Although it was almost 20 years ago, I will never forget the unseasonably warm Saturday morning in December I had to wake up and go to an unfamiliar school to take the test that marks the beginning of the end for high schoolers nationwide–the SATs. Even back then, there was debate regarding how well these … Read more
The concept of distance learning is far from new. In fact, in 1892, the University of Chicago offered “correspondence education” at off-campus sites. Since then, with the evolution of technology, distance learning has transformed as well. Education has since been acquired through radio, television, and, of course, online. Virtual learning has certainly grown in popularity … Read more
When it comes to one’s state of mind, researchers believe there are two types of people in this world. Type I is the type of person that believes we are born a certain way…with a certain level of intelligence, natural ability and talent. Type II believes that anything is possible… that you can become more … Read more
Have you ever heard the statistic that you only retain 5% of what you hear in a lecture? If I’m honest, when thinking back to some of the classes I took in high school (I’m looking at you, history), I completely believe that this may be the case. One factor that probably makes this statistic … Read more
In his essay, “Advice to a Young Tradesman”, Benjamin Franklin wrote that “time is money”… further explaining how time is a valuable resource and, therefore, it is better to do things as quickly as possible. Some may even argue time is our most precious commodity. You may often feel that there aren’t enough hours in … Read more
The sky’s the limit for people with a growth mindset. Unlike people with a fixed mindset, those with a growth mindset embrace challenges and criticism because they see these things as opportunities to grow and learn new ways of doing things. These warriors have a winning mindset and will do what it takes to get … Read more
As a student (or someone interested in lifelong learning), there are many things competing for your attention. These can become major distractions whenever you need to concentrate. Fortunately, there are numerous learning tools that are proven to be effective in boosting your ability to fully comprehend your lessons. One such strategy that helps students understand … Read more
Does the challenge of learning something new seem overwhelming? Or have you ever felt at a loss when you are faced with a new skill that you want to learn, but don’t know where to start? The key to learning something new is to focus on a specific skill or information that can be immediately … Read more
Looking for the best educational podcasts to check out this year? You have landed on the right page. Today, we share with you 31 of the most informational and inspiring podcasts that can help you learn something new. No matter what you want to learn—general knowledge, science, finance, history, personal development—we have got you covered. … Read more