Category archives for: Education

Technology becoming the top learning tool in classrooms

(ARA) – Gone are the days where a teacher stood at the chalkboard – her back to the classroom – demonstrating a math equation. Technology has taken over elementary, middle and high schools across the country, allowing teachers to interact with and educate students in a more hands-on way. The typical school classroom has interactive [...]

It’s not too late for a flu shot: What you may want to know

(ARA) – Pharmacies, doctors’ offices and walk-in clinics – you have more opportunities than ever before to get that all-important annual flu shot. But if you’ll be getting yours somewhere other than the doctor’s office, you might wonder just who is giving you that shot and what that person’s qualifications are. As an experienced registered [...]

Make a difference with a master’s in human services

Compassionate human care is a critical need in our world today. Whether you are a current human services professional seeking a deeper sense of purpose in your career life or you are at a crossroads in your life and seeking a new way to serve others, you know that there are too few people truly [...]

How students can meet the challenge of the evolving health care industry

(ARA) – Health care reform has expanded access to health care insurance coverage to more than 30 million new patients beginning in 2014, stretching the resources of health care facilities nationwide. Meanwhile, the introduction of new regulations and technological innovations, as well as the rapid adoption of electronic health records (EHRs), have added new layers [...]

Registered nurses encouraged to pursue bachelor’s degrees

(ARA) – As many industries scaled back and cut resources in the last year, health care continued to grow, adding an average of 26,000 jobs per month, according to the U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics. This trend is likely to continue as technological innovations and new regulations prompt additional oversight within the health care setting. [...]

Jobseekers: What to look for in a company

(ARA) – In the current tough job market, it’s understandable that you might be tempted to take just any position. However, there are numerous factors to take into consideration when deciding to work at a company. If you look beyond the usual set of parameters, you may find yourself far happier and more secure in [...]

Head off college debt: shape teen skills early

(ARA) – Succeeding in college is about more than being smart. It’s about how students manage time, themselves, and their studies, according to Dr. Bob Neuman, former dean of academic development at Marquette University. “For all the talk about enormous college debt, parents of younger students need to know some basic facts,” Neuman says. “The [...]

Tips for a smooth military transition

(ARA) – Some 39,000 U.S. troops will be headed home from Iraq by year’s end. Many will begin the difficult process of transitioning out of military life – including starting a second career. Some cities offer military veterans better employment opportunities than others. In response, USAA and Military.com have commissioned a list of Best Places [...]

More demand, fewer grads mean tech careers continue to boom

(ARA) – The era of the Internet start-up boom may be over, but demand for technology professionals continues to rise. Broader use of cheaper, more easily available technology by a variety of industries, and a dearth of technology professionals mean technology will continue to be a hot career choice. The technology industry remains one of [...]

Tips to make the most of your online education experience

(ARA) – When it comes to technology, the world certainly has changed in the last few years. These days, more people, especially older adults, are interested in earning their college degree online. Enrollments in online education have grown exponentially over the past decade. In fact, during the fall 2009 semester, approximately 5.6 million students in [...]

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