Reading is not just an isolated skill that has no bearing on other aspects of your life. For example, reading is used as one way of determining a person's comprehension skills. That's why children should be encouraged to read. But it is very important to consider the reading level of the child to ensure that the correct reading materials are given to him. … [Read more...] about Tips on discovering your child’s reading level
Tips for encouraging your kids to read
Reading is a very enjoyable pastime and it is also one of those hobbies that is not only a lot of fun, it also helps widen a person's knowledge. Unfortunately, because of television, computers and video games, fewer and fewer children are getting into reading as a hobby, much more a passion. This is an alarming trend, because reading is not just a hobby, it can actually help … [Read more...] about Tips for encouraging your kids to read
Tips on Preparing for a Test
Taking a test can be very stressful. The good news, though, is that you can cope with the anxiety with just a little preparation. The more you prepare and review for your test, the more confident you will feel. Cramming will only make you feel worse -- and you'll forget the information and possibly do worse than if you hadn't studied at all! Here are some tips on how to … [Read more...] about Tips on Preparing for a Test
Following Copyright Laws in the Classroom
The issue of violating copyright laws has become a very controversial problem not just in media but also in academic and professional institutions as well. In schools, for example, teachers would often provide their students with thought provoking or insightful articles, or show them helpful photos or allow them to listen to certain kinds of songs to help illustrate a … [Read more...] about Following Copyright Laws in the Classroom
Tips on Mind Mapping
Mind mapping is a type of visualization tool whose main purpose is to help structure information. By graphically representing ideas and concepts a person will have a better time in analyzing and comprehending ideas, which allows them to have an easier time synthesizing and recalling these ideas and even give them more ideas. Mind mapping is a very powerful tool. There are … [Read more...] about Tips on Mind Mapping