My Online Chemistry Course Review

My Online Chemistry Course ReviewIn 2020, I had the opportunity to attend an online science class at www.chemistrycom. I chose to attend this course because of the following reasons:Since most of the courses in the US are available only online, I believed that the lessons would be a lot more interesting and informative if I studied with people all over the world rather than just in the United States. By attending a course in an Internet university, I had the chance to communicate with people from all over the world, some of whom I haven't even met yet.The environment I found at the website made me feel more relaxed since I could experience various courses from different locations. Since there was no learning material that I had to refer to, I could just check out what I wanted to learn and go straight to it whenever I wanted. The Internet also facilitated research because I was able to read online articles and other course materials in the same way as I would a book.I learned a lot f rom my first online chemistry course, but I had some reservations about the quality of the materials I was taught. After I finished my online course, I decided to speak with some chemistry professors to get some feedback.The professors I spoke with praised the course material that I had studied, but they were not too enthusiastic about the website. They told me that there were a lot of things about the website that I was missing, especially how important it is to compare different types of material to find the one that was best suited for me.This experience made me realize that there is a big difference between Chemistry courses on the Internet and those that are taught in a classroom. In order to be able to compare different materials and tools, it is important to have a good source for comparing. I'm not just talking about web sites such as Chemistrycom, but online resources such as books and journals that I had toread and research on my own.Although Chemistrycom.com has some good resources, I still need to do some research on websites that offer online courses. It will take some time to find the best materials for my personal needs, but I believe that it will be worth it. Chemistry is one of the most popular subjects in the world and you need to learn it well if you want to make a career in chemistry.

Why A General Education - Varsity Tutors Blog

Why A General Education - Varsity Tutors Blog Every college student is forced or encouraged to take a bunch of general education classes that are unrelated to his/her major. There are administrators on both side of the argument, lobbying for their case, according to an article in the Washington Post. One group, the American Council of Trustees and Alumni, has been compiling research to argue for its case. It found that many colleges require three or fewer of the basic subjects, such as math, science, foreign language, composition, the fundaments of U.S. history, economics, literature, composition, etc. The group analyzed 1,007 colleges and found that three fifths of those schools do not require seven of the basic subjects. This was itsthird annual report, titled What Will They Learn? The group is simply trying to prove that colleges do not require students to learn essential subjects, and thus they graduate lacking a broad education. It argues that colleges are becoming too lax and letting students study whatever they want. They are no longer forcing students to learn general education classes instead they are giving students too much freedom in selecting a curriculum. According to this group, colleges only guide students through distribution requirements, in which students can select from a certain number of courses in each of the several broad areas of education. However, most students always take the easiest, lowest-level classes. Then there are administrators who do not believe in a broad general education system, and many of them have already stated that this system is flawed; however, few have made strides to improve it. They argue that the whole system of general education is tainted by politics. Department heads (a colleges head of the English Department) never want their classes to be optional. They all want to make the required list. Colleges have to make sure their department heads are happy; so every department becomes required for every major. This simply makes college less specialized to whats important for a students future career and longer/more expensive. Generally speaking, most colleges are leaning toward a more specialized education either because its more beneficial to a students career plans or because its what the student wants. The American Council of Trustees and Alumnis study found that only 5 percent of colleges surveyed required economics as a field as study, about 20 percent required U.S. government or history and 15 percent required intermediate-level foreign language. The report also found that only about 19 schools required six or more of the seven subjects. Three of which are military academies.

Increase Teacher Pay To Improve Academics

Increase Teacher Pay To Improve Academics Dave Eggers and Ninive Clements Calegari of the New York Times say teachers are underpaid and blamed entirely way too much for the underachieving American education system. In their argument, Eggers and Clements Calegari compared teachers to military professionals. We dont say, Its these lazy soldiers and their bloated benefits plans! Thats why we havent done better in Afghanistan! No, if the results arent there, we blame the planners. We blame the generals, the secretary of defense, the Joint Chiefs of Staff, writes Eggers and Clements Calegari. So why shouldnt we treat teachers just the same? Why is it teachers fault if their students underachieve because the system is flawed or because their parents arent encouraging them to study harder or do their homework? When students underachieve, not only do we blame the teachers, but we also reduce their already-small pay, fire a lot of them away and make the others scared for their jobs, writes Eggers and Clements Calegari. Compare that to soldiers. When military operations get tough, we rally support for the troops, we give them better tools, weapons, protection and training, and then we offer large incentives to create more interest among prospects. The writers argue that right now is a turning point in the American education system as many current teachers begin to retire. America now has a golden opportunity to create more interest in the profession and recruit/train better teachers. Currently, teachers earn 14% less than professionals in other occupations that require similar levels of education, and their salaries have been decreasing for the past 30 years, inflation adjusted. The average starting salary for teachers is $39,000, and the average ending salary (after 25 years in the profession) is $67,000. These figures make raising a family on one income nearly impossible and prices teachers out of home ownership in 32 metropolitan areas. These low salaries force 62% of teachers to work out-of-the-classroom to make ends meet. Many teachers take up common jobs as waitresses, construction workers or retail cashiers to supplement their low incomes, just to provide for their families. Why would a talented and intelligent teacher continue on in this career? Not many good reasons, state Eggers and Clements Calegari. Thats exactly why most of the good teachers have left the field. They leave because of the tireless, stressful work, low-pay and the students who never truly appreciate their help. Thats not even to mention the occasional angry phone call from a parent. But the problems are fixable, according to the writers. They looked at teaching professions in Finland, Singapore and South Korea, the three countries that perform best on standardized tests. In these countries, the government recruits top graduates into the profession, pays for their training (in Finland and Singapore) and pays teachers more (250% more in South Korea). The writers state that America could follow these countries practices and produce better teachers to fix the education system. Sixty-eight percent of 900 top-tier American college students said they would consider teaching careers if salaries started at $65,000 and rose to a minimum of $150,000.

Europes Refugee Crisis A Listening Exercise

Europes Refugee Crisis A Listening Exercise The refugee crisis in Europe seems to be getting more serious. As the European governments and the EU struggle with decisions there seem to be a lot of citizens that are willing to help. Here is a listening exercise that is inspiring and hopeful for such a depressing topic.Answer the questions below in comments and we will respond.What is the difference between what is happening in Macedonia compared to a normal refugee camp?Why was the first young man warned by the Taliban?How often does she go to the train-tracks where the refugees are waiting to board?Who does she say is sleeping on the streets?Why should he walk by the train tracks?Why do the refugees need the Serbian papers?How many refugees did she see before June?These are people not _____.Do the local people in Macedonia support the refugees?Does she think the refugees should be able to seek asylum in Europe?Tell me your thoughts on the refugee crisis in Europe. Has your country agreed to take in refugees?

What are Best Online Learning Tools

What are Best Online Learning Tools With such a wealth of online learning resources available, it can sometimes be difficult to find the right online tools to fit the needs of your child. We explore several ways to adopt modern educational tools into your kids study time at home. Hopefully you can apply some or all of these tools to your child's learning. Do let us know how your child responds! Best of luck! Online teaching resources These online teaching sites, most of which are free, are a great resource for extra support. These are a few of our favourites. Resource Centre A collection of free resources created by some of our great tutors here at Tutorfair. Browse by subject to find logic games, worksheets and exercises  to use at home.   BBC Bitesize A great website for resources that can be a supplement to in class learning. Engaging and friendly, BBC Bitesize can help children have a clearer understanding of complex areas.   Khan Academy A non-profit educational organisation aiming to 'accelerate learning for all students of all ages'.  The website has thousands of resources available for free, including short youtube lectures covering mainly Maths and Science topics.   S-cool If your child is struggling with their GCSE or A-levels, S-cool can give much needed exam support.  Browse by subject to find revision  topics explained in detail followed by a selection of multiple choice and exam style questions to practice. Edplace Edplace has a vision to supply parents with good quality educational support. By subscribing to the site for a small fee, parents get access to 1000s of interactive  tutorials by qualified teachers in Maths, Science and English. All these resource can be very effective learning tools for children. They are particularly helpful when used alongside a tutor or a parent who can keep the child on track. Online collaboration Most children would agree that working at home can be a lonely, and sometimes isolating experience. To keep children engaged with their studies, online collaboration tools, such as skype, can act as a forum for students to share ideas, ask questions, and help each other through more difficult questions. Explaining complex ideas to a peer can be a very useful exercise in consolidating your own knowledge. This process allows you to find the areas that you still need to work on. Research suggests, after all, that kids work more effectively when they are in a collaborative environment that engages them! Make your own Podcasts We all know that podcasts are great way to engage with a subject. An even better way is to create your very own podcasts! Instead of just writing about a subject,  encourage your child to be an active learner and create a podcast around a specific topic. Working together on a project will help them think more proactively about the subject matter. The other upside with this tool  is that your child can then listen to their recording on repeat, helping to reinforce what they have already learnt. Later on they can also use this as a helpful revision tool. Online Drawing tools Bring out their creative side and encourage your child to adopt a variety of different learning styles. Using resources that engage visual, auditory and kinaesthetic have the best results for students learning new material. One great tool for this is to use online drawing tools, such as Sketchpad to communicate ideas through drawings and diagrams. Helping your child to learn more creatively is fantastic way of making them more successful learners! Online Tuition Most parents find the biggest benefit to having an online tutor is the convenience. Online tuition is the easiest way to find the right tutor, with the best skill set to help your child with their particular needs. Many tutors find that their students are generally very  receptive to an online tutor as they have grown up in a digital age and respond well to this kind of technology. Using  Tutorfair you can browse by subject a range of experienced online tutors from online Maths tutors to  online English Tutors  and online Biology Tutors   to find the right tutor for you. These are just a few helpful suggestions to find the right online learning resources for your child. As always let us know how it goes!

Colegio Gran Bretaña

Colegio Gran Bretaña Colegio Gran Bretaña Colegio Gran Bretaña is a highly prestigious, private, co-educational, international day school (Nursery Year 13) serving a predominately expatriate student population representing some 35 nationalities. CGB currently has over 559 students on its roll. The school follows the International Primary Curriculum (IPC) up to Y6, the International Middle Years Curriculum (IMYC) in Years 7 to 9, the International General Certificate of Secondary Education in Years 10 and 11 and, the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme in Years 12 and 13. CGB is committed to holistic, personalised and inclusive education. A challenging curriculum is offered through small class sizes in which the medium of instruction is English as a first language. Diversity is embraced and celebrated in a caring and safe environment that fosters both excellence and equity. CGB is internationally accredited by the Council of International Schools and the New England Association of Schools and Colleges and is a member of the Round Square Association of Schools. ISCE (Indice Sintético de Calidad Educativa) : 8.6 Ranking Col-Sapiens 2016: AAA+ University Placement 99% of CGB Graduates have gone on to attend a 4-year university course both in Colombia and abroad. Why CGB? Because Colegio Gran Bretaña: Believes in a personalised, holistic and international education for all of its students. Offers a dynamic, evolving curriculum that is at the forefront of the latest developments in educational research. Has a highly inclusive philosophy. Offers asafe, caring and multicultural environment. Has a total student population of 561 students and an average class size of 18 pupils. Promotes national and international excursions. Has a student:teacher ratio of 6 : 1 Is a No Bully Zone Is the only school in Colombia with an ICELT (In-service Certificate in English Language Teaching) accreditation. We are the only truly international school when one takes into account the curricula, the students, and the staff body, with 39 different nationalities. Offers an innovative co-curricular programme. The medium of instruction is English as a first language after Year 1, and the curriculum is delivered by qualified, foreign teachers who are first language English speakers. Offers Spanish and Colombian Social studies at different levelsresponding to pupils diverse needs. Was the first school in Colombia to obtain a double international accreditation: NEASC and CIS, complying with international quality standards of education. Is a Round Square School, providing opportunities of adventure through international service. View our Brochure

Amman Academy

Amman Academy Amman Academy About Amman AcademyLocated in West Amman, Amman Academy (AA) is a private co-educational, bilingual (English and Arabic) day school enrolling 1,628 students from Kindergarten through 12th grade. The school was established in 1993 and has been an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School since 2006. It is authorized to teach the IB Middle Years Program (MYP), and a candidate for the IB Primary Years Program (PYP). Students completing the MYP transition into the IB Diploma Programme (grades 11-12). This is an academically challenging program wherein students study six subjects over the course of two years, complete internal assessments that are moderated abroad, and sit for an external examination in each subject at the end of the program. Amman Academy is comprised of four separate schools which coordinate to offer the student body a complete and continuous academic and social experience.Amman Academy is a top ranking private school in Jordan. Between the years 2008 and 2014, AA s tudents achieved a 100% pass rate in the IB Diploma Program examinations and an average score surpassing the international average.Amman Academy’s campus covers an area that exceeds 16,2000 m2 and includes three media centers housing a collection of more than 75,000 books, seven computer labs, six science labs, a state-of-the-art solar energy photovoltaic (PV) lab, two theaters, and numerous green spaces. Sports facilities include an indoor pool, outdoor basketball court, a gymnasium and two soccer fields with comfortable risers that accommodate hundreds of spectators.The school is converting to an eco-friendly facility, and much of its energy is provided by solar power. All classrooms are equipped with interactive whiteboards, while iPads are available for student use in the classrooms and media centers. The school contains 120 desktops, all of which are connected through 40 servers, and all staff members are provided with laptops. The school’s campus is fully wireless.Mission Statement“Amman Academy is anIBWorld School and a center of academic excellence and creativity. Our core strategic objective is to prepare our graduates to join the finest universities in the world.AA aims to prepare principled future leaders who are tolerant, caring and responsible. Our graduates are disciplined life-long learners capable of making a positive impact on the world around them.Amman Academy students are proud of their national heritage and its contributions whilst appreciating and respecting other cultures.”