“I think that we got so caught up in school being a tradition that we stopped using it as a learning tool, which it should be.” -Tupac Shakur at Age 17
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A little Monday Morning Inspiration for you, from legendary blues musician B.B. King. What are you going to learn this week?
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"There were no sex classes. No friendship classes. No classes on how to navigate a bureaucracy, build an organization, raise money, create a database, buy a house, love a child, spot a scam, talk someone out of suicide, or figure out what was important to me. Not knowing how to do these things is what messes people up in life, not whether they know algebra or can analyze literature."
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Five Resources for Online, Interactive Learning
1) View scans of hundred of ancient books with Rare Book Room’s massive collection. The website is easy to navigate and will leave you wandering from classics like A Midsummer Night’s Dream to drawings of Renaissance naturalists.
2) Google Earth is a rich resource for exploring foreign streets. Virtually visit the Great Pyramid at Giza, Stonehenge, and the Statue of Liberty in panoramic glory.
3) From Occupy protests to the Great wall of China, Panoramas.dk hosts stunning panoramas. The immersive photos are the best alternative to visiting historical sites yourself.
4) Quizlet allows you to explore and create learning tools for free. The online tool will help you create flashcards, quizzes, and drill games, while giving you access to materials other learners have already compiled.
5) Education Portal helps you learn basic highschool and college level courses through short animated videos, transcripts, and quizzes.
