Learn English Through Fun Games

Learn English Through Fun GamesReading and writing English to children, are always fun and sometimes even an activity that are essential for success in a more advanced class. Kids find this kind of study fun as it helps them learn and develop as a great leader in their daily lives.There are many games that are just for kids learning English, this means that kids can choose from a wide variety of activities. Reading and writing are essential for any child and should be the main focus in your day. This is a sport that allows your child to participate in and take part in the activity that they want to do. Games that help the child learn with fun have a big part in making sure that they are involved and enjoying themselves all throughout the school year.Games that help with English education are a great way to teach the skills necessary to stay in the competitive world of English. Kids just need to find the time that is most appropriate to learn these skills.There are also games that all ow for active learning, it may help with the active learning needed when starting to read more and then reading more as well. It can also be used for studying and understanding of other languages. Many games encourage word play with phrases and sentence structures that can help students learn the basics of writing the English language. It can also be used for further learning in their other languages.The art of writing and reading English are used to help develop memory and can help a child learn how to write the English language. By having to remember and eventually writing English every day, you can help your child improve with their reading and writing skills. This is a great way to improve with vocabulary and build vocabulary skills.Although many games are fun, there are also those that are meant to build writing and reading skills in English. While there are games that are only for kids learning English, there are also games that are for adults to improve their English skills. For adults, there are also games that will help build confidence in the English language and help adults with their speaking and writing.Learning how to write English is a great skill to have in life. By teaching your child to write with words that are easy to remember and use, you can start to teach your child to improve their writing and reading skills. Children can learn the basics of writing the English language with games that are fun and educational.

5 Excellent Places to Study on Campus - by TutorNerds

5 Excellent Places to Study on Campus - by TutorNerds San Diego College Tutoring Tips: 5 Excellent Places to Study on Campus College campuses have tons of places where students can study, but some are better than others., Some students want to be around activity and be able to drink a cup of coffee while they finish their assignments while others need, to be in a quiet and isolated environment without any distraction to be successful. Its a good idea for students to think about how much concentration they need for a particular assignment or paper and also consider how convenient a study spot is to their dorm building or other classes. 1.   The library The library is one of the best but most underutilized spaces on campus. Most college libraries have multiple floors where students can find a quiet spot or even a separate room for group study. Different parts of the library will have access to electricity and Wi-Fi so students can use their laptop during longer sessions or gain access to the library computers where they can look up academic journals or articles to use as sources for term papers. Of course, students need to keep the volume down in the library so this option is better for study sessions that require a lot of concentration but not a lot of socialization. 2.     The dorm suite The dorm suite is a convenient place for students to study at odd hours or when they need to be close to home. However, dorms also serve as living quarters and are not especially quiet, so this study spot is better for basic study or review that doesnt require an excessive amount of focus. Some dorms also offer a study space on the first floor where residents can study separately from their roommates. This can be a really convenient option if students need to study early in the morning or late at night (READ: 5 Things to do Before Going Off to College). 3.   Outdoor space When the weather is mild students should take advantage of the many outdoor spaces colleges have where residents can get their work done while enjoying fresh air and the sunshine. Being outdoors is invigorating and helps students push their brains through intense study or brainstorming sessions. Outdoor spaces are a pleasant place to study but students will deal with plenty of distraction, especially when classes get out and 100s of other students wander by. 4.   Off-campus options Sometimes students just need to get off campus in order to get their work done. Most colleges have lots of options for students to study nearby, such as coffee shops or cafés. Also, most towns still have at least one municipal library where students can go to crack the books. Library cards are free, and students will have access to plenty of reference material. Coffee shops near campus are usually full of other studying students, but they are still quieter than the on-campus alternative. Off-campus options are also helpful for commuter students or when several students need to get together to complete a group project. Once students are living in off-campus housing, these types of study spaces become a lot more convenient. 5.   Late night study sessions Its inevitable that students will have to work late into the night when midterms and finals week rolls around. However, its important for students to find a safe and convenient place to study after hours that will make it easy for them to get back to their dorm room or student apartment once they’ve finished their assignments. Some of the best options in this type of situation include study rooms connected to dorm halls or coffee shops that are open late where students can study around other people. Finish the semester strong with the help of private Orange County college tutoring from TutorNerds. All blog entries, with the exception of guest bloggers, are written by Tutor Nerds. Are you an education professional? If so, email us at pr@tutornerds.com for guest blogging and collaborations. We want to make this the best free education resource in SoCal, so feel free to suggest what you would like to see us write.

italki Learns (about) Esperanto

italki Learns (about) Esperanto Saluton! This week italki is trying out a new language. We decided to focus on esperanto the constructed language created in 1887.   Why esperanto, rather than any other conlang? Well, first of all, we’ve recently sponsored a language meet-up in Germany, based entirely around esperanto: International Youth Congress (IJK). We saw around 300 young people get together in Wiesbaden to practice esperanto, listen to lectures, and get their 100ITC voucher.   Besides simply showing support to the esperantists of the world, we are involved in the event  and  are involved  in the esperanto community because esperanto learners need support. The fate of the lone esperantist can be difficult. There are many reasons to learn this language: it is fast and easy to learn it has minimal exceptions which by extension means it lets you practice the formal logic behind language, any language, in a very hands-on way and it is the gateway language to become a polyglot   (thats a talk by an italki teacher, Tim Morley  for  TEDx) you get to travel the world with the support of the community (couchsurfing-style community organization that dates back to the 1970-ies!) but, it still seems that esperanto is seen as an odd hobby. There are very few native speakers, and this language, though built on a beautiful dream, has not found as much traction as its creator probably hoped. It is, however, a very useful language to learn. We are actively looking for esperanto teachers, and are doing everything we can to support the community. The most important issue that the lone esperantist has is the lack of speakers with whom to practice day-to-day. Though IJK, polyglot gatherings, and other events help to build community, many esperantists get to meet and practice the language in person. Thats great, but once the language enthusiasts disperse, there is often difficulty in practicing the language in a natural environment. Sure, there is media out there to support esperanto learning. We feel that practice, one-on-one, is the best way to learn or keep up a language, so we have decided to put some effort behind building the esperanto community online, on italki. In the spirit of support for the esperanto community, we have decided to take a few esperanto lessons with our teachers. italki, meet esperanto! First, esperanto tutor  Teddy  presented a Chinese version for Chinese speakers in the office, and later that week, we gathered again for the English version delivered by esperanto teacher  Tim. Teddy Nee, who runs  Nees Language Blog  and the author of two  italki Articles on esperanto, described the basics of esperanto grammar, including descriptions of the different parts of speech, plurals, and use of the accusative.   Tim Morley (mentioned above for his TEDX talk)  gave us a fascinating description of worldwide esperanto community events and organizations such as the World Congress, IJK, and Pasporta Servo. Members of six cultures and speakers of so many  languages, tried to get the basics of this cool language while in our office. Sometimes we just like to take a step back and look at how awesome the future is.   #learning #esperanto with Tim, a new Esperanto teacher www.italki.com/teacher/1593413 #projectorposing #stafflovelearning #newfaces #languagesforever #italki #workperks #languages A photo posted by Italki (@italki) on Aug 11, 2015 at 2:10am PDT Were very thankful and glad that we have such cool teachers, and are really proud to support the esperanto community. italki Learns (about) Esperanto Saluton! This week italki is trying out a new language. We decided to focus on esperanto the constructed language created in 1887.   Why esperanto, rather than any other conlang? Well, first of all, we’ve recently sponsored a language meet-up in Germany, based entirely around esperanto: International Youth Congress (IJK). We saw around 300 young people get together in Wiesbaden to practice esperanto, listen to lectures, and get their 100ITC voucher.   Besides simply showing support to the esperantists of the world, we are involved in the event  and  are involved  in the esperanto community because esperanto learners need support. The fate of the lone esperantist can be difficult. There are many reasons to learn this language: it is fast and easy to learn it has minimal exceptions which by extension means it lets you practice the formal logic behind language, any language, in a very hands-on way and it is the gateway language to become a polyglot   (thats a talk by an italki teacher, Tim Morley  for  TEDx) you get to travel the world with the support of the community (couchsurfing-style community organization that dates back to the 1970-ies!) but, it still seems that esperanto is seen as an odd hobby. There are very few native speakers, and this language, though built on a beautiful dream, has not found as much traction as its creator probably hoped. It is, however, a very useful language to learn. We are actively looking for esperanto teachers, and are doing everything we can to support the community. The most important issue that the lone esperantist has is the lack of speakers with whom to practice day-to-day. Though IJK, polyglot gatherings, and other events help to build community, many esperantists get to meet and practice the language in person. Thats great, but once the language enthusiasts disperse, there is often difficulty in practicing the language in a natural environment. Sure, there is media out there to support esperanto learning. We feel that practice, one-on-one, is the best way to learn or keep up a language, so we have decided to put some effort behind building the esperanto community online, on italki. In the spirit of support for the esperanto community, we have decided to take a few esperanto lessons with our teachers. italki, meet esperanto! First, esperanto tutor  Teddy  presented a Chinese version for Chinese speakers in the office, and later that week, we gathered again for the English version delivered by esperanto teacher  Tim. Teddy Nee, who runs  Nees Language Blog  and the author of two  italki Articles on esperanto, described the basics of esperanto grammar, including descriptions of the different parts of speech, plurals, and use of the accusative.   Tim Morley (mentioned above for his TEDX talk)  gave us a fascinating description of worldwide esperanto community events and organizations such as the World Congress, IJK, and Pasporta Servo. Members of six cultures and speakers of so many  languages, tried to get the basics of this cool language while in our office. Sometimes we just like to take a step back and look at how awesome the future is.   #learning #esperanto with Tim, a new Esperanto teacher www.italki.com/teacher/1593413 #projectorposing #stafflovelearning #newfaces #languagesforever #italki #workperks #languages A photo posted by Italki (@italki) on Aug 11, 2015 at 2:10am PDT Were very thankful and glad that we have such cool teachers, and are really proud to support the esperanto community.

How teachers can connect with their students in the digital age

How teachers can connect with their students in the digital age “For the first time ever, children born within the past five years will be fully “connected” from birth. Devices with high-speed connectivity will be used not as toys, but as extensions of everyday life. Moving forward, it is important to provide access to quality digital education for children from a young age, in order to give them the best chance at future success in school, work, and life.” - Skooli Online Tutoring To best prepare young people for a successful future, the classroom needs to embrace technology. Integrating digital learning tools with the classroom will help children develop the skills they need to for future academic and career aspirations, and for daily life. Regardless of how educators react to digital technology, it will be an inseparable extension of tomorrow’s “screenagers”. What schools and teachers can decide is whether or not to embrace and employ connected tech within the classroom in meaningful ways. In the past, we have often viewed accessible screen-based technologies as media for entertainment. Now, however, they have evolved into valuable tools - and these valuable tools can be used to push the boundaries of education and change the traditional connotation of the classroom. How can teachers use online devices, like computers, tablets, and mobile phones to help their students learn in the 21st century? I’ve done some research with team at Skooli, our friends in the online tutoring space, to come up with some ways digital tech can help teachers take their classrooms to the next, future-ready, screenager-in-mind, level: Minecraft: To most teachers, this one might seem obvious. Minecraft has experienced is already super popular in the classroom. Teachers who are using the game have found it to be effective in developing and sharpening “logic, problem solving, goal setting, science, economics and literacy” skills. Content that appeals to the “four Cs”: Common Sense Media’s four Cs should be taken into consideration when striving to maximize the time students spend with digital and online technology. The four Cs are connection, critical thinking, context, and creativity. Does the media your students engage with provide an experience he or she can connect to and learn from? Does it require critical thought that digs deeper and challenges the student to think in new ways about complex problems? Does it help your students understand how technology fits into the larger world? Does it stimulate creativity? Coding: Kids are totally capable of learning simple code from a very early age (and teachers, you can learn, too!) Computer programming is a highly sought after skill in the professional world and learning among adults is gaining tons of popularity as of late. It’s the way of the future and definitely something young students can learn in the classroom using free non-profit platforms like Code.org. Informative TV and film: Some of the above examples focus more on skill-building than on growing knowledge of the world in the traditional sense. Online digital technology allows us as educators to access so much more content than ever before. For the younger learners, there are resources like PBS Kids, and for middle and high school students, there is a massive wealth of documentaries that explore curriculum content in further detail as well as every era of history you can think of! Scour the internet and you will be sure to find endless amounts of valuable media for the classroom; gone are the days of the TV and VCR and the trolley. Online tutoring: Online tutoring is one of the most practical ways to apply technology in order to learn material that will directly improve the student’s performance in the classroom. Some online tutoring services even support mobile phone and tablet interaction as well as computer. The Skooli classroom in action Do you have any creative ways to integrate technology in the classroom? Do you have any advice for teachers to connect with screenagers at school? We would love to hear from you, leave your comments below. Thanks to Skooli for the help on this article! Teachers interested in becoming online tutors can register here.

The teacher shortage is the end of education as we know it. Or is it

The teacher shortage is the end of education as we know it. Or is it If you’re trying to recruit qualified teachers for schools in America, you’re probably aware of the domestic teacher shortage. Many schools are hemorrhaging teaching talent. In fact, if you’ve read a paper lately, you’ve probably seen one of the big scary headlines about the “Teacher Shortage.” The phrase is a bit of a fear-mongering tactic these days. You can’t click into any news source around education without facing some hard facts. The problem isn’t just domestic, most educators are aware that it won’t be long before finding great teachers is going to be a global crisis. Let’s look at it this way, by 2030 69 million new teachers will be required to teach primary and secondary level education across the world. That’s one of those impossible numbers. If you try to picture 69 million people all you imagine is an immense crowd. There are only 20 countries with a larger population than 69 million. Which means that the need for teachers will be bigger than the population of most countries. It’s almost double the population of Canada! If you’re curious about what the global teacher shortage is, here are the main issues: Fewer young people want to be teachers Working educators are abandoning the profession at a high rate There is a geographic maldistribution of qualified educators The world population is exploding, particularly in underdeveloped regions It may seem like the profession is in crisis and there’s no way out. There isn’t a week that goes by without some new article touting some alarming fact. Recently a USA Today poll came up with this gem: “for the first time since pollsters started asking a half-century ago, a majority of Americans said they would not want their child to become a teacher.” Great, thanks for that! But what are we going to do about it? Are we just going to write articles that slam an entire profession? Why not try to give some helpful suggestions? Y'know, some general hints and tips. Why not educate people about some of the innovations that education advocates are coming up with to tackle these problems? There are plenty of education advocates working hard, so let’s pay more attention to groups like the Gates Foundation, Global Teacher and MISK who are looking at innovative ways to solve these problems. I’m as bad as anyone for getting sucked into the negative conversations surrounding teacher shortages and almost believing that doomsday approach to the world. All revolutions are terrifying, they usually come about when an industry is in crisis. I don’t use that word revolution lightly but for anyone paying attention to education: a revolution is exactly what we’re facing (let’s do this ?). All those types of articles do is demotivate potential teachers. When as a global society, we should be focusing on nurturing and growing the best teaching talent… not scaring them away by flooding them with stories of a profession in crisis. And no, I'm not saying stop talking about the problems . I'm saying balance the conversation. We’ve got a lot of problems to fix by 2030 and we won’t do that by sitting around talking about them ad nauseam. We need to balance these conversations with actions. We need to ask ourselves what we’re doing to change education? There are more technology students than ever before - but that’s not really any surprise. The media is full of articles extolling the success of people in the field. It’s all investors and fastest-growing start-ups. Nobody is devoting media space to all the tech failures. It's possible to dedicate entire newspapers to all the tech companies that flop, but that’s not the media’s focus and I’m not saying it should be. But by excluding some of that less than motivating content, they reinforce a generation of people to see programming as a viable career. Why aren’t we building teachers up in the same way? There should be more awards like the Global Teacher Prize. Why aren't we sayinghey, the world needs teachers? Look at these successful ones, wouldn't you like to grow up and be one. I don’t think it needs to be all sunshine and daisies, but give us your success stories, let children be inspired by what teachers can do. And I know it’s not that simple, but we have to start somewhere. Governments need to put an emphasis on teachers, and build up our society so that we expect more for the teachers who are nurturing the next generation. Surely there is a balance? There may be a teacher shortage, some teachers might be drowning in debt, it might bepossible to get a 21k raise by moving abroad to teach. But there’s one thing all these things have in common - they’re headlines, clickbait and designed to create a sense of panic. I know there are real solutions to these problems. If we rise up as an industry and think about how we can do things smarter, faster and leaner - there’s no reason we can’t qualify more teachers than is currently thought possible. There’s no reason we can’t tap into the educated masses and pull out the teachers amongst them, train them and connect them with the schools who need their talents, regardless of where they are in the world. It’s about sending out an army of teachers to inspire and build the next generation of talent. Educators know that the world is changing and that it goes much further than tech in the classroom. It’s time we balanced the teacher shortage conversation with some strategic talk. We can’t change the figure. We need 69 million new teachers by 2030. What we can do, is change how we talk about it. It doesn’t have to be “scary,” it could be “exciting.” It’s not so much a “problem” as a challenge, and as far as the big bad “shortage”... let’s think of it as an opportunity. Yes, the teacher shortage is the end of education as we know it. But that’s not necessarily a bad thing! When was the last time we saw global educational reform? Isn’t it time we took some of the stuff we pedal in the classroom: creativity, critical thinking, technology, innovation...etc. And use it to make the future of our schools brighter. Rather than joining the slew of “scare-mongering” articles about the teacher shortage - I’m going to do things a bit differently. I want to use this space to talk about real solutions and ideas to drive education forward, and I’d like you to be part of that conversation with me. The way I see it, we can use technology to extend the reach of the teachers we have, we can video conference teachers into rooms halfway across the planet, we’ve got planes, AI, and the world is more educated than ever before. And that’s just getting started. Collectively, we’ve solved bigger problems than this, I like to think of it this way, we live in a world where we have the opportunity to train 69 million awesome new teachers. Let’s get to work. This article originally appeared on LinkedIn.

AP Chemistry Exam Curve

AP Chemistry Exam CurveIf you are in the classroom preparing for the AP Chemistry exam, it is important to take the time to read the AP Chemistry exam curve. The AP Chemistry curve will help you understand what the examiner is looking for when he or she has a look at your test score.The test that is going to be used in the exam is not actually a test at all, but rather an instrument for measuring the performance of the student in terms of how much of each subject he or she has mastered. This instrument consists of several sections that are timed for the duration of the test.You have to make sure that you get enough practice in prior to the exam as well as preparing for the exam itself. Taking some AP Chemistry practice tests beforehand will be very helpful in preparing you for the exam. You can also take advantage of the online resources available on the internet to get yourself prepared.If you have not done so already, it is important to study the test as closely as possible. There are going to be several questions related to chemistry and they will be examined very closely. Once you get familiar with the exam, you can then understand what the examiner is looking for and how to perform better.It is important to understand what is expected from you by the AP Chemistry exam curve. This curve is designed to assess the capability of the student in a particular subject and how well they have learned that subject.You need to keep in mind that each section of the test has been created specifically for assessing the capacity of the student. Each of the sections is based on a specific type of examination that must be done in a specific order and at a specific speed. Answering a question correctly in all the sections of the test will be necessary to help you meet the requirements set forth in the exam.Knowing how to master different areas of the test will greatly assist you in succeeding in AP Chemistry exam. Your ability to comprehend the test will be one of the most i mportant elements that will help you succeed in the exam.

Palm Beach State College - Free Tutoring

Palm Beach State College - Free TutoringPalm Beach State College is a community college that offers free tutoring to those students who have completed high school. There are also other programs that you can take up that will allow you to earn the college credits needed to qualify for your associate's degree.The campus is located in Palm Beach, Florida and is part of the Florida State University system. This campus has everything you would expect from a college such as cafeterias, classes, and housing. The Palm Beach State College tutoring services offer help for students who are having trouble with their classes.Students can get the help they need to succeed in school and it is all free tutoring. There are plenty of classes that are available and students do not have to worry about cramming for their next test. They can get tutoring by sitting down and talking to an advisor at any time of the day or night. It is important to remember that when you go into college, you will be require d to take some college courses such as biology, chemistry, English, and math.Other classes are optional and the student's field is open. These classes are usually elective, which means you can get them after you have earned your bachelor's degree. When you complete the program, you will be able to get your associate's degree.An easy class is always good and since there are so many classes, there is no excuse to get a poor grade. You will be given an F for an F. Students with an F in your hands will be happy since they will already have a diploma.It is so convenient to use the free tutoring offered by the Palm Beach State College system. You will be able to go back to your old routine and do what youwere doing before college and be able to earn your associate's degree. Being able to work while earning your degree is always something worth looking forward to.Palm Beach State College is the home of tutoring is available for students in all majors. You do not have to worry about how man y courses you have or what a low grade you might get.