The most daunting aspect of education is memorization. For some people it may come fairly easy. For others it is the bane of existence. However, it doesn’t have to be. While it may always be time consuming and a little frustrating, there are many techniques you can try to make it easier. This week we…
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Taking an online test is simply a different experience. When taking a test in person, prep for the actual testing process is nearly all the responsibility of the teacher. Beyond showing up on time and making sure you have a pencil, there’s not much more to worry about. Online tests, by contrast, require a lot…
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5 Tips for Developing Leadership Skills Regardless of the field you hope to go into, skill in leadership is a must. When an individual has gained these skills, they become invaluable to an employer and are trusted with a wide variety of responsibilities. Due to the priceless nature of these key skills, it’s never too…
Read moreAvoiding Bias in Writing
Avoiding Bias in Writing It can be extremely difficult to avoid being biased in writing. Bias is a tendency or inclination for an individual to hold a certain outlook or make certain judgements about any topic, from people to ideas. The news today is full of bias, particularly in regard to political and social issues…
Read moreTips for Creating an Effective Study Environment
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.0.48″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”3.0.74″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”] Tips for Creating an Effective Study Environment The feeling of completing a day of classes is so liberating. Until the moment you realize you have several hours of studying to do, that is. However, studying can…
Read moreDealing with the Test Stress
Dealing with the Test Stress Tests and quizzes are staples of academic life. They’re also the bane of every student’s existence. For some, test anxiety is a powerful motivator to study effectively and succeed. For the many, however, the anxiety can be extremely detrimental to their academic success. This week we will be discussing some…
Read moreStaying Motivated
Staying Motivated School can feel tedious, particularly when the subjects are not appealing to you. Obviously school is important, but how can you stay motivated? There are so many things we would rather do than write an essay for an English class or complete a Math assignment. But, we have a future to take care…
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