Category: School

One method for faster, more interesting learning experiences is popular in elementary schools, although it works for all ages: the KWL chart. A diagram is […]

The whole point of studying is to retain information that you will need later in life, even if it’s just for an upcoming exam. It’s […]

A variety of learning methods is a great way to keep you more engaged when learning new information, so try Leitner’s system the next time […]

It seems like common sense that the longer you go without retrieving a memory, the harder it is to retrieve it, but it wasn’t always […]

A lot changed in the nine years between finishing my bachelor’s degree and going back to graduate school. When I was a student, we still […]

Back-to-school time is almost here, and that means a lot of homework and arguments about screen time. This is also the time of year when […]

Prime Day starts July 16, but you don’t have to wait that long if you’re looking for school supplies. Amazon already has sales pages dedicated […]

If you’re a member of Generation X or a millennial, you remember a time when college was considered an added benefit rather than a necessary […]

We talk a lot about test preparation , but not so much about what you should do when it’s time to sit down and take […]

When you’re preparing for a lesson, you need to develop a strategy to determine how much you study, how quickly you do it, and how […]

Writing essays can be tedious, tedious and difficult even for me, and I write all day for a living. If writing isn’t your specific skill, […]

If you’ve heard of the DiSSS method, it may have been used in the context of learning a new skill, such as a hobby or […]

You’re here because you want to know how to get ChatGPT to write an essay for you, and I’m here to tell you that you […]

There is a noticeable difference in the experience of starting college in the fall semester versus midyear versus spring semester—I attended both. In fact, I […]

A “minimester” is a course that gives you credit for the semester after one or two weeks, usually during winter or spring break. They go […]

Whether the student in your life is a freshman back home for the first time for the holidays or a wizened graduate student who’s watched […]

Failing a class in college is a strange taboo, although it happens to all students. If you found this post, you are probably facing the […]

ChatGPT is a valuable learning tool . He can help you brainstorm, ask questions, and explain the answers to you in great detail. Of course, […]

When it’s time to study for final exams, you’ll have plenty of resources to draw on. Finding a great learning method is an important part […]

Finals season is here, and if you’re anything like me, you’re feeling overwhelmed and suddenly unsure that you’ve retained any of the information from any […]

If you think about learning conceptually, it’s like learning the material on your own. That’s the whole point, right? But simply memorizing flashcards is probably […]

Throughout my academic and professional journey, there has been one constant ally: Google Docs. Not only will all your documents be accessible no matter where […]

There are different schools of thought when it comes to defining what constitutes a good study session. For some, this may mean focusing on deep […]

Even if you’ve spent weeks studying and feel ready to demonstrate your knowledge, exam day can be nerve-wracking. The average person reacts poorly to having […]

It’s a good idea to have a strategy for retaining what you learn, but if your method is too confusing, you’ll never stick with it—and […]

Many established teaching methods grew out of old research and boring educational theories, so when a new one pops up on social media, it’s worth […]

As another school year approaches, parents and teachers of any of the six million children diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may find it […]

Have you ever wondered whether homework measures a child’s ability to complete tasks or a parent’s ability? On the one hand, a parent may never […]

Back-to-school time means children will return home with a runny nose, sneezing and coughing. While there is no way to keep them healthy all the […]

There are several hours between the time you pack your lunchbox in the morning and the time your child opens it in the dining room. […]

By the time your child gets home from school, there’s a good chance they’ll be ready for an after-school crisis. These nervous breakdowns, also known […]

It’s that time of year again: parent-teacher season. For 15 minutes, parents sit face to face with the person responsible for their child’s education. For […]

Students were already going through a mental health crisis before the coronavirus turned their world upside down. But when the pandemic forced everyone to isolate, […]

It’s that time of year again when we buy school supplies for a small amount of GDP, prepare our kids’ backpacks, wave at the bus […]

Last June, my pupil came home on her last day of school with a folder of avant-garde sample letters “How to Turn a Pancake” and […]

Not sure if this weird stain on your kid’s shirt is chocolate or poop (we’ve all been there)? Has a particularly sticky substance stuck to […]

The ride home from school can feel like a battle of will with the eldest son. When I start the car, he is a bundle […]

The pandemic has changed not only the way our children learn, but also the way they eat. Gone are the days when we cooked lunch […]

Let me start by saying that I have never shared an email address or (breathlessly) Facebook account with another significant person. I don’t believe couples […]

With children returning to full-time school in the next few weeks, while the delta variant of COVID-19 outbreak , many parents are wondering if their […]