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In this 30-minute interview, Dr. Rick Sheridan, a longtime university professor and author of the book Social Media in the Classroom, helps teachers understand why using social media in the classroom is so important, and the effective ways to use it. Topics include: Why is social media use in the classroom so valuable for both teachers and students. Ways to promote cultural understanding. Developing an online portfolio. What can students and teachers do to protect their privacy online.

You may have been the toughest kid on your block growing up, but working in some of the following occupations will take your status to the next level. This audio program highlights some of the most physically and mentally challenging, as well as dangerous jobs in the US: bounty hunter, communication tower maintenance worker, gang enforcement office, hazmat worker, landmine remover, mercenary, mine rescue worker, oil rig worker, and stuntman. Although the risks are high, the rewards can be substantial too—including significant salaries, along with a sense of pride and exhilaration.

Is your child a gifted student? Most experts in the field of gifted research believe that approximately 3,000,000 children in the US qualify as “gifted,” a number that represents roughly 6% of the school-aged population. This audio program will help you identify the characteristics and recognize the common needs of a gifted child. You will learn how to advocate appropriately for your child and help them develop a passion for life and learning.

Are you planning to purchase gold or diamond jewelry? Do you want to make an assessment of your own collection? If so, this audio program pulls together information from a number of credible sources for correctly identifying authentic gold and diamonds.