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
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
Tech companies worldwide report that they no longer require their employees to have a college degree to maintain a job. This is part of a much larger systemic shift, as top universities are struggling to get their students prepared to enter a competitive job market, admitting that real-world experience is as critical as what is … Read more
Looking for a study plan template to improve your academic performance? Today’s post features a collection of downloadable study plan examples that you can edit and print for personal use. The best part is that they’re all free. Time management is one of the most challenging aspects of student life. You have your classes to … Read more
The Internet has become a significant part of our lives. It has become our number one source of information. It helps us to be more efficient at work. And of course, it makes study time far more effective. However, with the vast amount of information available to us at the click of a mouse or … Read more
Continuous learning is one of the keys to achieving success in life. That’s why learning, knowledge and wisdom, and focusing on self-education are three things that fit together hand-in-glove. With that in mind, you can draw a wealth of inspiration by reading and truly understanding famous knowledge quotes from some of the world’s most famous … Read more