What is Best for You When Searching For an Online Tutoring Method?

What is Best for You When Searching For an Online Tutoring Method?When you are looking for a great online tutoring program to help your child learn, the internet is the place to find the best tutoring methods. Many parents just want to know which method is best. They do not want to end up with a way that costs way too much.Parents that want to find a way to have an effective home based tutoring option can look at many different options. One thing they can do is look at those programs that are currently available to them. It is common to see a program for child care that is available to parents that meets the needs of a parent and child.Another option is to enroll in an online tutoring program. There are several different ways that this can be done. The first option is to go into a tutor service that offers tutoring over the internet. This is a great way to help your child learn because you will be helping them on their own time.Another way to go about this is to find a tutor that is available for certain other things as well. The first tutoring method is for parents that want to help their child get the required education in English or Math or Science. These tutors have experience in the area that they will be teaching in. They can work with the parents on a one on one basis so that both parties can have an open conversation to teach their child about specific topics.The second method is for parents that need tutoring for the non-cognitive aspects of the course. There are tutoring services that focus on helping parents develop some core skills that will help them and their child to meet the specific goals set forth by the school. These tutors may offer a combination of the two options, to allow the parent to have the help they need while also developing the specific skill that is needed. As you can see, there are several options that are available when you are looking for an online tutor program.The great thing about all of these different ways of tutoring is t hat you are able to provide your child with the help that they need. As parents, it is your responsibility to provide the tools necessary to help your child learn. There are a number of places that are willing to help you out with the basics of education and there are a number of online programs that will provide you with the tools that you need.The best choice for an online learning program for your child is one that will help your child become successful at their age. There are so many different tutoring methods that can be chosen from and it is important that you choose the one that will help your child the most. So if you are looking for a great way to help your child learn, check out some different tutoring methods and decide which one works best for you and your child.

What is it Like to Attend Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

What is it Like to Attend Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teachtheyre sharing their college experiences as well. Brittnee is a Philadelphia tutor specializing in Spanish tutoring. She is currently a senior at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania majoring in Spanish. See what she had to share about Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania: Describe the campus setting and transportation options. Brittnee: Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is located in a very rural area in the tiny town of Shippensburg, Pennsylvania. The campus is extremely safe, as we are located nearly in the middle of nowhere. Never once have I felt unsafe walking on campus no matter the time of day. For transportation, there are buses that bring students to campus from certain apartment complexes. As there are both apartment complexes and single houses that are rented, everything is in close proximity, and campus is walkable from all of these places in fifteen minutes or less. Some students like to bring a bike for faster transportation, but the majority of students walk. How available are the professors, academic advisers, and teaching assistants at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania? Brittnee: Professors are usually readily availableif not during their office hours, they are certainly available by appointment. This is true for academic advisers, as well. I spend a great deal of time with my academic adviser, and I feel completely comfortable walking into his office hours or asking him to meet me at a different time (or place other than his office) if my schedule does not fit his on that given day. How would you describe the dorm liferooms, dining options, location, socialization opportunities with other students? Brittnee: When I lived in the dorms in 2012 and 2013 as a freshman and sophomore, the dorms were a great way to meet people since we were all in the same position of coming to college with no friends. There were activities that were planned for us in the common room of our building that also gave us a chance to meet people who lived on other floors. My dorm in particular was known as the sociable one because we were the ones who always kept our doors open as a way for people to pass by to say hello and introduce themselves. When we left the dorms with our new friends, there were four places we could dine on campus, two of which were dining halls, one of which was a caf, and the other was the student union building. In every one of these places, we were provided with plenty of different options. Which majors/programs are best represented and supported at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania? Brittnee: A well known major at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is education because of the fieldwork that has to be done to get the degree. My education friends have told me that they really enjoy the fieldwork and observations in classrooms because it gives them a real life experience right away. When I came to Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania, I decided to study Spanish, not only because of the love for the language that I have, but also because it is becoming difficult to get far in the professional business world if you do not have any knowledge of Spanish or a second language in general. In conjunction with my Spanish major, I also have minors in business and international studies, both of which are compatible with my Spanish. Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania was very supportive of my areas of study, as I did not declare these two minors until my junior year of college, which did not leave me much time to complete them. My adviser and some professors worke d with me to make sure this was possible and that I would still be able to graduate on time. They were successful because I am on track to graduate in May, as scheduled. How easy or difficult was it for you to meet people and make friends as a freshman? Does Greek life play a significant role in the campus social life? Brittnee: I am not a part of Greek life, however, I am an athlete. I play tennis, and by starting as a freshman, this gave me a great opportunity to have a solid friend group right at the start of my college career. Not only did I have these girls, but I was also able to meet mutual friends through older girls on the team. How helpful is the Career Center and other student support services? Brittnee: The Career Center is helpful as far as I know. From my experience, they helped me shape my resume, and for this, I got several job offers. A few times throughout the year, there is a career fair where companies come to campus and are open to talking with students about future plans. How are the various study areas such as libraries, the student union, and dorm lounges at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania? Brittnee: All three of these places are just perfect. I spend all of my time in the library and the student union, and I have never had a problem with too many people. We are a small enough school population-wise that not everybody is in the same spot at the same time. There are certainly rooms in the library and the student union for our use that are readily available to us. Describe the surrounding town. Brittnee: Shippensburg is a very small town. The only fun things to do are to go out to eat at one of the four restaurants we have, or to travel to the local Walmart and walk around. Students usually gather at someones house off-campus if they want to get together in a big group. Or if they want to spend money, students will meet up and go out to eat. How big or small is the student body? Were you generally pleased or displeased with the typical class sizes? Brittnee: We have about 8,000 undergraduate students at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania. With that said, I am generally pleased with the class sizes. For my general education classes, they usually consisted of about 50 people. When it got down to my Spanish classes, my largest class was 15 people. This is perfect for me because the professor can really focus on each and every student in the class. Describe one memorable experience with a professor and/or class. Perhaps one you loved the most or one you regret the most. Brittnee: My most memorable academic experiences were usually with my foreign professors. A few years ago I had this professor from Spain, and she was a bundle of joy and always so full of energy. During our Spanish class, she would play music videos that related to our lectures for the day. She would get up in front of the class and jump around the room and pretend she was singing a concert by holding a makeshift microphone. I know this is not anything significant, but it was a great memory for me of how she could turn something simple into something fun and enjoyable while getting the point across and making people laugh. Check out Brittnees tutoring profile. The views expressed in this article do not necessarily represent the views of Varsity Tutors.

How Children Succeed Part three

How Children Succeed Part three Improving Academic Performance In part two of our introduction to How Children Succeed: Grit, Curiosity, and the Hidden Power of Character we explored the cognitive hypothesis, which suggests that success today depends primarily on cognitive skills (e.g., reading, writing, recognizing patterns, calculating, etc.) the type of intelligence that gets tested on IQ or standardized tests, and that the best way to build these skills is to practice them as early and often as possible. In part three, we’ll explore one of the major themes of the book, which is that “character,” and more specifically “performance character” is the more fundamental driver of success, and it too can be nurtured and developed. Tough believes society has gotten significantly off track, focusing too much on building a narrow set of cognitive skills and abilities, and taking a misguided approach to teaching children how to build all-important “character” skills. As such, he finishes his introductory chapter by sharing two examples of the type of research that supports the notion that character, not cognitive skills, should be considered of primary importance as we educate children. First, he introduces a University of Chicago economist named James Heckman, who won a Nobel Prize in economics in 2000 for developing a new statistics methodology for understanding the economy. Heckman, buoyed by his academic pedigree, pivoted in the mid 2000s from a pure focus on economics, toward understanding education and social issues. Most relevant for Tough’s book and research, is Heckman’s analysis of the GED test. It turns out that the GED program (General Education Development program), which administers a test high school dropouts can take to indicate they have the same academic skills of a high school graduate, has proven to be a useful tool for understanding the importance of character attributes. The GED was supposed to be a test that “leveled the academic playing field,” allowing children born into poverty and difficult circumstances to pass one single test that demonstrated they were ready for college. Heckman has found that, in fact, in many ways a GED holder is exactly like a typical high school graduate. By comparing the two groups (GED holders and regular graduates of high school) Heckman found that the GED holder performs similarly on standardized tests like the ACT and SAT, and has a similar IQ. However, when it comes to graduating from college, the GED holder is absolutely nothing like the typical high school graduate. Whereas 46% of high school graduates are enrolled or graduated from college by age 22, only 3% of GED holders are still in or graduated from college at that age. What Heckman found is that the GED in fact separates “bright but non-persistent and undisciplined dropouts from other dropouts.” Because the average GED holder is not good at staying focused on a long-term goal, planning ahead, or adapting to their environment (the types of things one must do to successfully get through high school), they tend to be unable to succeed in college. Tough notes that what Heckman’s research doesn’t address is whether and how character attributes such as persistence, grit, curiosity, etc. can really be taught. He then introduces a student, who is discussed later in the book, Kewauna Lerma, who was born into a very difficult and disruptive family situation. Through her freshman year of high school, she was on her way to dropping out. But, he describes how, during her sophomore year (after a series of discussions with teachers, grandparents, etc.), she completely turns her life around, and ultimately graduates from high school, and is accepted to college. He wraps up his introduction by reinforcing that this book is going to be all about understanding on a deep, personal level how character attributes enabled Kewauna Lerma to turn her life around, and on a macro societal level, understanding how a whole generation of children can be steered towards success and away from failure. Initial Review and Analysis This is a powerful book. The main theme, that academic success comes from character traits like grit and curiosity and not necessarily proficiency in math, reading, and writing, is counterintuitive and somewhat inspirational, regardless of whether it’s 100%, 75%, or 50% accurate. My personal view is that it’s much more true than false. Certainly, some people seem to be blessed with high IQs that help them succeed academically with a bit less effort than others, and you can also find examples of students that seem to excel in school as a direct result of lots of early “drilling” on reading, writing, counting, etc. by their parents. There are some good reasons why the cognitive hypothesis seems to be society’s current default belief about how to best educate children. But, I think as a general rule, the average person observes someone who is successful academically without truly “seeing” the hours and hours of self-directed hard work that lies behind that success. They can’t see the “persistence” and “grit” that enabled the person to build their skills, and instead attribute their success to a high IQ or natural ability. Where I think the book falls short a bit is around discussing the “how” of building character on an individual level. The book explores various theories, and the people and organizations that are testing those theories, for how to build character. But often, the discussion is at a relatively high level, and is very focused on the relationship between poverty and academic performance as a societal issue. Had an attempt been made at articulating a clear “top ten strategies for building performance character attributes” in yourself or your child, I would have found it even more valuable. In fact, this is something I’ll attempt to write about in future blog articles. That said, it is powerful in and of itself to convince yourself that grit and persistence, not intelligence, drive success. Once internalized, this notion compels you to encourage yourself, your students, or your children to focus on building character skills and displaying grit, instead of assuming that something is hard because they “just aren’t good at math,” or whatever the subject or activity may be.

Listening Exercise DIY Centrifuge

Listening Exercise DIY Centrifuge Today youll see an interesting video about how scientists have made a medical tool out of a simple childrens toy.  Its amazing to see how theyve solved the problems  that prevent many remote villagers from receiving medical care-cost and electricity.  Take a look at the short video, and strengthen your listening comprehension with the  questions that follow.Scientists ____ ____ paper and string to make a centrifuge that could be used for medical tests in remote locations.Question #1 used present perfect for which of the following reasons?experiencechange over timeaccomplishmentincomplete, expected actionBut centrifuges are _____________ bulky and expensive and need to be plugged in.What else needs to be plugged in?In the quest for an affordable, electricity-free centrifuge, scientists ____ previously ____  use of a salad spinner, but this design is relatively slow.To make use of is a phrasal verb that means to use something for your own purpose.  What have you made use of today?No w, scientists at Stanford ____ ____ ________ by a simple childrens toy.What can the centrifuge be made out of?What have you been inspired by recently?They studied the mechanics of the toy to work out how to achieve the _______ possible spin.As always if you write your answers in comments well correct them for you and even give you an explanation!

The World Without Sex (And Other Ideas)

The World Without Sex (And Other Ideas) Courtesy Flickr.com and chloe delong. Hey thanks! Then again, whatever doesnt kill you only makes you stranger, so Im going to suppress my fear of public ridicule and write about the absurd and occasionally pathetic ideas I get for blog topics. I have no explanation for the blog ideas that follow. Title: Things I Wish Were Food Pitch: After a witty and sarcastic intro about how theres not enough variety of foodstuff in the world, Id write a list of things I wish were food. The number one thing? A juicy rainbow. Id love to grab that arc and turn its frown upside down, chomping into it like I would a slice of watermelon, the bombardment of flavors gushing my buds with the mixed nectar of all those colors. Why it fails: That last sentence. Title: Mock Interview with Knucklehead James Olmsted Pitch: After summarizing the events that transpired last Thursday, Id write a completely fictional interview between me and the knucklehead that caused them. Id try to relay that hes just a regular guy with a short fuse. For example, he eats at Dennys just like us, but he goes bananas when they forget to put bananas on top of his banana waffles. Id write all this knowing that Olmsted, an attorney, probably doesnt eat at Dennys. Why it fails: Oh shoot, I already wrote that one. Title: The World Without Sex Pitch: This is a weird one (like all of them), but imagine for a moment what the world would be like without sex. I think it was Freud who said sex influences everything we do. Everything. So what would we do without it? The blog would focus on the things that would cease to exist, such as fashion, bars, obviously the porn industry, and Kinkos. Why it fails: Actually I think I just successfully pitched it to myself. Title: Pitch: Thats not a typo. The title is                       . Nothingness, unknown as dark energy, zero in the denominator. It would be the first article of its kind. I envision headlines being written about my headline-less blog: Revolutionary Journo Doesnt Write What Youre Reading and other catchy titles of a similar nature. Why it fails: The body of the text would also be nothingness because what better symmetry is there for an empty title than a body-less blog? The problem is WordPress wont let me hit the Publish button unless I write  something. Im sick of technology stifling my creativity. Title: A Water Molecules Journey Pitch: A first-person narrative from the perspective of a water molecule. I would share its neat journey from body of water to cloud to mountaintop to flowing river. This would be educational and weird as the word shtick. Why it fails: Its educational and weird as (a word very similar to shtick). Please comment with your favorite of these gems. If a fair amount of people comment, Ill fully write the blog that receives the most votes.

The Gold Medal Guide to 30 Resources for Advanced Language Lessons

The Gold Medal Guide to 30 Resources for Advanced Language Lessons The Gold Medal Guide to 30 Resources for Advanced Language Lessons The first real hurdles of taking on the language challenge are behind you.But the finish line still lies aheadâ€"tantalizingly in sight.Trouble is, you might be running out of steam after leaping over so many hurdles to get this far.Even if youre doing okay, you might need a little coaching to reach your goals and come out a multilingual winner.But theres something missing, isnt there?You want to advance.Master the language.Speak like a native.Excellent goals. And really, which language learner doesnt want to accomplish all of that?Now, the only trick is that theres no one way to move forward.Language learning is one of those seek-and-find adventures. Here well help you seek out the right learning methodâ€"or a combination of a fewâ€"and move forward until you get your desired result. Is Now the Time for Advanced Lessons?Youre pretty sure that youve passed the intermediate level and have a solid grasp on grammar. All good.If you want to know just where on the fluency scale you land , we’ve got you covered. The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages  (CEFRL) is a guide to gauge where you place with regard to language learning. It will tell you when is the best time to consider advanced coursework.So youve checked out where you stand, and are ready to move on?Excellent news! Lets get you up to an advanced level and beyond with your choice of language lessons.The Gold Medal Guide to 30 Resources for Advanced Language LessonsWhat to Expect from Advanced Language LessonsAt this point, there are some fairly hardcore standards.Expect a high level of proficiency to be required in all activities, including communication and coursework. If you struggle a bit at first, thats fine. Don’t give up. Accept the challenge and youll see results.All your coursework will be in the target language. Shelve your native language at the door, because it wont be spoken in these courses!Basically the same tools you used to achieve proficiency to the advanced level are necessary to bring it higher. So dig in and intensify whats already working for you.Advice, Tools and Strategies for Advanced Language LessonsHere are a few tips to help you get started.Practical things, like  browsing the internet  in your target language, advance learning at a rapid rate.Record yourself  speaking. Then, compare your pronunciation and intonation to native speakers. Adjust accordingly, record again and compare. There isnt a deadline on learning (unless you actually have a deadline!) so take the time to perfect your speech.Keep a vocabulary journal to accumulate new words. It doesnt need to be fancy, a simple notebook will do. One of the best ways to advance a language learning endeavor is to increase the number of words available for use. The more you know, the more you can speak, read and understand. So, concentrate on filling that journal.To get you started, here are some advanced vocabulary lists:To bump it up in French, try this flashcard deck on Quizlet. Flashc ards are always a big help!Zip toward your speaking dreams in Spanish  with this advanced vocabulary list on Memrise.You’ll be conversing like a native in German if you integrate these advanced vocabulary words from the Cram site to your learning adventure.Japanese is your target language? Gain proficiency using this advanced vocabulary list on Memrise.Theres a Chinese vocabulary list  here on Games2LearnChinese  list thats  outstanding, and will certainly help fill your word journal.Why not pop in a foreign language film on DVD? Maybe search Netflix for a comedy? Chilling with good movies is an excellent way to bring advanced language learning into everyday life.Turn off the subtitles and make your brain work. Films in your target language force acquisition of conversational skills, as those let-me-think-about-that moments get your brain working overtime. And that can be missing from other types of study. Not to mention, theyre entertaining!Online radio  is another method for bri nging language into your homeâ€"and your mind. Try searching this collection of online radio in foreign languages from Omniglot. The content will bring a bit of culture into your learning adventure. Broadcasts will be current, so youll hear relevant topics delivered in authentic voices.These tips really do help facilitate advanced language learning. I know from personal experience, because Ive used every single one!Moving from proficient to fluent in Italian was not an overnight endeavor. I hit a plateau just past the intermediate stage, and knew Id have to shake things up to get back on track.I used flashcards, movies, music and vocabulary lists. The emphasis on conversationally utilizing the language at home made the advanced lessons sink in more readily.Writing and speaking can be an indication of how well we know a language, so focus on both. Allocate time each day to work on these areas and youll find improvement with less-than-brain-breaking difficulty.So really, dont discount the no-fail methods that got you to the point youre at now. They brought you this far and, if amped up, theyll carry you further.Looking for Local Advanced Language Lessons? Explore:Many cities have classes. With such diverse populations, its just logical that metropolitan areas encourage language learning.There are couple of noteworthy places to study if youre adaptable to changing locations.AbroadI admit, the idea of studying a languageâ€"any language!â€"in a foreign country  is a dream come true. This can also be quite realistic. LSI Paris offers courses in a number of foreign languages. If you take a course through IES Abroad Paris, there are summer courses available, so when youre not working you can stroll the cobblestone streets or visit the Louvre. Tres chic!Many major cities in Europe and the world at large have their own language institutes, devoted to teaching numerous languages. Well introduce you to some institutes in American cities below, but you can rest assured tha t any mid-sized city will have some options available to you. Just run a quick search online!BostonBoston, steeped in rich historical allure, is also home to great advanced language learning resources. CBS Boston has compiled a nice list of top-notch language schools in the area.Los AngelesLos Angeles  has great programs for language learning, like the Beverly Hills Lingual Institute. And who knows? While youre there studying, you might run into a foreign film star or twoâ€"a perfect moment to strut your language skills.Additionally, many universities and libraries offer courses in all levels of language learning. The views are spectacular and the campus is beautifulâ€"UCLA offers advanced language courses that will take your skill to a higher level.ChicagoSummer learning programs in the Windy City at the University of Chicago  cover several languages. Theyre worth checking out if youre nearby or planning a move!New YorkIn the Big Apple? New York University  has top-notch programs, and CBS New York can help you identify more options in the area.Resources for Finding Advanced Language LessonsThere are tons of resources for advanced language lessons online. A few clicks of your mouse, and youre in business!French Need online French help? Try the site French-Exam as well as French By French. Both offer outstanding resources targeted to more advanced and nearly-fluent language learners.Spanish Online materials for studying Spanish are extensive, even at the advanced level. Practical Spanish  is worth checking out. Lengalias Spanish course even offers a placement test to determine your correct level of study before you get started.The Study Spanish  site is filled with resources, including a word-of-the-day link (think vocabulary building and that word journal!), podcasts and free tutorials.German German study help is readily available online. Free German lessons keep the learning ball rolling with ActiLingua Academy. Utilizing the advanced-level worksheets on deut schdrang.com  is  a clever tip for facilitating study, and they’re not available everywhere so this is an interesting find. And if you need to concentrate heavily on grammar, there are some outstanding resources for German learning on  free-german-lessons-online.com.Japanese Searching for advanced Japanese learning online? This  Ninja guide to Japanese  looks very comprehensive, is a minimal investment and seems designed to hold any learners attention.Chinese Chinese language learners will get advanced help from Chinese Pod. The site is interesting and materials are easily accessed.Udemy is an online resource that offers all levels of Chinese learning, including advanced lessons. (Udemy is worth checking out for other languages as well, and is a great way to find affordable video courses for specific language subjects.)If the language youre studying isnt listed already, dont despair! There are plenty of free advanced learning materials online for a variety of languages! Try Open C ulture, Duolingo, BBC Languages  or the Foreign Services Institute  for an extensive variety of advanced language lessons.Youve Got This!Acing advanced language lessons is in your wheelhouse if you follow the tips, find a suitable course and apply yourself.Nail one languageâ€"then begin the next! And One More ThingAdvanced learners love learning languages with FluentU. FluentU makes it possible to learn languages  from music videos, commercials, news and inspiring talks.With FluentU, you learn real languagesâ€"the same way that real people speak them. FluentU has a wide variety of videos, like movie trailers, funny commercials and web series, as you can see here:FluentU App Browse ScreenFluentU has interactive captions that let you tap on any word to see an image, definition, audio and useful examples. Now native language content is within reach with interactive transcripts.Didnt catch something? Go back and listen again. Missed a word? Hover over or tap on the subtitles to instan tly view definitions.FluentU Interactive TranscriptsYou can learn all the vocabulary in any video with FluentUs quiz mode. Swipe left or right to see  more examples for the word you’re learning.FluentU Has Quizzes for Every VideoAnd FluentU always keeps track of vocabulary that you’re learning. It uses that vocab to give you a 100% personalized experience by recommending videos and examples.

American International School in Egypt (Main Campus)

American International School in Egypt (Main Campus) American International School in Egypt (Main Campus) The American International School in Egypt (AISE), a part of the Educational Services Overseas Limited (ESOL) group, has been one of Egypts leading schools since it opened in 1990. The school provides a challenging American and international college preparatory education that empowers students to become critical, independent thinkers with skills for dynamic participation in a changing, global society. AIS Egypt is fully accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The full K-12 American curriculum is supported by American textbooks and resources and is taught in English by over 120 certified North American teachers. It is based on US national standards and is designed to prepare students for entry into highly competitive colleges in the United States, Canada, Europe, the Middle East and beyond. Qualified students in grades 11 and 12 can earn a full International Baccalaureate Diploma. Our 51,000 square meter campus in New Cairo City is approximately 20 minutes from Maadi or Heliopolis and is accessible from Cairos other major population centers. Facilities include spacious air-conditioned classrooms, a two-story library and media center, state-of-the-art science and computer laboratories, art and photography studios, a professional theater, and band and vocal music rehearsal and performance rooms. Sports facilities include playgrounds, outdoor courts, and an Olympic-sized cushioned running track that circles a regulation-size soccer field, a semi Olympic-sized indoor-outdoor swimming pool and air-conditioned gymnasium.