More and more people are learning English these days, in part due to the influence of the World Wide Web. The “Internet Age” has made it almost a necessity to know at least a little English. It has also made learning the language easier, even if access to quality English classes is not readily available. … Read more
Education on campus vs. online education! Is one better than the other? Can one completely replace the other? In fact, it seems that online education is the way of the future. Educational institutions, businesses and government organizations are already offering various forms of e-learning. But can a computer really replace a teacher and a blackboard? … Read more
You need to know what you want and need before you start looking for an ecommerce solution. The more details you plan ahead, the better for you. As a website designer, I’ve all too often worked with clients who only chose their ecommerce solution because it was “free” or because their website designer recommended it. … Read more
With today’s ever-changing communication platforms, running any type of business can be a harrowing experience. Even seasoned business owners need to stay current and take full advantage of new communication methods. Online faxing uses an online account and the Internet to send and receive your faxes via email – usually in an email attachment. Faxes … Read more
If you’ve ever tried applying to a traditional college or university then you know there are many obstacles to overcome. You have to pay a high application fee and then wait for admission. You may wait six months or more before you can even attend your first class. If you choose one of the affordable … Read more
Many people look at homeschoolers and wonder how and why they do it. Some people think homeschooling is tedious and think, “Why not just send your kids to school so they can be tutored by a pro?” It all depends on your worldview. If you think you don’t have as much to offer your child … Read more
So you decided to build a catapult. Now it is finished and ready to fire. Your excitement builds as you pull the release mechanism, then pop. Your ammo sails a few feet and falls to the ground with a disappointing bang. So much for your plans to hurl water balloons at your neighbor on the … Read more
dr Robert Sylwester is an educator of educators who has received multiple awards throughout his long career as a master communicator of the impact of brain research on education and learning. His most recent book is The Adolescent Brain: Reaching for Autonomy (Corwin Press, 2007). He is Professor Emeritus of Education at the University of … Read more
Have you had a desire to learn to play the guitar for many years but never saw the need? Learning to play the guitar is actually quite easy and many people try it without taking any lessons, but there are specific and special ways you can play the guitar that make the sound so much … Read more
Now that there are so many home school curricula out there, there are just as many places to buy them too. You can buy it from the author or major retailers, or you can purchase your home school curriculum to use through various sources. Once you have a list of what you want to buy … Read more