MAKE QUALITY EDUCATION

By : Mark B. zero times readSubmitted 2008-11-24 09:23:07According to an article by Kim Clark in the US News and World Report Blog called College Cash 101 (Nov. 12, 2008), your ability to get the college scholarship you need to pay for your college education will not be so easy next year. The reasons being given were that money is harder for lenders to get and more people will be applying for college scholarships. Here are some things that you need to do in order to get your college scholarship...

Each fall as school resumes, we immediately find ourselves having to teach about the Constitution in order to celebrate Constitution Day. The idea of celebrating a document is a bit difficult for lower elementary students.So, how can we help younger children understand the impact of the Constitution and also celebrate the day?I begin by talking about when the pilgrims came to America and why. We discuss becoming a country and having George Washington as our first president. These are concepts that...

By : William Parish zero times readSubmitted 2008-11-24 10:35:27The Rocket Spanish course Rocks! You can learn to speak, read, write and comprehend the Spanish language in thirty one progressive lessons. The Rocket Spanish course is an online educational program for adults and young people who want to learn more than how to speak a few canned phrases and sentences. This course teaches you the right way to communicate with others in Spanish. In thirty one lessons, which include the Beginners...

Adult education provides adults with a better quality of education and an improved standard of living in this society. This form of education can be continued at any stage of your life. It helps people continue their education and they can be graduated with the help of nation's various adult education centers. It ensures people to survive in a better way in these competitive societies. Adult education and literacy programs are usually funded through federal grants in most of the states.The Division...

By : Brent Crouch zero times readSubmitted 2008-11-25 22:37:29Most people know what long term and short term memory is, but auditory memory is something that isn’t quite as well known. The brain creates memories in a number of different ways, and at any point in time you may remember something as a result of having:· Touched it· Seen it· Tasted it· Smelled it· Heard itWhen the information that is added to your brain is done so using your sense of hearing, it is called auditory memory.The Importance...

Education is doubtless the backbone of social standing (and survival). It is, however, warrants a massive investment. Any individual needing money for education can avail a loan that fits his status. Loan amounts are influenced by the kind of education the loan seeker is looking to pursue. The repayment options are flexible here. These loans give up to a decade for repayments.The Internet remains the most comprehensive source for availing all loans, education included. The surfeit of Internet sites...

Now, more than ever it is important to keep track of our spending. We are looking at a few months of hard times and if we are going to survive we need some strategies. Strategies that are not only easy to implement now but also sustainable over the long run. What follows is an amazing strategy that can change the way you look at money as well as spending and give you the edge you need to stay on track during otherwise trying times.The first strategy we are going to look at is called "Test of Time."...

By : Molly Ridenhour zero times readSubmitted 2008-11-26 00:15:51Toddlers speedily outgrow their rompers, so smart moms always buy clothes two sizes longer. This money saving tip means moms have to take care of their toddlers’ cute little outfits, especially if it is carrying the Coco Bonbons brand. Coco Bonbons clothing for children are so cute, moms want them to last forever and maybe ready a stock of as good as new Coco Bonbons ensembles and accessories for the next baby. That is how precious...

Accounting education helps you gain a systematic knowledge of the various skills and practices involved in business and accountancy. Accounting is the systematic recording, reporting, and analysis of financial transactions of a business. The history of accounting is as old as civilization. Accounting education has been an integral part of study ever since modern education began. In short, it has a key role in the process of the economic development of every nation.Management accounting, public accounting,...

By : William Parish zero times readSubmitted 2008-11-26 18:20:40Many programs for learning a new language offer Tapes or CDs to listen to but you do not see the person speaking. To learn by simply listening to a voice is not an easy task for most learners. Seeing the speaker adds a second dimension to the learning experience and helps people to relate to the subject by relating to the person speaking.Recalling something, you heard a person say causes your memory to react with greater ease when...

Completing a degree in college is now easy by enrolling and studying online. Education in this manner is more convenient and offers the best learning similar with what traditional schooling can give.Education is now attainable by studying online. Choosing the best school for the best degree is already within your reach. There are many advantages when you study online and most of these favors to those who want to get a degree while working or for those who want to get another degree but don’t want...

When it comes to school fundraising, it can be a jungle out there. Competition is fierce and fundraising for schools can be taken very seriously between the teachers, kids, and parents involved. With a few friendly tips and ideas, however, that ferociousness and competitive spirit can be replaced with gracious, giving attitudes and, most of all, a friendly and fun outlook!To put the “fun” back in fundraising, it is important to impress upon the participants that it is not a contest. There are various...

Grandparents have taken the role of teachers at home. This is also referred to as home schooling. Many parents have various reasons why they opt for home schooling. A parent may decide to home school his or her child due to special needs the child requires. Due to hectic lifestyle adopted by parents, home schooling becomes hard for them. This necessitates the helping hand of the grandparents. Most grandparents have retired and therefore have ample time for schooling their grandchildren.Home schooling...

There is so much misinformation about speed reading that as a user for over 30 years, and as an instructor of tens of thousands of learners from all walks of life and all levels of education, I feel compelled to debunk some of the most prevalent and popular myths. However, before we begin, it is essential to define what is reading.Reading DefinedAlthough definitions may vary somewhat, reading can be defined as the act of interpreting visual symbols and deriving meaning from those symbols (letters,...

The FOIA has definitely risen in popularity since its inception. A large reason for this is that the FOIA can help people access so many different kinds of information. But ironically, although the FOIA aims to make information easier to attain, it can often lead to lots of confusion. Many people may not understand the FOIA, how it works, or what kind of information they can and can't access through this interesting piece of legislation.The FOIA, or Freedom of Information Act, is a law that was...

There are many students who suffer from the phobia of homework. They find it really tough to finish their homework on their own as sometimes the topics are not very clear. This is why they do not know the answer of many questions that is there in the exercise books.Even if they have attended all the classes at school and had been attentive enough then also they are not able to answer all questions. The text books are there to let you know about the basics of the subjects but they do not provide...

What's the difference between a good teacher and and a good educator?A good teacher doesn't just teach a good lesson, but also aims to educate his/her students. Learning how to become a good teacher isn't only about practicing how to write interesting motivating lessons, but also about finding unique ways how to motivate the students beyond the level of the material. A good educator wants his/her students to think for himself in wasys that can be made possible beyond the level of the textbook. In...

The increasing popularity of Hypnotherapy has initiated the need for proper training. Initially, only determination and passion was more than enough to take up hypnotherapy as a career. However, today the scenario has changed and the competition just gets better. If you want to make the most from this challenging career, you certainly need to opt for the best hypnotherapy training.There are several institutions that offer hypnotherapy training. You need not leave your current job while you undergo...

The content of education still belong to the past. Education suffers basically from what the report describes as the gap between its contents and living experience of its pupils between the system of values that it preaches and the goals set up by society, between its ancient curricula and the modernity of science. ( Report of the International Education Commission)The end of knowledge is wisdomThe end of culture is perfectionThe end of wisdom is freedomThe end of education is characterEducation...

Teaching children about latitude and longitude is challenging at best. Asking children to visualize imaginary and invisible lines that only seem to exist on a map is beyond many young minds. When I came across the Confluence Project web site I was ecstatic! Now this was something that younger children could relate to and understand! Alex Jarrett started the Confluence Project in 1996. He became interested in the unique spots on earth where the integer degrees of latitude and longitude intersect....

The modern day vacuum cleaner is something that many of us take for granted. It's hard to imagine a time before we had this modern day marvel. Since it's gone through many changes over the years, it's almost impossible to pinpoint exactly when the vacuum cleaner was invented. However it is possible to take a closer look at some of the early editions that eventually became what we know today as the vacuum cleaner.It all started in 1868 in Chicago. W. McGaffney invented a machine called the "Whirlwind"....

Teaching about the election can be an interesting process. Of course the best way is to hold a mock election, or even better, a school election with children running for various offices. As with all curricular areas, experiencing the learning by participation cements the concepts.Other ideas for teaching about the election include:For Kindergarten and Grade 1Read a book about an election and discuss the elements of election. Books I choose to use are "Duck for President" by Doreen Cronin and Betsy...

We all know how excited children become as Halloween draws closer. But instead of Halloween being a distraction to kids, why not harness this Halloween energy into some Halloween math practice.Halloween gives parents and teachers a wonderful tool to motivate kids to do math. These Halloween math activities can be used at school with a whole class or a small group or at home with siblings playing against each other or a child playing with an adult.Listed below are few different ways to get kids counting,...

Continuing Education Online is the process of offering continuing education via the Internet. Continuing education is similar to adult education and is supplementary to university or college education. It is achieved through non-degree credit activities such as conferences, workshops, training, seminars, short programs and various other means. Similar to the mission of regular continuing education, online continuing education programs also offer quality, innovative, lifelong learning opportunities...

Have you ever envied, as I have, those fortunate individuals who seemed to know from a very early age exactly what they wanted to do with their lives? And who seemed easily to avoid the series of false starts and disappointments with which most of us have to contend early in our careers. They had their setbacks, no doubt, but dealt with these confidently and comfortably in the knowledge that they were securely embarked on their true course in life. Most of us are not so lucky, and if we come eventually...

It is very easy to give up and say: I just can't do math word problems. But the truth is, math word problems will always be part of your education. Before you go on and quit, you should know how math actually has significance in your daily life. When you read math word problems, do not immediately push it aside and declare "It has nothing to do with me!"In fact, as you probably know, math word problems are integral in our mundane life, we just don't realize it. Think about going shopping or baking....

You have finally figured out a math solution to your problem - congratulations! But do not rejoice just yet as if you have already answered the problem. You are not finished. Whether you are writing a solution for a homework, message board, test or a competition, it is important that you communicate your solution legibly and clearly.Why? Well, remember that your math solution will be shown to someone else. This may be your teacher, tutor, mentor, a math expert, and so on. These people are not mind...

Not everyone has been given great abilities in math. This is a truth of life that can never be denied. Math is tough for most people, so you are definitely not alone. If you are one of those who are not as gifted, this is not the end of the line for you. In fact, there are strategies to help you overcome every math problem you encounter.Here is a simple and easy to follow strategy you can use to breeze through difficult math problems.Understand the problem carefully. The key to understanding is...

Linear Equation is a mathematical or algebraic equation that has one or more variables, equal sign and linear expressions. The Iterative Method is one good approach in solving linear equations. A wide array of techniques is being used in obtaining more accurate solutions for the linear system.Linear equation consists of simple variables like x and y or any letter in the alphabet, along with equal signs and expressions. Each variable can either be a constant or product of a constant.Considerations...

Science. Your kids probably either love it or hate it. I know few kids who are in between. For those who love it, the suggestions in this article will thrill them to no end. And for those who would rather take a trip to the dentist than perform a science experiment, these supplements will help to put the fun into science. In fact, they’ll be having so much fun they’ll forget they’re actually learning something about the subject they can’t stand.Here are 16 suggested supplements to turn your child...