Music is not just for relaxing and listening pleasure as there are people who are said to benefit by listening with music before or during studying. And did you know that playing music can change your mental ability? There was a research conducted in Stanford University stating that musical training improves how the brain processes [...]
Cooperative learning adhere in the concept of more heads are better than one which is best seen in the group studying. But students can engage in cooperative learning even without forming a formal study group. Cooperative learning can be achieved even the grouping is just temporary and occur only during class hours.
Remember the times when [...]
Speed reading is valuable especially if you just want to get the essence or the most important idea of what you are reading. We do not really need to spend long time just to read the entire story if we know how to read with speed. And I just found Spreeder which is a nice [...]
It is sometimes hard for us to select, copy or modify vertically when we are working in a Word document especially when we are trying to modify or copy just one particular side of the document and the document or list your are trying to copy is not inside a table. For example:
Boys [...]
Researches, term papers and any other documents after they were finalized are better to be saved in PDF to preserve their format. Documents in PDF files can not be altered and hence, you are assured that the document you send to anybody or about to be printed will remain the same.
When you are using [...]
I just found a mapping software that you can install right on your computer for free. This concept mapping software is called the CmapTools program. This is a free software that can be use and explore by anybody. CmapTools allows users to create, navigate and criticize models which are represented as concept maps.
So if you [...]
The iPod is not only a stylish media player because nowadays, iPods are being used by students to listen to podcasts, lectures and other educational media contents. And I just learned that you can use iPod for more projects when you install the iWriter software.
The iWriter software allows students to create innovative projects right on [...]
SparkNotes has a really great section that is devoted in SAT and ACT tests. And you know what? All the resources you will find from their site are absolutely free! All you need to do is register to enjoy all the privileges.
The site is giving away free sample tests that allow students to practice and [...]
Students of today’s generation are luckier than the past generations because of the convenience of the Internet technology. Gone are the days of consulting dictionaries and encyclopedias manually. Now, with so many free online dictionaries and online encyclopedias, completing a research and searching for words is no longer a lengthy task.
Some of the free online [...]
Concept mapping is one important tool that will greatly help you as a student and even after you graduated. Just like developing critical thinking, the ability to create concept map is a skill you can use throughout your life. If you are familiar with or are using the mapping method of taking notes, then it [...]