How to Communicate with a Non Native English Speaker
Edit Article Edited by Invidia Cinelli, Bex, Jack Herrick, Krystle C. and 45 others Not all non-native speakers have trouble communicating in English. Many speak at a native level, but many do not. The ability to communicate with people who speak a limited amount of English is actually a skill that can be developed over time with practice.
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Ever had a situation come crashing down around you while you’re wondering, “Now how am I going to fix this?” Of course you have. The question is: when something goes wrong – whether it’s a work situation, a relationship, or a financial matter how do you get yourself 100% PRESENT to address it? Because when human beings get stressed, we tend to hide.
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What Is 'Hard' Versus 'Soft' Internet Research?
Question: What Is 'Hard' Versus 'Soft' Internet Research? To keep your research pointed in the right direction, there is an important distinction to keep in mind. 'Hard' Internet research has different expectations than 'soft' research. About.com explains the differences below. Answer: (Continued from the student guide: How to Properly Research Online)
7 Universities Offering Free Natural Sciences Courses Online
Free online courses in natural sciences are offered by real schools. Learn which natural sciences courses are available, what topics they cover, and which ones lead to real college credit. Online Natural Science Courses for Credit Students looking for a form of online learning that offers the ease of access and flexibility of free online courses but can lead to academic credit like a traditional class might want to consider Education Portal's collection of online courses.
Critical thinking in children: Are we teaching our kids to be dumb?
© 2008 - 2014, Gwen Dewar, Ph.D., all rights reserved In his review of critical thinking research, Stephen Norris wrote that critical thinking in children is uncommon: “Most students do not score well on tests that measure ability to recognize assumptions, evaluate arguments, and appraise inferences" (Norris 1985). Why is critical thinking so difficult?
Best Free Jigsaw Puzzle and Creator
A computer jigsaw puzzle is a popular PC game which involves connecting various irregularly cut ('jig sawed') and interlocking pieces to recreate a complete picture with programs. Computer jigsaws can be an educational pastime, excellent for killing time or relieving stress, and a great fun game for family and children to share. Most programs come with a set of pictures in various numbers of pieces. What"s more?
launches online learning initiative
MIT today announced the launch of an online learning initiative internally called “MITx.” MITx will offer a portfolio of MIT courses through an online interactive learning platform that will: organize and present course material to enable students to learn at their own pacefeature interactivity, online laboratories and student-to-student communicationallow for the individual assessment of any student’s work and allow students who demonstrate their mastery of subjects to earn a certificate of completion awarded by MITxoperate on an open-source, scalable software infrastructure in order to make it continuously improving and readily available to other educational institutions. MIT expects that this learning platform will enhance the educational experience of its on-campus students, offering them online tools that supplement and enrich their classroom and laboratory experiences. MIT also expects that MITx will eventually host a virtual community of millions of learners around the world.
Critical Thinking for Children
Author: Dr. Linda Elder Publisher: Foundation for Critical Thinking Copyright: 2006 Pages: 24 Dimensions: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" ISBN (10Digit): 0-944583-29-6 ISBN (13Digit): 978-0-944583-29-6 The essence of critical thinking concepts and tools written in language accessible to children.
Teaching Resources and Lesson Plans from the Federal Government
FREE Features These features originally appeared on the FREE.ED.gov features blog. The features highlight resources and ideas related to holidays, awareness months, anniversaries and seasonal topics.
Ages and Stages of Child Development
For a first time parent, every movement that the baby makes can be absolutely nerve-wracking. You oscillate between feeling happiness at what your child is doing and fear at not knowing if that is the right behavior for your kid. Every kid goes through many different stages of development, each as important as the other. In the first few years, after your child's birth, you will notice that many changes occur in your kid's physiological and behavioral self.
20 U.S. Colleges and Universities with Free Online Courses
By Karen Schweitzer Teachers and students aren’t the only people who have embraced the idea of free and open learning. There are a number of U.S. colleges and universities that have decided to explore this venue as well. Although many of the free courses these institutions offer do not result in a degree, certificate, or diploma, the courses are still a great way to get a quality education. Free online courses also provide the perfect opportunity for students to prepare for formal enrollment in a U.S. school, allowing international students specifically to familiarize themselves with the U.S. style of teaching. Here are 20 respected colleges and universities that offer free online courses to self-learners around the world:
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A College Education for All, Free and Online - Commentary
By Kevin Carey All around the world, people have been waiting for someone like Shai Reshef to come along. Reshef is the founder and president of the University of the People, a tuition-free online institution that enrolled its first class of students in 2009. UoPeople strives to serve the vast numbers of students who have no access to traditional higher education. Some can't afford it, or they live in countries where there are simply no good colleges to attend.
