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8 Free Online Courses on Social Activism and the Media
The social media is where we see people sharing and responding to messages that resonate the most with their interest and passion. Every 60 seconds 2.4 million snaps are created, 973,000 users log in to Facebook, 481 tweets are sent, over 174,000 users scroll through Instagram, and at least 38 million messages pass through WhatsApp. We're pretty used to all the buzzings, the dings, the ringings and the chimes of the daily notifications by now.
By Lovelli Fuad7 years ago in Education
Learn a Foreign Language at Home - Part Two
You’ve started your course to learn the basics but there are some gaps that you need help filling. Read on below for some advice about how to make your learning experience as successful as possible.
By Alicia Brunskill7 years ago in Education
It's a Bilingual World
These days being bilingual isn’t something very brag-worthy. It’s something that's become quite common, at least where I grew up. My community was predominantly english speaking but was also home to a plethora of French immersion elementary schools to choose from. Although the not-so-small small town I live in had no shortage of boring sameness and calm, I was offered the good, the bad, and the ugly of the bilingual program.
By Petra7 years ago in Education
Life as a Student Teacher (Part 1)
Lately, I've been thinking about my disengaged students a lot. My students who stare at me blankly, who go on their phones, who fail their assessments, and don't turn in a single assignment. I'm extremely new to the field of teaching, but I have been working on solutions for my students. I care for each and every one of them greatly. I've asked myself plenty of questions.
By Dani Ash7 years ago in Education
The Truth About Being a College Freshman. Top Story - October 2018.
Before you move into college, everyone will have something to say about what to bring and how fun it is going to be, but what college is really like is different from anything you'd ever expect.
By Shelby MacAnanny7 years ago in Education
The Post-Grad Reality
"I hope you are prepared to explain yourself." This is a phrase I have heard more than once from the individuals in academia who are more ready to abase than they are to praise or respect your decision.
By Bec SM7 years ago in Education
Learn a Foreign Language at Home - Part One
I’m that person you know who loves languages, is always learning several at once, and who even made an embarrassing attempt at creating their own language as a child. This love stretches to my own language and, to be honest, words in general.
By Alicia Brunskill7 years ago in Education
What You Need to Know About Getting Your Master in Mental Health Nursing
Becoming a mental health nurse is one of the most rewarding and altruistic careers in the world. It’s something that allows you to help people, to make lives better, and yes, to make a living, too. There are lots of Mental Health Nursing Master's degree courses out there in Australia. There is surely no shortage of selection. With that being said, there are some things you need to know before you get started with your Master in Mental Health Nursing journey.
By Andrea Dawson7 years ago in Education
Applying to Uni
Ok. So I am not sure if it is just me and I really don't think it is but I had literally no idea what I wanted to study at University.
By Olivia Cheung7 years ago in Education
Feeling Hopeless
*This story is very informal in structure and was written during a period in which I felt the need to get my thoughts in writing. In other words, this is a product of its time. Grammar Nazis beware...*
By John Does7 years ago in Education
DECA and Why You Should Take It in High School
In eighth grade, you're given a sheet with all of the extra classes you can take at the high school of your choice ranging from JROTC to Drama, one class not a lot of kids know about though is DECA.
By danni pacheco7 years ago in Education
5 Questions to Ask Your Students on Day 1
Every teacher knows that ice breakers are crucial in starting the school year off right. There are so many options on what to do to start creating the classroom atmosphere you want. Do you play a game? Do you do introductions? Interviews? If there’s one thing I’ve learned from my teaching experience is that you need to get to know your students well, and learn about them fast. Here are five questions that will get you started on the right path from day one of the school year.
By Dani Ash7 years ago in Education