It does not come as a surprise that students have experienced learning gaps during the pandemic. The shift to remote learning from face-to-face classes has come with unprecedented challenges in keeping lessons productive and engaging in the absence of physical meetings. One particular challenge educators face is the learning loss for mathematics. Math has proven …
No parent wants their child’s education to be compromised in any way. You would want your child to learn in the greatest possible environment. But what about today’s digital age. The pandemic has forced the schools to close, which led to the revolution of online learning. Let me tell you that nothing is more convenient …
Dear parents, by now, you’re probably busy planning your children’s summer activities. It is understandable. Imagine, these kids may have been quarantined for over a year! For all their patience, they deserve some break this season. But if you’re looking for a worthwhile activity, something that is both fun and beneficial, then how about dance …
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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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