Archive for June, 2009

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Educational Blog Carnivals for June 2009

Sunday, June 14th, 2009

Blog carnivals are a great way to get a lot of news, tips, and stories about a particular topic. Several different writers share their posts on a topic in one common location for readers. This makes it easier to find a lot of information that interests you in one place. As part of this educational [...]

20 Web-based Resources for Teachers and Tutors

Saturday, June 13th, 2009

A theme of many of my posts has been the tremendous advancement of technology that we have experienced in this generation. There are so many computer-based and online resources available to us. It is time to step out of the traditional habits of teachers and tutors and start to take advantage of the many technological [...]

Frugal and Fun Summertime Activities for the Family

Tuesday, June 9th, 2009

As summer approaches, many school systems are closing for a couple of months. This leaves your kids with a lot of free time. I found a couple of helpful posts that offer suggestions for family activities. These are sure to keep your kids occupied and entertained without breaking the bank. The first post, Frugal Summer [...]

Effective Learning Strategies and Study SKills- Part 4

Wednesday, June 3rd, 2009

Today’s topic concerns time management. This is probably the most important skill to develop in order to be successful when studying. It is impossible and impractical to try to cram everything in the night before a test. Learning occurs over time with practice and continual building on previous knowledge. In general, units of study in [...]

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