100 Years Later, the Titanic Continues to Fascinate and Educate
- At April 10, 2012
- By Quinn
This year marks the 100th anniversary of the fateful night the “unsinkable ship” plummeted to the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean. The Titanic disaster has been arguably the most popular shipwreck in history, and it still captures the interest of people a century after it made its ill-fated maiden voyage. The centennial anniversary has taken the media [...]
Read More»Have Flashcards Met Their ‘Peek’?
- At March 11, 2012
- By Quinn
Say good-bye to boring paper flashcards. Studying for any exam is now at the top of its ‘Peek.’ Evernote has devised a way to make note-taking easier by turning them into instant study materials. Evernote Peek is an educational app for the iPad 2 that uses the Smart Cover to turn your notes, audio and images into [...]
Read More»History – As We Know It
- At December 13, 2011
- By Quinn
Have you noticed that OLE is currently visiting Italy? Our new pre-login page proudly displays a photo of the Colosseum now, and we are pretty excited about it. Check it out: Online Learning Exchange. Why the Colosseum, you ask? OLE is always in the process of expanding its course libraries, and we can proudly announce [...]
Read More»Chemical Apple Pie – A New Thanksgiving Recipe
- At November 22, 2011
- By Quinn
It’s that time of year again: holiday season! This is the time of year to give back and give thanks. It’s also the time where everyone breaks out those old family recipes, the delicious food that keeps your relatives coming back for more. This year, we want to shake up those old traditional recipes and [...]
Read More»World Teachers’ Day
- At October 5, 2011
- By Quinn
If there is one profession that doesn’t receive enough recognition, we could probably all agree it would be teaching. Because of budget cuts, schools are losing art programs, clubs, and sports. And in some cases, they are even closing down. The strong teachers are holding on, and we think those teachers deserve appreciation. UNESCO (United [...]
Read More»International Day of Peace
- At September 20, 2011
- By Quinn
This year marks the 30th anniversary of the International Day of Peace (“Peace Day”). In 1981, the United Nations (UN) declared September 21 the permanent day for individuals, organizations, and countries to participate in global cease-fire and to reflect on the success that is driven by peace in all aspects of society. In creating Peace [...]
Read More»The 10th Anniversary of September 11th
- At August 25, 2011
- By Quinn
Like everyone else in the United States and around the world, I remember where I was when I heard about the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. I was at home getting ready for school; that day, I learned that the trip to New York my drama class was planning was cancelled. But the cancelled [...]
Read More»Digital Bookmarks Jump – Start a New Love for Reading
- At August 9, 2011
- By Quinn
How do you make reading fun? Students all across the U.S. are involved in reading programs that record how many books, chapters, and minutes they spend reading per week. Many students may see this as a chore, but Mark-My-Time Digital Bookmark came up with a simple solution to inspire students to enjoy reading. Invented by [...]
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