The famous Italian artist Michelangelo once said: “I’m still learning.” This means that the learning process is a never-ending journey if a person wants to keep on growing. Thus, it’s no wonder not only students but also workers pay attention to learning and development (L&D).
The concept of eLearning isn’t new. The history of online education dates back to 1924 when the first testing machine was invented. It was the first device that allowed students to test themselves in a classroom.
Here comes the ugly truth: No matter what your college major is, homework is an essential part of the learning process, whether you like it or not.
Homework takes time and effort. It’s no secret that most students spend hours (and sometimes days) doing tasks at home. Moreover, it’s revealed that an average student spends on it up to 17.5 hours a week.
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The exam period is coming closer, and it’s getting more and more difficult for students to complete their duties: attend lectures, participate in learning processes, prepare for exams, and do homework on time. And when it comes to home assignments, it’s even harder for students to stay focused on completing their duties outside the class.
Do you know that 56% of students consider homework a primary source of stress? When you spend much time doing your homework, you sacrifice the personal life. Thus, it’s important to optimize this process, and improving time management skills is a must.
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You have a math test tomorrow, but you have studied nothing yet. Well, you’ve been trying to hit the books for the last 5 hours, but it’s all for naught. You still can’t understand the difference between Volterra equations of the first and of the second kind even though you read the material 5 times in a row.
Why does it happen? Why can’t you stay focused?
Here’s the big secret: you haven’t unlocked your brain potential yet.
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If you want to show students that learning STEM can be interesting and fun, use movies as an educational tool.
Nowadays you can find movies on nearly every topic, so showing insightful STEM films can open students’ eyes and encourage further discussion. Both teachers and parents can help students understand and analyze what they’ve seen, and movies can nurture students’ curiosity.
In this article, you can find a list of movies that help students foster interest in learning robotics. For every movie, we suggest a list of topics for discussion, in-class activities, home assignments, and MOOCs to start a conversation and reinforce topics.
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STEM attrition is high. Believe it or not, 48% of STEM bachelors’ degree students have left the college as most science subjects are complicated.
If you have been trying to work out equations for many days and nothing happens, it’s more likely you need… creativity, not knowledge.
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Congratulations!
It’s high school graduation! You’ve spent countless hours studying hard in school, and it’s the right time to leave it all behind…
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D’you know what I love the Internet for? Once a bizarre idea strikes you, there is always someone who will take it serious..
That’s the way the ball bounces, folks!
Recently, I’ve stumbled upon the post by Mihai Andrei from ZME Science, and it made me WOW!
Yeah, this guy has done a great job, hasn’t he? But what has he got that I haven’t got? I started searching for even crazier calculations! And guess what? I’ve found a plenty of them to share with you. While some of us are seeking for math help, others are willing to do weird calculations in their own time!
Here’s a list of things you won’t believe someone actually calculated:
Continue reading [They Did The Math] – Bizarre Questions Answered Scientifically