education

Stasia Lopez's picture

#StudyAbroadBecause there is more than the world you know

 

Patrick Swain is a graduate student at the University of Pittsburgh studying quantitative economics. While pursuing a minor in Hispanic language and culture, he studied abroad at the Universidad de Sevilla in Spain during the spring of 2023. Here is his story... 

Castelo de São Jorge, Lisbon, Portugal. Patrick Swain: #StudyAbroadBecause there is more than the world you know
Castelo de São Jorge, Lisbon, Portugal

Lexa Pennington's picture

Navigating Language Barriers: Innovative Methods Educators Use Worldwide

In our global classroom, language barriers loom large, posing unique challenges and sparking creative solutions from educators worldwide. As we embrace cultural and linguistic diversity, innovative teaching methods are not just nice to have; they’re essential. This journey through cutting-edge educational practices showcases the vibrant ways teachers are turning language challenges into opportunities for enrichment and connection.
 

Bert Maxwell's picture

Here's How to Choose the Right Online Degree for Your Career Goals

Choosing the right online degree can make a big difference in your career journey. With so many options available today, it's easy to feel overwhelmed by the choices. However, finding the right fit doesn't have to be complicated if you know what to look for.

 

Here's How to Choose the Right Online Degree for Your Career Goals

Through the Eyes of an Educator: September (A Beginner’s Mind)

by Stacey Ebert /
Stacey Ebert's picture
Sep 09, 2024 / 0 comments

It’s September. While it may be the 9th month of the year, for many, this time of year holds significant meaning. In the northern hemisphere, it’s the closing weeks of summer and the month of the autumnal equinox, the last days of regular baseball season and the opening ones of American football games. It’s a time when pumpkin spice and apple picking show up on social media timelines, yet we hold fast our flip flop days, and we’re full steam ahead into school’s first term of a new year. 

Bert Maxwell's picture

From Good to Great: Techniques for Enhancing Learner Performance

Achieving greatness in education and converting a good learner to a great one is not only through traditional teaching ideologies. This type of learning-centric solution incorporates a variety of cutting-edge strategies, individualized methods, and ongoing assistance to maximize learner ability. Educators and mentors can have a powerful effect on the growth and success of their learners by improving performance through tailored motivation strategies.

Dr. Jessie Voigts's picture

Your Must-Read Guide: Bridging the Humor Barrier: Humor Competency Training in English Language Teaching

If you’re an English language educator, I’ve got the book for you. Humor is one of the most difficult things to teach in a different language—and this book helps you teach just that! Edited by educators John Rucynski, Jr. and Caleb Prichard, this is JUST the book you need to help your students navigate and understand humor.

Asako Maruoka's picture

Continuous Learning: Why Honing New Skills Is Essential for Staying Relevant in Your Career

If there’s one surefire way to success in today’s era, it’s continuous learning. The job market is constantly evolving, driven by technological advancements and industry shifts. To remain relevant, professionals must regularly update their skills and expand their knowledge. Without continuous learning, it’s easy to fall behind and miss out on new opportunities. Staying ahead requires an ongoing commitment to self-improvement.

Lexa Pennington's picture

What You Need to Remember When Traveling While Running an Education Business

It can be amazing to go from educator to entrepreneur; everyone has their reasons for doing this. Nowadays, there are so many options out there to become an entrepreneurial educator, such as being an educator through video content like YouTube, an online teacher (like ESL), an author, or an online tutor. There are even some who are still employees (like university professors) who also get to travel.

Lillie Forteau's picture

Why Travel Is Such An Amazing Learning Opportunity

People travel for a variety of reasons. See the world, have some fun, meet new people, learn about different cultures - the list really can go on and on. But do you know the best reason we’ve found to travel? 

The chance to learn! 

Through the Eyes of an Educator: The In-Between

by Stacey Ebert /
Stacey Ebert's picture
Aug 05, 2024 / 0 comments

“Life is amazing. And then it's awful. And then it's amazing again. And in between the amazing and awful it's ordinary and mundane and routine. Breathe in the amazing, hold on through the awful, and relax and exhale during the ordinary. That's just living heartbreaking, soul-healing, amazing, awful, ordinary life. And it's breathtakingly beautiful.” ~ L.R. Knost

Through the Eyes of an Educator: The In-Between

Pages