Month: April 2018

The spring semester is almost over which means that summer is quickly approaching. Summer seems like the best time to do nothing, but it is important to keep a structured schedule during the break. Focus on things that were put on the backburner while school was still in session, or try exploring new ideas that you always wanted to do but never had the time. For starters, do not sleep your days away. People often complain there is not enough time in the day, but getting out of bed at a decent time during a break can help lead you to a positive and productive day. Now that you have more time, you can enjoy every drop of your coffee instead of rushing to finish it. You can even start your day by enjoy a book that has been begging you to open it since you bought it. Savor your morning, and...

The Glass Menagerie is like a life revolved around glass figures in another world. This story is told from one of the main characters Tom view. Tom is the narrator and also the son/brother. Amanda is the mother. Laura is the daughter/sister. Jim is the gentleman caller. This story is about a middle-class single parent home. Amanda husband ran off to explore the world, leaving Amanda there to raise their two children. Tom is the man of the house now, he works at a warehouse and takes care of his mother and sister. Laura was diagnosed with pleurosis at a young age had to wear a brace. Amanda does her best trying to find a gentleman caller for Laura. She tells her gentlemen caller stories repeatedly to her children. She forces for Laura to have gentlemen callers. She gets so desperat...

For many students today it is unimaginable that their parents and grandparents made it through school without a computer. While technology in the classroom is believed by some to be a distraction, a study by the U.S. Department of Education highlighted the positive impacts of its incorporation into learning. The Department’s study finds that the relationship between students and their teachers shifts when technology was incorporated into the classroom. This allows the student to take the lead in their education. Meanwhile, the teacher acts as a “facilitator” to ensure that students have a firm understanding of the assignment before continuing independently. Teachers also notice that student’s self-confidence and desire is positively impacted. The use of tech, something that the younger gen...