From a Ragan.com piece on synonyms:

“Terms such as “downsizing,” “right-sizing,” “re-verticalization,” and, the weirdest of the bunch, “reducing units of liveware,” do the opposite of what they’re meant to.”

So true. People are smart and they figure this stuff out. You think it makes someone feel better to tell them…

What do you think about your kids Tweeting their answers to a teacher’s question?

Using social media as an active part of education is a growing trend, particularly in elementary and high school settings. Good idea? Sure, in the right doses, and as long as we continue to teach the…