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As students begin a new semester, this is the perfect time to establish some new routines to improve the process of doing homework.

The first question to ask yourself is, “If there is one thing I could improve about homework, what would it be?” Read full article »

In the late 90s, feature stories began appearing in the national media about children and parents who were so overwhelmed by the amount of homework that it was destroying their family life and causing psychological damage. The evidence presented in these stories was often anecdotal, profiling just one or two families. However, the articles were published in enough respected publications that they sparked a national debate on whether children have too much homework. Read full article »

Does homework cause tension in your house? Is the sense of frustration becoming too much to take? If so, you are not alone. Everyday, I receive calls and emails from parents who are fed up with the homework battles. Read full article »

Assigning homework serves various educational needs. It serves as an intellectual discipline, establishes study habits, eases time constraints on the amount of curricular material that can be covered in class, and supplements and reinforces work done in school. Read full article »

Parents have asked us why homework takes their child 2, 3 and even 4 times longer than their peers and what they can do about it. This article defines the 3 key issues and what parents can do about it. Read full article »

Even if you are learning English in a school, you probably spend a lot of time working alone on your English. The time you spend working alone is actually very valuable for you. And you can increase its value by working in a disciplined, systematic way. Read full article »

Many are Skeptical of Online Learning because there hasn’t been enough lapse in time to see the significant effect it can have on students. Online Learning is achieving higher honors and receiving more of a positive feedback from the users. Online Learning can be classified as online tutoring or instant homework help, both of which are directed towards to development of quality education. Read full article »

There is a time and place for everything.

This is especially so with homework. Before we even start, make sure you have checked these items. .

1.) Use a desk or table big enough to spread out books, notes, worksheets, work supplies.

2.) Make sure you have adequate light.

3.) A place to study that is free of distractions. Read full article »

Are you looking to teach an online course for the first time? Or have you already taught online but are looking for some tips to help you become more effective?

The world of online learning is expanding at a rapid pace.

More courses are being offered and more students are enrolling every semester. And while teaching an online course can be done while sitting at your computer in your pajamas, being an effective online instructor requires a good deal of practice and preparation. Read full article »

Facing the unknown can often be disconcerting, especially when you want very much to find a great home-based career, like medical transcription. “How long will it take to get through the school?” And, “How long until I get my first paycheck?” are common concerns asked by people considering a career in medical transcription. Here we’ll address both these issues. Read full article »