No time to read the entire review and just want to find out what best smart reusable notebook is? We recommend Rocketbook Core as the best overall choice. In today’s increasingly paperless society littered with smartphones and tablets, smart notebooks may seem like a hard sell. But in fact, they represent an innovative merger of … Read more
Do you want to learn how to get more organized in your academic or professional life? Finding the best study planner for your busy schedule is a great way to have everything you need in one place. If you’re like me, your work often becomes scattered because you have so much going on and your … Read more
Maintaining focus is easier said than done. You know how hard it can be to stay focused after hours of studying. You might resort to caffeine as a first aid to clear up your mind, but it can do very little to improve your cognition. And the caffeine “pick-me-up” is often followed by an energy … 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
There are two types of thinkers: contrarian and independent. If you can define them with confidence, feel free to skip ahead to Section I of this article. But if you’re like I was (as in, not completely sure), you may want to stick with me for a few moments longer. A contrarian thinker is someone … 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
Life is chock-full of distractions. Social media. TV commercials. Billboards. Noise. Attractive people. Unattractive people. Plastic bags blowing in the wind. Let’s be honest… at some point in our lives, we’ve all been in one place and wished we were someplace else. Or been caught daydreaming when we should have been wrapping up something important. … 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
Have you ever fallen asleep in class? There’s no need to be ashamed about dozing off in class. It is actually a natural phenomenon. Studies have shown that people can only stay completely focused on something for a maximum of 10 minutes. Unfortunately, most classes last longer (often waaaay longer) than 10 minutes. In addition, … Read more
Any parent, teacher, counselor, educator, or school aid that deals with special needs children on a regular basis knows what the IEP (Individualized Education Plan) is and the impact it has on children with learning and developmental delays and disabilities. But what goes into the process of developing a tailored IEP for each individual student? … Read more