In 2011 in Canada there were 207,096 students that participated in online education. To be better understood this figures, that means that this is more than one student out of 25. In British Columbia, the number is growing, though online courses remain limited to a supplemental role in the K-12 public system. Advocates of online…
How to get children to enjoy maths?
[responsivevoice_button buttontext=”Play”] Maths is a subject that some people really struggle with. Some people are just not good with numbers. And they say that for a child to have good mathematical skill, he/she must have a strong foundation of the numbering system. It seems to be alone among other subjects in that many people just…
How to succeed in online learning?
[responsivevoice_button buttontext=”Play”] The idea behind online learning is quite simple – to enable more people to learn for less money. The mission of empowering students of all ages is a noble one, but however it is not always easy to fulfill it. Online learning is difficult for many and you have to really want to…
Is the Internet threatening formal education?
[responsivevoice_button buttontext=”Play”] The Internet is often touted as a great source of knowledge and information, not to mention its social benefits. There are two sides to every issue, however, and the Internet also has some drawbacks. It’s hard to deny that the Internet is having a profound effect on modern education, and not always in…
Why using technology in education?
You are probably aware that the role of technology and its use in the current and in the future education system in linked and will be more interconnected in future. In the 21-st century, an increasing number of teachers are using different classroom technologies like smart boards, tablet computers, smartphones, projectors, digital videos, and games…
Brave new learning
[responsivevoice_button buttontext=”Play”] The technology is transforming the traditional classroom, blackboards, chalks and brick-thick textbooks are being replaced by tablet computers and classrooms with virtual learning rooms. Worldwide governments are advancing electronic learning in local schools by rolling out pilot schemes and granting funds, maximizing the benefits of e-learning. Ambient Insight, has researched the e-learning, and…
Brilliant outdoor games with kids
[responsivevoice_button buttontext=”Play”] “Build an amazing volcano in the backyard with the kids this spring or go outside to preserve a wonderful spiderweb.” There is no doubt that spring time is outdoor time! This is the right time to do simply brilliant things with your child outdoors and have fun yourself. In the direction of helping you…
How to find the right tutor for your child?
[responsivevoice_button buttontext=”Play”] The thought of how to find the right tutor for your child can be frustrating. A lot of parents who have not had to hire a tutor before, have a hard time knowing what to look for when the time comes to do so. Many children struggle in certain subjects in school, and…
Manage attention problems in 15 steps
[responsivevoice_button buttontext=”Play”] It is needless to say that the attention is needed in every segment of our lives, but when you have startegies in enhancing attention and managing attention problems your learning is more productive and you achieve better results. The listing below is by no means exhaustive, but it is rather meant as a place…
Preppy or Positive: Are private boarding schools beneficial?
Some parents may find themselves torn between the idea of sending their children to private school, or simply putting them into the public system. Both will have their advantages, but many parents may feel that private school is going to offer their children a better education. Before you decide, it is a good idea…