Month: March 2021

Experience they say, is the best teacher. However, the experience must not be yours. One of the best ways to learn is to do so from the failures and successes of others. When you set out to become an entrepreneur, nobody can prepare you for what you are about to experience. However, you can get yourself ready […]

Read previous …. When third graders tested out centripetal force, they had them tie any kind of string (ribbon, twine, fishing line, yarn, even a shoelace) around any kind of small soft thing (cotton ball, stuffed animal). A single tissue was used in the example. No matter what they used, they were able to fling […]

As districts reel to meet the evolving needs of their communities beset by a pandemic, the loss of experiential, maker-centered learning seems inevitable. Teachers in remote or hybrid settings face a real challenge, made all the more urgent by the need for students to engage in tactile learning away from ubiquitous screens. But there are […]

Alternative education can be defined as “a school or program maintained and operated by a local or regional board of education that is offered to students in a nontraditional educational setting and addresses the social, emotional, behavioral and academic needs of such students.”  Alternative education encompasses many pedagogical approaches differing from mainstream pedagogy. Such alternative learning environments may be found within state, charter, and independent schools as well as home-based learning environments. Many […]

Indigenous education refers to the inclusion of indigenous knowledge, models, methods, and content within formal and non-formal educational systems. Often in a post-colonial context, the growing recognition and use of indigenous education methods can be a response to the erosion and loss of indigenous knowledge and language through the processes of colonialism. Furthermore, it can enable […]

When you try to solve everyone’s problems, you will end up creating enough for yourself. On of the greatest trap in business is not choosing a niche at the early stages. The fact is, you can’t solve the world’s problems. You are not a superhero. So, you have to niche down. But, what is a […]

As the popular saying goes, Jack of all trade, master of none. If you try to solve every problem for everyone, there are a lot of disadvantages that come with it. This is the reason, you should choose a niche and focus on it, especially if you want your business to scale this 2021. Below […]

Evidence-based education is the use of well designed scientific studies to determine which education methods work best. It consists of evidence-based teaching and evidence-based learning. Evidence-based learning methods such as spaced repetition can increase rate of learning. The evidence-based education movement has its roots in the larger movement towards evidence-based-practices. Evidence about the progress students make is crucial information for teaching. It provides […]

This is a learning strategy which allows learners take charge of their own learning process. This includes diagnosis of learning needs, identify learning goals, select learning strategies and evaluate learning performances and outcomes.  It is the ability for a person to formulate a plan and identify the tools, resources and strategies needed for one’s own learning. […]

If you are looking to switch to a better career this year, the first thing you should do is find and develop a skill. Finding the right skill with good demand is important to earn more money as a freelancer. But, it is even more important to find something that you enjoy doing, while getting […]

Informal learning refers to learning that occurs away from a structured, formal classroom environment. Informal learning is considered a form of asynchronous learning. Informal learning is a style of learning in which the learner sets their own goals and objectives. Informal learning occurs in a variety of places, such as at home, work, and through daily interactions and shared relationships among members of society. For many […]

Special education programs are designed for those students who are mentally, physically, socially and/or emotionally delayed.  This aspect of delay, broadly categorized as a developmental delay, signify an aspect of the child’s overall development, that is, physical, cognitive, and scholastic skills, which place them behind their peers.  Due to these special requirements, students’ needs cannot […]

The term “open learning” is used to describe learning situations in which learners have the flexibility to choose from a variety of options in relation to the time, place, instructional methods, modes of access, and other factors related to their learning processes. There’s a mounting pressure on today’s colleges and universities to demonstrate their worth. As tuition costs continue to climb, […]

Your value proposition is your unique identifier. Without it, people don’t have a reason to work with you over somebody else. A value prop is a brief explanation of both the functional and emotional benefits your product or service provides to customers. It is not just who you are and what you do differently, it […]

When you create a product, it is important to know who the product is meant for. This is where crafting a buyer persona comes in. Buyer personas are fictional representations of your ideal customers based on data and research. They help you Focus your time on qualified prospects, Guide product development to suit the needs of […]

Employee relations refers to the management of the relationship that exist between employers and employees. An organization with a good employee relations program provides fair and consistent treatment to all employees so they will be committed to their jobs and loyal to the company. Without proper employee relations, work efficiency will be affected negatively because of the relationship gap that […]

Customer Service is not just a department. It is the life line of any business. In today’s competitive market, a business cannot ignore one of its most important stake holders which are its employees. Therefore, excellent customers service is necessary. More so, customer service is one of the important aspects of your business branding. Here […]