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The Importance of New Tech to Optimal Healthcare for Children by Rey Shimar

Friday, July 6th, 2018

Kid in MRI
The Importance of New Tech to Optimal Healthcare for Children by Rey Shimar focuses on how technology is impacting the quality of our health care. Parents should use this to look for opportunities to improve health care for their children and themselves.

Introduction

  • Technology has come a long way in making life easier. From our shopping habits to planning a holiday destination, there are countless applications and software that help parents and teachers handle even the most mundane of tasks. With that being said, it shouldn’t come as a surprise to find technologies that promote better health. And as the demands for optimal health increase each year, the tech industry is investing considerably on innovation. As parents or healthcare professionals, it is always important to know about these innovations and bring out their full effectiveness.

An Environment of Innovation

  • In 2018, for instance, it is expected that IT acquisitions in the healthcare industry will rise. This demonstrates the fact that both patients and medical institutions are becoming very much aware of the need for better healthcare technologies. The benefits include shorter waiting times, more accurate diagnostics, and more importantly, lower healthcare costs across.
  • According to GetReferralMD.com, many of these innovations seek to streamline complex patient-physician interactions. Workflow management has to be one of the most tedious tasks that private practitioners and other healthcare professionals have to handle. With data management systems, professionals can manage their time more effectively. This will essentially improve outcomes and reduce diagnostic costs.

Keeping All Informed

  • Likewise, these new healthcare innovations can also help in terms of keeping both patients and doctors informed throughout their interactions. There are mobile apps that are focused on keeping patients up-to-date with their appointments as well as helping them take medication on time. Indeed, these innovations are being adopted by independent practitioners and healthcare providers, owing to wide-ranging benefits these technologies entail. In terms of childcare, we can already sense the advantages these technologies have towards improving the mental and physical aspects of children.

Innovative Solutions for Better Childcare

  • Innovations in the IT and tech sectors can improve developmental research into healthcare for children. What’s more, we can also see the positive impact they bring to both specialty and primary care, as well as localized models such as community healthcare systems which are becoming even more prominent. Along these lines, it is important for stakeholders in early childhood development to become more aware of the newest technologies that will make the experience much more rewarding.
  • School administrators in particular, will have to find ways to insert technology education when it comes to training their teachers. This would involve knowing how to use apps that are specifically designed for children with disabilities or with special needs. Teachers can access educational apps that will help such students progress with the rest of the class. They can also make use of mobile guides for certain emergencies.
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The Importance of Recess and Play by Ken Myers

Wednesday, October 23rd, 2013

The Importance of Recess and Play by Ken Myers takes on schools that have cut back on recess thinking it will help their test scores. Based on what we know, this makes no sense and Ken does a great job spelling out the reasons why.

  • According to CBS News, a Long Island school is banning dangerous recess activities in favor of safer alternatives. No, the children aren’t playing with brass knuckles and mace. Instead, soccer balls, cartwheels and games of tag are no longer allowed unless supervised by a coach. You read that right. Children will be playing with Nerf balls for their own safety.
  • The decrease in funding and time allotment for gym and recess is a disturbing trend that is developing across the country. Play is a pivotal part of a child’s development. The human body was not meant for constant rest, especially in children. While classroom topics are important to a child’s breadth of knowledge, exercise is equally important for growing children. The benefits of recess and play go beyond basic physical benefits. Unstructured time allows children to develop social skills, retain new information and create healthy habits that last a lifetime
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The Internet: Sum of Human Knowledge, or Collection of Scams? by Christine Maddox

Wednesday, September 25th, 2013

The Internet: Sum of Human Knowledge, or Collection of Scams? by Christine Maddox

  • Thanks to Christine Maddox, we have a look at the dual nature of the Internet and what it can mean to learners of all ages. This would be a good piece to have students read and discuss in classes from middle school to colleges. Christine is a great example of how a graduate student can hustle and build her brand while working on a college degree.
  • The Internet can seem like a wondrous place full of knowledge regarding virtually any subject you can possibly think of, and perhaps a few things you can’t. Although this vast sum of knowledge can be greatly beneficial to anyone willing to learn, it comes at a price. This collection of humanity also includes every scam and piece of misinformation imaginably conceived. At times, it’s difficult to find the truth among the various “facts” that often contradict one another.
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The Obvious Match: Artificial Intelligence and Education by Lora Young

Tuesday, July 24th, 2018

AI in education
The Obvious Match: Artificial Intelligence and Education by Lora Young deals with a topic that is likely to have a profound impact on education as we move forward. Educators and parents alike should be looking for AI applications that will promote learning for all children.

Introduction

  • With each year, technology seems to just keep getting better and better. As a species, we’ve always been able to survive and thrive in our environment because of our ability to innovate, create, and improve. There isn’t a single day in our lives that we aren’t using some form of technology for our benefit. There was a time when the Wright brothers were seen as crazy for thinking that it’s possible to create flying machines — today, millions of people travel by air on a daily basis.
  • Modern technology has seen an increased rate of development in the past ten years. Kickstarters are popping up all around like mushrooms in a rainforest, each with their own ideas on how to make our lives much more convenient. One of these technologies is Artificial Intelligence. But…

What Is Artificial Intelligence?

  • Artificial Intelligence? is a branch of Computer Science that aims to create machines that are able to process information and react to these pieces of information in a manner that humans would. Now you’re probably thinking: “Why would we want that?” The answer lies in one of the principles of psychology — learning. Learning is defined as the process by which experiences are able to permanently alter behavior. Now, if you really think about it, every living organism on Earth survives through the process of learning. Lions aren’t born as killing machines, nor are newborns able to speak coherently from the get-go.
  • This is where learning comes in. Through experiences, which also include a wide variety of interactions, organisms are able to store information that would, in turn, alter their behavior toward a certain scenario. We know that we shouldn’t touch hot stove tops because we remember that one time we did and we ended up with 3rd-degree burns.
  • Now, while a modern computer is great at performing complex calculations, it cannot alter its behavior. It is limited to user input. And while complex conditions can, in a way, simulate behavior or decision making, the computer itself cannot make sense of the experiences it encounters because these have to be manually inputted by someone else. Now, Artificial Intelligence seeks to give computers the capability to not only gather and process information but to assimilate and to act upon that information autonomously.
  • This opens up a wide variety of possibilities. Because AI enables machines to adapt to situations and grow smarter over time, these machines can only become better the more than they are put to use. It is, in a metaphorical sense, the maturation of machines. Machines will soon be able to account for their experiences and future decisions will be derived from that particular experience.

How Exactly Can AI Be Used in Education?

  • Because AI is able to adapt to its environment through the experiences it encounters and takes account of, AI will eventually become smart enough to determine the best course of action. Say, you’re in a Safety Training Scotland course. There are a wide variety of topics to discuss and each student has his or her own unique set of strengths and weaknesses, learning methods, language fluency levels, and cultural backgrounds. Artificial Intelligence, given enough experience, will be able to determine the best approach to each student to ensure that optimal learning is met.
  • Let’s say that your main language has always been Japanese. AI will easily be able to speak and translate concepts for you because it has been exposed to different cultures. Not only that, but AI will be able to tailor your course material to match your background and your learning preferences and capabilities. It will even create meaningful representations of concepts for you and will also be able to avoid topics that may offend you in any way.
  • AI can also be used in the assessment of each student’s performance, and by doing so it can alter the teaching material into something that helps students who are lagging behind catch up, and students who are performing, perform even better. There are a plethora of teaching methods that a single teacher can use, but a single teacher simply cannot teach each student according to each student’s preferred learning method. AI can do that for each student because it is capable of processing large amounts of information and determining actionable plans for each situation.

AI In Classroom Discussions

  • An even greater example of AI application in education that benefits students as much as teachers is when it is used in actual classroom discussions. Regardless of what your subject matter is, classroom discussions will always have a few questions thrown about. Now, every once in a while, a student asks a question that an instructor cannot answer, or explain in a manner that students are able to digest.
  • This is where AI comes in. Say, the exact scenario happened to a learning-disabled child. AI will be able to process, interpret, and present the information to the child in a manner that’s appropriate for his learning capacity, without hindering the pace of the discussion. And yes, there are always naysayers when it comes to innovation. Some people may even go as far as to say that if we decide to integrate artificial intelligence into our education systems, then what’s the point of having teachers around?
  • In Conclusion

    There are even those who are extremely paranoid about technology (or they may simply have watched too many Terminator movies as a child). And while it’s uncertain when artificial intelligence will be integrated into the educational system, what’s certain is that history, especially when it concerns new technology, will always repeat itself.

  • And whenever we see someone trying to create something new, we should always remember: There was a time that people thought the Wright brothers were crazy for thinking that they could create flying machines. Today, it’s commonplace.

Lora Young

  • Lora was born in January 1992. Today, she is a digital marketer who has several years of experience in working with non-profit organizations. She has extensive knowledge in the fields of Education, Computer Science, and Psychology. When she isn’t helping build brands, she practices Muay Thai and runs marathons. Thanks, Lora
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The Obvious Match: Artificial Intelligence and Education by Lora Young

Tuesday, June 26th, 2018

What Is AI
The Obvious Match: Artificial Intelligence and Education by Lora Young posits the idea that it’s just a matter of time until artificial intelligence takes its place alongside teachers in the classroom. Her insightful post should be able to stimulate student thinking and be the basis for an engaging classroom conversation.

Introduction

  • With each year, technology seems to just keep getting better and better. As a species, we’ve always been able to survive and thrive in our environment because of our ability to innovate, create, and improve. There isn’t a single day in our lives that we aren’t using some form of technology for our benefit. There was a time when the Wright brothers were seen as crazy for thinking that it’s possible to create flying machines. Today, millions of people travel by air on a daily basis.
  • Modern technology has seen an increased rate of development in the past ten years. Kickstarters are popping up all around like mushrooms in a rainforest, each with their own ideas on how to make our lives much more convenient. One of these technologies is Artificial Intelligence. But…

What Is Artificial Intelligence?

  • Artificial Intelligence is a branch of Computer Science that aims to create machines that are able to process information and react to these pieces of information in a manner that humans would. Now you’re probably thinking: “Why would we want that?” The answer lies in one of the principles of psychology — learning.
  • Learning is defined as the process by which experiences are able to permanently alter behavior. Now, if you really think about it, every living organism on Earth survives through the process of learning. Lions aren’t born as killing machines, nor are newborns able to speak coherently from the get-go.

Enter Learning

  • This is where learning comes in. Through experiences, which also include a wide variety of interactions, organisms are able to store information that would, in turn, alter their behavior toward a certain scenario. We know that we shouldn’t touch hot stove tops because we remember that one time we did and we ended up getting burned. Now, while a modern computer is great at performing complex calculations, it cannot alter its behavior. It is limited to user input. And while complex conditions can, in a way, simulate behavior or decision making, the computer itself cannot make sense of the experiences it encounters because these have to be manually entered by someone else.
  • Now, Artificial Intelligence seeks to give computers the capability to not only gather and process information but to assimilate and to act upon that information autonomously. This opens up a wide variety of possibilities. Because AI enables machines to adapt to situations and grow smarter over time, these machines can only become better the more that they are put to use. It is, in a metaphorical sense, the maturation of machines. Machines will soon be able to account for their experiences and future decisions will be derived from that particular experience.

How Exactly Can AI Be Used in Education?

  • Now, because AI is able to adapt to its environment through the experiences it encounters and takes account of, AI will eventually become smart enough to determine the best course of action. Say, you’re in a Safety Training Scotland course. There are a wide variety of topics to discuss and each student has his or her own unique set of strengths and weaknesses, learning methods, language fluency levels, and cultural backgrounds. Artificial Intelligence, given enough experience, will be able to determine the best approach to each student to ensure that optimal learning is met.

Adapting to Each Learner

  • Let’s say that your main language has always been Japanese. AI will easily be able to speak and translate concepts for you because it has been exposed to different cultures. Not only that, but AI will be able to tailor your course material to match your background and your learning preferences and capabilities. It will even create meaningful representations of concepts for you and will also be able to avoid topics that may offend you in any way.
  • AI can also be used in the assessment of each student’s performance, and by doing so it can alter the teaching material into something that helps students who are lagging behind catch up, and students who are performing, perform even better. There are a plethora of teaching methods that a single teacher can use, but a single teacher simply cannot teach each student according to each student’s preferred learning method.

Final Thoughts

  • AI can do that for each student because it is capable of processing large amounts of information and determining actionable plans for each situation. An even greater example of AI application in education that benefits students as much as teachers is when it is used in actual classroom discussions. Regardless of what your subject matter is, classroom discussions will always have a few questions thrown about. Now, every once in a while, a student asks a question that an instructor cannot answer, or explain in a manner that students are able to digest.
  • This is where AI comes in. Say, the exact scenario happened to a learning-disabled child. AI will be able to process, interpret, and present the information to the child in a manner that’s appropriate for his learning capacity, without hindering the pace of the discussion. And yes, there are always naysayers when it comes to innovation. Some people may even go as far as to say that if we decide to integrate artificial intelligence into our education systems, then what’s the point of having teachers around? There are even those who are extremely paranoid about technology (or they may simply have watched too many Terminator movies as a child). And while it’s uncertain when artificial intelligence will be integrated into the educational system, what’s certain is that history, especially when it concerns new technology, will always repeat itself.
  • And whenever we see someone trying to create something new, we should always remember: There was a time that people thought the Wright brothers were crazy for thinking that they could create flying machines. Today, they are commonplace.

Lora Young

  • Lora was born in January 1992. Today, she is a digital marketer who has several years of experience in working with non-profit organizations. She has extensive knowledge in the fields of Education, Computer Science, and Psychology. When she isn’t helping build brands, she practices Muay Thai and runs marathons. If you are looking for someone that can write high quality copy you can contact her at . You can follow her on Twitter at @TheamazingLORA.
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The Real World Starts Early: Turn Your Education Into Experience by Craig Middleton

Friday, March 6th, 2020

Push Yourslef
The Real World Starts Early: Turn Your Education Into Experience by Craig Middleton shows how healthy competition and challenges push people to achieve more in school, life, and work. When you push yourself to best your prior achievements, your future continually develops, progresses, and never stalls. You will continue to gain new real-world experiences if you develop the habit of maximizing opportunities early in your education. This is a message we need to share with our children.

High school sets the stage.

  • Today’s high school students have moved past traditional models. Now they can have flexible schedules with online classes and save money on education through advanced placement (AP) courses, effectively starting their college career in high school. Some American teenagers can even experience internships and part-time jobs with experimental “night school” high schools cropping up.
  • These contemporary approaches give students a head start to the real world, where time management and financial accountability exist without school bells and teachers as motivators. More common options help teenagers leap into mature mindsets earlier.
  • College prep classes, or the most rigorous academic track their schools offer, indicate students won’t stop at a diploma but will pursue future plans.

  • College entrance exam prep courses are an investment in more numerous college choices and should result in higher test scores many employers review for young hires.

  • Extracurricular activities, including sports, train students in teamwork and group mindset that professional full-time work depends on.

  • Volunteer work, like tutoring, pushes young people to apply their knowledge and strengths beyond themselves as they grow into their careers.

Work yourself into the real world

  • After education, part-time work should be the next early valuable introduction to reality. Summer and after school jobs can pay for educational expenses, give exposure to careers and build a starter resume. From the moment you sign your new hire agreement or fill out a W2 form online, you will feel steps closer to independence past student life.
  • Apply early. Research hiring processes and visit potential employers ahead of dates you can start. In spring, actively begin your search for summer work.

  • Have references. Teachers, principals, and counselors can best connect your strengths for a job to your performance and commitment to education. They may also be the best resources to learn about internship programs and highly meaningful work.

  • Keep perspective. Take advice from future and current employers seriously. The real world is full of rejection, so consider applications and interviews practice even if no job offers arrive.

  • Finish gracefully. Education and first jobs are the foundations for recommendations you will need for more education and better jobs. Avoid missing hours, arrive on time and keep working until you give proper notice to leave for your next opportunity.

Further your education for a purpose.

  • You must have substance behind your diploma, certificate, and degree collection. Good grades are adequate goals to start high school, but in the real world, achievement must create tangible results. In fact, high grades can be false indicators of capabilities since more teachers inflate them out of pressure to validate stressed students.
  • Whether you are deciding on a college major or plotting a return back to school, retain personal mission and purpose in all you do. Aim for more than money as a driving force.
  • Mentor younger students and professionals in programs you completed successfully.
 Volunteer somewhere related to your dream career or current field.

  • Connect with fellow alumni for a strong future network.
 Share your time when others need your advice or recommendations.
  • Plans to further your education and gain experience in the real world can start at any time, but the sooner the better. That way, you will be practiced in a seamless transition to more complicated stages and changes when they arrive.

Craig Middleton

  • Craig is a New York City-based retired business consultant, who is an expert in education and cultural trends. He has a Masters of Business Administration and a Masters in Education from St. Johns and loves sharing his knowledge on the side through his writing. If you have any questions or comments you can direct them to Craig at craigmiddleton18@gmail.com.
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The Wrong Direction That US Education is Taking by Pam Johnson

Thursday, August 15th, 2013

The Wrong Direction That US Education is Taking by Pam Johnson spells out some of the reasons why many Americans are less than satisfied with our schools. Parents and Educators alike should consider Pam’s thinking on this important subject and let the policy makers know their feelings.

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Things Your Childcare Provider Absolutely Needs to Know by Rachael Cherry

Friday, April 11th, 2014







Things Your Childcare Provider Absolutely Needs to Know by Rachael Cherry can help both parents and child care providers increase the probability of a successful experience. This is written from the view point of the parent, but can also be great advice for people who provide child care who are often known as baby sitters.

Experience Helps

  • Experience can do a great deal to help a childcare provider prepare for the task ahead. Interacting with various children can provide an insight towards certain behaviors or assist in avoiding specific situations. Each child, however, is unique, and there could be things about him or her that the childcare provider should absolutely know. Even the child’s home environment can vary a great deal from one home to another. Parents should let the provider know what to expect as they give a complete tour of the home.

Disciplinary Actions

  • Not every household views disciplinary actions the same way. Although everyone involved would like the experience to go smooth, kids will be kids. The care provider needs to know what is considered an acceptable method of interaction. Is a time-out involved? Do certain toys or electronics get taken away? Most importantly, is the parent going to enforce the disciplinary action for severe situations after the care provider has left for the day? If you don’t collaborate with your childcare provider in this manner, the child could grow to disrespect any child care provider as an authoritative figure.
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Three Key Indicators That You May Want to Choose a STEM Major by Craig Middleton

Saturday, August 28th, 2021

STEM
Three Key Indicators That You May Want to Choose a STEM Major by Craig Middleton explains why all students should at least consider a career in one of the STEM fields. If you know anyone currently in high school be sure to share this with them. Thanks, Craig.

Introduction

  • One of the most overwhelming and intimidating decisions of our lives can come as early as high school when individuals are encouraged to choose a career path for their lives. At such a young age, many people are unsure of all of the amazing careers out there and can be indecisive on choosing a path they may follow for the rest of their lives. Some choose to mimic adult role models in their lives. Some students research jobs based on their strengths, interests and guidance. Some may have worked for years in a job they are unhappy with and begin the search all over again mid-life to pursue a career they enjoy.
  • STEM careers are growing, stable and reliable. If you are unfamiliar with STEM, it is a core focus on science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Many schools are emphasizing STEM learning disciplines beginning as early as preschool. These jobs can be very hands-on and there is a ton of variety depending on what you are looking for. How do you know if a STEM major is right for you? Spend some time evaluating your interests, strengths, goals and other relevant topics, as these will all impact your decision. With a STEM degree, you will have many possibilities for future careers. Here are some other key ways to determine if you might enjoy a STEM job.

1. Benefits

  • The capability to support yourself and your family will play a large role in determining your career path. Benefits such as income, health insurance, paid time off, sick leave and retirement contributions should be considered heavily, especially when choosing between multiple job offers. STEM jobs often have good benefits packages.
  • You can use a paystub generator to help see what your take-home pay will be. You can change state, marital status, pay rate, hours and pay frequency. The generator will then do all of the math to show you gross earnings, deductions and net pay. This will allow you to see exactly how much you will net each paycheck from any given salary. This knowledge allows you to know how much money you will have to pay your bills, which is important for choosing a career path.

2. Stability

  • The stability associated with STEM majors is often noted. The field is expanding rapidly, meaning there are plenty of jobs in many locations. A quick job search for STEM careers can show you locations all over the United States and even globally. If you are looking to settle into a precise location, it is a good idea to search for jobs that interest you. The demand and growth lead to stability many people desire.

3. Flexibility

  • Another strong draw to STEM majors is the ability to pursue many different career paths with a single degree. This flexibility can allow for future career switches without additional education. This can be reassuring for those nervous about working one job for the rest of their lives. It also means that you are very marketable for job openings because you have an education covering these popular topics. A STEM major is a great base for career flexibility. You can have more options with additional training and some employers may even pay for you to continue your education.

Conclusion

  • College is a great experience in which the choices you make can impact the rest of your life. There are hundreds of possible majors, all of which have their own pros and cons. Spend time exploring majors, looking up the ones you have not heard of and reading into what types of jobs you can obtain with these various degrees. Lean on your strengths and interests for a strong indicator of a field you will enjoy. The STEM majors are a great fit for many individuals. You can choose from many jobs with a STEM degree, most of which are growing in demand and have solid salaries and benefits. This growing field is not one you want to leave unexplored!

Craig Middleton

  • Craig is a New York City-based retired business consultant, who is an expert in education and cultural trends. He has a Masters of Business Administration and a Masters in Education from St. Johns and loves sharing his knowledge on the side through his writing. If you have any questions or comments you can direct them to Craig at craigmiddleton18@gmail.com.
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Three Options To School Your Child at Home by Craig Middleton

Sunday, March 21st, 2021

Electronic Ed
Three Options To School Your Child at Home by Craig Middleton explains how you can allow your child to learn from home without having to be a teacher yourself. If you are not happy with your local public school options you should look into the options that Craig has researched for you.

Introduction

  • Deciding to school your children at home can be frightening. Making critical decisions about your children’s education can seem daunting. With the growth of online learning environments, you can be assured that you will be able to access world-class educational options that will set your children up for success. You’ll just need to decide what kind of homeschooler you want to be. Here are a few options.

Online Public School

  • Many parents make the decision to homeschool because they want to remove their children from the physical public school environment. Perhaps they are living in an area with substandard schools or maybe their child is dealing with a situation like bullying or emotional challenges that makes attending their local school unsustainable. If this sounds like you, you may be surprised to discover that you can school from home without actually being a homeschooler. Many states participate in online public school programs that will allow your child to continue their public school education from the comfort and safety of your home. Amazingly, most of these programs are completely free of charge and include all materials such as books and even a computer.
  • Schools like K12 and Connections Academy are online extensions of your public school system. They offer a very good traditional curriculum in an online environment. If you are happy with a traditional approach to your child’s education, online public schools utilize online and offline materials often using some type of virtual desktop services that will allow your child to access their lessons from anywhere on any device. Your child’s grades will be maintained for you and they will receive a diploma upon successful graduation.

Accredited Distance Programs

  • If you are not happy with a standard public school education but are still looking for a program that offers a full curriculum with teacher support and records maintenance, an accredited distance program may be the right fit for you. Online schools such as Oak Meadow or Laurel Springs are fully realized, complete programs that are accredited, and also offer a diploma upon completion. Courses will follow a fairly traditional sequence but can be more in-depth and creative. Technically, if your child is enrolled with a distance program full time, he or she is not considered a homeschooler but rather a private school student.
  • This can also be a great choice if you have particular religious interests or child development philosophies. For example, Oak Meadow is influenced by the Waldorf method of education, and Abeka Academy offers an education based on Christian principles. If it is important for you that a particular belief system or teaching methodology is incorporated into the curriculum, an accredited distance program that caters to your preferences can be a wonderful choice.

A-La-Carte Options

  • If you prefer a more eclectic education for your children you might want to consider building their curriculum yourself. You might feel comfortable teaching history on your own, but find the idea of teaching trigonometry daunting. In this case, online sites can be the answer to all your concerns. Sites like Khan Academy or Time 4 Learning offer just about every core subject you can imagine. They use high-quality video lessons and assessments that can take the weight of difficult subjects off of your shoulders. Prices for these services vary greatly.
  • Khan Academy is completely free of charge, whereas Time 4 Learning is fee-based, but even the fee-based models are usually reasonable in cost. It is important to note that sites such as these are not usually accredited and it will be up to you to keep records and assign grades for your child’s work. This is actual homeschooling and you will need to find out your state’s requirements and align yourself with state laws.
  • The reasons why a parent chooses to school their child at home vary widely and you need to investigate yours to choose the best path for your family. Regardless of what kind of education you wish for your child, there are many online resources that can help you be sure that they are receiving the best education possible.

Craig Middleton

  • Craig is a New York City-based retired business consultant, who is an expert in education and cultural trends. He has a Masters of Business Administration and a Masters in Education from St. Johns and loves sharing his knowledge on the side through his writing. If you have any questions or comments you can direct them to Craig at craigmiddleton18@gmail.com.
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