We have all heard, at one time or another, successful people attribute their climb up the ladder of success to this or that particular teacher. Perhaps the most fundamental skill that a person can learn is reading. No matter what profession one chooses, reading is the core to success. Good reading habits are in essence a life-long endeavor. The tools available to the teacher and students impact on how learning takes place.
Outdated resources can lead to dissatisfaction and boredom.
The high cost of textbooks in recent years has made it increasingly difficult to acquire good reading materials. Fortunately, the Internet provides a unique opportunity to overcome the deficiencies of hard-copy texts. Reading in context not only enhances reading skills, it increases a student's knowledge base in the given curriculum area. Journal of Geo-Politics is one example of an Internet resource that enhances a teacher's ability to provide contextual reading materials. An interdisciplinary tool, Kiosk facilitates access to materials that pertain to geo-political issues.