Tutoring Students in the University of Cambridge

Tutoring Students in the University of CambridgeStudents are the lifeblood of tutoring in the University of Cambridge. They are the reason for the existence of the University of Cambridge. Without them, the University of Cambridge would not exist.Many students go on to become successful adults after completing a college degree from their high school. Not all students who graduated from high school make it to college and become successful individuals. Students who received a bachelor's degree or higher from a four-year college must attend one of the universities located in Cambridge. Their choice is based on what is available at the various campuses located in Cambridge.There are many types of subjects that can be taught in a university setting such as business administration, English composition, sociology, English composition, mathematics, art history, psychology, anthropology, general studies, etc. There are many departments within the University of Cambridge that offer the undergr aduate and graduate programs in tutoring. Tutoring courses range from first-year teaching two courses for advanced undergraduates.Tutoring in the university settings is also offered in many of the colleges as well. The Department of Education oversees the teaching curriculum for these institutions. Students interested in tutoring can register with one of the colleges that offer tutoring services in Cambridge.Tutoring in the University of Cambridge is also available through online tutoring. Many universities offer tutoring services on the Internet. Students who are interested in the University of Cambridge can access the Internet for information about tutoring in Cambridge. This gives them a closer look at the curriculum, study abroad options, and select a tutor that is best suited to their needs.Tutoring at the University of Cambridge is just one option for students interested in pursuing an advanced degree. Students are given the opportunity to take elective courses during their fi rst year in college. Classes that are part of the course of study are sometimes offered by the college as well.Tutoring in the University of Cambridge is one of the more popular ways of earning a degree. Students who complete a high school education may want to pursue their studies in college to further their education. Many students may find this to be more beneficial since it allows them to more fully experience what the university experience is like. Because of the wide selection of tutoring programs available, students are sure to find a tutor to suit their needs.

The Ottoman Empire

The Ottoman Empire Essential Info on Turkey's Great Empire ChaptersWhen and Where was the Ottoman Empire?How did the Ottoman Empire begin?The Golden Age of Ottoman PowerKeeping Power: The Ottoman Style of GovernmentThe Decline of the Ottoman EmpireConclusion.We often forget about the Ottoman Empire when looking at the history of Europe in the sixteenth century. We’re often more concerned with developments in Christianity, with the rise of the Spanish, British, and Dutch empires, and with the exploration of the New World.Yet, the Ottomans were not merely a bunch of Muslim warriors with whom Europe fought for centuries. The most interesting thing about them is not the common legend of the Sultan disguising himself as a common man and prowling the streets at night â€" nor is it the endless stories of royal fratricide (the acting of killing one’s sibling) or of princes with multiple wives.Rather, the Ottoman Empire was a highly successful, culturally rich, and relatively liberal political body whose legacy is still felt today. MarkHistory Te acher 5.00 (3) £25/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors JohnHistory Teacher 5.00 (8) £30/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors MarjotteHistory Teacher 5.00 (4) £35/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors ErinHistory Teacher £15/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors ChantelleHistory Teacher 5.00 (2) £17/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors AndriyHistory Teacher £25/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors PeterHistory Teacher £40/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors SerenaHistory Teacher £15/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutorsWhen and Where was the Ottoman Empire?The Ottoman Empire was centred in Istanbul, where the Sultan resided, and it lasted for just over six centuries â€" from roughly 1301 to 1922, when it collapsed after the First World War.The territory it covered was spread over Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa, in modern day Egypt, Bulgaria, Romania, Greece, Hungary, Macedonia, Palestine, Jordan, Syria, and Lebanon. It stretched f rom the south of Algeria right up to the River Danube.You may well have heard of Suleiman the Magnificent â€" who ruled in the sixteenth century between 1520 and 1566. These years are known as the Golden Age of the Ottoman Empire, at a time when he was attempting to conquer territories in Persia, Austria, and Russia.The tide changed a little for the Turkish after 1571, when the Ottoman navy took a beating at the hands of the coordinated forces of the Europeans â€" under the leadership of the Pope. After this, their influence in Europe slowly faded and, after further failed campaigns, the Empire entered into centuries-long decline.The map of the Ottoman Empire's territory over the centuries.How did the Ottoman Empire begin?Osman I is generally credited with inaugurating the Ottoman Empire â€" as it is named after him!He was a tribesman from Anatolia â€" an area of Turkey â€" whose father is thought to have led his tribe there to escape from the Mongolian Empire in the mid-thirteenth century. Whilst leading one of many tribes in Anatolia at the time, Osman’s success came through the fact that he increased his territories by attacking the Byzantine Empire  (the end of the Roman Empire) based in Constantinople (previously known as Byzantium).One hundred and fifty years later, in 1453, Osman’s Empire â€" now under the leadership of Mehmed the Conqueror â€" laid siege to Constantinople and conquered it for the first time in a thousand years. They renamed the city Istanbul â€" the City of Islam â€" and established there the seat of the Ottoman Empire.Anatolia was where the Ottoman Empire originated. MarkHistory Teacher 5.00 (3) £25/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors JohnHistory Teacher 5.00 (8) £30/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors MarjotteHistory Teacher 5.00 (4) £35/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors ErinHistory Teacher £15/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors ChantelleHistory Teacher 5.00 (2) £17/h1st lesson free!Discover all ou r tutors AndriyHistory Teacher £25/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors PeterHistory Teacher £40/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors SerenaHistory Teacher £15/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutorsThe Golden Age of Ottoman PowerFollowing the capture of Istanbul, Ottoman power enjoyed over a century of almost uninterrupted glory. The armies under Bayezid, Selim I, and Suleiman, ‘The Grand Turk’, captured territories including Syria, the Arabian Peninsula, Palestine, and Egypt.Throughout this period, Imperial Turkey flourished. However, after Suleiman â€" with the ruler, Selim II, on the throne â€" things began to change: Turks began to revolt, the Ottomans were defeated by European armies, and the dynasty’s imperial might began slowly to wane.TradeDuring the Golden Age of the Ottomans, the Sultanate took advantage of the hugely significant location of Istanbul to enhance its trading and commercial power.Istanbul has always sat at a very strategic place in the trad ing routes between east and west â€" between Europe, Africa, and Asia. The Ottomans traded with China in the far east and with Venice in Italy â€" and they benefited hugely from the flow of expensive goods, including silk, dyes, and spices, throughout Asia Minor. The Ottoman conquest of Yemen, for example, brought Turkish control of the region’s coffee, which, when sold in the Egyptian capital, made Cairo an incredibly prosperous city.Many of the Empire’s conquests were attempts to gain control of different trade routes. The Turkish navy controlled much of the Mediterranean, whilst overland they pursued trade wars with Russia. As Portugal was attempting to build its presence in the Indian Ocean, the Ottomans fought determinedly to maintain their influence there. CultureThe years under Suleiman were an incredibly fruitful time for Ottoman art. Huge developments took place in Islamic calligraphy, poetry, painting, music, and ceramics. Mathematics, chemistry, and philosophy were al l practiced, and it is thought that a lot of the surgical instruments we use now in medicine were invented by the Ottoman Turks.The architect Sinan has been credited with changing the face of the Middle East under Suleiman, whilst European artists â€" such as Titian and Bellini â€" spent time in Istanbul too.ReligionThe enmity and distrust felt between early modern Europe and the Ottoman’s was in part based on religion: Europe was aggressively Christian whilst the Turks were Muslim.Whilst the Ottoman has now been recognised as being a very religiously liberal regime, there were many horror stories at the time regarding the role of Islam. Much literature and propaganda were disseminated â€" such as Shakespeare’s play Othello â€" which spread suspicion of Islam.The Turkish were thought to have forcibly converted many Christians to Islam, and the devshirme system took prisoner twenty percent of male children from the Christians that were captured. They were converted and used as sl aves or trained in government.Suleiman, however, was both a religious and political leader. He developed lots of primary schools for religious and literacy education, and the title of Sultan included responsibilities as the protector of Islam. Unlike in most of Christian Europe, Jewish people had a very important role in Ottoman society, and they were actively encouraged to come to Istanbul.Keeping Power: The Ottoman Style of GovernmentIt is well worth thinking about how exactly the Ottomans survived for so long â€" and how their techniques of government enabled a single family to rule for nearly seven centuries!The Ottoman government was known for its strong centralisation and stability. Whilst this was a testament to the strength of the royal family, the dynastic continuity came with a murderous side â€" as royal sons plotted against each other to ensure succession for themselves.A common legend about the Ottomans is that the Sultan would often disguise himself to exit from his pa lace, Topkapi, and check on officials â€" to ensure that everyone was performing his duty correctly. He also surrounded himself with knowledgeable statesman. However, the Sultan’s word would be final.Alongside the central strength of the absolute monarchy, the Ottomans maintained power â€" and spread their reach through the conquest of new lands â€" with an incredibly strong army. This has been thought to have been populated largely by slaves â€" yet the skill and knowledge of the military and naval leaders made the Ottoman armies feared and renowned.The Decline of the Ottoman EmpireLike all great empires, the Ottomans in Istanbul finally lost their grip on power and on the people that they dominated. But, in this case, the process of deterioration continued for centuries.Lepanto, 1571A major turning point for the Ottoman Empire was in 1571 when they fought and lost a major naval battle with the Holy Roman Empire at Lepanto. Following the magnificent reign of Suleiman, this event suggested to all the world that the Turkish navy was no longer invincible.Some two hundred Turkish boats were destroyed, along with forty thousand men being killed. This number included many of their most brilliant naval officers â€" and this signalled the end of Turkish domination in the Mediterranean. Thousands of Christian prisoners were also freed.The Battle of Lepanto was a major defeat for the Ottoman Empire.Vienna, 1683After this battle, which historians think started the Empire’s decline, the Turkish seventeenth century was marred by a number of military defeats. The most significant of these was probably the Siege of Vienna in 1683, which ended in failure.This was the second attempt by the Ottomans to capture Vienna (with the first in 1529), but this particular failure halted Turkish attempts to conquer further land in Europe. This tactical decision meant that the Turks failed to accumulate further land, and the Empire started to stagnate.Other Factors for the Fall of the OttomansMilitary failures besides, there were further factors that consolidated the decline of the Ottoman Empire.European domination of the New World meant that Ottoman belligerence was less problematic for these Christians, as they became much less dependent upon the trade routes that the Ottoman’s controlled.The Ottoman policy of liberal trade meant that the Empire never really itself produced the resources it needed. Rather, its imperial strategy was characterised by what has been called ‘short-termism’: after conquest, it took the resources from the new land and moved on, rather than investing for the long term.Central political control finally weakened, with rebellion and revolt weakening political authority over all of the territories that the Empire controlled. This was exacerbated by a number of incompetent sultans throughout the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries.The Empire finally ceased to exist at the end of the First World War, which they fought on the side of the Germans. After this, The British Empire and the French divided most of what was previously Ottoman land between them â€" and it is believed that Turkey has never quite recovered.Conclusion.If you want to know more about the world's great empires, or about the Russian Empire, or the Qing Dynasty, check out the rest of our series!

Training for the HSK 1 Exam

Training for the HSK 1 Exam How Can You Prepare for Chinese HSK Exams? ChaptersWhat Exactly is the HSK 1 Chinese Exam?What Skills Will You Need to Learn for the HSK 1?How Do You Prepare for the Mandarin Chinese Test?Advice for Succeeding on the Day“Knowledge is having the right answer. Intelligence is asking the right question.” - UnknownAccording to a study on Chinese language teaching, there are around 30 million people in the world learning Chinese. When we say Chinese, we mean Mandarin Chinese, one of the many Chinese languages spoken in mainland China and the one most commonly taught to people both inside China and around the world.You may want to learn to read, write, and speak Chinese for professional reasons which means you'll need to prove your level of fluency with Chinese exams.If you've just started learning Chinese in a language school or with a tutor, why not work towards taking the HSK test to certify your level in the language?As a beginner, the first test you can take in your second language is the HSK 1 exam.  In this guide, we’l l tell you what the exam is, what you'll need to learn, how to prepare for it, and what to do on the day.Here is a course you can use to learn Mandarin London. NingChinese Teacher 5.00 (10) £25/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors LorraineChinese Teacher £10/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors YuweiChinese Teacher 4.33 (6) £19/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors JoyceChinese Teacher £15/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors NicoleChinese Teacher £60/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors KatyChinese Teacher £16/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors YangChinese Teacher £18/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors ChengChinese Teacher £20/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutorsWhat Exactly is the HSK 1 Chinese Exam?The Chinese HSK is a level test similar to the TOEIC or TOEFL for those who learn English. It’s a test that attests the user’s proficiency in the language. The HSK is the official exam of the Confucius Institute (Hanban).You'll be expect ed to know some Chinese characters. (Source: Donations_are_appreciated)Just like the TOEIC, the HSK is widely recognised around the world. It’s proof of the user's proficiency without having to  do any additional tests. This official Mandarin exam is very useful if you want to travel to China or study as an exchange student.Find Mandarin classes London here.There are six levels in total The HSK 1 is the first level. The test lines up with the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: Learning, Teaching, Assessment) reference levels. The HSK 1 is the lowest level of this test and is equivalent to the A1 level.The Chinese exam lasts 35 minutes and includes two parts: listening and reading. These two parts are very important. Each part includes 20 questions and four exercises for a total of 100 points.  Don’t panic as you have three minutes at the end of the listening test to write down your answers.To pass the exam, you need a minimum of 120 points. However, the higher your score, the more you can show it off.Ready for an adventure?You’ll need to sign up to the Hanban site. Registration costs £20.What Skills Will You Need to Learn for the HSK 1?Once you’ve signed up for the Chinese test, it’s time to start practising for the big day.However, what skills will you need to learn?Make sure you learn your characters. (Source: rmac8oppo)One of the most difficult things about Chinese is learning all the Chinese characters. Each level of the HSK test has a number of characters you’ll have to learn. The more characters you know, the easier it’ll be to read and write in Chinese.You’ll need to learn a lot to reach level 6 and become bilingual.  For the time being, and to get the HSK 1 exam, you’ll need to understand some simple and common expressions.Revising VocabularyTo pass the HSK 1 exam, you’ll need to know 150 characters. To help you, we’ve provided the Pinyin transcription alongside.Here’s a small list of characters you sho uld know:? / ài / love? / ba / eight?? / bàba / father?? / beizi / cup?? / Beijing / Beijing? / ben / this??? / bù kèqi / you are welcome? / bù / no, not? / cài / dish, vegetables? / chá / tea? / chi / eat??? / chuzuche / taxi??? / da diànhuà / call? / dà / big? / de / of? / dian / point?? / diànnao / computerUnderstanding Simple PhrasesSome exercises in the HSK 1 exam require you to complete sentences with a Chinese character. This means that you’ll need to understand the structure and know the character.  Practise the different common phrases with the right vocabulary. You can use online resources to help you with this.Accustom Your Ear to the Chinese AccentKnowing how Chinese is pronounced is useful for passing the test and you should accustom yourself to the Chinese accent.  In fact, in the listening part of the exam, you’ll hear a native Chinese speaker. It would be a shame to mess this part up because you’re not familiar with the accent.How Do You Prepare for the Mandarin Chinese Test?There are a number of solutions to help you pass the test and learn all the Chinese characters you need to. With Private Chinese tutorials, group classes, Chinese lessons, and online learning, there’s something for everyone. You’ll need between 2 and 3 hours of Chinese study per week per semester.Travelling to China is a great way to learn more of the language. (Source: 3dman_eu)Taking Chinese LessonsIn most cities in the UK, you’ll find somewhere offering foreign language lessons or Chinese associations providing Chinese language education. The Confucius Institute members are some of the first places you should consider visiting.Chinese lessons will teach you what you need to know about Chinese vocabulary. Chinese teachers will also provide you with useful techniques and recommend resources like dictionaries for remembering new words and characters.Practise Your Chinese OnlineYou can also find past papers for the HSK on the internet. By familiarising yourself with the exercises on the exam, there won’t be any surprises the day you sit down to take the test.With websites and apps, there are plenty of different ways to prepare for your exam. With just a quick online search, you’ll find the perfect site or digital resource.Teaching Yourself ChineseYou can also teach yourself Chinese characters. Learning Chinese on your own is a great option for your very first steps. However, you may eventually hit a roadblock.  After all, all resources have their limits.You could always travel to China in order to practise speaking Chinese with native Mandarin speakers. It’s much easier to learn Mandarin by going abroad. You’ll also have an opportunity to learn experience Chinese culture, Chinese food, and events like the Chinese new year, etc.Get Help From a Private Chinese TutorIf you don’t want to commit to the full year of studying or would like to benefit from personalised lessons tailored to you, you can opt for private Chinese le ssons with a tutor. These allow you to choose your own Chinese programme.Unlike other Chinese language courses (like Chinese MOOCs or the Chinese A Level), you're in charge of your own language learning. If you need to focus on the spoken language, your tutor can put together a course with a lot of intensive activities on Chinese pronunciation and having a conversation.If you're struggling with Chinese grammar, they can make sure you have enough time to study the rules of the language and focus on reading and writing.For those interested in the country, your tutor can blend language and culture and teach you about Chinese history as well as Chinese Mandarin language skills. After all, you'll be the only student in the class and the language course is just for you.Advice for Succeeding on the DayAfter you’ve done all your preparation, you also need to sit the exam! Here’s some advice for doing your best on the day.Make sure you relax before taking your exam. (Source: Pexels)Take Your Time to Understand the ExerciseA lot of people lose points on exams because they haven’t fully understood the activity or haven’t paid enough attention. Make sure you don’t make this mistake. Take the time to read the instructions for each exercise. We obviously don’t mean spend five minutes on each instruction but don’t skim either.Don’t make the mistake of assuming what the exercise wants you to do without fully reading it as it may be slightly different to what you’ve practised.Read the instruction and then look at the exercise itself to make sure you’ve understood what’s expected of you. Doing this is never a waste of time.ConcentrateThis is easier said than done. The test only lasts 35 minutes. You don’t have any time to get lost in your thoughts. You’re being tested on whether or not you know the vocabulary and you need to be sure of yourself.Even if you hesitate on a question, don’t waste time being lost in your thoughts. Move on with the exercise and come back to it later. Your level in Chinese should correspond with the level of the test, so there’s really nothing to worry about.Learn to RelaxMultiple choice questions can stress some people both before and during the test. During your studies, learn to relax. This will be really useful on the day of the exam.Do some breathing exercises and relax. Knowing how to relax can help you to get the most out of your brain, especially when you’re going to need it, like during an exam!

Staff Spotlight Paige Burnette, Program Coordinator at Winterfield Elementary - Heart Math Tutoring

Staff Spotlight Paige Burnette, Program Coordinator at Winterfield Elementary - Heart Math Tutoring Staff Spotlight: Paige Burnette, Program Coordinator at Winterfield Elementary Staff Spotlight: Paige Burnette, Program Coordinator at Winterfield Elementary January 21, 2016 Paige began working for Heart in August of 2014 and this is her second year as the Program Coordinator at Winterfield Elementary. She also serves as the Office and Communications Manager for Heart. A Greensboro native, Paige graduated from UNC-Chapel Hill with degrees in Sociology and History. She is  currently working towards a MA in Counseling from Wake Forest University. While at Chapel Hill, Paige was the Co-President for Carolina for Amani, an organization that helps support orphanages in Kenya. She spent two summers working in Kenya carrying out her passion of serving others. Before joining Heart Paige worked for the YMCA as a youth counselor and then as a Site Coordinator for a Y Learning program. Paige believes that all children want to be successful in their education, and with the right tools they are capable of achieving it. Here are Paiges answers to our Spotlight questions: Favorite math moment:  The confidence students get when they  understand that  math makes sense! Who was your best teacher and why?  A teacher from high school who I had for two  AP History courses. He held me to high expectations and really challenged me to be a self-motivated learner. His classes most prepared me for life after high school! What are you currently reading?  The Short Drop by Matthew FitzSimmons.

Five Educational Facts About Valentine`s Day

Five Educational Facts About Valentine`s Day Today you might be taking your loved one out for candlelight dinner or a live show. You might also feel the pressure of such a demanding event. Therefore, we are here to ease the passage of connection and romance tonight by educating you on interesting and fun facts about Valentines Day. Share these five facts with your loved one(s) tonight over the dinner table and be sure to receive additional points from him or her. Why? By telling them some anecdotes about Valentines day you lets them know how prepared youre for this event and thus care about him or her. Now, here are our five romantic and fun Valentine facts. Fact #1. The historic figure who gave Valentines Day its name was Saint Valentine a Roman priest during the reign of Claudius II. This emperor prohibited marriage because single men were better soldiers during war times. Disobeying the Emperor Claudus edict priest Valentine performed secret wedding ceremonies. For this, he was jailed and then martyred on February 14 in the year 270 AD. Legend has it that Valentine wrote a love note to the jailor’s daughter with whom he had fallen in love. He signed his letter: “From your Valentine.” So it was St. Valentine himself who became the first valentine in history. Fact #2. Valentine cards have always been an intricate part of the Valentine’s Day festivities. The oldest surviving valentine was written by Charles, the Duke of Orleans, who sent it on Valentine’s Day to his wife after being captured in 1415. Fact #3. Physicians of the 1800s commonly advised their patients to eat chocolate to calm their pining for lost love. This is a surprising fact as these physicians did not know that dark collocate causes our bodies to metabolize endorphins. These chemicals make us feel good about ourselves and boost our immune system. Fact #4. In 2012, nearly one billion Valentine cards are were sent the U.S. each year. However, this trend is changing as the traditional mailed cards are gradually being replaced by emails, e-cards, custom-made Valentine videos, or in 2015 even Valentine Android Apps. Fact #5. There are those who belief the X symbol became synonymous with the kiss in medieval times. People who couldnt write their names signed in front of a witness with an X. The X was then kissed to show their sincerity. In our times, the text messaging technology added another twist to the X symbol: the letter O which means a hug. So the famous letter string XOXO literally means hugs and kisses. Or, in my estimation, text messengers use XOXO often to express good friendship, love or desire for the message recipient. In this sense XOXO can be considered our modern version of Saint Valentines From your Valentine signature. I hope these five facts help making your Valentines evening a memorable and express our XOXO to our parents, friends, teachers, tutors, students and users of Tutorz.com. Yes, that’s you! Five Educational Facts About Valentine`s Day Today you might be taking your loved one out for candlelight dinner or a live show. You might also feel the pressure of such a demanding event. Therefore, we are here to ease the passage of connection and romance tonight by educating you on interesting and fun facts about Valentines Day. Share these five facts with your loved one(s) tonight over the dinner table and be sure to receive additional points from him or her. Why? By telling them some anecdotes about Valentines day you lets them know how prepared youre for this event and thus care about him or her. Now, here are our five romantic and fun Valentine facts. Fact #1. The historic figure who gave Valentines Day its name was Saint Valentine a Roman priest during the reign of Claudius II. This emperor prohibited marriage because single men were better soldiers during war times. Disobeying the Emperor Claudus edict priest Valentine performed secret wedding ceremonies. For this, he was jailed and then martyred on February 14 in the year 270 AD. Legend has it that Valentine wrote a love note to the jailor’s daughter with whom he had fallen in love. He signed his letter: “From your Valentine.” So it was St. Valentine himself who became the first valentine in history. Fact #2. Valentine cards have always been an intricate part of the Valentine’s Day festivities. The oldest surviving valentine was written by Charles, the Duke of Orleans, who sent it on Valentine’s Day to his wife after being captured in 1415. Fact #3. Physicians of the 1800s commonly advised their patients to eat chocolate to calm their pining for lost love. This is a surprising fact as these physicians did not know that dark collocate causes our bodies to metabolize endorphins. These chemicals make us feel good about ourselves and boost our immune system. Fact #4. In 2012, nearly one billion Valentine cards are were sent the U.S. each year. However, this trend is changing as the traditional mailed cards are gradually being replaced by emails, e-cards, custom-made Valentine videos, or in 2015 even Valentine Android Apps. Fact #5. There are those who belief the X symbol became synonymous with the kiss in medieval times. People who couldnt write their names signed in front of a witness with an X. The X was then kissed to show their sincerity. In our times, the text messaging technology added another twist to the X symbol: the letter O which means a hug. So the famous letter string XOXO literally means hugs and kisses. Or, in my estimation, text messengers use XOXO often to express good friendship, love or desire for the message recipient. In this sense XOXO can be considered our modern version of Saint Valentines From your Valentine signature. I hope these five facts help making your Valentines evening a memorable and express our XOXO to our parents, friends, teachers, tutors, students and users of Tutorz.com. Yes, that’s you!

How to Develop Creative Writing Skills in Children - ALOHA Mind Math

How to Develop Creative Writing Skills in Children Some may feel that writers are born not made creative writing, but in reality this is far from the truth. With the right environment and preparation, any child can embark onthe amazing journey of creative writing. Encourage reading: To be a good writer, a child needs exposure to different kinds of books and authors. The more he reads, the more he improves vocabulary and creativity without even realizing it. Do try to include poetry and various forms of writing as well as these will provide insights into different writing styles. Another interesting addition to your bookshelf would be to choose creative writing by children as a part of your child’s reading, which can be very inspirational. Diary writing: From when your child starts telling you all about her day, give her a diary to write it all down in. Writing activities for children develop story-telling skills much better than when trying to verbally relate all the happenings of the day. This will teach her to streamline her thoughts and structure the day into parts, along with using the correct words and language to make the story sound interesting enough to hold a reader’s attention. This can serve quite well as one of the first creative writing exercises your child tries to perform. Have fun together: Once you feel that your child’s diary writing skills have reached a point of proficiency try something a little more difficult, there are many activities you can come up with to keep her interested. Start with simple creative writing prompts, such as giving her a topic for debate, and asking her to write for or against the same. Support from school: If your child is really interested in the subject, teachers at school will also help out by suggesting creative writing exercises to improve the writing skills of students. Other activities for creative writing may include more exposure to diverse creative subjects like theater. If you are looking for creative writing classes in your neighborhood, do check out the English classes at Aloha USA. More details are on our website: http://www.aloha-usa.com. Don’t forget to follow us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/aloha.usa and on Twitter: @AlohaKidsMath for constant updates on your child’s education development.

Cheating in exams with technology - Tutor Hunt Blog

Cheating in exams with technology Invisible ink and other inventive ways to cheat in exams Invisible ink and other inventive ways to cheat in examsSchoolsStudents have always sought new ways to cheat in exams. Ever since we have been testing them, making them sit quietly in lines of little desks, too far apart from them to see the work of their neighbor, they have been developing ever more cunning ways to score some extra points. The testing room may be a place of high surveillance, with teachers pacing up and down the rows of the studious scribblers; there may even be cameras scrutinizing every movement the pupils make - as long as exams retain their importance, many students will be willing to take a risk to get a better mark. With their very future at stake - the difference of a percentage point potentially determining their admission to a university, who can really blame them?When I was at school the most sophisticated way of evading detection was by constructing something called `cheat notes.` These were simply a tiny scraps of paper, sometimes no larger than a stamp, onto which would be written information which our brains somehow could not retain. This might be certain dates for a history exam, or mathematical formulae for a physics test. The contraband data had to be concise of course, nothing more than a few lines could be imprinted onto these tiny scraps, which would be surreptitiously unfolded out on the battlefield of the exam hall. After opening these origami-like objects, the pupil might be dismayed to find they couldn`t read their own tiny script; or would discover that the ink had blotted, rendering the aids useless. If they believed their cover had been blown, and that a teacher was about to intercept them, the cheat notes would be swiftly devoured, with the information they couldn`t keep in their mind now assimilated through their digestive system.These days there are far more ingenious was to cheat in exams - the most obvious tool for this malfeasance being the mobile phone. The internet exceeds in scope the library of Alexandria, and with just about every school child possessing a smart phone, the answer to that problematic exam question may just be a few finger taps away. It is of course forbidden to take phones into exam halls; but it is all too easy for a student to pass off an old phone to their teacher, while retaining their current handset, which they can secretly use during the exam. I have heard that some schools and universities actually frisk the students before each exam, checking them for any secret communication devices they may have on their person. With phones getting ever smaller and more concealable one wonders how far this `probing` might go - will we soon see students having to pass though airport like security checks before being tested? There are affordable watches that can now access the internet - and soon the world will be graced by the long awaited Google Glass, which will allow a simulated cinematic screen to be observed through a pair of glasses. These will enable anyone to view th e internet with clandestine ease, and also record anything they so much as look at. Perhaps all pupils will need to have their spectacles inspected prior to entering the exam room, to ensure they will not be able to transmit an image of their test to a group of friends, who would be able to dictate the perfect answer through the tiny speakers in the arms of the glasses.A slightly more prosaic method of cheating in an exam was `brought to light` recently, when a university law student was caught, having covered 24 pages with invisible ink, which they were able to read using a UV light source, which they had smuggled into the room. The protocol for law exams permits students to consult certain text books, and the student had filled 24 pages of one book with `unauthorized notes` according to the Office of the Independent Adjudicator. Though there is almost something charming - James Bond crossed with Harry Potter - about this case, it represents a rise in `cheat tech,` with the OIA rev ealing that hundreds of students have been caught with covert devices they hoped would aid them during exams.Lord Story, Liberal Democrats education spokesman for the House of Lords, has said that students are under immense pressure to do well in exams, and that the temptation to get higher grades by cheating can sometimes be too hard to resist.`The number of students is increasing all the time, particularly overseas students. Sometimes rich parents are paying the fees and the young person is desperate to do well in exams and make sure money wasn`t wasted`.Cheating is a pernicious problem: If students are consistently able to evade detection during exams, and obtain grades that do not accurately reflect their academic abilities, then the very credibility of that academic institution will be devalued. Colleges will soon discern that high grades from a certain school carry little currency; while the very reputation of a university could be tarnished if it awards degrees to those who d o not deserve them. 2 years ago0Add a Comment

Peace Corps Calls for Student Applicants With New Recruitment Reform

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