Different Learning Curve

It is truly tempting to embed technology in the classroom especially now that every school seem to be incorporating the use of gadgets in all the subjects. But before we give in to the temptation, we must first  investigate whether technology truly help children grow as learners - achieving their academic goals. Digital reading vs. reading in reading in print - People are less likely to focus on the content when reading from a laptop or a tablet. This is because of the  distractions which come in the form of adjustments and multi-media adjustments. Distractions like these can cause decreased comprehension  and speed in reading. There are instances when  digital reading offers options for learners who need more support. For example, non-English speakers can  learn the language better with the use of  certain applications installed in tablets. Such applications allow students to touch a word on the screen and watch an interactive definition for that wo...

While many kids from low income families have proven that  poverty is not enough reason for them to stop school and not to excel in their studies, researches indicate that poverty affects the brain's ability to learn significantly. Below is a short list of the different ways by which poverty impacts the neurological make-up of a child.  1) Children raised in poverty speak fewer words at home compared to children raised in middle class and upper class families. Oftentimes, conversations that are rich in vocabulary words occur less in poor families. This situation provide limited opportunities  for a child's brain to develop language skills which are needed in effective communication and good classroom performance. 2) Children raised in poverty have weak oral language that lead to reading gaps. Auditory neural stimulation is required in the establishment of distinct phoneme representations, building of vocabulary, and development of age-appropriate oral language skil...

Whether you like it or not, the world is rapidly changing. And, this affects the way young people learn today. While there's nothing wrong with using the traditional learning methods, taking advantage of the current learning methods can help students learn more and adapt quickly to their environment. Here are some approaches you might want to consider in teaching your students and/or children. Games and gamification - Good games engage players in deep problem-solving. This involves trial-and-error procedures which most present-day students dislike because they want instant answers or results. When students get used to trial and error thinking, they get to understand the lecture better and they're able to apply learned concepts appropriately. Note; I don't own this infographic. All credits to it's owner/publisher . Online career and technical education - Students study hard in order to prepare themselves for future employment. Hence, it is practical to help th...

Fundraising has many benefits to schools, specifically to private ones which don't receive support from the government. It's one of the best ways for schools to offset their budget cuts, fund field trips and purchase additional books, supplies or sports equipment. Moreover, fundraising may even help scholars pay for their tuition and other school fees and have enough allowance while studying. How Communities Benefit from Fundraising At first glance, fundraising may appear only advantageous to schools and students; but the truth is, fundraising is beneficial to the community as well. Fundraising encourages people to work with and care for others. It usually involves programs which promote healthy living, greener surroundings and other good causes. These programs enrich the lives of the participants. For example, participants of school fundraising events learn to be responsible and appreciative of the privileges they enjoy if and when they encounter those less unfortuna...

Got student loans? You don't have to wait until graduation to pay them off. You can start cutting down your debt by earning from a part time job. Here are some jobs you can do while finishing your college degree. Non-profit charity fundraiser - Are you interested in supporting a nonprofit and its affiliated fundraising activities? If yes, this is great job for you. Social media assistant - This is perfect for students who are good at managing social media accounts. If you apply for a position like this, be ready for some content marketing as well.. Academic tutor - Identify what class or subject you excel in. Then, sell yourself as an academic tutor. You can teach a classmate or students in lower levels for an hourly pay. Babysitter - Reserve your days off from school for babysitting appointments. You will surprised about the amount of money couples would be willing to pay just to spend some time together. Writer - Your excellent writing and editing skills can get ...

Are you a college student who's always broke? Don't fret many college students are like you. Nonetheless, you don't have to stay this way forever. There is hope and it starts from knowing what you can do. Keen to know what these things are? Read up. Create a budget. If you're a working student, you'd know that it's not easy to earn money. Therefore, you must never let money fritter away. List all your weekly expenses. Note which items (or activities) cause you to spend more. Budget your money for your basic needs. This means you must only focus on things you need to survive college. Think of fun and recreation only if you're able to get extra money. Consider using second hand text books and other supplies. research studies show that most college students spend thousandths of dollars on text books. If you don't find using second hand books a big deal, check out some online sites which allow you to rent books for the whole semester. Share the rent fe...

A visual learner is someone who learns best by adhering to the visual learning style. Concepts, data, ideas and other information are associated with images and techniques in this learning style. Following are common characteristics of a visual learner. He remembers what he sees rather than what he hears He remembers diagrams and pictures. He has trouble remembering verbal instructions. He need an overall view and purpose before he starts working on a task. He likes art more than music. He takes written notes in lectures & class. He uses colors to highlight important points in a block of text. He pays attention to diagrams, charts and pictures in text books. He uses mind maps  to organize information for an assignment or for an exam revision. He uses a wall planner.   To cope with his classes and learning responsibilities, a visual learner uses graphic organizers. Graphic organizers are visual representations of concepts, ideas. knowledge or thoughts tha...