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- Leaders Ask Questions to Make Better Decisions - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2012 from Vernon MyersLeaders ask questions to gain clarity, to deepen understanding, and to make better decisions. In fact, questions are a leaders’ best tool for gaining deeper appreciation and increased knowledge of the issues and challenges facing an organization. The better your questions and understanding ...
Views: 1774(1 vote) - *** Education, Fulfillment & Finding Your Path: A Huna Perspective - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2010 from Matthew JamesI have a cousin who chose to become a carpenter rather than going to college. Fortunately for him and those who benefit from his beautiful work, he did not heed the advice of many family members who told him he would fail and never make money without a college degree. Once, while he was on ...
Views: 1772(2 votes) - ***Making Your Brain Work Better - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2013 from Anne Marie FerrisEveryone, at some stage in their lives, struggles with reading, learning and memory. Do you know someone who has ever struggled with learning, who has ever found it difficult to remember something, perhaps you find it difficult to concentrate, to focus your mind and pay attention? Perhaps ...
Views: 1770(2 votes) - The Best Revision Resources for GCSE Students - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2015 from Helen WallisThe time leading up to GCSE exams can be hugely stressful for both students and parents and anything that can be done to alleviate this can only be a positive move. The key to success at exams rests on two main elements. First, early planning and organisation to ensure students have enough time ...
Views: 1766 - Learning Math With Manipulatives - Base Ten Blocks (Part II) - by Submitted on May 26, 2012 from Nikolay KosmotovIn part one of this article, you read about representing and adding numbers using base ten blocks. Once these two skills are mastered, it is time to move onto many a child's nightmare: subtraction. Subtraction, as you may have heard, is essentially addition in reverse. It can be an arduous task ...
Views: 1765 - Are You Letting Fear Interrupt Your English Learning? - by Submitted on May 10, 2013 from Mike WalkerNothing can be changed without some kind of effort. Let’s assume you’ve come to that stage in your English learning where you feel comfortable using your grammar and your vocabulary span is pretty decent. But when it comes to talking to native English speakers you freeze, and it seems like you ...
Views: 1761 - 10 Ways Educational Travel Is Better Than Your Average Vacation - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2008 from Nancy Merz NordstromSince 1975 when Elderhostel, Inc., offered its’ first programs, the educational travel industry has grown by leaps and bounds. Today, the field is booming, and many organizations, both for profit and not-for-profit, offer similar programs for all ages. Elderhostel, however, remains the largest ...
Views: 1759 - Learn from Success not Failure - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2013 from Jane CranstonYou’ve heard people say again and again, “I learned more from my mistakes than my successes.” My reply is “I doubt it.” They’ll spend hours, days, and endless energy trying to correct (or worse defend) a mistake by analyzing and dissecting in post mortem, generally producing a patched up ...
Views: 1758(2 votes) - SMART DRUGS - LIMITLESS OR LIMITING US - Are smart pills or smarter courses the way forward ? - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2018 from Mathew ThompsonSMART DRUGS PRIMER - LIMITLESS OR LIMITING US “You know how they say that we can only access 20% of our brain?” says the man who offers stressed-out writer Eddie Morra a fateful pill in the 2011 film Limitless. “Well, what this does, it lets you access all of it.” Morra is instantly ...
Views: 1753 - 8 Top Tips for an Effective E-learning Experience - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2016 from Josh CarlyleeLearning is taking the academic world by storm! Technology is becoming ubiquitous by the day and therefore, it is no wonder that the number of eLearners is significantly increasing. The ability to learn from the comfort of your home cannot be neglected. It is helping innumerable students ...
Views: 1752 - Unlock your greatness, turn learning into earning - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2011 from Andrew HortonUnlock your greatness and know that even when the prize you are seeking seems out of reach or you may be facing challenges that seem insurmountable, you have what it takes to triumph. Light a candle in your mind and allow yourself to look inside, discover your incredible level of resolve and ...
Views: 1750(1 vote) - How to Write a Better Annual Report? - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2011 from Amy DyslexDefinition of an Annual Report An annual report can be defined as, “As the name indicates, it is an annual publication that public corporations must provide to shareholders to describe their operations and financial conditions”. OR “An annual report is a comprehensive report on a ...
Views: 1747 - Lesson 8 of 10 Life Lessons on How to Find Your Why NOW & Achieve Ultimate Success - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2014 from John Di LemmeLesson 8 Infect Others With Success! Do you remember the principle of sowing and reaping? This is an important key to success. You can soar to unparalleled heights in your life, and part of what carries you there is the power of sowing the right kind of seed. Learn to share, influence ...
Views: 1747 - Feed your mind and nourish your Future - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2011 from Andrew HortonOur capacity to learn from birth, until around eighteen is dramatic; this accelerated learning curve equips us to learn a staggering amount in a very short space of time. We learn language, culture, manners, social skills, history, science, and mathematics-everything that makes us human. For ...
Views: 1745(1 vote) - How to Change a Laptop Keyboard of a Dell Inspiron 1525 - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2012 from Natale SmithLaptop keyboards are one of the significant parts, used for providing input to the system. We know that keys of the keyboard, either of laptop or desktop, are easily breakable; hence, its extensive use may lead one or more keys to pop out. This will require replacing the keyboard with another ...
Views: 1742 - Excel in Writing You MBA Dissertation - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2012 from Amelia JonesMBA dissertation help is required in any MBA tutorials. Writing an MBA dissertation proposal might be hard but fun. It takes a good deal of time and direction in order to make an MBA dissertation help. It would definitely deplete your energy in doing your research. But consider to aim high ...
Views: 1738 - Book Review: Making Sense of Adult Learning - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2008 from Shelly WalkerThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Learning. Learning is the act of gaining knowledge through study, instruction or experience. Pat Wyman is the Official Guide to Learning. Making Sense of Adult Learning, by Dorothy MacKeracher, is a valuable resource for people ...
Views: 1735 - Animation: An Emerging Trend - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2012 from Dipika PushkarAnimation is one of the fastest growing industries in the world. And it is very much in demand in India too. To be an animator, a student is required to be innovative and should have a good hand in drawing. There are various fields in animation that a student can go for after 12th standard. ...
Views: 1734 - The Parts of Speech - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2008 from FSB AuthorsAfter learning the alphabet, the next step is to devise coherent sentences. The rhyme below categorizes each of the parts of speech, giving a clear example of each grammatical term. The rhyme dates back to 1855 and was written by educators David B. Tower and Benjamin F. Tweed: A NOUN'S the name ...
Views: 1733 - Help Your Children Avoid the Trap of Perfectionism - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2015 from Marvin MarshallA major dilemma young people face is a desire to be perfect. This obsession hinders them and can have disastrous results. For example, consider this letter I received from a parent: “My son is six years old and is going to be in the second grade. He is developing a very pessimistic attitude ...
Views: 1732 - Gossip at workplace - Bane or Boon? - by Submitted on May 26, 2015 from Dr. Madan TripathyGOSSIP AT WORKPLACE - BANE OR BOON? Madan Tripathy GOSSIP is the name of the Davis Guggenheim directed American Movie I had the privilege of seeing more than a decade back. But, I liked it so much that it is still fresh in my mind. The movie centers on an interesting idea about Gossip and ...
Views: 1729 - How to Get Over Criticism - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2011 from Christine Kane“Don’t be distracted by criticism. Remember - the only taste of success some people get is to take a bite out of you.” - Zig Ziglar Here’s one thing I’m pretty sure of: I’m pretty sure you don’t want to know “How to Get Over Criticism.” I’ll bet you’d prefer a guide called: “How to ...
Views: 1725 - Speak Swedish - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2011 from jenkin sonulDo you think you need to learn a language which is only spoken by a few million people so far? Maybe lots of people will turn up their nose at this question, for it is a silly question. No, it's not at all! A great many world citizens think that it is really worth it if they can speak a new ...
Views: 1725 - Top 10 Signs A Teacher Is Burned Out - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2012 from Michelle GutierrezThere are a number of factors that contribute to a teacher's burnout but as most teachers know there can be some signs that can be passed off as a "bad year" or personal situations that can temporarily cause the same sort of results, so how does a teacher know the difference? Here are a few ...
Views: 1724(1 vote) - Raise Your Glass! - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2012 from Angie ThompsonI caught myself humming a tune from my past the other day. It`s an old Tom T. Hall song titled "I Like Beer". Just to give you a flavor, here is the second half of the chorus . . . "Whiskey`s too rough, champagne costs too much, and vodka put my mouth in gear. This little refrain, should ...
Views: 1723(1 vote) - The Allure of Wealth in The Great Gatsby - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2011 from Paul ThompsonThe vast majority of popular literature has long revolved around the lives of the rich and powerful. Until recently (the last couple of centuries or so), it was almost exclusively just that. Books and plays about kings and queens, princes and princesses, knights, wizards, famous warriors and a ...
Views: 1722 - Educational Psychology - by Submitted on May 23, 2012 from Tista BiswasPsychology is the science of behaviour. Educational Psychology is the branch of Psychology that studies the effect of human behaviour on education. Nature • Educational Psychology is a science. It deals with the study of an organized & systematic body of knowledge regarding the relation ...
Views: 1720 - Girl Power: Sourcing the Feminine Strength in To Kill a Mockingbird quotes and Antigone - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2011 from Paul ThompsonWhen it comes to being a girl, To Kill a Mockingbird’s Scout is more spice than sugar. In fact, she is particularly sugar-free. No frilly pink dresses, pretty baby dolls, or sweet make-believe tea parties for her. She is more likely to punch you in the face than smile sweetly at you, especially ...
Views: 1719 - Who Deserves the most effort and Attention in your Life? - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2011 from Andrew HortonWhen you strive to give this person as much attention as possible, you dedicate a portion of your time every day, exclusively to them and you worker harder on them than on anyone or anything else, everything in your life will improve. This person I am referring to is you. When you make the ...
Views: 1717(1 vote) - Motivation - Practical Tips To Get Yourself Up and Going - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2010 from Rotem CohenPeople have different issues with motivation. Some people find it hard to begin a task or project or goal, while others find it excruciatingly hard to complete. Both ends of the tasks are often the hardest to accomplish. It could be because the task is unpleasant, uninteresting, or lacks the ...
Views: 1710 - Simple Rules of Motivation - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2010 from Rotem CohenYou can pull yourself up the same way you can pull yourself down. We make choices every single day that either move us forward or drag us backward. Whenever you are faced with choices, remember these tiny snippets of wisdom on motivation… Listen to your self-talk It all begins with little ...
Views: 1708 - Starting a New Exercise Program by Michael Harris, PhD - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2011 from Michael HarrisMany of our customers after taking our Genostim product (www.genostim.com) discover in addition to feeling better, that they have a desire to begin moving around more and EVEN (gasp!) begin exercising. I applaud that desire and support it fully. Beginning a new exercise program can be ...
Views: 1708(1 vote) - SMART DRUGS WORKING MEMORY , ADHD AND EINSTEIN - - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2018 from Mathew ThompsonIn 2014/15 a 30 billion dollar FTSE 100 company specializing in smart drugs [ working memory and attention] was the takeover target of ABBvie the US Pharmaceutical giant . In her book Working Memory: The Connected Intelligence Tracy Alloway argues that Working Memory is a better test of ...
Views: 1703 - The Purpose of Being Born - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2012 from Ogwo EmenikeEvery reasonable person should ask, “Why am I here?” This is a question a man ought to ask himself before he embarks on a journey to accomplish his assignment here on planet earth. When you discover the “why” for your existence, the question of “how” to accomplish it is half answered. Victor ...
Views: 1702 - Become Self Aware - The Arts of Communication - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2009 from Herb HunterBecoming self aware and the arts of communication is extremely important. Have you had a conversation, where someone tells you "I'm not fond of it", "not the way I would do it", "That concerns me...", etc. Regardless of the tone they use, our human instinct is to immediately defend, fight or ...
Views: 1696(3 votes) - 10 Effective Ways To Make Money With Your Blog - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2010 from John Paul AguiarEvery day people ask me “how do you make money with your blog”, so today I wanted to go over my top ways to monetize your blog. First thing you should know is if you want to make money with your blog long term, then you will need more then one way to monetize it. You know the old saying mom ...
Views: 1692(2 votes) - How to Set Goals for Academic Success in 5 Simple Steps - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2012 from Drew GerberHow to Set Goals for Academic Success in 5 Simple Steps By Rick and Teena Kamal Most parents realize that helping their children set goals is important, but few realize that not all goals are created equal. While some goals can indeed empower children to get better grades and achieve ...
Views: 1689 - Learning How to Learn - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2017 from Arina KatrychevaStriving to be more productive while learning online a worthy endeavor. And while being able to perform your everyday tasks quickly and efficiently is an important productivity skill, knowing how learn new things and put that new knowledge into practice is just as crucial. That might sound easy ...
Views: 1689 - Womens' Forum - by Submitted on May 05, 2012 from Rosemary PriceWomens' forum. Most of us have a computer and it is amazing how much it can help us. We can use it for entertainment, work and finding out facts. Sometimes it is possible to combine making friends and finding out things, getting support and sharing views as well as enjoying writing all in ...
Views: 1688 - Desktop window manager - dwm.exe - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2012 from Lauba SaraThe actual Desktop Window Manager, or just dwm.exe, is considered the image demonstration generator employed by modern-day variations of Ms Windows. At first released within Microsoft windows Vista, DWM has considerably transformed how Ms windows presents your desktop simply by transferring the ...
Views: 1686 - Commit Yourself to Life-Long Learning - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2013 from Andrew HortonI have written extensively around the need to have clarity of purpose, and if you have read any of my articles, you will know that I am a firm believer in the need for a crystal clear vision, a very strong self-belief, having a deep understanding around why you want to succeed, showing a ...
Views: 1685(1 vote) - Definition: Adult Learning Disabilities - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2008 from Shelly WalkerLearning Disabilities tend to stay for life. Remedial teaching teaches children 'coping skills' so that the child is able to function despite the learning disabilities. As a learning-disabled child grows, he becomes more aware of his shortcomings and this causes frustration. Added to this is the ...
Views: 1681 - How Hypnosis Can Help You to Think Big - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2011 from Christopher MontroseWe are all capable of achieving whatever we put our mind to, if you find yourself limited by your vision or unable to believe that you can succeed at your ambition, then you can improve your mindset with a think big hypnosis mp3 (http://www.naturalhypnosis.com/think-big-hypnosis">. It can help ...
Views: 1681 - Child Care Centre – A Second Home for Children - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2010 from Arun SharmaWith an increase in nuclear families and working mothers, the demand for child care centres has been on the rise. Cashing on this opportunity, child care or day care centres have mushroomed everywhere but not every centre is able to provide the best care facilities to your child. Remember that ...
Views: 1679 - Reading Strategies For Kindergarten And First Grade: Teaching A 2 Year Old To Read - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2017 from Melvin SheltonReading Strategies For Kindergarten And First Grade: Teaching A 2 Year Old To Read You can make teaching your child to read a very easy process when you know how learning happens in the brain. It works the same way for young children as for adults but because all their learning is new; it is ...
Views: 1673 - 5 Back to School How to Study Tips - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2010 from Dr. Stephen JonesThe journey back to school is a time when students meet new friends and get adjusted to a new school environment. The adjustment is not limited to K12 students there are changes for college bound students too. Often after the first week students realize that they do not know how to study and ...
Views: 1672(1 vote) - How To Increase Reading Comprehension In Children: How To Help A Child With Reading Comprehension Problems - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2017 from Melvin SheltonHow To Increase Reading Comprehension In Children: How To Help A Child With Reading Comprehension Problems Have you ever asked your child to tell you what they read only to watch them stare back at you? Improving your child's reading comprehension starts with focusing on teaching them ...
Views: 1672 - I’ll Do it Tomorrow: Overcoming Procrastination - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2017 from Arina KatrychevaHave you ever found yourself in a situation where you sat down to do an important task only to realize then that your clothes needed ironing? Or that your digital music collection was in need of some serious reorganizing? And then there’s this fascinating documentary on bird migration on YouTube ...
Views: 1672 - Only Passionate Students Creates History In Journalism Career - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2012 from Dipika PushkarJournalism is the vast field and mostly liked by the today’s youngsters to choose it as their career options. But only a person with strong will to do the hard core investigatory journalism is more important to sustain in this field. They have to report, and write for the issues that are ...
Views: 1670 - Trends in Physics for IIT JEE - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2011 from Soffia AndersonThe level of difficulty of questions in IIT JEE over the recent years has come down considerably, primarily due to starting of objective type papers. There were times when the students could selectively leave some of the units and still get selected in the IITs, but in recent years the overall ...
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