Tuesday, March 24th, 2009

Do your best: online study guides

Struggling with Pride and Prejudice? Have a class discussion on Hamlet and no idea what to say? Do a bit of extra reading and get the clues you need–free and online. A bit of reading and research can increase your understanding–and your grade!
Check out the following websites for extra help:
SparkNotes: No Fear Shakespeare!
“Created by Harvard [...]

Wednesday, December 3rd, 2008

Turner Classic Movies: The Website

Since it’s inception in 1995 Turner Classic Movies, or TCM for short, has carved a unique niche in cable television.  TCM routinely shows classic films, forgotten gems and low budget programmers from the Golden Age of Hollywood. These are all films that are rarely, if ever shown on any other channel.  TCM’s official website offers [...]

Wednesday, November 19th, 2008

Tell me a story

Children aren’t the only ones who love to hear stories. The ancient art of storytelling is alive and well in the 21st century, and you can be a part of saving the stories of your family and friends.
Listen to a story at The Moth, a not-for-profit organization that conducts live storytelling events.  The Moth collects [...]