Online Tutoring With Whiteboard

Online Tutoring With WhiteboardOnline tutoring with whiteboard, also known as web tutoring, is an increasingly popular way for students to get professional help from certified teachers and college professors. There are a variety of different methods of doing it, but the most popular online method that many students have discovered is through teaching a class online.Of course, in order to find out if this is right for you, you first need to decide on which online classes are best for you. The first question you will need to ask yourself is whether or not you are good at learning on your own. Many students, especially the first-time ones, tend to be nervous about teaching their own students. While this may not be the easiest way to learn, you can try to teach yourself by practicing what you have learned.You might find that it works better if you work with your own classmates. If this is something you would like to do, consider offering to teach someone else's class or offering to tutor the other person when they are free. The challenge will be to make sure that you understand everything that they are teaching. This is difficult since you do not know everything that they are teaching.In addition to the class, if you are looking for additional ways to earn extra money online, you may want to look into taking a few online classes that are offered online. There are a number of companies that offer classes that teach you how to become a teacher. In order to take these classes, you will need to register for their online classes and pay for them. The great thing about taking online classes is that you do not have to leave your computer.Using a whiteboard to help you with your lessons is a great way to make sure that you are able to keep up with your classes. Since your focus will be on teaching, it is very important that you keep your attention on the whiteboard. The online approach is becoming more popular, so there are a lot of different teachers and classes that you can choose from.If you feel that self-teaching is not for you, there are some other ways to supplement your learning. For example, you could use an online-video course, which will allow you to quickly review the material and retain more information. A lot of students prefer this to what they think is a slower approach.Although you cannot teach in the traditional classroom, you can still find many benefits to using online classes. You may find that your classes are much more fun than you ever thought possible, or you could find that you enjoy it more than classroom lessons.

Family Rules for Kids with ADHD

Family Rules for Kids with ADHD Family rules are like a code of conduct for your household. We clean up after ourselves. We follow directions the first time. We wait our turn to talk. Family rules are great. They provide clear expectations. They help parents be consistent. And they cut down on the amount of arguing or negotiating that occurs when rules are broken. But when a child has ADHD, coming up with family rules that work for everyone can be tricky. Kids with ADHD may not be able to meet the same expectations as other kids in the family. In fact, its not uncommon for an older child with ADHD to have more difficulty with the family rules than their younger brother or sister. So, how do you come up with rules that will work for everyone? These four tips will help you get on the right track: Focus on do rules rather than dont rules. All kids, especially those with ADHD, learn best when they are told what to do rather than what not to do. Consider this example: the doorbell rings when your childs best friend arrives for a playdate, and your child starts to run down the stairs. You call out, No running in the house! What does your child do? They slide down the banister. Did your child follow the instruction? Yes they did! But did they do what you really wanted? Not even close! If you had told the child what to do Remember, we walk in the house, then they would have clearly known what was expected, and would have been more likely to follow the direction. Keep the list short. Kids with ADHD have a hard time keeping track of lengthy lists of rules. So, limit your list to 5 rules. Rules that apply across a variety of situations can help you meet this goal. For example, We respect others captures a wide range of problem behaviors, like grabbing a toy from another child, using a sassy tone of voice, criticizing a sibling, etc. Some of my favorite family rules for kids with ADHD are, We wait our turn to talk. We follow directions the first time. We show good sportsmanship whether we win or lose. We put things back where they belong. Set rules based on ability level. Think about each child in your family, and his or her actual ability to follow each of the rules right now. Consider this house rule, We put things back where they belong. ADHD will make it hard for kids to follow this rule, even as they get older. If your child almost never puts things back right now, you may need to remind him or her to follow the rule in the beginning. So, try starting with this version instead: We put things back where they belong with one or fewer reminders. Eventually, as new behaviors become habits, you can increase your expectations and drop the reminders portion of the rule. Praise and reward good behavior. Kids with ADHD rely on feedback from others and positive reinforcement to follow rules and learn new behavior. So, praise your child when you see them following one of the rules. And the praise should be specific to the rule. Great job putting your toys back on the shelf where they belong! Do this often! The more often you praise your child the more likely you are to see changes in behavior. When structured correctly, family rules can work for kids with ADHD and their siblings. In fact, theyll provide a solid foundation that will help your family flourish! ABOUT DR. MARY ROONEY Mary Rooney, Ph.D., is a licensed clinical psychologist in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of California San Francisco. Dr Rooney is a researcher and clinician specializing in the evaluation and treatment of ADHD and co-occurring behavioral, anxiety, and mood disorders. A strong advocate for those with attention and behavior problems, Dr. Rooney is committed to developing and providing comprehensive, cutting edge treatments tailored to meet the unique needs of each child and adolescent. Dr. Rooney's clinical interventions and research avenues emphasize working closely with parents and teachers to create supportive, structured home and school environments that enable children and adolescents to reach their full potential. In addition, Dr. Rooney serves as a consultant and ADHD expert to Huntington Learning Centers. ABOUT HUNTINGTON Huntington Learning Center is the tutoring and test prep leader. Its certified tutors provide individualized instruction in reading, phonics, writing, study skills, elementary and middle school math, Algebra through Calculus, Chemistry, and other sciences. It preps for the SAT and ACT, as well as state and standardized exams. Huntington programs develop the skills, confidence, and motivation to help students of all levels succeed and meet the needs of Common Core State Standards. Founded in 1977, Huntington's mission is to give every student the best education possible. Call us today at 1.800.CAN LEARN to discuss how Huntington can help your child. For franchise opportunities please visit www.huntingtonfranchise.com. This website does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The material on this site is provided for educational purposes only.

English Adjectives with Ed and Ing (video and exercise)

English Adjectives with Ed and Ing (video and exercise) Were proud of the new video weve posted below on English adjectives with Ed and Ing. We love these animated videos, and hope to produce more in the future.A lot of our students get confused by English adjectives with Ed and Ing. First, because they look like verbs in the present simple and the continuous tense, second because theyre not sure how the Ing and Ed effect the meaning of the word. Watch the video below, then see if you can do the exercises and master English adjectives with Ed and Ing. Also, be sure to watch more of our English videos if you have time. Choose the correct answer. You can write your answers in comments and we will respond.My English classes via Skype are very (interested/interesting).The students are never (bored/boring) in our classes.I was (irritated/irritating) that I had to wait 2 weeks to see the movie.He was (embarrassed/embarrassing) that he hadnt studied his English adjectives.The news that the economy is (improved/improving) was good news to everyon e.We are (excited/exciting) that our new video is finished.I think that animation can be very (entertained/entertaining).We plan on having a (relaxed/relaxing) weekend.This months results are (encouraged/encouraging).I hope this lesson wasnt (confused/confusing) for you.Want more? Click here to try our adjectives quiz. Rodolfo Santos Interesting Bored Irritated Embarrassed improving Excited Entertaining relaxing Encouraging Confusing LOIEnglish Good Rodolfo! Perfect! Fernando_badopi My English classes via Skype are very (interesting).The students are never (bored) in our classes.I was (irritated) that I had to wait 2 weeks to see the movie.He was (embarrassed) that he hadn’t studied his English adjectives.The news that the economy is (improving) was good news to everyone.We are (excited) that our new video is finished.I think that animation can be very (entertaining).We plan on having a (relaxing) weekend.This month’s results are (encouraging).I hope this lesson wasn’t (con fusing) for you. LOIEnglish Very good Fernando! Perfect score! sly 1interesting 2bored 3irritating 4 embarassed 5 improved 6 excited 7 entertaining 8 relaxing 9 encouraging 10 confusing LOIEnglish You had a problem with number 3 and number 5. Number 3 the subject I isnt causing or producing the emotion irritate it is feeling. It is an emotional state. You can substitute FEEL with the verb TO BE In this sentence: I FELT very irritated. Remember the ING means that the subject is producing the emotion. The traffic in LA is irritatING.Number 5 is a trick question because this is not an adjective ending it is Present Continuous or Present Progressive. In this verbal tense you always use TO BE with the ING verb ending.I hope this helps! Marina Danilova 1. interesting 2. bored 3. irritated 4. embarrassed 5. improving 6. excited 7.entertaning 8, relaxing 9. encouraging 10. confusing LOIEnglish Excellent work. I think you have the idea! LOIEnglish Good Ryo. You only had problems with Question #3, irritating. Take a look at the sentence:I was (irritated/irritating) that I had to wait 2 weeks to see the movie. The subject is I, so we are talking about the speakers feelings. The speaker feels irritatED because they had to wait to see the movie. Generally, when the subject is I we are going to use an adjective ED ending because we are talking about how someone feels. I am confusED. I am borED. It isnt common for someone to say, I am boring. That means that they are creating boredom for other people. I hope this helps! I am looking forward to our next class! Sean Hwang interesting, bored, irritated, embarrassed, improving, excited, entertaining, relaxing, encouraging, confusing LOIEnglish Good Sean! YongTae 1. interesting / 2. bored / 3. irritated / 4.embarrassed / 5. improved / 6. excited / 7. entertaining / 8. relaxed / 9. encouraging / 10. confusing LOIEnglish Nice work YongTae. Ilka interesting. bored. irritated embarrassed improving excited entertaining. re laxing. encouraging confusing LOIEnglish Nicely done Ilka. Ana 1) interesting 2) bored 3) irritated 4) embarrassed 5) improving 6) excited- 7) entertaining -(8 relaxing 9) encouraging 10) confusing LOIEnglish Good work! LOIEnglish Question #5 is a bit tricky. The correct answer is improving In this sentence we are looking at the verb rather than the adjective. In this sentence we see the present continuous or progressive form to be + verbING, we use it to say something is happening at the moment. The economy IS IMPROVING. luca lattarini 1- My English classes via skype are very interesting2-The students are never bored in our classes3-I was irritated that I had to wait 2 weeks to see the movie4-He was embarrassed that he hadnt studied his english adjectives5-The news that the economy is improving was good news to everyone.6-We are excited that our new video is finished.7-I think that animation can be very entertaining8- We plan on having a relaxing weekend.9- This month†™s results are encouraging10-I hope this lesson wasn’t confusing for you. LOIEnglish Good work Luca! Rafa Lima My English classes via Skype are very interesting. The students are never bored in our classes. I was irritated that I had to wait 2 weeks to see the movie. He was embarrassed that he hadn’t studied his English adjectives. The news that the economy is improving was good news to everyone. We are excited that our new video is finished. I think that animation can be very entertaining. We plan on having a relaxing weekend. This month’s results are encouraging. I hope this lesson wasn’t confusing for you. LOIEnglish Good Rafa! Marc Andreu 1 My English classes via Skype are very interesting.2 The students are never bored in our classes.3 I was irritared that I had to wait 2 weeks to see the movie. 4 He was emarrased that he hadn’t studied his English adjectives. LOIEnglish Nice work. Marc Andreu 5 The news that the economy is improving was good news to everyone. 6 We are excited that our new video is finished. 7 I think that animation can be very entertaining. 8 We plan on having a relaxing weekend. 9 This month’s results are encouraging. 10 I hope this lesson wasn’t confusing for you. LOIEnglish Great! LOIEnglish Perfect! susana gonzalez My English classes via Skype are very (interesting). The students are never (bored) in our classes. I was (irritated) that I had to wait 2 weeks to see the movie. He was (embarrassed) that he hadn’t studied his English adjectives. The news that the economy is (improving) was good news to everyone. We are (excited) that our new video is finished. I think that animation can be very (entertaining). We plan on having a (relaxing) weekend. This month’s results are (encouraging). I hope this lesson wasn’t (confusing) for you. LOIEnglish #7: entertaining (remember inanimate objects do not have feelingsonly people and animals) #10: confusing (the object is lesson) LOIEnglish 100%

Using Myers-Briggs to Explain Different Learning Styles

Using Myers-Briggs to Explain Different Learning Styles It is a fact that all students not only learn differently but also perceive information differently. As a student, it is important you understand how your personality traits affect how you learn as well as how you behave. Learning styles are defined as the methods through which you acquire, perceive, and process information. When it comes to learning styles, there is no right or wrong way to learn - everyone just has his or her own preferred style of learning. Isabel Myers and Katharine Briggs developed the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, or MBTI, to help people understand the differences of human personalities. The test itself is based on the theory of Swiss psychologist Carl Jung. Myers and Briggs used Jung's theory to create a list of four personality traits: Introvert-Extravert (I-E), Sensing-Intuitive (S-N), Thinking-Feeling (T-F) and Perceiving-Judging (P-J). While these are the four main personality ranges, there are numerous other combinations that stem from these as well. By understanding your specific personality type, you can plan your career more realistically and manage studies better, because you will be equipped with an understanding of your own strengths and weaknesses. Here are some common personality traits identified by the MBTI and how each affects learning: Introverts v. Extraverts If you are an introvert, you tend to be quiet, listen attentively, and think before acting. You would rather be alone than with others, and you have the ability to concentrate well and prefer to handle one task as a time. However, if you are an extravert, you may have a great deal of energy, talk much more than listen, and act before thinking. You may like to be around a crowd of people, are easily distracted, and love to multitask. Sensors v. Intuitives If you are a sensor, you tend to focus on specifics, easily remember facts, live in the present, trust real-life experience and work at a steady pace. However, if you are an intuitive, you may tend to focus on the bigger picture, think about the implications of the future, trust your gut instinct, and work in energy bursts. Thinkers v. Feelers If you are a thinker, you tend to make decisions objectively, have a reserved attitude, are direct and honest and argue things 'just for fun.' However, you are likely a feeler if you make decisions based on your feelings and emotions, have a friendly attitude, are tactful and diplomatic, and do your best to avoid debates, conflicts, and arguments. Perceivers v. Judgers You know you are a perceiver if you are playful, prefer to begin projects but struggle to complete them, put play before work, question the need for rules, and love to be spontaneous. However, you are probably a judger if you take things seriously, like to complete projects rather than starting them, put work first and play later, are a rule follower, and love to have things in order and scheduled. By understanding what your personality type is, as well as your learning preferences and your ideal classroom environment, you can better deal with a variety of classroom situations.

Horizon Japan International School

Horizon Japan International School Horizon Japan International School Horizon Japan International School (HJIS) is an institution with a solid foundation that keeping a constant eye towards development and committed to excellence in teaching and learning. HJIS was founded in 2003, reflecting our strength of belief in the spirit of internationalism. HJIS holds accreditation from the Japanese Government and candidacy status forWASC and CIS. It isauthorised by International Baccalaureate (IB) to implement the Diploma Programme (DP). It is also a member of the European Council of International Schools (ECIS) and Council of International Schools (CIS). Horizon, implements the following curricula which earns students diploma recognised worldwide: Preschool and Kindergarten: Cambridge Early Years Foundation Stage Primary School (Grade 1-6): Cambridge International Primary Curriculum Middle School (Grade 7-8) Cambridge International Secondary Curriculum Grade 9 and 10: International General Certificate of Secondary Education Curriculum Grade 11 and 12: IB Diploma Programme

Four easy tips to help your child practice spelling

Four easy tips to help your child practice spelling Spelling can be tough for an adult let alone a child. Sometimes it can be disheartening watching your child struggle with their spelling tests. That's why First Tutors have come up with four easy tips to help your child learn their spellings in a simple and easy way. 1. Break down the word I remember when I was still at primary school and struggling to learn longer words; my spelling tests were always a disaster. My parents decided at the time that it would be best to hire a private tutor to help me out. The lady that used to come to my house was a very sweet lady and she had a wonderful way of making those hard words seem so much simpler. Her method was to break the word up. I still remember that the word 'together' used to be so daunting. Her trick was to break the word into three smaller words; to-get-her. I loved it as a child and would often have a lot of fun finding words that could be broken down into smaller words. It's funny because even today (over thirty years later) I still sound out the word to-get-her when I spell it. Breaking down words with more than one syllable makes the word easier to remember. Use pieces of paper or card that you can cut up and have your child have fun putting the word back together. Clapping through a word is a great way to help your child grasp the concept of syllables; one clap per syllable. Examples of two-syllable words Project Narrow Wagon Rabbit Examples of three-syllable words crocodile elephant cucumber Examples of four-syllable words watermelon calculator helicopter 2. Look, cover, write, check This method has been adopted by many schools to encourage the learning of spellings in children. It works by: Giving a child a new word The child looks at the word Covers the word with their hand or a piece of paper Writes the word down Looks at the covered word to check they have spelt it right This method helps children practise the spelling of a word by encouraging them to learn the word and test themselves. 3. Use memory aids A great way to learn and remember to spell certain more difficult words that cannot be sounded out easily is by learning silly phrases or clever rhymes. For example the word BELIEVE can often be a tricky word (there are many tricky words in the English Language) for children to spell. By teaching them the phrase 'there is a LIE in beLIEve' you are showing them a great way to memorise the word and remember it. The word HEAR can be remembered using the phrase 'you HEAR with your EAR'. That way the child will learn that the word HEAR as in 'to listen' is spelt differently from the same sounding word HERE as in 'in this place'. Other great tips are: The rule 'i' before 'e' except after 'c'; reCEIve (but only when it sounds like BEE!) The word NECESSARY could be 'one Coat and two Sleeves'. RHYTHM would be 'Rhythm Helps Your Two Hips Move'. Miss Pell never 'MISSPELLS'. An ISLAND is land surrounded by water. One of my favourites is spelling out the word DIFFICULTY. There is a great scene in Roald Dahl's film version of Matilda where the terrifying Mrs Trunchbull asks a child if she can spell. The sweet child then explains that she can spell the word DIFFICULTY and with the help of the other children in the class sings: 'Mrs D, Mrs I, Mrs FFI, Mrs C, Mrs U, Mrs LTY'. A great little tune and one the children love to sing over and over. There are plenty of silly phrases and memory aids that can help your child remember the spelling of difficult words. Of course there are always exceptions to certain rules but that's what makes these silly phrases and memory aids so effective. Have fun exploring the different words and inventing some new silly phrases of your own. 4. Play word games There are so many games that can incorporate spelling and make learning those words fun for your child. Find games that your child will enjoy and make learning new words to spell a fun experience. Simple things like magnetic fridge letters to spell words on the fridge or a blackboard with chalk will inspire your child to want to learn. Other great ideas for spelling games are: Memory Spelling: Write two sets of the same words onto pieces of card, flip them upside down and have fun finding the right pairs. When your child finds a pair have them spell out the word. If they get it right they get to keep the pair, if not they place them back and have another go. Spelling Puzzle: Create a large cardboard puzzle full of words that your child is trying to learn. Then cut up the puzzle and have your child try and piece it back together. Ball bounce: Have your children sit in a circle. Bounce the ball to one child and say a word out loud. The child holding the ball must spell out the word. Sand words: Take a large tray and place some sand on it. You say a word and your child spells out the words using the sand. Even better on a summer's day on the beach where your child can use a stick or their finger to spell out words in the sand. There are so many games and fun ways to encourage your child to learn their spellings. Other simple games like Scrabble or simple Word Searches can be fun too depending on the age of your child. To conclude Learning to spell doesn't have to be a chore and one that can often dishearten your child. By using some of our tips and ideas spelling can be introduced to your child in a fun and exciting way. Finding fun ways to spell out words or using silly phrases to remember them can help your child memorise words easily and also help explore their imagination. As Mark Twain once wrote: Anyone who can only think of one way to spell a word obviously lacks imagination.

How to Find a Good Albuquerque Tutor

How to Find a Good Albuquerque TutorIf you are looking for a good Albuquerque tutor, then this article will explain how to find a qualified one. You can easily find a good tutor on the internet.First, you need to make sure that you are evaluating the tutor for yourself. Not only is it a good idea to learn all about the tutor's past, but you want to see how much experience they have and how qualified they are. A good tutor should be very knowledgeable about your child's learning abilities and ability to work independently. The type of tutoring they are providing can go a long way in helping your child to get the best education possible.Second, it is a good idea to speak with the tutor and talk to your child about what they are going to do with their classes. Many children have developed poor study habits, and many parents are concerned about this. Look for a tutor who is honest and upfront about their work. They should not try to hide any work or be evasive in conversation.Third, if y ou are worried about your child's social skills, ask about this as well. You can find a good tutor who does not offer any physical contact at the beginning of the session. A good tutor will discuss and demonstrate how they work together with your child, so this does not pose as an issue.Fourth, some professional tutors offer a variety of flexible options, such as letting the child meet them halfway during the session or leaving them with their pack to pick up their books at the end of the session. Asking for this kind of flexibility is a good sign that the tutor cares about the child.Last, and perhaps most importantly, ask for referrals from friends or family. If a friend has been in a similar situation, they may be able to recommend a good tutor. If youare getting a lot of recommendations, the chances are good that the tutors are very good at what they do. It is also possible that the tutor has received positive feedback from others.Being proactive is the best way to find a good Al buquerque tutor. Check out all of the available tutors, consider what you can do to make the experience a success, and make sure that you are not wasting your time on a bad tutor.