Recent Articles
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Building metacognitive skills with English learners: Part 2
Erick Herrmann EducationIn part one of this two-part series, we explored the topic of metacognition and the importance of building it into our instruction for English learners. By teaching students about metacognition, we can increase their awareness and help cultivate this skill in our students. In addition, by tapping students’ prior knowledge and linking to past experiences, we can help students to be more metacognitive and improve their learning skills. In this second part, we will look at additional instructional strategies that can be incorporated in your classroom.
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The difference between the internet of things and the industrial internet…
Joseph Zulick Science & TechnologyThe internet of things is one of the most controversial topics of the current generation. People on one side of the debate think that it will bring forward a more ecofriendly and connected society, whereas people on the other side of the debate insist that it will mean data security will go lacking. While the internet of things will forever create a divide between security and connectivity, one of its branches is becoming the new talk of the town. The industrial internet of things is an equally controversial, yet interesting topic. For those who don’t know the difference between the two, here is a guide.
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Bringing a stop to nurse cannon fodder syndrome
Keith Carlson Healthcare AdministrationNurses are virtually irreplaceable as the vital lifeblood and connective tissue of any healthcare organization or facility. From the emergency department and the ICU to home health and dialysis, nurses do the highly skilled work that keeps the healthcare engine humming. When nurses are treated as so much cannon fodder thrust on the front lines without appropriate support from an enlightened and forward-thinking leadership, things can go terribly awry. Being thrown under the metaphorical bus is unpleasant in any circumstance, but when nurses are left to fend themselves while healthcare outcomes and patient safety are compromised, such circumstances are morally and ethically unacceptable.
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Negotiating commercial leases: Reduce your square footage
Dale Willerton and Jeff Grandfield RetailFor many commercial tenants, negotiating a good lease or lease renewal against an experienced agent or landlord can be a challenge. While an entrepreneur focuses on marketing and managing, savvy real estate agents and brokers are specialized salespeople. Their job is to sell tenants on leasing their location at the highest possible rental rate. Whether you are leasing a new location for the first time or negotiating a lease renewal for your business, here are two money-saving tips.
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Getting clever to beat the flu
Dorothy L. Tengler Medical & Allied HealthcareWe all dread the flu. From late fall to early spring, from mild to severe to even deadly varieties, the flu is anticipated and discussed every year. Since 2010, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and its Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) have recommended routine annual influenza vaccinations for all persons 6 months of age or older who don’t have contraindications. However, the flu virus is a moving target, and it is often difficult to study the exact number and locations of proteins on any individual virus, and scientists have always known that a flu virus in our bodies can be a lot different than viruses grown in the lab petri dish where viruses are uniform and spherical. In our bodies, these viruses vary in shape and composition.
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Tips for teaching kindergarten music classes
Aileen Miracle EducationI was once told in college that when lesson planning, you should think about the child's age and transfer that to minutes to understand their attention span. So, a 5-year-old can handle a five-minute activity before losing attention, a 6-year-old can handle six minutes, etc. I have found this rule of thumb to be very helpful, especially in kindergarten. In this article, I’m sharing tips for teaching kindergarten music so that students are engaged and you feel successful.
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Study supports fasting as a means of improving overall health
Tammy Hinojos Medical & Allied HealthcareIt's the new year. Many people are integrating new habits into their lives to help them reach their health and wellness goals. The rise in popularity of intermittent fasting as part of an overall wellness plan has people researching, Googling and seeking out information on fasting more than ever before. In a University of California, Irvine-led study, researchers found evidence that fasting affects circadian clocks in the liver and skeletal muscles, causing them to rewire their metabolism, which can ultimately lead to improved health and protection against aging-associated diseases.
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Housing America part 1: The decline of public housing
Lucy Wallwork Construction & Building MaterialsJust as in other parts of the world hit by the shockwaves of the Industrial Revolution, the call for public housing in the U.S. was born in the late 19th century out of an urgent attempt to put an end to the urban misery faced by factory workers. With rising levels of homelessness in the U.S. today another crisis is looming but the response this time around is a more ambiguous one. This first part in a series on housing in America tells the story of how public housing began in the U.S. and how it got where it is today. Future articles will look at other aspects of housing in the U.S. in more detail.
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What happens after go-live?
Deborah Ike Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementYou've launched the new product or went live with the software upgrade. The team completed the mission. So, what happens next? Do you forget the work of the last several months and move on to the next project? That's the simplest thing to do since, after all, there's always another project to jump into. However, what about all the lessons the team learned along the way? You don't want to lose those and repeat the same mistakes with the next project.
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Make your company’s email practices more effective than ever
Lisa Mulcahy CommunicationsEmail — it's essential for your business, of course. But are you using it as productively as possible or is it actually taking away from your company's efficiency? From shaping email content to helping your employees deal with the onslaught from their inboxes, there are easy and effective strategies you can adopt so email further enhances your overall success throughout every single workday. Use these pieces of science-driven advice to whip your email system into shape today.