Blog Posts tagged R

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How to Choose an Essay Topic

by Grace Dickins

There's one thing that stands between you and an amazing essay: a solid topic. The right topic can make or break your grade. It can also mean the difference between smooth sailing and unnecessary frustration. Choosing what to write about can feel immobilizing, but these tips can help you pick the pe...

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Five Benefits of Using Free Writing

by Grace Dickins

In short, free writing is the process of writing without any particular objective. Many creative writing instructors use this technique to get students into the habit of writing regularly and to overcome writer's block. Unlike journaling, which is usually the linear progression of a person's experie...

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Four Effects of Collaborative Learning

by Grace Dickins

Collaborative learning is a teaching environment in which students are encouraged to work together. Instead of a typical set-up where lessons and discussions are teacher-led, a collaborative classroom has students working in small groups toward a common goal. Many educators believe that this type of...

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5 Arguments Against Using Electronics in the Classroom

by Christine Chadwick

Technology is omnipresent, so introducing it to the classroom seems normal. If students are supposed to learn real-world skills, shouldn't schools contain the same elements that students will see every day? However, not everything that's common is good. New technology can create difficulties for sch...

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Helping Your Child Understand Past, Present, and Future Tense

by Christine Chadwick

Using correct grammar is essential for understanding a language and being able to communicate effectively. For many children, verb tenses can be especially difficult to master. If your child is having difficulty with the past, present, and future, try some of the strategies discussed below to help h...

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