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Product reviews for those who yearn to learn; a breakdown of the best back-to-school supplies, test prep manuals, online study tools and other resources for students and teachers alike.
The Ten Best Free Foreign Language Apps
Simply open the app store on your smartphone and type “free (target language) app,” and you’re bound to get a lengthy list. Even obscure languages have their own apps; I’ve seen them for languages I’ve never heard of (High Valyrian is from Game of Thrones, right?). But some apps are better than others, even when you factor in learning style and skill level. Here are ten of the best free foreign language apps, according to multiple sources:
By Becky Oberg8 years ago in Education
ProctorU
Whether you are a long distance student or are taking some online courses, there are multiple options for proctored exams. The rules on who can be your proctor are most likely listed on your school website. Before you pay for a proctor make sure your class requires one!
By Lorraine Woiak8 years ago in Education
ALEKS: The Worst Online Learning Program
I was first introduced to ALEKS my freshman year of college. Like most first years, I had to take College Algebra as a general education credit and a prerequisite for many other courses. This year, my school decided to incorporate ALEKS into the math department. None of the students and only a few of the teaching assistants heard about the program before its introduction into the university, as it is still a relatively new system on the market. We were told about how ALEKS is able to adapt to your abilities and give you more individualized learning. Sounds great! Right? That's what we thought, too...
By Lorraine Woiak8 years ago in Education
10 Best Apps to Use With Google Classroom
Google Classroom is essentially the future of teaching. It’s a free web service developed by Google for schools that’s dedicated to simplify creating, distributing, and even grading assignments through the computer and not on paper. This is also an amazing way to use less paper and save more trees! It's an awesome way to stay connected with yourstudents and constantly stay organized in each class.
By Jennifer Violet8 years ago in Education
Best Apps For College Students
College is definitely one of the most unusual times of your life. It's a time when you find out who you are, you learn the lessons that will carry you into the professional world, and you also end up being more broke than ever before. Being in college isn't easy, but the truth is that most people find it to be fairly rewarding.
By Riley Raul Reese8 years ago in Education
Learn Graphic Design Without College (or Debt)
Skillshare is an online learning community aimed at graphic designers, techies and artists. There are thousands of classes available for you to take and each one guides you through, step-by-step in the design process.
By Sugar CreekWriter8 years ago in Education
Best Apps for Teachers in 2018 to Download
Technology has drastically evolved over just a few years and not only are businesses and companies taking advantage of it, but technology has even increased learnability in both students and teachers. While teachers use tech equipment to easily teach and show students lessons, students can now understand the teachings better visually. And this is just the beginning of technology—it'll evolve to bigger and better outcomes to show students the path to success.
By George Nekilan8 years ago in Education
Best Laptop Bags Every Student Needs
If you're bringing your laptop to class, are you carrying it by hand? Laptops are too expensive and precious to simply carry by hand, because if you happen to suddenly drop it... I can't promise you that it'll be OK. Prevent completely breaking your laptop by getting your hands on any of these fashionable and sturdy laptop bags. Not only will you be able to store your laptops, but all of your belongings, too. You'll constantly be hands-free with your laptop bag doing all work for you.
By Jacqueline Hanikeh8 years ago in Education
Thoughtful Gifts for Teachers
Whether your child is in school or you want to show your own teachers some appreciation, the holidays are the perfect time to do so. With them just around the corner, this gift guide of thoughtful gifts for teachers is made of the perfect options to show them you're thinking of them during this time of year.
By Kelsey Lange8 years ago in Education
Best Educational Podcasts That’ll Make You Smarter
Podcasts are amazing tools, and they're bringing back the ancient art of classic radio. Depending on which podcast you choose, you can listen to hours of great music, riveting stories, or learn brand new material to wow friends and coworkers.
By Cato Conroy8 years ago in Education
