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Pink Floyd, the most influential English rock band, seems to understand what real teaching is all about. The title above is a line from their song, Another Brick in the Wall Part 2. Knowing the typical responsibilities of a teacher, … Continue reading
Every child at some point in their school career has had to do a family tree project or report. The project may have been for social studies in elementary school or a history class in high-school. Whatever the age of … Continue reading
Flashcards are a valuable learning tool whether you’re teaching your young child the alphabet or if you’re cramming for college exams. Flashcards make learning more enjoyable and they help your memory, both of which go a long way to helping … Continue reading
Being forced to move–whether that move is due to your parents’ divorce, foreclosure, or your parents’ job loss, or their having landed a new job–is never easy. You must make a clean break from old friends, that boy(or girl) you … Continue reading
There is an app available through iTunes that many Apple device users have previously overlooked. Have you tried iTunes U yet? If you haven’t, you might soon. iTunes U is an incredible app that gives you access to free education … Continue reading
In the constantly evolving world of technology, Apple tends to be the company leading the pack. With their integrated products and related apps, it shouldn’t be a surprise that they finally tapped into the education market. They had already covered … Continue reading
The price for college can be as costly as a second mortgage. It all depends on where the student is attending, if they have financial help, a college fund or just a good job to get them through. I was … Continue reading
A “formula” for writing essays comes from school teachers early in your education. Remember? It consists of three basic parts: an introduction, a body, and a conclusion. Besides these basics are just a couple of tips to keep in mind; … Continue reading
College courses offer so much more in terms of knowledge, skill, and experience, that choosing the best one to suit you becomes a challenge in itself. Here are several tips to help you out: Matching Type The most important for … Continue reading
One of my pet peeves is the exclusion of special education students for school academic activities like science fairs. Most special education students are capable of creating a science fair project if they are given the right tools and guidance. … Continue reading