Friday, March 27, 2020

How to Find a Good Computer Science Tutor

How to Find a Good Computer Science TutorIf you are planning to take up computer science for university, one of the most important things to consider is how to find a good computer science tutor. This is especially important if you are a first time student or are not sure which course to take. With that in mind, here are some of the best ways to go about finding a suitable tutor for you.One of the best ways to use in order to find a tutor is to use university search engines such as Yahoo! or Google. In order to use these web sites, all you need to do is enter your keywords and find your university or college by using the search results.Another great way to find a suitable tutor is through college search engines such as MyColleges.com or the local colleges. If you are thinking about going to a college near where you live, it is a great idea to use the college search engines. This is because many college search engines will send you the results for nearby colleges instead of those for different cities or countries. If you are just starting out and do not have the time to go to college every day, you can always check out the results from your college on the search engines.Another great way to use college search engines is the local newspaper. The newspaper will generally give the results of all the colleges in your area. There are many advantages to this method of finding a tutor. For one, you get the details about all the colleges in your area which is always a plus.If you are taking up computer science for university, then you also need to consider what level of tutor you want. It will depend on how long you want to study and if you are interested in taking classes full time or part time. All these things will also depend on how long you want to go on. If youare just starting out and want to take only computer science, then you may be interested in taking courses at a community college, online classes or even part time if you can.The best thing about the interne t is that you can often find more information than what you can find from your local college or university. Of course, there are also many online computer science tutors who will provide you with the services that you need but the best way to find out about them is to use the search engines.If you decide to search on the internet for a tutor for UVA, then you have to be prepared to pay a bit more for it. You may also be required to visit their website to get a copy of their code.

Friday, March 6, 2020

How Easy is Singing, Really Heres the Truth

How Easy is Singing, Really Heres the Truth Sign up successful Well, let me tell you. Singing is a lot harder and a lot more complex than it seems. Even the easiest songs for beginners require a good amount of vocal technique and stage finesse to effectively perform. Here are just a few things that a singer must master in order to perform successfully: Breath Control: Good breathing technique allows the singer to create a smooth and consistent sound. It requires a good amount of practice. Not only must a singer learn how to breathe correctly for singing (called “diaphragmatic breathing”), but he or she must also build up the muscles that control the breath. Diction: Singers need to enunciate their words if they want the audience to understand the lyrics. This involves learning how to correctly produce audible consonants and clean vowels. Posture: Without the correct alignment of the spine, breath and tone are compromised. Some singers study Alexander Technique for years simply to learn correct posture and how to release the involuntary tension from their body that interferes with good singing. Healthy Technique: Without correct technique, a singer can easily injure him or herself, or quickly wear out the voice. This is how vocal nodes and other medical problems arise. Stage Presence: A performer’s ease and confidence onstage can make or break a performance. Singing in the practice room won’t matter if you clam up in front of an audience. Emotional Connection: A real performer knows how to relate to the song he or she is singing and how to convey those feelings to the audience. These are just a few of the basics. If you are pursuing a career in a more specific type of singing, such as musical theater or opera, there are even more components to master. A classical musician must learn music theory, music history, ear training, and various foreign languages to name a few things. Broadway singers must perfect their dancing and acting skills, as well as keep their body in prime shape. Singing is, for all intents and purposes, an athletic endeavor. It involves the entire body. Your body is your instrument and it requires just as much, if not more, maintenance as any other instrument. Rest, exercise, and good eating are a few of the obvious ways that you can care for your body. So the next time you hear a singer on the radio or attend a live show, you’re witnessing the product of many hours of intensive practice and study. You’re experiencing many different fine-tuned aspects at work simultaneously. Don’t take singingâ€" and singers â€" for granted. A great way to learn some of these skills is to work with a local teacher. He or she can provide a safe learning environment and show you the ropes of good singing. Because behind every great singer is a great voice teacher. Kimberly F. teaches singing in Hicksville, NY. She received her Bachelor of Science in Music Performance from  Hofstra University, and her  Master of Music from  Bard College. Kimberly has been teaching students  since 2007.  Learn more about Kimberly here! Interested in Private Lessons? Search thousands of teachers for local and live, online lessons. Sign up for convenient, affordable private lessons today! Search for Your Teacher Photo  by  tinou bao

Quick and Easy Reward Ideas for Busy Families

Quick and Easy Reward Ideas for Busy Families Rewards play an important role in helping kids with ADHD stay motivated and on track as they learn new behaviors or follow through on their daily behavior goals. Often when kids with ADHD dont follow through on a task or arent making an effort the way we might expect them to, its because they are struggling to overcome the difficulties with motivation that accompany ADHD. Rewards give them the boost that they need, but are only effective when they are provided immediately, consistently, and are something the child truly wants to earn. The difficulties that kids with ADHD have with delayed gratification make smaller daily rewards more effective than delayed rewards that take longer to earn. For busy families whose weekdays are jam packed with school, after-school activities, homework, appointments, tutoring, dinner, and hopefully a few minutes of family time, finding ways to consistently provide daily rewards is a challenge. Small trinkets or grab-bag style rewards are only motivating for a little while, and often end up creating clutter at home. Screen-time can be very motivating for many kids and its inexpensive, but its often problematic, especially if you have a child who gets upset when his or her screen time is over, or if parents are too busy in the evenings to effectively monitor time limits and media content. Ask kids an open-ended question about what they want to earn, and youll probably get a list of activities that are too time consuming or expensive to do regularly or tangible items that are expensive and would take much longer than one day to earn. Presenting your child with a list of daily rewards that he or she might enjoy can help him or her think outside of the box and focus his or her attention on coming up with rewards that are both feasible and motivating. From this list he or she can select top choices, or add additional options, and then use his or her selections to create a smaller reward menu. Every day when your child achieves his or her daily behavior goals, he or she can choose one item from the personalized reward menu. The list of quick and easy reward ideas below can be a good starting point. You may want to create your own refined list from this larger selection, based on what you think will be the best fit for your family. Just remember that kids preferences and interests change quickly, and you might be surprised to learn that something your child couldnt get enough of last week isnt even on his or her radar today! So, always involve your child in the final reward selection process. 20 Quick and Easy Reward Ideas Offer a later bedtime (5-10 minutes later) Read an extra book with a parent Make a 5-minute video of singing, dancing, telling jokes, etc. Hold a 5 or 10-minute phone call or video chat with a grandparent, other relative, or friend Choose the radio station in the car Offer a coupon to get out of doing a chore Choose a special treat for school lunch or snack Invite a friend to join a weekend activity or get together Offer a coupon for fun one-on-one time with a parent Let the dog or cat sleep in the bedroom Help plan or prepare favorite snack or meal Build a pillow fort in the living room Have a picnic-style dinner on a blanket in the living room or outside when the weather is nice Choose individual arts craft supplies (e.g., a tube of paint, one tub of Play-Doh, a sheet of stickers, a role of mini patterned Duck Tape, etc.) Download one song or short video Pick out a special outfit to wear to school Create funny hairstyles with hair gel or mouse for 5 minutes before a bath or shower Add a fizzy or bubbly colorful bath bomb or bubble bath to an evening bath Color pictures that can be used as placements during dinner Get to school 10 minutes early to play on the play structure (or stay 10 minutes after pick-up) 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.

Thursday, March 5, 2020

Filling The International Skills Gap, Together

Filling The International Skills Gap, Together Filling the International Skills Gap, Together Filling the International Skills Gap, Together July 21, 2015 By Emily Elliott Executive Director A recent commentary in Education Week by Christopher T. Cross made the case for rigorous educational standards in the United States. Under the banner “Common Core,” we have seen rigorous standards face some degree of controversy, but few would argue against holding a high bar of excellence for United States citizens, especially paired with statistics showing the U.S. is slipping in international metrics. Cross cites that the U.S. tied for last place of 22 nations in numeracy and ranked 20th in literacy in a recent study. He asks, “How will we assure the continuation of our democracy if citizens are unable to analyze complex information and data when they vote and participate in civic affairs?” A third grade Heart student learns the parts of numbers up to 10 through hands-on activities, under guidance of volunteer tutor. At Heart Math Tutoring we are sometimes asked by nervous volunteer recruits, “Is your curriculum… Common Core? or, ‘New Math’… or the new way of teaching?” We address these concerns by explaining that the math our volunteers deliver is so basic (counting, more vs. less, parts of numbers) that tutors won’t encounter the concepts that some parents have complained are overly complex in “the new Common Core.”   (Truly, anyone can deliver the lesson plans Heart Math Tutoring provides; sign up to tutor today.) However, this is a shortcut answer. The real answer is deeper and important to our citizenry: we need to consider that the “old school” way many of us were taught math does not actually foster number sense. At Heart, we hate that it is widely socially acceptable to declare, “I am not a math person” often followed by “give me a calculator, what is the tip” or a shared laugh over basic counting mistakes. Fortunately we have not gotten to this point in literacy; it would be rare to hear someone announce, “Oh, I’m just not a person who knows how to read.” One of our board members at Heart often suggests that adults who are good at math today likely are not that way because of their schooling but rather re-taught themselves how numbers work at an early age. In a New York Times Magazine article, “Why Do Americans Stink At Math?” Elizabeth Green shared the story of 12-year-old boys in Brazil who sell coconuts for 35 cruzeiros each and calculate total and change, but when they are presented with a written multiplication problem with a factor of 35, they are lost.   The article concludes that a cause of innumeracy is school itself. The good news is that regardless of how the familiar but “old school” teaching methods mess it up, the number system actually does make sense. At Heart we’ve learned from great educators who can break the concepts down and build up our nation’s numeracy skills. Cross tells us, “Parents must accept the fact that students today may well be taught math that is more advanced than what they learned in the past” and recommends that we “Agree that education needs to change to keep up with the needs of our economy and workforce-just because it was done one way in the past does not mean that is the right way now.” Cross closes with a final recommendation that rings loud: “Accept the fact that schools cannot go it alone. Communities are rich with resources that can help students prepare to learn and succeed. Schools should be seeking out their community partners.” When it comes to numeracy, many students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds are entering elementary school without the hands-on experience with numbers needed for true understanding and success in math. Working one-on-one and using Heart’s lesson plans, community volunteers can help students build understanding and meet the rigorous standards not only of K-12 education but also of our democracy and global economy. About Heart Math Tutoring Heart Math Tutoring is a math intervention program that recruits, trains, and supports volunteers to work as tutors in high-poverty elementary schools in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. Hundreds of community members spend one hour each week delivering Heart’s research-based, structured curriculum. Sign up today!

American Eagle Institute

American Eagle Institute American Eagle Institute American Eagles Asia-Pacific Headquarters was founded in 1999 by Stephanie Sun (CEO) and Elsa Wey (President) in HsinChu Science Park. In 2010, The Mainland China Headquarter was established to bring the best of the Taiwanese English education program to the Mainland. Our curriculum aligns with the North American Language Arts standards, and with an effective Spiral curriculum design, WRITE -C teaching method, as well as thorough teaching manuals, we allow our students to achieve near-native English speaking, listening, reading and writing abilities without having to go to international schools or even going abroad. When our students do decide to go to international schools or study abroad, they were able to enter schools without having to go through ESL training course.In short, we pride ourselves in the quality of learning that we deliver. At our schools, we hire only native speakers from government recognized native English speaking countries in order to keep with the regulations. However, as long as applicants are from these recognized countries, we do not base our acceptance on gender nor skin color. As an employer, we do not discriminate. At American Eagle Institute, we are always on the look out forteachers who are experienced and passionate about teaching to join our Eagle family. We also welcome teachers who are less experienced but are interested in learning about how to excel in the ESL industry, because atEagle, we can help you to be a better teacher. American Eagle Institute American Eagle Institute Position: Part-time / Full-timeWorking hours:morning/eveningNumber of hours:14 hrs+Pay:NT$600/ hourStudent : ElementaryJob Description:To teach English with Eagle books.Characteristics: enthusiastic in teaching young kids, stable, and responsible American Eagle Institute American Eagle Institute American Eagle Institute was founded in Taiwan in 1999, and we pride ourselves in delivering quality English language learning in reading, writing, listening and speaking forstudents. As a school, we teachstudents language as well as culture, and we set an example for students by being an equal-opportunity employer. We will hire quality teachers from Canada, US, UK, New Zealand, Australia and South Africa without discrimination on gender, religious belief, or skin color. If you are an outstanding teacher, we want you!

The Pros and Cons of Online Courses Outside of Your University

The Pros and Cons of Online Courses Outside of Your University Image via. https://pixabay.com/en/computer-laptop-technology-office-3368242/ Pro #1: Level of Difficulty Oftentimes, people will choose to take an online course offered by a community college, which is usually less difficult than an online course offered by a non-community college. I cannot stress enough that there is nothing wrong with attending a community college, I am just saying that the difficulty level is decreased when it comes to online courses. Most people take online courses in the summer, which means they are either using that time to relax or are working vigorously to make some cash. Either way, you don’t want to spend the warm summer days hunched over your laptop in your bedroom for hours on end. Online courses that aren’t offered through your school will allow you to have a better school-work to summertime activities balance. Con #1: Credit Transfer I can only speak from my own experiences with credit transferring from out-of-school online courses and it can truly be a nightmare. Even if you read the guidelines carefully and ensure that you are taking an online course at a credit-transferring school, you can still run into issues. To avoid this issue, schedule an appointment with your advisor and walk through everything with him/her. Ensure that all paperwork is filled out and keep all signatures, agreements, etc. in a safe place so that you have sufficient records and proof that you received the “OK” to transfer credit from an out-of-school online course. In addition, receive permission from the university that you are taking the course in to make sure that what you are learning in that course is mostly equivalent to what you would be learning at your own university. Image via. https://pixabay.com/en/laptop-woman-education-study-young-3087585/ Pro #2: Making Connections Taking an online class outside of your university will allow you to foster connections with different schools, different professors, and different students. If you are ever planning on going to graduate school or if you are trying to do some networking during your undergraduate career, taking a course through another university will allow you to get an amazing head start on this. For all you know your online course professor could open the door to you attending their institution for graduate school or maybe they can even write you a recommendation letter for your dream job and/or your dream school. Expand your horizons are try something new. You can come out of this course with a new appreciation for a different teaching style or a different subject matter. Allow online classes to open your eyes to amazing and new opportunities. Con #2: Fast-Paced Learning This con is actually true for any online course you may take (whether that be through your university or not). Online courses are always taken over a shorter period of time, but you will learn the same amount of material that you would learn in a semester-long course. If you have trouble with the fast-paced learning environment offered by online courses, either talk to your professor beforehand or reconsider taking an online course in general. If you still want to take the online class, write up a plan once you get the syllabus and make sure that you stick to it. Try to get ahead of your work (especially if your class takes place during a major event in the summer). As long as you’re willing to spend 3-4 hours a day for 4-6 weeks on your work, then you will be able to manage. Remember, it’s only for a short period of time and it will help you get ahead in credits so that you aren’t as stressed during the school year. Well, there you have it. A nice, digestible list of pros and cons of taking an online course outside of your university. If I were you, I would try to make the whole online course thing work because it does help you lessen your workload during the school year, which makes room for you to maybe graduate early or just have a more balanced and less stressful schedule. Just be sure to have all of your ducks in a row if you choose to take an online class through a different university. Happy summer and, to some, happy studying!

Is University for Everyone - Tutor Hunt Blog

Is University for Everyone Is University for Everyone? Is University for Everyone?UniversitiesEver since the era of Tony Blair, it has become an expectation that every young person should - indeed must - go to university. The previous Prime Minister was passionate in his idea that university was for everyone; and in the era before university fees, it certainly seemed reasonable that university was simply the next mandatory step for students who had just completed their A-levels, or an equivalent qualification. Mr Blair`s logic seemed to be that, with even more highly educated people, possessing degrees and Phd`s, the economy would somehow become boosted. What he perhaps failed to realise was that, just because you create a highly skilled workforce, the the jobs unitising their skills will not just magically appear. The truth is that almost 25% of all 21 year olds leaving university with a degree are left unemployed. There are simply not enough jobs to supply all the highly qualified students leaving university. Research conducted by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) has revealed the disheartening information that six out of ten university graduates are over qualified for the jobs they are doing. There is a simply a shortage of high skilled vacancies. The report goes on to warn that graduation qualification has reached a `saturation point,` and that there is an overabundance of people with specific, highly skilled qualifications, with perhaps no real hope of ever finding a job that calls upon all their skills. The result of this over education, and lack of specialised jobs, means we have a growing body of dissatisfied young people, who have studied diligently for many years, and racked up thousands of pounds in debt, only to find themselves stuck in menial, low paid jobs. It is not uncommon for people who have spent time at university, and left with a degree, to find themselves worse off than their friends who entered the job market the moment they left school; and after three years of work these academically lower qualified friends will have had time to progress in their profession, while those with a degree will be starting from the bottom, while also likely encumbered with considerable debt. The CIPD found that, amongst European countries, only Greece and and Estonia have more graduates working in jobs they are over qualified for. Countries that favour vocational training, such as Germany, have only 10% of university graduates working in non graduate professions. Britain possesses the second highest graduation rate in Europe (just behind Iceland), with 54% of those leaving education possessing a degree. The CIPD has been called on to help produce a `productivity plan,` in the hope of creating both more high skilled professions, and also ensuring graduates are guided towards sectors of the job market where their skills will be put to best use. The Chief Executive of the CIPD, Peter Cheese, has said that `The assumption that we will transition to a more productive, higher value, higher skilled economy just by increasing the conveyor belt of graduates is proven to be flawed. This sentiment clearly highlights the short sightedness of Tony Blair`s ambition of ensuring every young student goes to university: you need the infrastructure already in place before you supply the workforce. You can`t simply create tens of thousands of specialised, highly skilled jobs by saturating the market with an abundance of university graduates every year. Peter Cheese went on to say `The government needs to ensure its productivity plan includes a specific focus on creating more high-skilled jobs and work with employers, particularly SMEs, and with key stakeholders like Local Enterprise Partnerships and Business Growth Hubs to help build organisations` capability to achieve this.` If students wish to go to university they certainly should not be dissuaded from doing so: education enriches life, broadens the mind, and opens more doors than just those leading to their dream profession. But since they may be burdened with considerable debt at the end of their course, and might find themselves seeking in vain for employment that unitises the skills and qualifications they have spent years working for, students shouldn`t me made to feel compelled to attend university. They deserve to be informed, in a clear and concise way, about the job opportunities the degree they are contemplating will leave them with. 3 years ago0Add a Comment