http://adulted.about.com/ Get the latest headlines from the About.com Continuing Education GuideSite. http://z.about.com/f/lg/s10.gif http://www.about.com/ 118 20 en-us 2008-07-14T14:27:51Z Mon, 14 Jul 2008 14:27:51 +0000 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 http://adulted.about.com/b/2008/07/19/icebreaker-of-the-week-expectations.htm How many times have you been disappointed because your expectations didn't match your experience? It happens all the time. If you're a teacher of adults, don't let it happen to... http://adulted.about.com/b/2008/07/19/icebreaker-of-the-week-expectations.htm Sat, 19 Jul 2008 16:06:38 +0000 2008-07-19T16:06:38Z http://adulted.about.com/b/2008/07/14/do-we-ever-outgrow-school-spirit.htm I'm an Ole and always will be. St. Olaf, my alma mater, is spotlighted this week on Allen Grove's College Admissions site. While I've never been a sports fan, and... http://adulted.about.com/b/2008/07/14/do-we-ever-outgrow-school-spirit.htm Mon, 14 Jul 2008 14:27:51 +0000 2008-07-14T14:27:51Z http://adulted.about.com/b/2008/07/13/random-learning.htm I spent a few rainy hours this weekend surfing around my fellow guide sites at About.com. What fun! I found articles and photos and conversations I wouldn't have known existed... http://adulted.about.com/b/2008/07/13/random-learning.htm Sun, 13 Jul 2008 07:42:55 +0000 2008-07-13T07:42:55Z http://adulted.about.com/b/2008/07/11/icebreaker-of-the-week-the-power-of-story.htm Adults bring to your class or meeting room an abundance of life experience and wisdom. Tapping into their stories can deepen the significance of whatever you've gathered to discuss. The... http://adulted.about.com/b/2008/07/11/icebreaker-of-the-week-the-power-of-story.htm Fri, 11 Jul 2008 08:07:00 +0000 2008-07-11T08:07:00Z http://adulted.about.com/b/2008/07/10/learning-to-make-pickles.htm This week I spent a wonderful morning learning to make pickles in my neighbor's kitchen. Marilyn watched and coached as I boiled brine, sterilized jars, packed them with garlic, red... http://adulted.about.com/b/2008/07/10/learning-to-make-pickles.htm Thu, 10 Jul 2008 11:47:10 +0000 2008-07-10T11:47:10Z http://adulted.about.com/b/2008/07/09/are-you-a-working-mom-who-could-use-a-full-scholarship.htm When eLearners.com, an EducationDynamics company, announced $2 million in scholarships around Mother's Day as part of their Project Working Mom, they received over 50,000 applications. That's a whole lot of... http://adulted.about.com/b/2008/07/09/are-you-a-working-mom-who-could-use-a-full-scholarship.htm Wed, 09 Jul 2008 08:43:21 +0000 2008-07-09T08:43:21Z http://adulted.about.com/b/2008/07/08/poll-are-you-a-teacher-of-adult-learners-or-an-adult-student.htm I'm interested in why you're here. Knowing what you're looking for will help me create the content you need. Besides, I love polling. ... http://adulted.about.com/b/2008/07/08/poll-are-you-a-teacher-of-adult-learners-or-an-adult-student.htm Tue, 08 Jul 2008 06:57:29 +0000 2008-07-08T06:57:29Z http://adulted.about.com/b/2008/07/07/whats-the-worst-icebreaker-game-you-ever-had-to-play.htm I've mentioned before that icebreakers are a hot topic on the Internet. Go figure. I think it's because there's nothing worse than standing up in front of a group of... http://adulted.about.com/b/2008/07/07/whats-the-worst-icebreaker-game-you-ever-had-to-play.htm Mon, 07 Jul 2008 14:39:39 +0000 2008-07-07T14:39:39Z http://adulted.about.com/b/2008/07/06/your-brain-is-not-sleeping-when-you-are.htm Did you know that if you sleep between learning something new and taking a test on it, you can perform up to 44% better than someone who doesn't sleep in... http://adulted.about.com/b/2008/07/06/your-brain-is-not-sleeping-when-you-are.htm Sun, 06 Jul 2008 08:15:08 +0000 2008-07-06T08:15:08Z http://adulted.about.com/b/2008/07/05/always-a-beginner.htm I was a karate student for several years, in another lifetime. Earned my purple belt. One of every martial arts student's lessons is learning to always be a beginner.The concept... http://adulted.about.com/b/2008/07/05/always-a-beginner.htm Sat, 05 Jul 2008 17:23:54 +0000 2008-07-05T17:23:54Z