
In today’s tough job market, nursing is one of the few fields still in high demand. With a high potential for employment and job security, the route to a rewarding career is easier than ever. A BSN degree teaches critical thinking, provides practical skills in the workplace and ultimately prepares students for a leadership position [...]
read more »School Bullying Outbreak
In accordance with Bullying Awareness Week, which took place just about a month ago, and its theme — “Stand Up!” (to bullying) — USC created this infographic, “School Bullying Outbreak,” with facts about the methods, consequences and preventative measures related to bullies and bullied victims in schools. It’s important to fight for bully-free school environments, [...]
read more »The Truth About Facebook & Grades
Contrary to popular belief, today’s infographic reveals how Facebook use among students really isn’t much of a problem.
read more »America’s Big Test
Infographic is all about the SAT’s and what the current trends reveal as disparity in achievement continues to grow among students today.
read more »Get More Out of Google
There is a lot more to efficient Googling than you might think: in a recent study on student research skills, 3 out of 4 students couldn’t perform a ‘well-executed search’ on Google. When the success of your term paper hangs in the balance, using Google effectively is crucial, but most students surprisingly just don’t know [...]
read more »The Digital Promise
In September of this year, the White House launched the ‘Digital Promise’ initiative, a national center dedicated to improving the implementation of technology in schools all across the US. Though technology has advanced tremendously in the last 20 years, education has not kept pace with these innovations. The Digital Promise seeks to remedy this discrepancy, [...]
read more »America, Meet China
In 2000, “Harvard Girl”, a how-to guide for Ivy League hopefuls, climbed to the top of China’s best-selling book list. The book was written by the parents of a Chinese girl admitted to Harvard University, and a whole new genre of copycat books rose in its wake. While most would argue that America’s educational system [...]
read more »Always Connected
Student’s today face great distractions than in generations past. Connectivity is at an all time high, but how much is it really impacting students’ quality of life? Take a look at this creative comic book style graphic to find out!
read more »Stressed Out Students
In a 2010 national survey of college freshman, it was discovered that students perceptions of their drive to succeed and academic ability are at an all-time high: 3/4 said that they are above average in these two traits. It may sound like great news, but it was overshadowed by another statistics that painted a far [...]
read more »From C’s to A’s
Question: how do college students today study the least and get the highest score? Today we’ve got an infographic that takes an in-depth look at just that (aka grade inflation).
read more »Schooling the Republican Candidates – How Educated Are They?
The media enjoys getting a laugh (or twenty) mocking the educational background of recent candidates entering the Republican nomination. So how educated are these candidates really? Here, we break down exactly what degree each possesses… and what their chances for success are.
read more »Live, Work, and Study
Recent statistics show that higher education institutions are reporting a 75 percent increase in demand for online education. In fact, one-third of all higher education students report they have taken at least one course online — reflecting the trend of people combining work with school. Demand also is up for the brick-and-mortar experience as well. [...]
read more »How to Get Better Grades Using Social Media
1.127 students taking part in a study to see any correlation between grades and social media. Through discussion on social nedia sites, some students independtly formed their own study groups, without the encouragement from their instructors.
read more »Universitas of The Past and The Modern Day College 2011
People have sought out higher learning since circa 800 A.D. But that’s about the only thing that has remained the same. From who is enrolling to which degree programs are offered to where the best degree programs are located, education has vastly changed. The infographic below showcases many of those changes. Degrees titles have evolved [...]
read more »Are Flashcards an Effective Learning Tool?
Flashcards – both the traditional and digital types – have become the subject of much debate among educators. So are they actually an effective learning tool?
read more »A Students Pay $100,572 to Graduate, But Where Does It Go?
The average student graduating from a four-year university pays about $100,572 dollars in total to the institution they attend. It seems like a lot of money and you wouldn’t be the first to wonder, where exactly is all of that money going?
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