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August 19th, 2011 in Feature Content
Farewell To The Xplanation And Its Readers
As with many things in life, a blog can run its course and reach a time when it it must bid the world adieu. Today, that time comes for The Xplanation. What began as a forum Read Article
August 18th, 2011 in student voices
My College Diet: No-Bake Peanut Butter Cake
In all honesty, I’m not a baker. I just do not care for it. I have come up with logic behind this madness− I enjoy cooking food because I like eating food but I don’t Read Article
August 18th, 2011 in Xplanation TV
Calming Your College Fears (Video)
It is not uncommon to be nervous about starting your college career, as it is definitely a different animal than high school. But hopefully we can calm some of your college fears and help Read Article
August 17th, 2011 in Daily Research Update, Feature Content, Smartphones, Tablets, and Mobile
Mobile Statistics and Android Growth Point to a Mobile Landscape in Education
Much of the noise in mobile this week has been around Google’s acquisition of Motorola Mobile, but there is also a new report from the PEW Internet and American Life Project, and I’d like to begin with that today. One of the numbers that should stick out for educators is that 83% of American adults now own a cell phone. That number is higher among the 18-25 age group. Here are some other interesting statistics Read Article
August 16th, 2011 in student voices
My College Diet: Zesty Cucumber Salads
One of my favorite memories of freshmen year was the food. What could be better than access to five dining halls that were basically buffets and were opened at all hours of the day?Plus, most Read Article
August 16th, 2011 in Xplanation TV
College Dorm Room Survival Kit (Video)
Going away to college is an exciting event, but at the same time, the thought of living with a complete stranger in a dorm room can be a little intimidating. So to help you Read Article
August 15th, 2011 in student voices
The Freshmen Xperience: Weekly Theme
Freshmen year of college was an amazing experience. The thrill of living alone for the first time and being independent was better than I imagined it. I could stay up all night, eat ice cream Read Article