Study Skills and Learning Strategies
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Tuesday, December 21st, 2010Hiring a live online tutor used to be perceived as being sort of like psychotherapy – a remedy for a defect, only needed if there was a problem. More and more, though, as the weaknesses of traditional education become more clear and the public school system becomes more financially burdened, tutoring, particularly online tutoring, is [...]
Hire a Private Online Tutor: Eight Steps to Create a Great Learning Environment for Your ADD/ADHD Child
Monday, December 13th, 2010Your child can’t finish homework, he’s always moving, and he gets distracted easily. Are these behaviors recognizable in your home? Students with Attention Deficit Disorder are easily distracted and they also can be a distraction to others. Below are some ways to identify if your child has ADD, some methods to counteract these behaviors and [...]
The Secret to Improving Grades and Self Esteem: How Online Tutors Can Truly Make a Difference
Wednesday, December 8th, 2010Do you remember going to school? The friends, fun, recess… oh yeah, and then there were those annoying classes that filled up time between socializing with friends. OK, so this might not be how everyone remembers their school career, but for me classes and homework were something that I barely put up with in between [...]
Understanding Online Tutoring
Tuesday, October 19th, 2010When parents and students (and sometimes even teachers) are trying to understand the ins and outs of online tutoring, it’s best to start with the basics – the 5 W’s and an H – or more commonly, the Who, What, Where, When, Why and How. What is online tutoring? Online tutoring is just like the [...]
A Reading Strategy That Works- Anticipation/Reaction Guides
Monday, April 26th, 2010Kids love to read – make sure you are teaching your children about how much they can discover reading! They’ll enjoy it and so will you.
Student Success Resolution #6: Get Help When Needed
Tuesday, March 9th, 2010Find out which methods of help are best for your student and implement them. They’ll have better study skills and you’ll see better grades.
Student Success Resolution #5: Answer Every Question
Sunday, February 21st, 2010Students who are prepared for class are active participants in class. Be ready to answer any question that comes up and you will enjoy class more!
Student Success Resolution #4: Turn Off Technology
Thursday, February 11th, 2010Electronic devices sometimes get in the way of learning. Turn them off and you may find you are actually learning more! If nothing else, it will cut down on distractions.
Student Success Resolution #3: Find a Work Space
Sunday, January 31st, 2010Sitting on the sofa in the middle of the living room might not be the best study area for you. Finding an area free of distractions and that provides solitude is generally better.
Student Success Resolution #2: Less is More
Wednesday, January 20th, 2010Cram study is probably not the best way of learning. Work for short periods of time and then take a break! You will find that you learn better doing so.
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