Practical ideas for informal assessment
Who says assessment can’t be fun! Using informal methods of assessment is a great way to tell if learners fully understand new concepts as they are being taught. Try some of these fun ways to assess your learners.Sindiwe Magona on the Power of Words
Sindiwe Magona understands the power of words. As a writer, as a teacher, as a motivational speaker and as an activist – she has used words and her ability with them to make her mark on the world. Sindiwe has an impressive portfolio including poetry, plays and novels...Assignment Research Guide
There’s nothing much more reassuring for a student than writing an essay with a healthy stack of information by their side. But how do you get all that info? Is there a trick? Is it a secret? Let our handy Assignment Research Guide Infographic show you the...Setting Goals
There is no time like the present to highlight the importance of planning and setting realistic goals with your learners. Goals help us to achieve the things we want in life. They are different from dreams and wishes in that we need to take active steps to achieve our...Your Ultimate Guide to Varsity Success is here
Who is Professor Bloom? If you haven’t met the mysterious and charismatic mastermind behind the study revolution you’re missing out and need to watch our introduction video to studying smart right now. Of course effective studying is not the only tool for success and...Figures of Speech
Figures of speech are often used to make writing lively and interesting. The key to figurative language is to identify it, describe it and explain the effect it has. Discover the meaning of these frequently used figures of speech.Notes on Note Taking
Despite the invention of smart phones, laptops and tablets, not much has changed when it comes to note taking. It doesn’t take long to realize that just writing everything down exactly as you hear it is going to give you a sore wrist, make your notebook disappear very...The ‘Six Cs’ of Good Writing
Writing can be a lot of things: a simple Facebook status, an intricate poem, an 800- page epic, the instructions for a pack of noodles. Writing can always be what it needs to be and do what it needs to do. Academic writing is a vehicle for students to show their...Peer pressure
The teen years are renowned for transition, growth and change as many teenagers develop and come to know who they are. Some of these changes include the pressure of fitting in and being accepted by peers, and can be rather challenging for a large number of teens....
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