The Common Educational Learning Tips for Young Students
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The “Why” and “How” of Special Education Conferences
Do you aspire to teach children with special abilities? If yes, then you would probably require a degree in special education. With the degree you will be able to help children with special needs. Children with different cognitive and emotional needs would be able to reach out to you. It’s not easy to win their trust, let alone guide them through their difficult moments of adjustments to the surroundings.
Special Education: Willing to become an educator?
Besides attaining a degree, as a special education teacher, you should consider attending the best of special education conferences being held from time to time. There is so much to learn. The best part of special education conferences is that different conferences focus on different aspects of special education. So, today, if you’re attending one conference bringing the need for disability rights to the fore, there’s another one dealing specifically with autism spectrum disorders.
Special Education Conferences: What they should ideally focus on
There is virtually a wide range of insights to secure. As someone willing to be a special education teacher, you should actually find out about the qualities of an ideal special education conference – i.e. you should be aware of what they should focus on in order to guide teachers who, in turn, will guide learners. Read on to explore.
Generally, the most famous conferences or special education seminars thus held from time to time have focused on the following issues:
- The latest teaching methods that have emerged in the field of special education
- Presentations revolving around the developmental issues faced by these children
- The pressing issues or challenges that educators have to face in this particular field
- The new legislation or upcoming federal policies concerning special education
- Special academic facilities needed in the rural areas
- Ways in which you can diversify your teaching skills
- Focus on technologies (both the emerging and existing ones) that can help educators in this regard
- Statistics-based discussions
Your chance to grow your network!
These conferences also offer you an opportunity to grow your network—to meet people who are in the same field and share similar interests. You should seek future opportunities to bring your research-based findings in special education to the fore. Looking out for publication opportunities is definitely the next step.
So, it will not be an exaggeration to say that attending these conferences bolsters your scope and horizon of knowledge as an educator. So, why miss them?
What are your job responsibilities as a security analyst?
With technology emerging as the biggest job sector in the year 2016, potential security analysts have a whole new world of openings to explore today. However, there is still a considerable degree of ambiguity surrounding the job responsibilities of security analysts. You might as well be keen on doing something with cyber security in the near future and are perhaps wondering if at all there are lucrative chances in the field of security analysis or not. Let us take a look at further details in order to be duly guided in this regard.
What are you supposed to do as a security analyst? A brief look at the same
Before delving into substantial details, let us tell you can land up with meaningful job offers as a security analyst. On any given day, you would be required to perform the following responsibilities:
- Carry out vulnerability testing, security assessment and risk analysis
- Plan and execute security controls and upgrade them as well
- Track security access and maintain data
- Establishing protocols designed for protecting digital files and other information systems against unauthorized access, destruction and modification
- Coordinating security plans without the help of outside vendors
- Manage and control network and detect intrusion
- Assess security breaches and determine their root cause
- Conducting internal security audits
- Conducting external security audits
- Installing appropriate countermeasures and tools to deal with security breaches
- Anticipating security alerts
The role of a security analyst: Analyzing the “real” prospects
Based on the varied responsibilities, a security analyst might as well be called by different names including Security Manager, Security Architect, Security Consultant and Security Engineer. These might as well be the logical paths to your career growth (like from security analyst to security manager to architect and so on).
Recruiters are yet to zero in on a specific degree when it comes to selecting security analysts. However, they will be looking for a bachelor’s degree in Cyber Security or Computer Science or any related field. Even if you don’t have a degree as such, you can still end up impressing recruiters with due experience and certifications. Remember, your troubleshooting skills will be under scanner while you’re appearing for boardroom interviews.
So, make sure you are getting in touch with hiring agencies to impress them with your skills today! Wish you all the luck for the wonderful journey of yours.
Online Job Search: A Few Misconceptions to Get Rid of
Believe it or not, modern job search is riddled with misconceptions. A casual internet search virtually opens up a world of job opportunities for you and you think that signing up for multiple job portals at the same time might as well result in you being flooded with job offers. However, let us tell you that this one remains one of the most notable misconceptions in the world of online job search. We will tell you why and acquaint you with more such job search myths in the course of the post. Do read on in order to be duly informed.
#Myth 1: Signing up for more job portals entails a greater number of job opportunities
You might as well believe that signing up for more job portals will actually go on to help you secure more job offers. However, let us tell you that there is no guarantee of the same. Numbers have proven that online job search is not the proverbial elixir that job seekers think it to be. The internet is definitely an important part of the job search but let us tell you that as per reports, only 5 percent of job seekers get jobs through online job portals. Make sure you are considering newspaper ads besides the online ones as well.
#Myth 2: You will get a response within a day or just a few days of applying
You will get a reply as soon as you apply. This is another online job search myth that you should make yourself aware of. You have taken great pains to modify your resume and are probably expecting a response as soon as possible from the recruiters’ end. However, you have to understand that every recruiter has their own sweet time for checking out updated resumes and follow up with the updated job portals. A more effective job search is characterized by you keeping in touch with the human resources after sending over your application.
#Myth 3: You get all the job openings online
Much to the shock of job seekers, let us tell you that only 15-20 percent of the job demands are actually advertised. Most of the job openings are actually a part of the closed job market. So, before getting too hopeful about the online job search opportunities make sure you are duly steering clear of such misconceptions.
Educate yourself more about these myths just so that you can steer clear of them and adopt a more meaningful approach towards your job search.
E-learning: Challenges and ways to tackle them
E-learning has many takers today and not without reasons. Thanks to the flexibility offered by this particular learning framework, it has been successfully incorporated by institutions of various natures. You have got online learning modules for junior schools, high schools, businesses as well as universities.
What are the problems of online learning?
However, no education system is devoid of flaws. No matter how popular the practice is – online learning is not free of faults. While it can jolly well be endorsed as the new wave of learning, the fact that teachers have to put in intensive efforts to design course materials- cannot be dismissed. Students, on the other hand, need to demonstrate high degree of proficiency in order to decode those materials. Listed below are a few problems associated with online learning and these are the ways in which you can beat these challenges.
The students don’t necessarily have access to superior technology
The foremost problem which emerges at the forefront is the lack of technological aid. There are so many students who don’t even have a sound internet connection or the high bandwidth required to access the online classes. The entire learning experience is seriously hindered when students fail to meet the technological requirements thus. A potent way to beat this particular problem would be to arm yourself with “knowledge” – with the knowledge of the kind of technical assistance that you would need for learning. Make sure you are making arrangements beforehand. If you think you can’t afford the kind of internet badwidth needed for accessing these classes you should consider offline classes.
Difficult to adapt
Computer based education is not everyone’s cup of tea it seems. It wouldn’t really be an exaggeration to claim that students, largely, find it easier to grasp notes taken down within the four walls of the traditional classrooms. They find it difficult to adapt. The ways of the online tutor are just too new for them. You can meet this particular challenge by acquainting yourself with basic computer literacy courses.
Lack of scheduling
Online learning programs are primarily preferred by adults simply because of the fact that they require a considerable amount of time to be decoded as has been mentioned above. Younger e-learners, if at all, they are enrolling for the web-based learning programs should consider chalking out learning schedules in a bid to complete assignments on time.
Make sure you are keeping these points in view without fail.
Tips to make your child ready for Kindergarten
Preparing your child for kindergarten doesn’t really have to be a fearsome exercise. Kindergarten is your child’s first step to institutionalized education- so you are understandably nervous. You want the best for your child and wouldn’t really leave a stone unturned to ensure that your child has successfully adapted to the changed ambience (from home to school). A few tips will help you understand better.
Make him “reading-ready”
In order to make your child “reading ready” make sure you are reading stories to him every day. This practice can be initiated way before the child is actually admitted to school. Reading stories to your children helps you at multiple levels. You will find many kindergarten teachers reading stories to their students – it acts as a means of building rapport with them. Your child’s teacher may do the same as well. For your child, these reading sessions should not be something which he is completely new to.
Understand the emotional significance and act accordingly
Take deep breaths every day because kindergarten is going to be a very emotional experience for your child. Just the thought of staying away from parents for hours might psyche him out completely. However, it would be prudent on your end to ensure that you are actually giving him a hang of what exactly his school might be like. Tell him that you’re excited and can’t really wait for him to go to school- a place where he will make a lot of new friends though he’ll have to stay away from his parents for a few hours or so.
Other tips
Besides the aforementioned points, make sure you are acquainting yourself with other ways of dealing with your kid’s separation anxiety. A potent way is to kiss goodbye as soon as you leave him at the school gate. Make sure a teacher or school aid is there when you are kissing your child because that would mean that you are leaving him in their charge within a fraction of a minute or so. The longer you stay the more difficult it gets for your kid to accept your absence.
Make sure you are choosing a school which makes education fun. Teachers are often found to incorporate a lot of music in education – not only to make education fun but also to ensure that the students immerse themselves in something entertaining and keep separation anxiety issues at bay.
Should Grammar Schools be there?
If you are based in the UK, you must be aware of what grammar schools are. The concept of grammar schools is primarily associated with the United Kingdom. These schools are known for selecting their students with the help of an examination – conducted when these students are 11 years of age. If the students pass out this particular examination they can be a part of the local grammar school. If not, they can join the secondary modern school.
A few facts about grammar schools: What you should find out
There are around 163 grammar schools in England and 69 in Northern Ireland. Now, let us tell you that though the concept of grammar schools has actually existed since centuries back- it is not exactly free from controversies. We will explore that and a lot more as we go through this post. Read on.
If one goes through the Education Act 1944, one will be able to find out that the grammar schools had existed back then as well. Earlier, secondary education was categorized into two basic types. The grammar schools made for one of those types. They focused on the academic capabilities of pupils assuming that those passing out from these schools will go on to pursue higher education. The secondary modern schools, on the other hand, were meant for those who wished to pursue trade after graduating from high school.
The “grammar school controversy”: What exactly you should know
Thus, this particular system effectively segregated pupils into two categories – the ones who were interested and capable of bagging university jobs and the ones who were apparently more suitable for the “less talked-about jobs”. And, this is something which gave birth to controversies. Labour politicians in the 1950s and 60s claimed that this particular education system was instrumental in reinforcing class system. It was in the year 1965 that the government pressed for the abolition of this system.
Notably, grammar schools are known for selecting students on the basis of the following pointers:
- Verbal reasoning
- Numerical reasoning
- English comprehension, grammar, punctuation
- Non verbal reasoning
- Creative writing
It has also been argued that those who have been intensely tutored are bound to perform better than the ones who have not had the opportunity to get proper exposure to such guidance.
Do you think the arguments against the concept are justified? Do you think grammar schools should be there?
The Job Search Trends of 2017 Discussed
The demands of the corporate world are changing every day – so are the ways in which job seekers look for jobs today. Keeping the pertinence of the subject in view, today, we will be discussing a few ways in which job hunt is going to evolve in the coming year. Here’s a list of the job search trends 2017, going through which you will be able to prepare yourself for the job hunt better.
Job hunt trends 2017: Everything you should find out about
What does 2017 have in store for job seekers? Should they ideally adopt a different approach to job search this year from what they had been doing all these years? We will find out answers today.
The evolution of career communities
Career communities are very popular today. Till all these years, general job sites were actually a rage since job hunters could actually find all types of jobs there. Career communities, it is expected, will soon take the place of these job sites primarily because of the fact that they facilitate “specialized job search”. Do make sure you are looking up these communities that are tailored for your field or job preference. Taking help of the forums, meetups and articles of these communities means that you are growing your network as well.
It can well be said that 2017 will be the year of career communities.
Make sure you are focusing on your skills
It is your skill set which is going to take precedence over your degree. Yes. Your degree will continue to be a valuable addition to your resume for years to come but recruiters will definitely go on to put more emphasis on hard skills and experience than on your degree. Additionally, you should remember that online degrees are becoming more popular as well. Even a top educational institution will not necessarily be regarded as a surefire draw in this case.
While discussing your experience, make sure you are highlighting your ability to excel in multifarious work environments.
Expand your job search across multiple devices
Kindly ensure that you are not limiting your job search only to desktop and laptop. As has already been indicated above, “mobile” is the way to go. Try the mobile job apps and the search aids that your smartphone has to offer. A standard web browser might not as well offer you the opportunities that a smartphone or tablet can do.
Does increased spending guarantee better academic performance?
Is improved funding directly proportional to improved education? This question, very surprisingly, has remained unanswered for a long time – blame it on the inconclusive researches conducted from time to time – or for that matter the never-ending debates between politicians, educators and unions. Until the recent past, there was no clear consensus regarding the place of money in education. Factors like parental education, student poverty and school organization have been touted as major contributors to academic results.
Will increased funding really facilitate academic growth?
Opponents of increased school funding opine that academic excellence doesn’t have anything to do with money. However, a recent study conducted by economists Jesse Rothstein (University of California, Berkeley), Julien Lafortune and Whitmore Schanzenbach of Northwestern has actually revealed that increased spending does have a bearing on education. Let us discover details in the course of this post.
The first-of-its-kind study which was published by the National Bureau of Economic Research tested student test scores of 26 states that have altered their funding method (schools) since 1990. They also tested 23 states that did not introduce any change in the way they fund their schools since 1990. The results were compared accordingly. The period starting from 1990 is important because that was the time when the court started changing the laws regarding state obligation to public school students.
School finance researchers faced a difficult challenge on their way to zeroing in on conclusive results. It was clear that money wasn’t really the end in itself but definitely a means to producing better results. Until a time, states went on having their own standards and related tests. As such, it was difficult to compare results of tests conducted by different states.
Does increased funding help? What the different studies revealed
It was only with the introduction and eventual adoption of the Common Core State Standards that it became possible to draw comparisons. The aforementioned researchers did find that in the long run within the comparable time frames the states that did invest money for the lowest-income school districts saw more academic improvement than the states that didn’t do the same. There was another study which tested the longer-term outcomes of improved school funding. They examined how students stayed at school and how they earned as adults. The researchers definitely observed more gains with more money spent.
Are you prepared for your first campus interview?
If you’re final year student, by now, you might as well have got used to the talks of campus interviews greeting you everywhere starting from the college ground to the canteen and of course, the classroom. Early preparations, nerves, discussions and excitement – all your efforts and emotions culminate on THAT day- the day when you are about to face the interview! Today, we will offer you a few tips with the help of which you can crack a campus interview without struggle. Read on for valuable campus interview tips.
Understand its significance
A campus interview rightfully demands as much focus and attention as the final year exams do. Your chances of success in this particular interview will go on to determine your professional course in a major way. There is no need to get all too nervy but there is no room for complacency as well.
Experts opine that you should ideally spend at least 90-100 hours in creating your resume itself. You can consider creating different resumes for different roles. Crafting your resume may not be prioritized duly by you but you should ideally consider it to be an important part of your preparations – simply because of the fact that your CV is the first thing that your recruiter will see and form an impression about you.
Consider finding out about the nature of the interview
There are times when you will just not be informed about the nature of the interview – whether the company is looking for candidates suiting special roles or for diverse openings. Confusions or lack of knowledge might as well psyche you out big time. However, the key is to stay calm and find a way out- and the best way is to ask the interviewer straightaway.
Ask the interviewers what exactly they’re looking for—- specialized or multiple vacancies and improvise on the spot.
Do work on preparing a 4 or 5-minute short summary of your internship/project
It is important because your project showcases your skills or talents. Preparing a short summary is only wise because you will not really be able to elaborate on them during the course of the interview itself.
Learn how to behave like a professional
You might as well be new to all “this”. You’re still in your college and are yet to appear for a corporate interview. So, it’s only wise to ensure that you’re picking a few tips to sell yourself as a professional. There is no point in mugging up stock questions. Professionals understand what the campus interviewer “exactly” wants to know. If in doubt, clarify it from the interviewer himself before answering. Look up the online articles telling you how the experts themselves had prepared or are preparing for boardroom interviews.
