Finding The Right Program, Home School
Posted by admin in Home School on May 2, 2012
There is no turning back! We have joined the ranks of the movement of home schooling! In fact we have left behind the traditional brick and mortar school system. We did? Yikes! How the hell I did just that and find the right path, or “home school program”, which was perfect for our family?
The biggest question is can I do this? Eek! I figured that was about to embark on a journey colossal, full-time job, full time teacher, full time mom! I’m so glad I did not think about how massive this thing was at the time (at the risk of chicken that I had once I understood the scope of this task all my lonely). I decided to go ahead and improvise. I had a “Mom the Builder” attitude. Once I made up my mind, I said “I can do this … Yes I Can!” I was determined to go full speed ahead and damn the torpedoes! I decided to stay with this until we have been achieving positive results. We’d like to give a year and make an assessment whether to continue after that.
LOGISTICS AND RESEARCH
An important factor we have not considered, were the people in our lives and if they would support or interfere with this decision. We had to keep at bay those who were unsupportive. I was wise enough to understand, if we failed, we learned an important lesson and would be stronger from this experience. If we did … so much the better!
The next thing I faced was the physical “logistics”. Where to set the “class” and a comfortable workspace, while maintaining “distractions” to a minimum. We opted to convert the master bedroom in a home office / school. It was spacious enough for both of our needs. I was able to set the daily lessons and continue my work. In addition, there would be to give guidance and support when necessary. Perfect! Read the rest of this entry »
Go green PCs
Posted by admin in Uncategorized on April 12, 2012
Personal Computer have changed the people life. And every person have a PC in their home in a normal family. And my opinion every one need a PC. But due the the huge amount of use of the energy due to the Computer in huge sector, the energy consumed is growing day by day. And there must be some solution to this problem. If the huge computer can be made to work in low power available then we can managed the energy saving and bring a revolution in the world.
A company has invented cheap pcs so that people can enjoy the low power consumption at low price. Its just not about the low price as power consumption directly effect you electricity bills and helps energy saving.
Its not just about the power consumption, but they are also the cheapest found on market. If people are really concious about the energy and the money then, I suggest people surely should get a one. I have order a piece for myself, as every good things should be started from ownself.
Save energy, Save world – Go green.
Teaching And Effective Learning Strategies
Posted by admin in Learning Strategies on April 11, 2012
Here are some of the teaching strategies a teacher should use in its class
–Cooperative learning or group work
–Discovery or guided discovery learning / active learning
–Expository Learning
–Brainstorming
–Demonstration Method
–Mind Mapping
–RPG
–Differentiation
–Cooperative learning or group work
The method of group or cooperative learning as a teacher is thought to involve a small group of students in discussion. Students work together and interact in a task linked to the other. One or some of the students who need help or ask for help. Duties and responsibilities are also shared in the group.
Cooperative learning refers to a set of teaching methods in which students work in small, mixed group learning skills. The group usually has four to six members, with a High Flyer, achievers and average achievers. Students in each group are responsible not only for teaching material is taught in the classroom, but also to help their fellow group members learn. Read the rest of this entry »