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As the term implies, self-directed learning is an approach to education that derives from the self-chosen activities and life experiences in order to become educated, whether or not those activities were chosen deliberately for the purpose of education. Students learn by integrating past and present experiences based on personal interpretations and subject matter. It is […]
To better understand what blended learning is about it is important to define the term and all its components. The concept first developed in the 1960s, and the terms “blended learning”, “hybrid learning”, “technology-mediated instruction”, “web-enhanced instruction”, and “mixed-mode instruction” are often used interchangeably. As the term implies, there are several elements blended in one […]
The acquirement of a new language can depend on several factors: the attitude of the learner, the time the person dedicates to a new language, and the learner’s attentiveness and other. The time required to learn a language can also vary depending on the methods used, the difficulty level of the language, the attitude and […]
The world is now a global community. In today’s increasingly interconnected world knowing one language is not enough. Learning a foreign or a heritage language can be an asset. Some research proves that balanced bilinguals are more likely to graduate from high school, pursue higher education, secure better jobs, and earn more money than those […]
We often get questions from our tutors about how to get more new students. Whether online tutoring is your main job or a side gig, it is a fair question. While there is no perfect formula to get new students, one main advice will be: you must market yourself. It is easier said than done […]
Online classes and remote education are becoming more and more popular among people of different ages and academic backgrounds, from high school to postgraduate studies and non-degree programs. The benefits are many: accessibility, affordability, flexibility, and more. As online education becomes more popular, some questions arise: how effective is e-learning compared to in-class learning, and […]
Nowadays, more and more tutors deliver their services with the help of software and Internet technologies. The transition from traditional to online learning is caused by numerous reasons, particularly by increasing demand for remote education. With the development of new technologies, tools and platforms, tutors that operate online should adapt to the everchanging remote learning […]
‘You are what you eat’, they say. It is not a secret that to be fit and healthy you need to eat good food. While it’s important to have a balanced healthy diet for the sake of your mind and body, there is one organ in the human body that needs special attention, and that […]
If you are a mom who is quarantined with the kids and they have taken to playing video games, you may be about to pull your hair out right now. While video games certainly are entertaining and will occupy your kids’ time, they really do not offer the best way to keep them occupied. That […]
Studying at home has many benefits: familiar space, comfortable environment, no pressure. At the same time, with everything studying from home has to offer it is sometimes easy to procrastinate, lose track of time and get distracted, which can prevent students from accomplishing their studying goals. There will always be numerous productivity killers, but they […]