Today's post was written by Jim Kaufman , as he reflects on the issue of educating the creativity out of young learners. I recently started reading and listening to a well known international creativity author & expert Sir Ken Robinson . And,...

Today's blog was written by GlobalScholar's own Jim Kaufman. Perhaps after reading it you will add a new item to your new year's to-do list. I was reading an article recently about the all time 10 most popular New Year’s resolutions...

Growing up as a child I willingly opted for a chemistry set over a doll or a trip to the Pacific Science Center over a day at the movies. I know this probably sounds strange to most kids and I wouldn’t be offended if someone went as far as to say...

Seth Godin is one of the most vocal and articulate observers of what many are calling "Culture 2.0". His recent book, "Tribes" got me thinking about how teachers are perceived... and how they perceive themselves. "Tribes"...

Whether you are a middle school student, high school, college or continuing education student, note taking is an essential part of the learning process. Not only does it help you stay focused during lectures, but note taking also aides in knowledge retention...

With Thanksgiving just around the corner, I thought I’d throw in an educational post on 15 interesting facts. Use them as conversation starters, to impress a relative or to help your team win in Trivial Pursuit. Chewing gum while peeling onions...

For many students, the thought of writing an essay can be as enjoyable as a trip to the dentist. First there is the dilemma of selecting the topic, then developing supporting arguments, body paragraphs, a strong conclusion and finally, proofreading. Unfortunately...

This week’s study tip is all about the art of “chunking”. Rest assured that this has nothing to do with getting sick or dealing with sickness before a big test, but rather as an alternative to cramming. I think it is safe to say that...

I’ve read “ The World is Flat ” by Terry Friedman, and next on my list is “Disrupting Class; How Innovation Will Change the Way the World Learns” by Clayton Christensen, Curtis Johnson and Michael Horn. I’ve listened...