Updated: The Best-Selling Udemy Courses of 2018

Posted in Udemy on June 19, 2017

Want to start learning online? You've come to the right place. Udemy is the largest global community of online learners with nearly 14 million members and this page lists the best Udemy courses for 2018. At the time of publication, over 45,000 different courses have been taught by expert instructors on the Udemy platform. How Read More »

Two Online High School Students Accepted to Juilliard

Posted in News, Online School on June 18, 2017

Online high schools, also called virtual academies, are a growing trend in alternative education options in the U.S. Although these virtual schools have faced backlash as states question their results, it is clear that some students flourish in this alternative environment. Last week, two students from Connections Academy announced their acceptance to the highly prestigious Read More »

Intrapersonal Intelligence: Achieving Self-Awareness

Posted in Teaching on June 18, 2017

Of the 8 intelligence profiles identified in the 1999 edition of Howard Gardner’s book “Frames of Mind: The Theory of Multiple Intelligences,” Intrapersonal Intelligence is the hardest to define. Gardner is a psychologist and Harvard graduate whose theory of Multiple Intelligences revolutionized modern psychology. His theory divides the strengths of individuals into 8 categories. Although these Read More »

9 Homemade Fidget Toys, Tricks, and Alternatives

Posted in Lifestyle on June 17, 2017

What are fidget spinners and toys? Basically, a fidget toy is a pocket-sized device you can discreetly pull out and spin, twist, or otherwise manipulate. Proponents of fidget toys claim that they relieve stress and help students focus. Others say it simply distracts. Either way, they're fun, and, like "Brain Breaks," can provide a needed break Read More »

Autism Does Not Make Homeschooling Impossible

Posted in Homeschooling on June 16, 2017

Public schools are not structured to accommodate children with autism. They combine every aspect of life that autism rejects, including noise, instability, and chaos. Autism in the Public Classroom The classroom environment and routine are constantly changing, and children are always interrupted during tasks. They become overwhelmed the inter-workings of the classroom and all the stimuli Read More »