The Northstar Tutoring System

The Northstar Tutoring SystemNorthstar tutoring and learning centers are made of a variety of systems that employ an online mode for teaching lessons to students. This is done through a pedagogical application. The Northstar tutoring system utilizes a Linux server platform for its operation and also operates on the Internet.The Northstar tutoring program employs a GNU/Linux operating system in its operation. The online program offers a variety of lesson methods that incorporate the use of audio and video. Audio lessons are offered through recorded files. Students can practice the concepts and get feedback in real time.With G-Chat, they can communicate and share ideas with other students. They can learn from teachers as well. There are many tutorials available for Northstar tutoring programs.The online tutoring program also incorporates other technology for online training sessions and for real time feedback. Teachers can collaborate with the users of the tutoring software in their tu toring sessions. This mode of communication facilitates the use of Adobe Reader and JavaScript. Other popular software is Adobe Reader, Microsoft Outlook, Adobe Flash Player, Internet Explorer, and Firefox.An education mentor is a kind of program that is usually provided by the tutoring program. They help users practice and improve their knowledge. The tutor can provide feedback and suggestions about a subject to students in the tutoring session.Online learning programs are considered as distance learning programs as they involve a great deal of focus on the course material rather than interaction with students. You can enroll in these programs without meeting anyone except the tutors. Many organizations offer tutoring programs.A lot of training programs are offered by these organizations. These training programs include on-line sessions, hands-on training sessions, interactive training sessions, and classroom-based training sessions. You will find out more information about the var ious Northstar tutoring courses on the Internet.

How To Interview For Graduate School Admissions

How To Interview For Graduate School Admissions First of all: congratulations because you have passed nearly every round of the application process, and your prospective school is ready to admit you. Now, you just have to ace your interview. Tutorswho have been through the process before can help you. Basics: You may interview with an admissions committee group (comprised of faculty members, admissions counselors or even students), or individually with any of those. Most interviews will be in-person, but some may be over-the-phone. Typically, interviews are 30-60 minutes, but some schools will invite students for weekend-long events, full with multiple interviews and meet-and-greet sessions. Your atmosphere: Ultimately, you want your interviewer to like you, and for the most part that depends on the atmosphere you bring into your interview. This is one of the most difficult aspects to practice. Sometimes, you just have to be likable, and that depends on your energy level, your ability to create a two-way dialogue, your confidence, how friendly you are, your etiquette, etc. So, have a few Red Bulls, give your interviewer a strong handshake, make lots of eye contact and try to be as energetic and confident as possible. Do not restate your application: Your interviewer has probably already read your application. In fact, thats exactly why youre at the interview. You have already proven yourself on paper. Now, they want to see your social skills and learn more about you. But, if you are asked about a specific class, research project or internship you had, then by all means talk at length and build it up. Try to streamline your background and discuss only your most important accolades. Its better to discuss your practical experience (internships/research) than your grades. Match yourself to the school: Know everything you can about the program and school you are interviewing with. What awards/distinctions have they recently earned? What kind of research or projects do students perform there? Try to prove you can add to the schools distinctions by matching your experience and abilities to its programs. Practice an interview: It seems incredibly tedious, but practicing with a friend/family member can help you iron out your talking points. You dont want to be stumbling around for words at your interview. The more you practice, the more articulate you will be on the big day. Arrive 10 minutes early: No more or no less. If you show up 30 minutes early, youre only going to make your interviewer anxious. He/she may have something scheduled directly before your interview and may feel obligated to cut that meeting short. And if you show up late, you could be disqualified right away. Hard copies of your work: Your interviewer should have already seen your resume and other work samples you included in your application. But, if your interviewer asks you about your research project, you need to be able to pull it out and discuss it. Please, for your own sake, spend the extra money and use resume paper and a professional, leather-bound portfolio. Use your interviewers title: You are not on a first-name basis with your interviewer yet; so use his/her title: Dr, Mr, Mrs, Ms, etc. Unless, he/she tells you otherwise. Maintain a mutual dialogue: If you notice yourself talking twice as much as your interviewer, turn it around and ask him/her a question. Ask about his/her hobbies or what he/she likes about the school. Try to talk about something completely unrelated because you will be one of the few students who does. And guess whatyour interview will be remembered. Ask thoughtful questions: Basic questions dont do much to advance the conversation. So, ask questions about how you can get involved in research, practical applications and even internships. But, frame your questions to indicate that you know a lot about this school. Instead of asking, Do students get involved in research projects here? find a group of students who published or completed a successful research project. Ask about what classes or clubs you need to be involved in to complete similar research. Thank you note: Some students prefer to send an e-mail, but others believe there is a more personal touch with a handwritten letter. But, if you opt to send an email, wait a couple days before sending it. Personalize your thank-you letter and include something you and your interviewer talked about. Do not try to sell yourself again just simply thank your interviewer. Have answers prepared: Its impossible to predict every question you will be asked, but you can predict most. Try to show that you have met challenges in the past and are prepared to do so again. Most interviewers ask the same questions to all students; so try to give an answer they have not heard. Here is a list of probable questions: What are your strengths and weaknesses? Why did you choose to apply to our program? What other schools are you considering? How has your previous experience prepared you for graduate study in our program? What do you believe your greatest challenge will be here? How will you be able to make a contribution to this field? Explain a situation in which you resolved a conflict. What would you do differently? Describe your greatest accomplishment. Why should we take you and not someone else? What do you plan to specialize in?

How to Self-Study for an AP Exam

How to Self-Study for an AP Exam ACT SAT Prep and College Admissions Blog Unfortunately, not all high school AP programs are created equal. Even though colleges put your AP exams in the context of how many were offered at your school, there are major tuition savings to be had from doing well on more AP exams. If you find yourself wanting to take an AP exam that your school does not offer, here is how you can ace the exams on your own: Pick Your Textbook This is an important decision as it will form the basis of your self-study journey, especially for exams that have recently gotten a facelift from the CollegeBoard. For such exams, like AP Biology in the 2012-2013 school year, you will want to Google “SUBJECT NAME textbook correlations”. For most redesigned exam, the CollegeBoard collects correlation assessments from textbook publishers to ensure that their books align with the exam frameworks. This is usually the ideal way to pick the best textbook. If a comprehensive correlations document is not available, then you can look for the “SUBJECT NAME example textbook list”, which is more commonly available. Get the latest edition whenever possible and if you can’t decide, just go with whichever one you think has the most reputable publisher behind it. Either way, do not spend too much time obsessing over the textbook you use â€" the important thing is how you will use it. Set a Study Plan Generally, every textbook will have more information than what you actually need to succeed on the AP exam. So to save yourself lots of headaches down the line, look through the chapters and make note of which ones will not show up on the real exam (have a copy of the framework handy). Once you have determined the chapters that you will need to get through, set a weekly schedule all the way until April 1st, a month before AP exams are administered. You will want the last month before exams start to review and practice. Allocate at least one hour per day on your self-study. Remember that other kids will be taking an actual hour-long class for this every day plus more time for homework. You need to be putting in at least one hour per day to stay on track. Be a Note-Taking Fiend When I self-studied for AP World History, what really made me successful was that as I read every chapter, I took notes on the major points of almost everything I read. It came out to about 2-3 sentences per page read. This was certainly a significant amount of work to stay on top of, but it paid dividends in two important ways: It reinforces the learning process because you can’t just passively read the textbook and forget things easily. You have to decide which parts are the most important, which forces you to think about what you just read and the act of writing it imprints the knowledge to memory better. You now have a self-made study guide of the points that you thought were important. This was an excellent resource for me when it came time to cram because I had written the notes in a way that I would easily understand and quickly jog my memory. Practice Profusely To make sure you are internalizing what you are learning, give yourself frequent assessments along the way. Textbooks will generally have end-of-chapter quizzes and there are a number of online resources as well: Learnerator â€" We work with AP table leaders and readers to develop the most comprehensive question banks possible and work each year to ensure all content is in-line with the AP exams. Quizlet â€" You will find many flash card sets put together by teachers and students. The quality will vary 4tests â€" There are free tests here, although be careful because it does not seem like the content has been updated to match the redesigned exams. If you want even more practice questions, you can purchased past released exams on the CollegeBoard store: https://store.collegeboard.org/sto/catalog.do?category=259categoryName=AP%AE Physical review books, although clunky to carry around, can also provide additional practice. *Before going down this route however, it is worth noting that many such books do not have very good content. This is especially true of books written to adapt to overhauled AP exams, as they are often regurgitations of past books that are not truly aligned to the new frameworks. The Final Push About a month before the exam, you should plan to have all the necessary chapters read with copious notes. Here is a checklist of things to do before the exam to ensure best odds of success: Re-read your notes By this point, it is more than likely that you have forgotten many of the things that you read earlier in the year. Give all your notes a run-through as a refresher. Practice like Crazy The best way to really master a subject is to get as many reps as possible. One way to do this is to go to a local bookstore with a notebook and grab as many review books as possible and just take all the practice questions out of the books (if you don’t want to actually buy several books). Take released exam The best way to be prepared for the real exam is to take past released exams. This may not always be available the year after a re-designed course is first implemented, such as AP U.S. History in the 2014-15 school year. In those cases, you will have to rely on independent companies and their review products. In-Person Questions They say that you don’t truly know something until you are able to teach it. One way to do this is to get a friend, a parent, or a willing teacher to quiz you FRQ-style on various topics. The topics can be pulled from past released FRQ’s, review books, topics found in textbooks, online resources, etc. The goal is to not know what questions to be expecting and be able to provide thoughtful and confident answers in the moment without the aid of any resources. Through a process like this Memorization self-challenge Starting at the highest level of organization, try to remember everything you can about what you learned. A good way to start is by textbook chapters. If you can recall all the chapter names in your textbook, that is a great start because it means that you can see the big picture of how the course progresses and what it contains. Then at each chapter, recall from memory how each one was organized. You don’t need to recall every fact, but if you can remember at an “outline” level, at least two tiers (such as chapters - sections) and some supporting knowledge in each one, then you are in great shape. As you do this exercise, you can take down notes of things you struggled to remember and look up the actual book chapters to see which ones you missed. So there you have it! If you plan it out and stick to your strategy, self-studying for an AP exam is not all that difficult. It may seem daunting at times, but the payoff will be worth it: You have another chance to save on college tuition and admissions offices will love that you put in all that effort to go above and beyond. Good luck! About the Author Luke Liu is CEO and founder of Learnerator Education. When he was in high school, he took 11 AP exams and got 11 5’s. He self-studied for the AP World History exam after having taken the APUSH and AP European History classes. Learnerator is the web's leading resource for high-quality academic practice materials. With over 18,000 questions and solutions spanning 37 subjects developed by elite educators in the respective fields, thousands of people trust Learnerator to prepare them for high-stakes exams. Subjects that can be found on Learnerator include all major AP exams, SAT, ACT, GMAT, and more. All content is meticulously developed and tested before publishing on our platform which makes it as simple as possible to begin practicing and learning by doing. hbspt.cta._relativeUrls=true;hbspt.cta.load(215486, 'a519c073-790d-4c67-b0fd-7095f1869478', {});

Teach Away Telegram - January 2011

Teach Away Telegram - January 2011 2011 is here, and Teach Away would like to wish you a belated Happy New Year! We hope you’re taking advantage of the new year to take on some new and exciting challenges.This year, we dare you to try something new--read our 5 challenges below, and see just how daring you can be! You might be interested to read about one teacher who took a chance and had his film screened at a Korean Film Festival. If you're still working on the new and impoved you for 2011, you'll be happy to learn about a part of the world that celebrates their New Year a little bit late. (So get that list of resolutions back out!)Happy Year of the Rabbit!-The Teach Away TeamIn this issue:5 Things You Thought You’d Never Do - But Should - This Year!Teacher Challenge: From Inspiration to RealityHappy Chinese New Year!Announcement â€" Contest Winners5 Things You Thought You’d Never Do - But Should - This Year!When you are living overseas, anything and everything can be an adventure. From navigating the local gro cery store to adding some local fashion to your wardrobe to camping in the middle of the desert, each and every day, the opportunity to try something completely and utterly new comes up (sometimes when you least expect it).If you are going to be overseas this 2011, we dare you to try something to write home about! Depending on where you happen to be in the world, you may want to consider one (or all!) of the 5 challenges below!1. Take a dip in a Korean hot spring in the middle of winter â€" in your birthday suit.2. Hop on an elephant, and ride through the jungle in northern Thailand.3. Pack yourself a whole lot of water, and set up camp in the middle of the Abu Dhabi desert.4. Let out your inner artist, and take a stab at Chinese calligraphy.5. Plug your nose, and take a bite of some Japanese natto (fermented soy beans) â€" it’s great for your health!Tell us about something YOU never thought you would have done, but are glad you did. We may feature the topic in a future issue of t he Telegram.Teacher Challenge: From Inspiration to RealityWith every New Year comes talk of new opportunities, new experiences, and â€" if you really want it â€" the chance for a whole new you. Making the decision to teach overseas is a life-changing opportunity, filled with new experiences that will inevitably shape (or re-shape) the person that you will become.For Steven Sirski, the year he spent teaching English in Korea through Teach Away was not only about immersing himself in a new culture, but also a year during which he moved closer to realizing one of his life goals. Back in Canada, Steven had been interested in film-making for years, and had already produced two independent films prior to what some may view as his big break. Although teaching English as a second language in Asia may not seem an obvious step in the path towards getting involved in film production, Steven cleverly combined his teaching day job with one of his main interests (film-making) and ended up produci ng a film that was screened at a Korean film festival! (Steven gives credit to his co-writer/director, Murat Copcu, who made the wise decision to submit their film to the MADE IN BUSAN film festival.)Steven’s teaching job in Korea, not only helped him come up with a unique story idea, but became an invaluable part in the production of the film. His students agreed to act in his film, and even took part in drawing up ideas for the storyboard (you can see these during the film’s credits). Steven views his experience in Korea as an important part of his development as a film-maker.Steven’s Short: Coffee and MilkNOTE: As part of our 'This is Silly' series, the following short comedy, 'Coffee and Milk', is an expression of one teacher’s creativity in the classroom, and does not necessarily represent the opinions of Teach Away, Inc.Coffee and Milk finds teacher and student a little out of sorts after the two collide in the hallway â€" and not due to a concussion. This short film c omically parallels the frustration which accompanies a teacher’s shift without his morning coffee to that of a student’s first class without his morning milk.Watch Steven's cool and quirky film, Coffee and Milk.Happy Chinese New Year!If 2011 snuck up on you this year, and you missed out on all that resolution-making, not to worry! According to the Chinese, the New Year doesn’t begin until February 3rd this year - so you’ve still got time to make (and hopefully not break) your New Year’s resolutions!Unlike countries who follow the Julian calendar and celebrate the New Year on January 14th, the Chinese New Year is based on an interesting mix of the Gregorian calendar and a lunar-solar calendar (the latter, which marks many holidays in the Middle East). The Chinese New Year is not unique to mainland China, as it is also celebrated in Hong Kong, Malaysia, Taiwan, Vietnam, among other southeast Asian countries.Traditions surrounding the Chinese New Year include cleaning one’s home in order to make room for good fortune; eating foods which represent wealth, fertility, and long life; and presenting children red envelopes of gold (well, money). The first two weeks of the New Year are celebrated with a festival, and the Lantern Festival marks the official end of the celebration on the 15th day (which coincides with the first full moon.) Tradition dictates that thousands of colourful lanterns should share the night sky with the brightly lit moon.Happy Year of the Rabbit!Announcement - Contest Winners Teach Away would like to announce the two lucky winners of November's Silly Story Contest. Due to their creativity (a la This is Silly), Shelley Suzuki and Steven Sirski will be receiving a batch of Taxali toys (one of which is pictured on the right). You might recall Shelley’s creative Teacher Story, The Art of English, in the November Telegram. And Steven deserves our congratulations for having his creativity screened at a film festival overseas.Congratulati ons, Shelley and Steven!

Taipei American School

Taipei American School Taipei American School Taipei American School (TAS) is an independent, coeducational day school founded in 1949 for students from prekindergarten through grade 12. More than thirty nationalities make up the student body. The first semester of the school year runs from early August to mid-December; the second semester runs from early January to early June. The School is located in Tien Mou, a northern suburb of Taipei, where many members of the expatriate community reside. High-rise apartment buildings, small businesses, parks, outdoor markets, temples, international restaurants, and the Yangmingshan Mountains characterize the landscape. The TAS parent body includes professionals from local businesses and international corporations, employees of foreign governments, and educators. Organization. The School is governed by an eleven-member Board of Directors composed of two Board members appointed for four-year terms and nine Board members elected for three-year terms by the Taipei American School Association. Membership in the Association is automatically conferred on the parents of children enrolled in the School. Curriculum. TAS provides an American-based education with a global perspective which results in a love of learning, academic excellence, a balanced life, and service to others. The K-12 curriculum is based on exemplary standards and benchmarks from the U.S. As the majority of TAS students will continue their education in the United States, TAS has aligned its curriculum at each grade level to facilitate a smooth transition. Each year, over 90% of the graduates attend colleges and universities in the United States; the rest enroll in four-year institutions around the world. The middle school (grades 6-8) is an innovative interdisciplinary program. The upper school (grades 9-12) offers a rigorous, college-preparatory program with multiple Honors, AP, and IB courses. Starting in kindergarten, students take Mandarin classes that help them take advantage of the local culture. TAS offers EAL support as well as support for students with mild learning differences; parents of students with learning needs should contact the School directly to be sure that TAS has the resources and programs to fit their childs needs. TAS is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). TAS also produces several annual publications, including an Annual Report, the school profile, and an alumni news magazine. In addition, TAS produces a school news magazine called The Window, which is published three times each year. Facilities. The School occupies a campus of approximately 15 acres. The campus is wireless to service the IT needs as a one-to-one laptop school in grades 4-5 and the middle and upper schools. The School has approximately 200 classrooms, including many science and robotics labs. The campus also features a four-story library / IT / media complex, music and art facilities, three dance studios, and three theaters. Sports facilities include three gyms, covered and outdoor tennis courts, a track, two playing fields with artificial turf, and a 25-meter indoor swimming pool. The cafeteria, pizza bar, Village Snack Bar, and Fitness Cafe serve nearly 3,000 patrons per day. The Upper School Science and Technology Building opened in 2012, and features state-of-the-art science and robotics labs, new classrooms equipped with cutting-edge technology, and a lecture hall. The new Liu Lim Arts Center opened in August 2013, along with the new Tiger Health and Wellness Center.

The Little Genius Nursery

The Little Genius Nursery The Little Genius Nursery We believe passionately in the power and impact of excellent early years education. If you honour childrens creativity and choice and acknowledge that the role of the adult is to respond to interests of each child and nurture their independence, we would love to have you on our team . We offer a friendly and nurturing working environment in first class facilities with regular opportunities for professional development. We currently have vacancies for Nursery Teachers in Kuwait for an immediate start. The nursery is positioned to be an exemplary early years setting and we invite you to join us. We offer an attractive package including medical and annual flight allowance. Intresred applicants should submit their update full detailed CV with photograph. You should be a native English speaker and hold a degree , diploma or certificate in education ideally in Early Years. It is preffered that you have hands on classroom experience and will be able to contribute to a positive team culture.

The 5 most controversial historical figures

The 5 most controversial historical figures One of the great things about studying or teaching history is the possibilities it opens up for debate. History teachers and tutors frequently encounter all sorts of characters who defy definition. Here are our top five 'controversial' historical figures. 1. Richard the Lionheart - The Richard of popular legend was a good king who led noble crusades. However, history suggests he cared little for England - he didn't even speak the language. His crusades have been interpreted as warmongering and when not fighting he lived in France as Count of Anjou. 2. Henry VIII - Was Henry a powerful soldier king who created an unparalleled military strength? Or was he a maniac despot given to throwing almighty tantrums if not appeased? 3. Shakespeare - Although a major historical figure, very little is known about Shakespeare. Even today, the authorship of his plays is debated in A-level English classes, as are the reasons for him leaving wife Anne Hathaway nothing but his second best bed in his will. 4. Robert Falcon Scott - The story of the Race to the Pole still fascinates. Although Amundsen won, it is the doomed Scott who has captured public imagination. Opinion is divided as to whether his mission was a glorious, inevitable tragedy or an under-prepared and foolhardy attempt. 5. Mata Hari - Executed by the French in 1917 for spying, Mata Hari is remembered as a dangerous double agent, responsible for the deaths of thousands. However, many people believe she was actually a convenient scapegoat - a woman with more beauty then brains who was in the wrong place at the wrong time.