Summer is already here and this is the right time to think about getting your favorite books read and catch up with what you have missed during the year. Schools have let out and all pupils and students are busy with family vacations, summer camps and a myriad of other activities. It is worth mentioning…
The first day of school: 4 helpful tips for parents
Sending your children off to school for the first time can stir up many emotions. While there are certainly new challenges ahead, you can take several preventative measures to ensure it is a smooth transition for both of you. Making sure they are up-to-date with their shots, looking out for warning signs of lice…
Higher education options in Kensas
Whether you are from Missouri and the Kansas City area and want to go to school close to home or are looking to travel further away for school and feel like the Kansas City area is the right place for you, there are many different options when it comes to receiving a higher education. From…
Are you ready to teach modern foreign languages?
Bonjour. Ça va? Ça va, bien merci. Et toi? Ça va! It is a drill that many of us will remember from our own school days but, for many, modern foreign languages (MFL) weren’t first introduced until we reached Year 7 or beyond. From September 2014 if the sounds of children conversing in a foreign…
How reliable is the Internet as a learning resource?
Are you using the Internet for your homework, exam or research paper? At this point, it’s hard to imagine anyone really avoiding the Internet as a useful resource for their learning, whether you’re addicted to Wikipedia, or to Google searches. What comes to one’s mind is the question is the Internet reliable, though, for your…
XXI Century classroom
The classroom of the XXI century has given a new dimension to education involving students to use various applications, Web 2.0 and other technological tools. By changing the old traditional concepts of learning to keep balance with modern technological world, the modern XXI century educational system emphasises technology and practicality, in order to prepare the…
Top tips in writing a resume
A resume needs to stand out right away while retaining that professional look to your potential employer. I will give you the two best tips, from my experience in writing an excellent resume. • Objective First and foremost is the objective. Your objective needs to be at the top, right underneath your contact information. This…
The most popular online Bachelor’s Degree Programs
Online bachelor’s degrees have rapidly gained in popularity over the past few years, thanks to a number of factors including an unpredictable economic climate and the constantly evolving nature of many fields due to advances in technology. According to a 2011 study by the Babson Survey Research Group, as of 2010 there were over 6…
The best university city in the world
It’s hard not to be in awe of a city that was founded by Batman. John Batman, that is, who, in 1835, established the settlement upon the Yarra River that would become Melbourne. The discovery of gold triggered the Victoria Gold Rush in 1851, and Melbourne grew into a thriving city. By the 1880s, at…
Things to remember during Freshers’ Week
Once the hard work’s been completed, the exam results have been returned and the final offer from your chosen university is on the table, the excitement of leaving home for the first time can feel almost overwhelming. But although the buzz of meeting new friends and living on your own will have you counting down…