There was a time when engagement was the sole responsibility of the student. The teacher would dutifully drone through the lesson, randomly demanding answers and participation with the flick of a wrist, and any children who weren’t paying attention would feel the business end of a ruler or get to experience the shame of a dunce cap and a seat in the corner.
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For years, the use of video games has been a hot topic in education. Whether video games improve or impede critical thinking skills of students has been the source of much contention amongst educators throughout the United States. The statistics seem to indicate that video games are actually highly useful in education, and they may be one of the most effective ways to improve the educational system in the United States.
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Nearly all of us who enjoy a pint have been in “that way” at sometime. We go out with our friends or colleagues after work to toast a promotion or celebrate the leaving of a particularly inhospitable boss or coworker. A quick drink turns into two pints or three glasses of wine and now we’ve put ourselves and the staff at our favorite pub or local club in a potentially bad situation. Fortunately, that bartender or waitress had completed an online RSA certificate and knew how to firmly and politely refuse us service.
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College can be a stressful time for students wherever they may be. Not only are you becoming an adult and taking on some large responsibilities, you are also exposed to all sorts of peer pressure and newly found freedom. Finding a way to handle that pressure and get rid of stress is essential. This article will provide six tips for getting rid of stress while in college.
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In technologically advanced educational scenario it is imperative to make the learning experience interactive and engaging to develop long term learning. Learning has been evolving with the technological developments to adjust to the tech savvy generation of learners. Classroom response system is an aspect of the interactive learning experience that is being provided for this generation of learners.
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Start early!
When you’ve been given a deadline which seems really far away, it’s easy to see it as an opportunity to kick back and relax until the week before it’s due. Don’t do this! An essay written in a pre-deadline panic will never reflect your true abilities. Break it up, do it bit by bit and take the time to write it, read it and edit it as many times as you please. You’ll have a better essay and feel relaxed and confident when you hand it in.
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As recently as a few years ago the idea of someone getting an online degree was considered laughable. Only scams ran their classes over the Internet, the common wisdom said. Real colleges required students to show up in a physical classroom with actual books, and hand their work over to the teacher. That view is changing though, and changing quite rapidly.
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The process of choosing the right college is a stressful one. After all, the choices that you make now will affect the rest of your life. Your parents, teachers, guidance counsellors and friends will all try to give you advice and support, however, the final decision is always yours.
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