You have likely been told that to write a good essay, you must come up with a clear thesis and an outline of your supporting points. These are important steps in writing an essay but don’t necessarily have to be done in that order. Many writers find that starting with the essay’s body and working backward helps them organize their thoughts more effectively. Learn how to write your essay by reading this article. This article…
Your brain is not just a sponge that can soak up and hold unlimited amounts of information. You are better able to recall things if: You have “learned them by heart”, through endless repetitionThey are connected to other ideasYou have learned them by practicingYou understand the theory behind them well enough to see patterns and make predictions There is a limited number of ideas that you can learn by heart. Typical examples are the letters…
If you want to gain a real-life superpower, becoming a speed reader is one of the best ways to do it. By increasing your reading speed, you complete learning tasks faster, know more, and live a life more enriched by what you’ve read. Learning these hacks won’t be the easiest thing you’ve ever done. But, it will be easier than learning to read in the first place. 10 Reading and Retention Hacks Here are 10…
Back in the day, students had to wake up early and catch a bus to earn an education. These days, they simply roll out of bed and log on to a computer. It’s not necessarily easier. It’s just different. With these differences come new challenges. For example, it’s extremely difficult for many students to engage with virtual classroom settings. If you’re an online teacher, you know what we’re talking about. Fortunately, there are things you…
Tony Buzan, an English author and an educational consultant, was the inventor of mind maps. As a child, he used to get bored at school and did not understand why he could not use colors when taking notes. In his book, “Mind maps for kids”, he discussed the different uses of mind mapping and their importance. Colors and images are very powerful when it comes to students’ understanding. That’s why he came up with this…