I blogged the other day about the new learning styles inventory on the site, and realized this morning that I failed to include a link to it. Bah. Here it is: Your Peak Learning Time

This inventory is from Ron Gross's book Peak Learning, and is presented with his blessing.

What time of day do you learn best?

We have so much great stuff on the site about GED that we decided to put the most important stuff in a tidy little list. If you, or someone you know, yearns for a GED, you just might find what you need to get going right here: About GED.

Good luck. You can do this.

I won my first speedskating trophy when I was 6. My entire family was involved in the sport, and I recognized at a very early age the difference between my dad's gentle coaching and the nasty hollering I heard from the parents of some of the other kids.

If you've ever been on the receiving end of any kind of coaching (who hasn't?), you've experienced how much more effective a positive approach is. The University of Missouri recognizes this and is launching the first online masters degree in positive coaching, led by Dr. Rick McGuire.

"For many children and young adults, one of the most important relationships they will have in school is with a coach," said Dan Clay, dean of the MU College of Education. "This program enables coaches and others to strategically examine best practices in coaching to provide a positive coaching culture. This online degree program could have a far-reaching impact on our youth and the way coaches are trained in this country."

The Mizzou program is 30 hours.

Are you an early bird? Or a night owl? Maybe the best time of day for you to learn is the middle of the afternoon. Do you know?

Thanks to Ron Gross, we have a new learning styles test for you. It's designed to help you discover what time of day you learn best, if you don't already know. By arranging your day, if possible, around your peak learning times, you maximize your ability to take in new information.

Adult students juggle work, kids, pets, sports, hobbies, school...the list is nearly endless. Anything you can do to make the most of your studying is a good idea. Thanks, Ron!