Okay, so I’ve been seeing all these ads and articles about speed reading lately, promising you can double or triple your reading speed while still understanding everything. It sounds amazing! I’m constantly drowning in reports, articles, and books for work and just generally for staying informed. If I could actually speed read, it would be…
Okay, so I keep getting feedback after interviews that while I’m technically qualified for the roles, I’m not really showcasing my communication skills well. And it’s true – I get nervous, I ramble, I lose my train of thought, and sometimes I just plain forget what I wanted to say! I know I can communicate…
Okay, so I have a bunch of multiple-choice exams coming up – like, a lot. Different subjects too! I’m talking History, Biology, and even some introductory programming stuff. I always seem to do worse on these compared to, say, essays or problem sets. I think it’s because I get tripped up by the tricky wording…
Okay, so I’m helping my school transition to more online classes, and I’m really trying to make sure we’re not leaving anyone behind. I’m worried about students with disabilities, of course, but also students who might have poor internet connections, or who are learning English as a second language. Specifically, what are the biggest barriers…
Okay, so I’m a principal at a relatively small public school and we’ve been seeing a dip in academic performance, particularly in math and reading. We’ve also noticed a lot of restless, unfocused behavior in the classrooms. I’ve been reading some studies about the link between physical activity and cognitive function, and I’m thinking we…
Okay, so I’m applying to universities in the US, Canada, and the UK, maybe even Australia. I need to take an English language proficiency test, but I’m completely torn between IELTS and TOEFL. I’ve heard that TOEFL is preferred in the US, but IELTS is more popular elsewhere. I’m just not sure which one would…
Okay, so I’m a new teacher and I’m trying to figure out how to reach all my students, not just the ones who seem to learn the way I learn. I keep hearing about different learning styles, like visual learners, auditory learners, kinesthetic learners, etc., but I’m feeling overwhelmed trying to figure out how to…