In the past, being school volunteers was such a simple thing. Parents could simply turn up and ask teachers what they needed. Helping out was enjoyable for both parents and their children. But these days, many schools are faced with an enormous amount of legal requirements that keep potential volunteers from doing so.With persistence, you can make your schools better, but it will take some doing. In many school districts today,...more
Are you the typical online student? Well the typical online student is from 18 years old to 60, has children and a full-time job, and been away from education for a number of years. Basically everyone can be considered the typical online student. For most of these students, this marks the first return to school since high school. Many will be the first one in their family to earn a degree. Many more of them will be in school at the...more
Online education is no different from any other educational program. There are still assignments that are due each week. There are still quizzes to take and there are still exams. How well you do in your course overall will depend on the scores you get for your tests, which can account for a fairly large percentage of your grade. Here are some tips to get the best grades that you possibly can on everything from small weekly quizzes to your major exams at the end of the course. Tip One: No Distractions, Please This is a busy world we live in – and while that might be convenient most of the time, it is a major problem when you are trying to do your best with a test. Turn off your instant messaging program, or if you can set it to ignore or mute. Do not answer emails until you are done with your test. Turn off your cell phone or leave it in another room. Send the kids to another room or if they are very young, have a friend or family member entertain them. Have the dog to go chew his bone somewhere else. Tip Two: Know the Policy for Tests Many of the online schools have an open book policy, concerned not with what you have remembered, but what you have learned....more
Have you been hit hard by the economic crisis? If you watch news programs then you know you're not alone. Recent reports indicate that a large number of unemployed workers will remain without work for months to come. Others who have just entered the work force, like recent college grads, may be discouraged by the lack of opportunities. ...more
For many dental assistants, the ability to work in a career field that will help make patients smile is a strong incentive to pursue the education that can help make the dream a reality. According to O*Net Online (http://online.onetcenter.org/link/summary/31-9091.00) the Occupational Information Network developed in partnership with...more
Here are several ideas that you may want to try in your own classroom. They have made my life easier and I am sure they will do the same for you as well! One of the best things you can do as a teacher is "arm" yourself with knowledge that will help improve your classroom management skills, teach you how to prevent and deal with behaviour problems, and help you plan lessons more effectively. Have a look at the rest of my suggestions below:1. Create an atmosphere of mutual respect - coach a team, support an activity, lead a club, get involved with students in your school, show them that you care about things that they care about.2. Have a sense of humor - it really makes a big difference for you and the students! Smile and interact with students... yes, even in the presence of those who irritate, frustrate and rub you the wrong way.3. Plan effective lessons - Make your lessons interesting, meaningful, and have them connect to personal experiences of students in your class. Help them link what you teach to what they already know. It will make learning and understanding happen, and students are likely to look forward to what you are going to do and say next!4. Communicate...more
One of the best indicators of success in life is the level of education a person has. Some groups lack quality education resources and some simply don't take advantage of those resources. To set a good example for younger generations,...more
It still remains true that learning and gaining knowledge are important to high achievement. There is a regrettable lack of educational resources within reach for many people. Mothers who are in need of education can make a difference in...more
It is natural for our beloved mentor to randomly search for part-time job for retired teachers. After all, they have been in education for decades and too often than not they would constantly stick to such. The sad reality is that their age and...more
In light of today's economy, there are budget cuts at every turn. One area that seems to be at the top of that list is education. Schools still need supplies even if the money isn't there. Here are just three of many ideas that school...more
There has been a shift in concentrate between the common population regarding health care and traditional medicine. Rather of relying on surgical procedure and drugs, much more men and women are turning to normal wellbeing professionals...more
Becoming a massage therapist has probably been your dream for the last few years. You have paid the price with countless hours of homework and study to prepare yourself for school. You know that you want to help people through massage and it's only a...more