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4 strategies to become a transformative educator.
When you are assigned a class and students arrive, do you view yourself as a teacher, instructor, or educator? Is your role a function, one which completes tasks and responsibilities, or do you aspire to accomplish more with your students? Do you consider the instructional strategies you use now to be transformative in some manner, or would you like to somehow transform the students you teach?
Dr. Bruce A. JohnsonBright ideas, Education, Social
Art-based activities and the development of social, personal and cognitive skills.
A recent report by several independent researchers concludes that participating in the arts nurtures the development of social, personal and cognitive skills. Programs based on Arts can improve academic achievement and decrease the tendency towards delinquency. It helps youth form positive attitudes about themselves and build self-esteem.
Paperz TeamWhat’s new in Paperz v1.0.1
Paperz is the on-the-go learning application that allows students to practise subject worksheets and take test papers to be exam ready.
13 school safety tips for parents.
Sending your child to school builds excitement and a sense of pride for their growth and achievements. But it can also bring about concern and fear for their safety.
Dale HarrisWhat to consider when choosing an eLearning template?
As technology and automation only continue to grow and improve, so does online learning. More and more colleges and universities are offering online courses. In fact, eLearning is anticipated to be a $37.6 billion market by 2020.
Why learn Mandarin? 9 compelling reasons.
Are you thinking about learning a new language? While learning a new language is a time-consuming endeavour, it’s definitely worth it. Learning a new language can help boost your career, expand your mind, and open the door for new travel opportunities.
Tutoring ads 101: How to effectively grow your tutoring business online.
Tutoring has been an important learning tool for years. If you’ve noticed the need for tutoring and want to fill it, you know you need to drum up customers. While referrals are a great source of leads, that doesn’t help if you don’t have anyone to refer you yet.
Ten rules for children to be educated about.
While your sister might allow her kids to jump on the furniture, you might decide that’s not OK in your house. Or maybe the kids are allowed to bang on the pots and pans in your kitchen but in Grandma’s house, that’s a no-no.
John E Laing
