In in era that is over-saturated with media and communication, some may wonder if pursuing penpals is even worth the time anymore. Heck, with Facebook and satellite television around to provide us with on-demand entertainment, it hardly sounds so intriguing anymore to exchange conversation with a stranger from a far-away place. Or does it? Now more than ever, many people of all ages are turning back the clock on technology and looking for more down-to-earth methods of interaction. While it’s hardly possible to avoid the Internet these days between all the online banking, emailing, and what... 

Whether you are looking for tools that can bring a distance education class together or tools to help students and teachers in traditional classrooms working on group projects, the following collaboration tools will help with any need. From group papers to file sharing to group communication, the following tools will help bring any educational group together seamlessly to produce awesome results. Group Projects and Papers When working on group projects or research papers, these tools make collaboration a breeze. Nicenet. This tool is made just for education and includes document sharing, communication,... 

When you first got to college, social media was probably about sending party invites, posting pictures of your new friends, complaining about tests, meeting dates, and keeping in touch with family back home. Now that you’re getting ready to leave school behind, you will need to reconfigure your social media activity so that future employers and contacts respect you. Here are 50 social media etiquette rules to remember. General Keep these general tips in mind whenever you log on. Act like you would in real life: Just because you’re hiding behind a computer as you type doesn’t mean that people... 

For college students, dorm life is about more than just living. Sometimes it’s about survival. Maybe that’s a bit over-dramatic, but depending on your school , your dorm room can be anything from a spacious two-bedroom loft to a cramped and dull concrete cell. It’s hard to imagine that anyone can live in the latter, but those of us unlucky enough to experience it know it can be done. While difficult, someday you may even consider it a home away from home – but you’re going to need some help. The gadgets and appliances listed below may not be able to help you... 

If you have a laptop that has a wireless Internet card, which is most computers these days, then you should keep in mind the following security precautions whenever you bust out your laptop on a public wireless connection. This is especially true for college students who use their laptops at the local coffee shop or on campus, or who have the bad habit of stealing their neighbor’s router signal. 1. Activate your computer’s firewall - Another great reason to use Windows, in case you weren’t aware that Macs suck. Macs ship with their internal firewall turned OFF, so whatever computer... 

Whether you’re out of a job, a college student just starting out in the real world, or an old pro looking to make the switch to a new field, finding a great job opening in an economy where unemployment is skyrocketing is a tough task indeed. While finding a job may not always be easy, you can help pave the way to success by using some of the great tools and forums the web offers for those on the hunt for employment. Here you’ll find a list of 100 sites that let you connect with employers, others in your field and potential clients to help get your job search off the ground and your career back... 

It doesn’t matter if you’re a veteran teacher or a newbie just now taking college courses — finding new ways to get students engaged in the classroom is always a great thing. One way many teachers are reaching out is with the multitude of material found on the web, allowing them to turn everyday lessons into a multimedia experience. You can find a great amount of helpful material on these sites, including videos to augment your lessons, lectures to inspire students, documentaries to show them how things work, and loads of additional videos to help you become a better, smarter teacher. Educational... 

Now that college is looming (or is already here), it’s time to change faces and move into social media networks that work for college and future employment success. Think of these changes as student ‘branding,’ or making yourself stand out with efficiency, networking and leadership. You can do it all with these fifteen essential social media sites for college students. The links below are categorized for your convenience. They all contain social aspects, where you can touch base with students or other individuals who have the same goals. Organization Box.net: Yes, businesses use this... 

So, I was thinking today… Why do people even bother with one word Txts. They are a waste of time for both parties…. Why would anyone send a one word txt and not bother carrying on the conversation? Is the beginning of a new type of communication? One where everyone can answer with telecommunication. No, I think the true answer lies with the people sending those horrible txts. I believe they want the responding party to ask a more provocative question/statement to catch them off guard and spice up there typical day, or they want you to leave them alone. But, ff they take the time to... 

The Kindle, from Amazon, ended up being surprisingly successful. Indeed, the Kindle might have even begun a publishing revolution. The ability to access millions of books from a single device that can be held in your hands is, indeed, amazing. And it can be a very helpful thing for college students to have. If you are a college student, you can get easy access to a number of books, from classic literature to the latest treatise on quantum physics. Being able to have so much knowledge at your fingertips really is a huge advantage. Here are some ways to take advantage of the Kindle: Using Kindle’s... 

It’s been almost 2 months since the first Android 2.0 device hit the market, the Motorola Droid on Verizon Wireless.  Since launch in November, I made the switch to Verizon because the release of the Motorola Droid has finally brought a device to Verizon which has a chance at competing with the Apple iPhone currently available exclusively with AT&T Wireless.  This a comparison of my experiences on both mobile platforms. I switched back to Verizon mainly because of the solid network Verizon has established across North America.  I spend a good amount of time up north in Canada and AT&T... 

The internet has made all kinds of people famous, whether because of their viral online antics (which helped make YouTube the powerhouse website that it is), or because they became overnight millionaires due to genius entrepreneurship, or simply because, in the case of Elly Tran Ha (a.k.a. Elly Kim Hong), they are super hot Asian girls who gathered tons of friends on social media networks before broadcasting gorgeous photos of themselves all over the web. The recent buzz over this young Vietnamese girl from Ho Chi Minh City brings back memories of Tila Tequila’s rise to fame (who eventually...