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I Wish I Learned That in High School!
The idea of going to school can sometimes feel tiring and quite mind-boggling. If education is one of "the best investments in the world," why do so many of us hate going to school? When we are tired, we prefer to stay away from school (if we could of course. But many of our parents would not allow us to do so). Even when we are not tired, we still prefer to not wake up early for school.
By Jerry Noel7 years ago in Education
Being Dyslexic
I knew very little about dyslexia when our daughter was diagnosed. I was guilty of believing dyslexics simply transposed letters, and often saw them backwards, but dyslexia is more complex than that. It's true that many dyslexics see b's and p's in mirror form; however, they may also find themselves struggling to recall words, remember tasks, and people's names. Often dyslexia is accompanied by other conditions, like ADD/ADHD, dyscalculia, dysgraphia, and/or dyspraxia.
By D. A. Rhine7 years ago in Education
Parts of a Great Graduation Speech
After listening to lectures and class discussions for four years, high school and college graduates should not have to sit through a boring graduation speech. Graduation speeches shouldn't be boring at all, and they don't have to be when the speaker uses a specific format.
By Margaret Minnicks7 years ago in Education
My High School Experience
I have spent many nights up late doing homework or many mornings getting up really early to finish that paper for economics that I had not finished the night before. Study sessions chilling with friends, writing papers, and practicing presentations were not uncommon. I am unsure of whether or not my high school career has been that different than any other person's, but there seems to be a different atmosphere about me and my peers from the people who attend other schools. I know I have missed out on some opportunities to hang out with other people or get in more hours for my job because I was doing school work, and I know I have cried more than a few times over a stupid math problem that was so hard then but so easy now. I know these things, however, I still found many things in my education that go deeper than the all-nighters, tear stained math sheets, and a boring social life. Let me explain.
By Kaelyn Dibble7 years ago in Education
3 Innovative Pieces of Technology that Can Help You in College
In recent years, technology has become increasingly commonplace in classrooms, from instructors who communicate with students via text, to discussion boards on online education platforms, to electronic textbooks that make it possible to house all your required readings on a tablet.
By Steven Walker7 years ago in Education
Tips for Teachers During the Holidays
The hustle and bustle of the holidays often makes it difficult for even the most studious children to focus on their schoolwork. Even the best educators experience challenges in maintaining their classroom's energy during the holiday season. Here a few tips for teachers that can help them (and their students) survive the holiday season.
By Mikkie Mills7 years ago in Education
Help Your Future High School Graduate’s Post-High School Plans
If your young adult is like many teens, they probably already know what their plans are for their lives. Assuming they are past the idealized plan for their future occupations, high school students have more than likely been planning well before their graduation. Subsequently, they probably have an idea of what they need to do to get their dream job, the road being a bit clearer now that they have a better picture of the world than they did as a child. Generally, the stops along the way to getting hired include attending a college, and pursuing a field of study, employment, or taking some time off to figure out the direction in which they want to go. Offer guidance in their choices. If they feel they have more to learn, then the postsecondary route could be for them.
By Sasha McGregor7 years ago in Education
Methods You Can Use to Learn a Foreign Language
The need and benefits of learning a foreign language are apparent. Modern life is almost impossible without it. Indeed, it makes it more diverse, and more enjoyable. It can help create new friends, feel confident while traveling, and it merely trains your brain. Many people think that every person either has a gene for learning languages or not. But it is not so. You just need to choose a method that will help, and not slow down this problematic process. There are techniques and tricks to learn everything more quickly, and more effectively than you are used to.
By Alexander Povetkin7 years ago in Education
Young Celebrities: Star Life and College Study
Technological innovations have made it easier than ever to become a celebrity. With Youtube, Instagram, and other social media outlets easily accessible, there are teens gaining celebrity status before having even graduated high school. For those gaining status in the public eye, it can be a challenge to balance growing stardom and handling secondary education. Luckily, there are plenty of tips and tricks to help you stay on your toes.
By Donald Jefferson7 years ago in Education
3 Aspects Early Childhood Education Should Consider
They have chosen those institutions because they are conveniently located, employ great professionals, don’t cost too much or for any other logical reason. Also, most parents hope that their kid will receive the best possible education, apart from simply being looked after while their parents are at work. But how realistic are those expectations?
By Isla Wright7 years ago in Education
Choosing an Undergraduate College for Pre-Health Students, and Why Ivy-League Does Not Matter
Getting into an Ivy League school was my dream in high school. I was the typical student that stressed too much about grades, and participated in many extracurriculars. However, most of my extracurriculars were irrelevant to me–they were other items to put on my college application to make me “stand-out” in the high pool of overachieving applicants applying to ivy leagues.
By Gosia Fryc7 years ago in Education
