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Building a Better Student: Spell Check

One of my co-workers at the radio station said something interesting to me this week. He said, “Spell check made me into a good speller.” At first I thought he was kidding, but no. He told me that he was horrible at spelling when he was younger, but through the years...

Could Wearable Technology Enhance Education?

Chances are you’ve heard of Google Glass, a new device slated to come on the market this year. It’s a Heads Up Display (HUD) device that lets users see a tiny screen right in front of their eye. It’s definitely “wave of the future”...

Cheating Their Way Through College: The Numbers

Heroes, it seems like cheating has become an epidemic. Partially, I think it’s because there are so many ways we can use technology to bypass the rules. It’s not a healthy choice though, and kids who cheat end up losing out on knowledge and possibly...