Spread the loveWere you ever asked what you would like to be when you grow up when you were younger? If yes, what they were asking you, is your career path. As we grow, we begin to consciously or unconsciously choose a career path for ourselves. It is very important to take time to consciously […]
How to Be A Good Team Player
Spread the loveTeamwork skills is one of the necessary skills you should possess, if you work with a group of people in a team. It makes your relationship with the other team members seamless, increases your chances for raises, promotions and other earnings. No matter your experience level or position, continuously focusing on becoming a […]
How to Make Your Colleagues Like You
Spread the loveWorking in the midst of people who don’t like you or your company can be very frustrating. You can’t be an effective team player if your colleagues don’t like or connect with you. You will be a one-man-squad in a team. Therefore, getting you colleagues to like and connect with you is a […]
How to Deal with Uncertainty in Your Career
Spread the loveNo doubt, everyone wants certainty, in everything. And our career in not an exemption. However, uncertainty is everywhere. As human beings, we crave security and a sense of control, but there is a limit to what we can actually control. However, even in the midst of uncertainty, we can find ways to control […]
How to Handle A Difficult Boss
Spread the loveOne of the most difficult challenges you will have at your place of work is a difficult or bad. It can be frustrating, and at a point you might consider quitting. You might be in that point now. But before you decide to take the last step of quitting your job, we have […]
Signs You Need to Make A Career Change
Spread the loveSometimes, you don’t feel fulfilled in the work you do, and you begin to wonder if the choice of career was a wrong one. Confusion sets in, and you decide to change job in search of fulfilment. However, after changing job, you discovered its not about the job. The fact is, if the […]
A FOCUS ON RELATIONSHIPS WHEN STUDENTS AREN’T TOGETHER
Spread the loveBuilding a strong classroom community is possible even during students’ asynchronous work time. Community building in school happens best when everyone is together in person, or in remote classes during live synchronous sessions. Yet over this past year, a large number of remote classes happened asynchronously, and sometimes a class that is completely asynchronous, […]
THE BENEFITS OF GUIDING STUDENTS TO DEVELOP GOOD HABITS
Spread the loveAccording to a 2002 study, focusing on an end result without considering the effort needed to achieve that result can lead to a loss of motivation. But if we guide our students to focus on the process rather than the outcome, they have a better chance of experiencing small wins that lead to improvement. […]
Simple Goal Setting Rules for Higher Performance
Spread the loveThere are many reasons why many people fail to achieve their goals. It could be self-doubt, lack of commitment and motivation, or lack of focus. Somewhere along the way, they have decided to set their goals aside and put their attention elsewhere. Sometimes also, It could be that the goals were not set […]
How to Be Successful in Business Development
Spread the loveNo doubt, a well-organized business development plan can substantially increase your customer base. Business development basically, is forming relationships with potential new clients while improving ties with current clients. Whether you work for a major corporation, a small firm, or have started your own company, business development is an important ingredient to success. […]
How to Avoid Workplace Negativity
Spread the loveLearning to avoid workplace gossip that lead to negativity is vital to focusing on your work and being more productive. If you perceive that gossip is a problem in your office, what should you do? The fact is, you may not be able to change the corporate culture overnight, but you can change […]
Why Using A Calendar To Plan Your Time Is Better Than Using A To Do List
Things to Do on Your First Day at Work
Spread the loveYou may have definitely heard the saying, “first impression matters”. That is absolutely true. Although you can correct a first bad impression by getting it right the second time, it will cost less to get it right the first time. Your first day at a new job is always memorable and eventful. You’ll […]
Time Management Tips You Need to Know.
Spread the loveOne of the problems most people have, which leads to underperformance, procrastination, and the likes, is time management. Everyone have 24-hours in a day, but the difference between top performers, and low performers, is the ability top manage the 24 hours in order to be more productive. There have been a lot of […]
Remote Working Tips for Higher Productivity
Spread the loveSo, you have landed a job, and your employer wants you to work remotely, or your organization adopted the remote work policy, congratulations. However, you are consigned about productivity, and how you can optimize your work. Well, it’s a nice consign, considering that remote work policy is new to some. To find out […]
How to Write A Perfect Resume
Spread the loveMost times, the first contact an employer makes with an applicant, is with their resume. Your resume will either impress the hirer, or immediately disqualify you even before an interview, so you need to get it right, as first impression matters. But, what do Employers Look for in a Resume? Basically, employers look […]
Applying for a job? Consider these factors.
Spread the loveYou will agree with me that the first factor most people consider before taking a job is the salary and other financial benefits. As much as this is important, there is a lot more aspects of the job and company to consider, all of which are important and shouldn’t by any means be […]
What to Consider Before Leaving Your Paid Job for Business
Spread the loveIf you are in a paid 9 to 5 job, and you are stressed on it, chances are that you must have dreaming of leaving the job for entrepreneurship. The idea of running your own business is incredibly appealing, especially when stories of people who successfully quit their day jobs seem to be […]
How to Position Yourself for The Perfect Job In 2021
Spread the loveIt is no news that the effects of last year’s coronavirus, has ripple effects on the current year, in most sectors. Even in job search, things are no longer the same. The fact is, between 70 and 80 percent of jobs are not published publicly, and 85 percent of jobs are found through networking. However, it […]
8 Business Lessons Entrepreneurs Often Learn the Hard Way.
Spread the loveExperience 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 […]
5 WAYS TO GIVE STUDENTS A MAKERSPACE EXPERIENCE AT HOME
Spread the loveRead 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 […]
5 WAYS TO GIVE STUDENTS A MAKERSPACE EXPERIENCE AT HOME
Spread the loveAs 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 […]
ALTERNATIVE LEARNING
Spread the loveAlternative 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 […]
WHAT IS INDIGENOUS LEARNING
Spread the loveIndigenous 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 […]
How to Choose A Profitable Niche for Your Business In 2021.
Spread the loveWhen 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 […]
5 Reasons You Should Choose A Niche in Your Business In 2021
Spread the loveAs 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 […]
EVIDENCE-BASED LEARNING
Spread the loveEvidence-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. […]
SELF-DIRECTED LEARNING
Spread the loveThis 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 […]
5 High Paying Skills to Learn In 2021
Spread the loveIf 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, […]
WHAT IS INFORMAL LEARNING
Spread the loveInformal 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. […]
WHAT IS SPECIAL EDUCATION
Spread the loveSpecial 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’ […]
OPEN LEARNING AND ELECTRONIC TECHNOLOGY
Spread the loveThe 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 […]
How to Write a Strong Value Proposition
Spread the loveYour 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 […]
Why You Should Create A Buyer Persona
Spread the loveWhen 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 […]
How to Improve Employee Relations for Organizational Efficiency
Spread the loveEmployee 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 […]
How to Deliver Excellent Customer Service
Spread the loveCustomer 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 […]
8 Easy Ways to Gain New Customers for Your Business
A business is a going concern, and every business that must continue to exist, must always find ways to gain customers. The major driver of your company’s value is the value of your customers.
In order to increase your customer base, it is necessary to stay in constant contact with potential and existing customers through marketing. Also, the more value your business can offer, the more likely they will remain loyal.
How to Price Your Product
Spread the loveOne of the most important decisions you will make in business is pricing decision. If you price your products correctly, it will go a long way to determining the success of your business. However, the reverse is the case if you do it wrongly. If you ask people to pay too much for […]
FORMAL AND NON-FORMAL EDUCATION
Spread the loveFormal education is an organized education model, structured and administered by laws and norms, and subject to strict curriculum objectives, methodology and content. Generally speaking this form of education involves the instructor, students and the institution. Participants in formal education are expected to attend classes, subject themselves to assessment that is meant to […]
IMPORTANCE OF EDUCATION
Spread the loveIf you want to lead a happy life and enjoy the good things the world has to offer, you certainly need to get educated. A great job, a good social reputation are few of the many benefits of being an educated person. Education is a must for a promising and secure future and […]
EDUCATION: DOORWAY TO SUCCESS
How to Convert Traffic to Sales
Spread the love The major goal of every marketing activity is to drive sales. However sometimes, huge traffic will be driven to the store, but less sales will be recorded, thereby leading to the failure of the marketing effort. This goes a long way to explain that although traffic is important, it is not the […]
Email Marketing: Best Practices to Scale Your Business
Spread the loveA lot of businesses use email marketing to keep in touch with their customers, make sales offers, among others. However, not all business properly utilizes email marketing. The truth is, email marketing offers more that we think it does, and only if you know how far you can take your business to with […]
THE HISTORY OF EDUCATION
Spread the love Education began in prehistory, as adults trained the young in the knowledge and skills deemed necessary in their society. In pre-literate societies, this was achieved orally and through imitation. Story-telling passed knowledge, values, and skills from one generation to the next. As cultures began to extend their knowledge beyond skills that could be […]