Sarah E. White, BSM, MA Ed.
I'm a wife, mother, teacher, and student. I enjoy spending time with my family (including many pets), reading, writing, painting, and gardening. I've been writing mostly about topics of current study (mine and my children) and hope to start mixing in a little more about cooking and other fun things.
Read More »
...
- Page Views
- 20,437
- Content
- 60
- Fans
- 2
- Contributor since
- 3/30/2010
Education/Experience
Degrees in technical communication and illustration, business management, adult education, and religious philosophyInterests
animals, animal welfare, child welfare, nature, environmental conservation, religious tolerance, books, gardening, painting, cookingMotto
It is Nicer for Everyone When Everyone is Nice!Affiliations
White Space Productions, The Professional Educaion Organization International, Teach the World Online, Learn it LiveFavorites
None yet.Fans
1
Displaying Results 1 - 60 (of 60) for All Content
-
Enrollment Trends in Adult EducationEnrollment in adult education programs has grown dramatically since 2000. The programs with the largest enrollment by far are English language learning programs. -
Pedagogy or Andragogy: What's the Difference?Theorists have studied human behavior and development for centuries. Characteristics of adult learners demonstrate the need for alternative learning models. -
Corporate Philosophies and TechnologyThe ability to distribute vast amounts of pertinent information to a wide corporate infrastructure is helping companies foster a more unified corporate culture.
-
The Impact of Technology on CustomersEvery day innovative technological advancements change the way people interact. Technology has become more affordable for a wider variety of people, increasing marketing potential.
-
How to Work as a TeamWhether in a business or academic setting, learning to interact in a team environment is an important factor in success.
-
Implementing a New Technology Information SystemImplementing a new technology system can be a daunting task. Keeping end users involved in the process from beginning to end can make the transition smoother. -
Designing Your IT Support Structure: The Importance of Synergy Between Technical and Non-Technical PersonnelInformation technology (IT) systems have infiltrated almost every aspect of internal business structure. As the technology infrastructure develops, the need for efficient IT personnel has grown exponentially (Giachetti, Gonzalez & Ramirez, 2005).
-
Sales ManagementMost sales managers agree that it's better to recruit great salespeople than try to train mediocre salespeople to be better. -
Sales ActivitiesBusiness-to-business marketing has many customer relationship aspects in common with business-to-consumer marketing but generally attempts to develop longer-standing personal relationships with the buyer through more after-the-sale contact.
-
Basic Elements of the Marketing MixThe extreme pace of technological advancement in the world marketplace today has created, and continues to create daily, new tools for the marketing mogul.
-
Marketing StratgeyOnline companies that cater directly to consumers are finding some remarkable ways of marketing directly to their focus groups. Business to business online firms are playing a fast paced game of catch-up.
-
E-CommerceThe supply chain for any business includes every sales person, supplier, regulator, consumer, and stakeholder involved in the business process.
-
The Definition of MarketingThe real purpose of product marketing is to develop meaningful relationships with a corporation's focus group in order to arrive at new information and processes that will be truly valuable to the company and the consumer as well.
-
Productive and Counterproductive Behaviors Within OrganizationsOrganizational psychologists agree that the root of all group phenomena is individual behavior.
-
Organizational DevelopmentHow does a company determine if there is a need for organizational change? Is change dictated by the external environment? Do companies affect the communites around them? How can companies stay competitive? -
Cultivating PeaceThe words peace means different things to different people. How can we cultivate peace in a world where some children must walk through a battlefield just to get to school or a drink of water? -
Organizational PsychologyIt has long been understood that the group culture within a business organization can take on a personality of its own. Organizational psychologists keep the focus on individual behavior within the group.
-
Why Do People Help Each Other?The theory of egoism holds that people only help other people in order to help themselves. Are we truly that selfish or does selflessness still exist in society today? -
Can Altruism Be Taught?How can we, as a society, promote altruistic behavior? Do we have the ability to teach ourselves and our children to be more helpful to each other? -
Challenges in Social PsychologyWith the vast number of variables present in social settings, how can researchers hope to predict human behavior accurately? -
How Widespread Are Self-Fulfilling Prophecies?How often do our preconceived notions of a person or situation actually help determine the outcome we're expecting?
-
Difference Between Real, Imagined Group PressureMaking informed decisions within a group setting can be enhanced by a cognitive individual moral compass. -
Social PsychologyMost philosophers and scientists agree that there is a subjective reality. However we each see that reality through the filter of our own perceptions. How we interact with those around us creates a shared reality. -
The Nature of God and Individual RealityWould God by any other name cease to exist? More important which "name" or concept of God is "correct" can you presume to say?
-
Personal Ethics DevelopmentEthics are important for many reasons. Ethics are the standards by which we manage our societies and ourselves.
-
The Gulf Disaster Test CapOn April 20 of this year an offshore oil rig owned by British Petroleum exploded in the Gulf of Mexico killing 11 workers and setting off the largest oil spill disaster in United States history.
-
Abraham LincolnHow do such humble beginnings translate into such huge character? -
Communications TheoriesCommunication is the primary tool we as human beings use to build meaning in our lives. From childhood throughout adulthood we coordinate meaning within the social groups we live in.
-
The French and Indian War 1754-1763The French and Indian War of 1754-1763 was part of an ongoing battle between France and England that dates back as far as the 1600s. -
YorkTownLike so many of the early American settlements Yorktown was originally within the boundaries of Algonquin Native Americans. -
The Jamestown ColonyIn June 1606 a group of English gentlemen organized as the Virginia Company was given a charter by King James I of England to establish a settlement in what is now known as the Chesapeake Bay region of North America (Virginia). -
Oregon Trail - Settling the WestThe Oregon Trail was worn into the earth of the American West in the mid-1800s by nearly 400,000 people emigrating from the Mississippi River valley to the plains of what is now known as Washington, Oregon, Nevada, California, Utah and Idaho.
-
The Missouri Compromise 1820The Missouri Compromise was actually the first of several measures attempted by the U.S. Congress to maintain balance within the Senate.
-
Leaving Idol with SimonRecently I read a post that asked if I was leaving American Idol with Simon Cowell. It got me thinking.
-
Islam, the Christian Crusades and 9/11What's the statute of limitations on a grievance? How many centuries should you be able to go back and claim revenge? Does one really have anything to do with another?
-
H1N1, WHO and You: My Experience with Swine FluI just happened to work for a State Veterinarian when the H1N1 outbreak started in June of 2009. This is what I know about how your local officials look out for you.
-
Glory of Home Webinar ReviewThis is a 3 month long webinar that focuses on clearing out mess and disruptive behaviors that clutter our homes.
-
Why Police Bureaus Should Concentrate on Recruiting Minority OfficersIt may be true that there is a shortage of minority applicants to law enforcement positions, but let's examine the reasons why that may be.
-
How Much You Can Save with a Passive Solar HouseLearning about all of the different passive solar energy techniques can save you money in many areas.
-
Solar Energy 101How does solar energy work. We'll take a look at the basics and history of solar power.
-
Solar Power Can Make a Huge Difference in Your Energy UsageSolar energy is a clean renewable energy source that can be used in many ways.
-
What You Need to Know About Wind Turbine ElectricityWind turbine technology is very old but over the past few decades it has been developed to provide astronomical amounts of power.
-
Look Out for These Hidden Risks when Making Your Solar Energy HomeWhat are the hidden risks with using solar energy? We'll take a look.
-
How You Can Use Solar Electrical Power to Power-Up Your DevicesThe sun's natural energy can be converted into the voltage you need to run your electrical devices.
-
Must Know Solar Energy Facts"Just the facts ma'am ..." Lets talk about the facts of solar energy and what it can do for you.
-
Do Cheap Solar Panels Produce Different Results?If you've looked into installing solar panels on your home, you know how expensive they can be. Why not make your own with slightly damaged solar cells?
-
The Meaning, Development, Interpretation of MythologyWhat does myth actually mean? From its earliest origin the word myth meant divinely inspired. Where and when did the word myth become synonymous with fiction?
-
Watson, Skinner, Tolman - Their Contributions to PsychologyBehaviorism is a highly American phenomenon in the history of psychology because is supports the notion that behaviors can be learned and controlled.
-
The Parent Plus: How to Become a Foster ParentFoster parenting is one of the toughest jobs you'll ever love. These are the basic startup instructions.
-
The Special Circumstances of Foster ChildrenThere are some syndromes that are common to foster children, but other behavior might indicate a problem.
-
How to Make a Foster Child Feel Welcome in Your HomeFoster children arrive in a variety of ways. The best advice for any foster parent is to "be prepared."
-
Mary Whiton CalkinsIn a time when women were thought to be genetically and intellectually inferior to men a handful of dynamic women still managed to make a mark on the world. Mary Whiton Calkins was one such woman.
-
Sigmund Freud - His Contributions to PsychologySigmund Freud, his daughter Anna and the stark absence of some of notes on some of his most important theories lend an enigmatic air to the doctor.
-
Getting Rid of Garden Pests - Ants, the Garden KillersAnts are garden killers and just plain pests. Thankfully, there are several plant-friendly ways to get rid of them.
-
Choosing a Breed for a Service DogDogs are classified into breeds; terriers, working dogs, sporting dogs, herding dogs and working dogs are a few.
-
How to Make a Crystal Gazing BallQuartz crystal is a conductor and balancer of energies. Crafting your own crystal ball is relatively easy.
-
Surviving the Squeeze from Squeeze PagesFinding information on how to create a squeeze page can be a daunting task. Here's a shortcut.
-
How to Really Work from HomeThis article discusses how to earn a decent living by freelancing through the Internet.
-
History of PsychologyThe science of psychology has a relatively short history, having only been a science unto itself for a little more than 125 years. The roots of psychology, however, run all the way back to Greek philosophy.
-
Social Networking BOOM: How the World Connects TodaySocial networking websites like FaceBook and MySpace are taking over the web. And the more 40-somethings that learn how to use it, the faster it grows.