Have you heard of video-assisted learning? If not, the concept isn’t that difficult to grasp. In short, it means combining live instruction with pre-recorded videos, otherwise known as blended learning. Blended learning has been around since the mid-90s, and today it’s on the rise due to its effectiveness in improving employee skills and productivity, especially […]
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It’s been over five years since the case of Larry Nassar shocked the world and incited an international conversation about father-daughter incest. In the past years, we’ve seen many brave women share their own stories, but we haven’t had much discussion on this topic in popular culture or media outlets. It’s time to talk about
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Homeschooling your child has been gaining in popularity over the past few decades. Not only does it allow parents to better tailor their child’s education to their individual needs, but it also allows kids to learn in their own environment, safe from bullying or poor social skills that sometimes hinder those who don’t interact with
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There’s no question that plenty of students struggle with the task of completing their homework every day. They argue that it’s boring, pointless, and even unfair to be given work they don’t see a connection to in their everyday lives. However, educators maintain that homework actually helps students learn and remember information long-term—so which side
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It’s not always easy to keep your best teachers around, especially if you’re already struggling to keep up with student enrollment. However, retaining the best teachers will help you build better rapport with students and improve the overall performance of your school, so it’s worth whatever effort you can put into it. Here are five
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Motivation is the key to learning. It’s that simple. Or, at least it should be, but it isn’t as easy as you might think. Are there any benefits and detriments of motivation in learning? If so, which one is better? In this blog post, I will go over what we know about motivation in children
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Students with ADHD, dyslexia and other learning disabilities may struggle to stay organized, even in high school or college classes. If you’re the parent of one of these students, you know how hard it can be to help them stay on top of their schoolwork. This article offers practical tips on how to help your
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One of the main reasons people enjoy video games so much is because they’re fun and engaging. By incorporating elements of game design into lessons, teachers can make learning more enjoyable and effective as well. With gamification tools, you can create and manage your own game to help you teach, which will help your students
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Whether you like it or not, your child (or the child of someone you know) probably spends a lot of time watching TV. So much time, in fact, that researchers have even started to examine the effects of too much screen time on children’s health. A recent study has found that there may be another
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If your child has been diagnosed with obesity, it’s important to be mindful of how you approach the situation. If you take an overly critical or belittling tone, your child will just want to hide their struggles from you and may be less inclined to work with your doctor on a weight loss plan. Instead,
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