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Continuing Education Continuing Education Non-Trad Students Teachers Lifelong Learners From Deb Peterson, your Guide to Continuing Education When Ron Gross contacted me to ask if I was interested in how adults were learning at Zuccotti Park, in the midst of the Occupy Wall Street movement in New York City, I said, "Yes!" I hadn't even given the idea a thought, and apparently, neither had anyone else. Except Ron. He's an enthusiastic advocate of adult learning, and he walked through the park looking for ways adults were learning. He found 14! Walk with Ron, and you, too, can learn from this historic movement. Adult Learning at its Best in Occupy Wall Street Movement "OWS is one of this era's most important, effective, and exhilarating achievements in non-formal adult education." Find out what made Ron Gross say that after experiencing 14 ways adults were learning at Zuccotti Park in the Occupy Wall Street movement. Read more See More About:  occupy wall street  civil liberties  adult education Have a Meaningful Conversation this Thanksgiving Since we're featuring guest author Ron Gross during Thanksgiving week, take a look at a piece he wrote for us about having meaningful conversations during the holidays. Make your gatherings especially memorable by taking Ron's advice. Read more See More About:  ice breakers  conversations  teaching adults Why Understanding Archetypes Matters..to You What do Yoda, Glinda (the Good Witch of the South), Merlin, and Q from James Bond have in common? That's right. They're mentors. Do you know why you should understand their job? Read more See More About:  archetypes  hero's journey  mentor What Makes a Speech a Great Speech? Personally, I hate listening to speeches people read. I'd rather they give me the paper and let me read it myself. I realize people read speeches because they're terrified. If that sounds like you, we can help. Read more See More About:  public speaking  speeches  writing Continuing Education Ads Continuing Education E Learning Courses Learning Adults Education Occupy Wall Street Featured Articles Lifelong Learning Training - Corporate Training - On-the-Job Training Share Your Experience, Advice, Suggestions, and Stories with Others Student Center - Resources - Tips - Balance Schools and Programs Get Your GED   More from About.com 2011's Cutest Winter Boots Snuggly snow boots are essential for women who live in cold climates, but still want to put their best foot forward. More> 10 Budget Work Essentials Figuring out how to pay for a fabulous work wardrobe can be a challenge. These 10 mix-and-max essentials are all under $50. More> This newsletter is written by: Deb Peterson Continuing Education Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Continuing Education newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Must Reads Should You Go Back to School? Hardest/Easiest Part of GED Test People Bingo 5 Principles of Teaching Adults Are You a Good Listener? Advertisement