DLC Blog http://www.learningcommons.org/blog/ Digital Learning Commons Copyright 2008 Thu, 08 May 2008 12:46:00 -0800 http://www.movabletype.org/?v=3.2 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Economics and Poverty--"The Bottom Billion" Read all about an award-winning book, The Bottom Billion, to see how economics, business, poverty, and global development are related. It's a fascinating look into life around the world and great material for a project or book report.

]]> http://www.learningcommons.org/blog/2008/05/economics_and_p.php http://www.learningcommons.org/blog/2008/05/economics_and_p.php Thu, 08 May 2008 12:46:00 -0800 Seattle Arts and Lectures Looking for things to do while waiting for summer to come? If you live close to Seattle don't forget about the Seattle Arts and Lectures. As a student you get tickets for $10 to see your favorite writer, filmmaker, poet, artist! John Waters, John Updike and Mira Nair are among the many others in the lecture series... Check out:

Seattle Arts and Lectures


To see more!

]]> http://www.learningcommons.org/blog/2008/05/seattle_arts_an.php http://www.learningcommons.org/blog/2008/05/seattle_arts_an.php Mon, 05 May 2008 11:50:44 -0800 Great websites for business, econ, and social studies students Check out the wealth of money and economics info at the National Council on Economic Education website, or open up the vault of econ knowledge at The Mint.

]]> http://www.learningcommons.org/blog/2008/05/great_websites.php http://www.learningcommons.org/blog/2008/05/great_websites.php Thu, 01 May 2008 16:08:53 -0800 Mathcasts DLC is introducing a new resource:

Mathcasts

try your math test-taking skills in eight different categories. It will be a good way to prep for the WASL, refresh your math memory, or... increase your love for math! =)

]]> http://www.learningcommons.org/blog/2008/04/mathcasts.php http://www.learningcommons.org/blog/2008/04/mathcasts.php Mon, 28 Apr 2008 06:11:44 -0800 International Debt Collection In a debt-based consumer society such as the United States, frequently people fall behind and are threatened with lawsuits to pay up. Debt collectors step in to try and get payments before a lawsuit is required. Read how firms in India are filling the niche of international business and debt collection through creative and controversial means.

]]> http://www.learningcommons.org/blog/2008/04/international_d.php http://www.learningcommons.org/blog/2008/04/international_d.php Thu, 24 Apr 2008 12:33:10 -0800 Election Scorecard Are you following the news on the democratic primaries? Unsure of what is what and who is winning, etc? Go to:

US Election


To see a list of how the states have voted, and where the candidates are right now. Happy Learning!

]]> http://www.learningcommons.org/blog/2008/04/election_scorec.php http://www.learningcommons.org/blog/2008/04/election_scorec.php Mon, 21 Apr 2008 12:55:54 -0800 Europe Business News to Chase Away the Blues Studying econ and biz you may notice the drop of the dollar,
But as the Euro rises many in Europe will holler
to invest overseas
if you please
Read up on Euro insights by business scholars.

]]> http://www.learningcommons.org/blog/2008/04/europe_business.php http://www.learningcommons.org/blog/2008/04/europe_business.php Fri, 18 Apr 2008 10:23:14 -0800 Research Tutor ResearchTutor is a DLC tool that helps you prepare and write papers. If you need help with resources, bibliography, paraphrasing information and quoting check out:

researchTutor

]]> http://www.learningcommons.org/blog/2008/04/research_tutor.php http://www.learningcommons.org/blog/2008/04/research_tutor.php Tue, 15 Apr 2008 12:14:13 -0800 Help on the WASL Math portion Parents or students: to help 9th and 10th graders with the WASL Math portion, check out Mathcasts, an entertaining and informative resource for you.

]]> http://www.learningcommons.org/blog/2008/04/help_on_the_was.php http://www.learningcommons.org/blog/2008/04/help_on_the_was.php Fri, 11 Apr 2008 12:31:32 -0800 Protests cut short Olympic relay Are you following the news on the Olympics? On China and Tibet? What is your opinion on these events? To find where the torch has just been, go to:

Protests cut short Olympic relay

and read about the different points of view on Olympic politics today!

]]> http://www.learningcommons.org/blog/2008/04/protests_cut_sh.php http://www.learningcommons.org/blog/2008/04/protests_cut_sh.php Mon, 07 Apr 2008 11:39:55 -0800 A Washington Education Want to know all about in-state education opportunities, but don't know where to get a basic, unbiased guide? Look no further than Washington's Higher Education Coordinating Board website, for information on all colleges and universities in the state, 2 year and 4 year, private and public. Happy browsing!

]]> http://www.learningcommons.org/blog/2008/04/a_washington_ed.php http://www.learningcommons.org/blog/2008/04/a_washington_ed.php Fri, 04 Apr 2008 20:24:21 -0800 DLC Staff and Consultants! Get to know not only the DLC student tutors but the staff and consultants! Go to:

DLC Staff and Consultants


and learn about the many different kinds of people that make up the DLC team!

]]> http://www.learningcommons.org/blog/2008/03/dlc_staff_and_c.php http://www.learningcommons.org/blog/2008/03/dlc_staff_and_c.php Mon, 31 Mar 2008 12:56:02 -0800 Travel for Free! ....well, travel for free from your computer. Whether for a school project or to satisfy your wonder at the world and its people, check out travel info from Washington and far afield from papers in Tacoma, an activity guide for Southwest Washington / Portland area, and a paper's guide to outdoor activities in and around Whatcom County.

]]> http://www.learningcommons.org/blog/2008/03/travel_for_free.php http://www.learningcommons.org/blog/2008/03/travel_for_free.php Thu, 27 Mar 2008 18:44:49 -0800 Barack Obama's Speech Did you miss Barack Obama's speech on March 18th? I know I did. Check out his speech in Philadelphia so that you can participate in your political discussions in class! Go to:

Obama's Speech

]]> http://www.learningcommons.org/blog/2008/03/barack_obamas_s.php http://www.learningcommons.org/blog/2008/03/barack_obamas_s.php Mon, 24 Mar 2008 14:45:33 -0800 Busy Business All of the business of the world, on a webpage decoded and unswirled
Read up to get rich or stay up-to-date, check The Economist early or late

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