Okay, so everyone always says employers want good communication skills. And I get it, to a degree. But I’m applying for a data analyst role. I’m basically going to be staring at spreadsheets and code all day! How much communicating am I really going to be doing? Is this just some generic thing they put…
Okay, so I know everyone’s always talking about how "screen time is bad," and I totally get the concerns. I’m trying to be mindful about it with my kids. But it feels like everything is on a screen these days. I’m wondering, what kinds of screen time are actually considered good for them? Specifically, I’m…
Okay, so I’m taking the GRE in a couple of weeks, and I’m really nervous about the data interpretation questions. I always struggle with the ones that are based on diagrams, charts, or graphs. It’s not necessarily the math itself, it’s more about understanding what they’re really asking and being able to quickly pull the…
Okay, so I’m a health and wellness coordinator at a small university, and I’m trying to put together a better plan to encourage students to be more active. But I’m noticing a lot of them just aren’t! I’ve tried a few things, but participation is still low. I’m really looking for concrete barriers – things…
Okay, so I’m a teacher transitioning to a fully online learning environment this fall. I’ve got a handle on the live sessions and asynchronous content delivery, but I’m really struggling to figure out how to effectively assess student learning and assign grades in a way that’s fair and prevents cheating. Specifically, I’m teaching high school…
Okay, so I’m a brand new teacher, straight out of my credential program. I’m so excited and I have all these amazing lesson plans and ideas. But, after my first week with my 4th graders, I’m already starting to feel…frustrated. Some kids just don’t seem to get things, even when I explain them multiple times….
Okay, so my son, let’s call him Alex, is 8 years old and he’s obsessed with his iPad. He’s constantly asking to play games like Minecraft and Roblox, and watch YouTube Kids videos (mostly those annoying toy unboxing things). It’s gotten to the point where he throws a complete tantrum if I even suggest he…
I’m working on a grant application for a new community garden project focused on providing fresh produce and educational workshops to low-income families in my area. I’ve spent weeks on the proposal, but I’m still worried about rejection. This grant is crucial for getting the garden off the ground.Beyond just general “didn’t meet requirements” type…
I’m a college student, and I’m drowning in readings. Every week it’s hundreds of pages for history, literature, and political science. I feel like I’m spending all my free time just trying to keep up, and I’m not even retaining everything I read! I’ve tried some speed-reading techniques I found online, like skimming and trying…
Okay, so I’m applying for jobs – finally graduating! – and everyone keeps telling me how important "communication skills" are. Like, duh, I know. But what specifically are they looking for? I’m applying to a pretty wide range of positions right now. Some are customer-facing, others are more behind-the-scenes with a lot of internal collaboration….