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Some Questions That College Students Ask
Am I Good Enough? Everyone has asked this question at least once in their lives. We are always afraid of being not the best for something or somebody. The same goes for studying. A big amount of students think that they might not be able to make it through the year. How to deal with all the assignments? What to write in narrative paper? Even those, who have been taking the hardest AP classes still have this phobia. They say that there is a lot of people that have done that too, however, if you see the actual statistics, you will be shocked that in most of the cases you are not the worst, moreover, you are even in the “best of the best” part of the chart.
By Kate Misery6 years ago in Education
How to Write an Eye-Catchy CDR in a Short Amount of Time?
In the age of speed and accuracy, a person has to cross an endless number of hurdles to survive in this world. One barrier makes way for another one, and it seems like a continuous process. What are we fighting for? A successful career, right? Everything has changed, and it keeps on changing with the advancement of technology. You probably won't exist if you don't try something new or in other words, evolve by bringing changes in your pattern. This might seem like an impossible task, but it is not. You want to achieve something in your life, right? Yes. Don't worry; this article is here to guide you.
By Adam Jackson6 years ago in Education
Reaction to the Assessment Crisis
The most misunderstood aspect of education is the stressed importance of standardized testing. It's reached the point where the only "accurate" means of evaluation in schools, are high-stakes tests that inaccurately categorize students as either winners or losers. Students and teachers have made it abundantly clear over the years, that this practice needs to stop. However, when it comes to education, schools are ruled by the system.
By Shay Hanae6 years ago in Education
College Freshman's Insight on Structure, Organization and Their Ability to help a Writer Achieve Great Success Draft 1
Coyotes howling, bears scraping their claws against the ground, the sound of non-existent snow falling on the ground because it’s summer. It was a usual day in Tahoe. The clouds were beautiful as always and it was crisply warm outside because we were a mile closer to the sun that sea level and we were in the mountains creating a perfect weather temperature.
By Leo Kaiser6 years ago in Education
Recognizing and Overcoming False Growth Mindsets
"A growth mindset is the belief that you can develop your talents and abilities through hard work, good strategies, and help from others" (Dweck 1). Research has proven that a growth mindset has a profound, continuous, and positive effect on student motivation and participation. However, a growth mindset is only as effective as the archer who is teaching with it.
By Shay Hanae6 years ago in Education
Braille Transcription using WYSIWYG
This is a story on how Braille2000 became more accessible for the blind transcriber such as myself. Hello Everyone, welcome to another article here on Vocal. In my previous article on braille transcription I showed you how braille is done using simple formulas. Plus, in a different article, I discuss this concept in the music code; but, how does all of this work?
By Jared Rimer6 years ago in Education
Fears about College Life Adaptation: “I thought I wouldn’t Survive”
While I was studying in high-school, I started to get myself ready for college, meaning that I had to improve my grades and get prepared to my LSAT, as I wanted to get to an Ivy League school. My parents are lawyers, and I have always been fascinated by their work, and my overwhelming desire to help those in need led me to the decision to become a lawyer myself.
By Daniela McVicker6 years ago in Education
Cutting-edge Education: How To Leverage Technology For Learning
In recent years, There has been global excitement around the progressive potential of learning and technology. In the United States alone, spending on educational technology has now exceeded $13 billion.
By Emma Williams6 years ago in Education
