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How to make school education multi-dimensional

The education system we have today is pretty one dimensional. It is heavily focused on teaching a lot of facts, and children learning those facts, and children passing tests. A multi-dimensional approach covers more than that, as well as studying concepts and learning key facts, it would include a more hands-on approach as well as a focus on things like kindness, ethics and tolerance. Steps have been made to move to this in some ways but for there to be real change, a complete overhaul has to happen. But parents should know that while that not be something they have direct control over, there are ways of achieving this from home with things like online learning opportunities. What our school system should look like Creating a multi-dimensional system of education includes things of the mind, the heart and the hand. Right now too much of the mind is the focus. Learning science, technology, literature, mathematics, history and such. But if we want better people in society it would m...

Making the Most out of Free Online Learning Platforms

With the development of technology and more people having devices at home that allow them to go online, the opportunity for learning there is quickly becoming advanced. More Universities and schools are offering online learning courses, and more online learning platforms are coming about. Some of these free sites are offering top-quality learning opportunities. As a result, there are fewer boundaries now when it comes to learning across the borders. A student in India can learn from US lead courses, or work on UK based worksheets. With all that available opportunity it can be hard to know how to make the most out of it though. So here is how with a bit of preparation and planning you or your child can get the most out of their online learning.   1) Make a learning schedule and follow it! Whether you are supplementing your current learning because you feel there are gaps, or online learning is currently your only means of education, you should have a schedule and stick to it....

The Advantages of Using Free Online Courses

Online learning has grown in popularity in recent years as the quality of the free online courses has grown. Online learning can take whatever form you need it for. It can give a student the chance to complete work from home, fill in missing information, follow an area of interest, or improve your education for your future career. Internet learning can have a wide range of forms, videos, audio, written material, online material and more. This has truly become one of the best ways to achieve quality distance learning. Three types of learning There are three types of opportunities for online learning so whether you need ideas for science projects for class 9 or something more specific it is there. The first type is using the internet for research or using platforms for the purpose of self-study. The second is enrolling with a formal school that provides online courses. Lastly, there are corporate training opportunities provided by various companies.  Think about your fut...

Finding Science Projects Online

Sometimes when your children come home with the task of finding and choosing science projects for class 9 or whatever year they are in, it can be hard to know where to even start! That is why the Internet and free learning online sites are so valuable. It gives you projects that are suitable for their age and an easy means to follow how to complete them. Rather than wasting time trying to think up something other than that volcano, how about making use of some sites that give top-quality project options their teachers are going to be completely impressed by. Consider what you have been studying In today's classrooms teachers are under pressure with large class numbers and a lack of funding. It can mean that students are expected to be more independent in their learning. As parents, we have to do what we can to help them. Finding trustworthy online learning support might seem unreachable to some, as anything decent must surely cost right? Actually no. There are some highly repu...

Free Online Courses - Learning for Anyone

With the internet comes so many advantages and things that were not possible before. Find businesses, look up reviews, search answers to anything you have to ask. But another reason the internet is such an advantage today is the learning opportunities it offers. There are so many different tools and resources online. Some you have to pay for. But there are plenty of free online courses available too. Just take a look at what Acadru has to offer as a great example. Build up skills for resume writing, take on structured learning that boosts your knowledge, and gives you a chance for a better future. Anytime, anywhere The big advantage of learning online is you get to choose how and when you undertake it. Choose a module you are interested in, and study before work or school, or after. Do some in your lunch break. Take your laptop or tablet with you and get some done on the train as you travel. The advancement of technology and the option of different tools and resources means online...