Advantages of online tutoring

Online tutoring has become a popular and effective way for students to receive personalized instruction and support outside of the traditional classroom. There are several key advantages to using online tutoring, which include convenience, flexibility, and access to a wider range of tutors and resources. One of the biggest advantages of online tutoring is the… Continue reading Advantages of online tutoring

9 ways to help failing students

One joy of a faculty member in school is the opportunity to train the next generation of scholars who will continue our work to innovate and create, extend human knowledge, and improve the human condition. In most cases, teaching students is rewarding; we teachers witness the growth, discovery, and learning of our students. On occasion,… Continue reading 9 ways to help failing students

6 reasons why summer learning is important

As parents, some of us have a hard time connecting the words ‘summer’ and ‘learning’. But we’re not talking about chaining children to a desk and denying them the delights of their well-earned summer break. Summer learning should be distinctively different – more of a case of keeping the door to learning ajar than flung… Continue reading 6 reasons why summer learning is important

Not Paying Attention in Class? China’s “Smart Eye” Will Snitch on You

China’s mass surveillance operation has a new target: distracted high school students. In March, Hangzhou Number 11 High School in east China installed a “smart classroom behaviour management system” (or “smart eye”) in one of its classrooms. The smart eye uses facial recognition technology to monitor students, and by this summer, administrators plan to install the Big… Continue reading Not Paying Attention in Class? China’s “Smart Eye” Will Snitch on You

5 Time Management Tips for Teachers

The number one complaint all teachers have is “There just isn’t enough time in the day to get everything done.” Time management is a struggle for everyone. While we cannot add more hours to our days, we can use some simple tips, tricks, and hacks to make the most of the time we have.  eQualifai… Continue reading 5 Time Management Tips for Teachers

5 presentation tips for teachers

Teachers are essentially professional presenters. Talking to a group of students, parents and other teachers is all a presentation. This means teachers give presentations constantly. These presentation tips are geared towards this hard-working group of professionals. Giving this many presentations can cause speakers to become burnt out. These tips will help teachers perform better in… Continue reading 5 presentation tips for teachers