Technology is becoming in demand for the 21st century. Technology in the classroom has helped students engage and adapt with a variety of devices. Devices such as computers, Smartboards, webcams, and projectors help build stronger and longer lasting engagement inside the classroom. These devices are being used to increase class interaction and discussion. Smartboards have helped students increase student-to-student interaction and has given them the chance to participate in a more willing and excited way.…
Many Universities seek students who are driven to be a leader. This is because they want a student who can improve their school’s environment by leading a team in an efficient and positive way, for both students and teachers. They are interested in students with optimistic attitudes who can take on responsibility and guide their team in a clear direction. A leader is someone who is reliable and can motivate their team to achieve…
Students transitioning from middle school to high school are often eager for all of the new experiences that come along with high school; better lunches, more freedom, and new friends. However, not all students are aware of the extreme importance of freshman year in high school on their academic careers and why it is crucial to stay focused and do well. While most of the classes taken freshman year are basic and perhaps even not…
Boston Tutoring Services contacted local Executive Function and ADHD Coaches to learn more about their experiences working with children with these needs. This week we are featuring Dianne Kosto of Braincore Therapy. We asked Dianne about her experience and practice: Boston Tutoring Services: What experience drove you to want to support children with these needs? Dianne Kosto: My son’s extreme and debilitating impulsivity. BTS: What types of services do you offer? DK: Biofeedback And EEG…
Despite being a fun and festive time, it can be hard for high school seniors to know how to make the most out of winter break. With the amount of hours available, it can be tempting to simply lay on the couch in pajamas all day long, binge watching television. To help avoid this, here are a few ways which you can remain productive and ensure that time is being used wisely! Review…
When I received an email over the summer asking if I would be interested in participating in a service learning class working with 2nd and 3rd graders, I jumped at the chance. I have loved children for as long as I can remember. Even as a child, I enjoyed being with children younger than myself, and helping them learn so this class was perfect for me. I was told that this would be the typical…
While most teenagers are playing video games and looking for the new and coolest app, there are a few young entrepreneurs in Massachusetts who are the ones creating them, supported by programs such as Youth CITIES and the Thiel Fellowship. These programs encourage students to pursue entrepreneurship and work for themselves, as well as to make a change in the world, despite the preconceived limits of their age. Globe Magazine recently published an article on…
The holidays give us the opportunity to share traditions and make more memories with our friends and family. The month of December includes a few multi-cultural holiday traditions to celebrate such as Christmas, Kwanzaa and Hanukkah. Hanukkah is the Hebrew word meaning dedication that helps justify the importance of Hanukkah. Hanukkah celebrates the bravery and the victory of the Jews’ defeat over the Syrian-Greeks. Hanukkah is the Jewish festival of lights, when Jewish families…
The famous line educators will say is “no question is a stupid question,” and for most teachers, they find that the question is sometimes more important than the answer. Teachers find that students who asks questions are learning more, because although they are unsure, they are eager to understand the material. A frequent issue in the classroom is that many students are usually very nervous to ask questions. Some students may feel embarrassed, as if…
