We’ve always felt we are not alone. The search for alien life forms has been a life-long obsession for many scientists out there. Given that we have not made contact with sentient beings and extraterrestrial life forms in other planets in other galaxies, we can’t really estimate the probabilities. However, Scientific American believes that if we …
Projections find that 25 to 30 percent of the United States workforce will still be working from home by the end of 2021. This means many of us will have plenty of time to engage in activities that can help improve many aspects of our lives. Thanks to technology, we don’t even need to go to a …
The Most Useful Online Classes to Take During the Pandemic Read More
Whether it is piano classes for kids or even voice classes for adults, the pandemic makes teaching music a big challenge. Face-to-face instruction always made it a lot easier for music teachers to show what they want to see. Additionally, there was a social component of learning music with friends. It is easier for people …
Far too often, we hear the media denounce technology. Almost every day, we can read articles or watch news discussing the negative effects of social media on your mental health, how video games can lead to a sedentary lifestyle, or how too much screen time can affect our eyesight. And while these topics are grounded …
Technology and The Benefits of Using It in Education Read More
They say the best teachers thrive in classrooms. The same way pilots fly better when they’re constantly up in the air. Like most skills, developing teaching techniques take years of honing and dedication. Hours and hours of actual face time with students and varying levels of day-to-day interactions. But with practice and unwavering will for …
Can Video and Email Solutions Help Traditional Teachers Teach Better Online? Read More
It’s been half a year since the stay-at-home orders were implemented. Although some states are easing restrictions, the main recommendation is still to stay indoors whenever possible. This is especially true for children, as they have a higher risk of contracting the virus compared to adults. Your children are probably reeling to go outside and …
The Benefits of Learning an Instrument at a Young Age Read More
Do your parents have an active lifestyle? If they eat healthily and exercise regularly, count yourself lucky. About three-quarters of American teens say they are worried about their parents eating habits and non-active lifestyles. These could have dire consequences in the future for their health. Almost half of this number have asked their parents to switch …
How to Make Your Parents Switch to a Healthy Lifestyle Read More
Many people decide to take music lessons so that they’ll eventually become better at singing or playing the instrument that they want to. However, many also fall prey to their nerves, sometimes even to the point of quitting their lessons altogether. If you’re feeling the same way, but you don’t want to let it get …
Performance Anxiety: Fighting off the Nerves Before Music Lessons Read More
Perhaps you want to enhance your building with commercial landscaping in Lubbock. After all, curb appeal always matters. It raises the value of your property and attracts people to enter. The question is, do you know which plants will go well with your landscaping? Landscaping specialists can take care of that for you, but it …
The increased use of smartphones and tablets among elementary school-age children is a cause of concern for many parents today. Research has shown that increased screen time can be detrimental to a child's writing and reading skills. No matter what you do, your child’ will be exposed to TV and computers, which is a reality …
Ways to Improve Your Child’s Elementary School Writing Read More