Next Step Tutoring Hoppers Crossing - Is Step walking The Best Exercise?

Next Step Tutoring Hoppers Crossing - Is 'Step' walking The Best Exercise?I read a blog yesterday, called 'Next Step Tutoring Hoppers Crossing,' where they stated that tutors were not knowledgeable of Hopper and I had to disagree. It is my belief that tutors should be more aware of the term Hopper as it applies to cross walking. You see, 'step'walk' are both terms used to refer to a very basic form of physical training.'Step' is used to mean the movement of one foot over another. 'Walk' refers to the movement of the body from side to side. In this example, when learning cross walk through HOP, they would have to complete two steps, and the bottom step needs to be completed before the one below it in order to make the process complete.Hopper, which is the acronym for cross walk or hop is much more complex. You see, one of the challenges of Hopper is that they require a great deal of muscle control, coordination, and balance. To make it easier for a beginner to learn the steps, the tea cher can use a little drill to gradually increase the time given for each step.When a hop is performed correctly, the student performs one joint in a perfect sequence of one-joint steps. With enough practice, you can increase this task of completing one joint in an easy fashion, and eventually can perform one joint in an identical fashion.But that takes time, and time is something I do not have. So I turned to my cross walk trainer for help. His name is Dr. Mike Yerkovich, and he said, 'Yes! There are two fundamental mechanics that we need to teach you when learning cross walk.'First, he stated that physical therapists have a better understanding of the mechanical steps of cross walk than most instructors because of their years of clinical experience in the field. He said, 'Take your hands off the steering wheel and have your feet on the floor and run your feet over a few cinder blocks so that you have a feel for how your legs move. Move the blocks to start with, but don't push them down.When you begin to feel like you are reaching, stop and finish step two. Don't make it too difficult at first, just to make it interesting to keep your attention. Be sure to take five steps in a row when doing so.' Cross walk is one of the best exercises you can perform for your self, and can be the foundation of your physical fitness program.

Ways to get your child interested in reading - ALOHA Mind Math

Ways to get your child interested in reading Reading is a skill that is important not just for schoolwork, but can be a very enjoyable after-school activity for your child. Teach your child to read, and you’re opening worlds of stories and characters that can provide many hours of pleasure. Here are some simple ways that give you ideas on how to help a child with reading: Start young: From a very young age, children are attracted to bright and colorful picture books, and even the most active child will sit down for a few minutes to look at one of these. Choose a book which fewer words on every page, and as the child grows up, start pointing to the words as you read them. Reading with your child is the best way to set them off on the interesting voyage of reading. Set an example: It is often seen, that the best way to introduce a love of reading in a child is for them to see it all around them. Whether it means taking them to the library along with you to start choosing a book from the children’s section, or for them to see you reading in your leisure time, each small thing might have an impact on how they are going to approach reading. If an older sibling has a reading habit, kids reading to kids can also be an interesting option. A kid reading.Image courtesy: http://www.flickr.com/photos/wwworks/4765792911/sizes/z/in/photostream/ Use phonics: Once children are old enough to know about words or sounds, you can start asking them to identify the starting and ending sounds in small words, and then slowly start putting 3 and 4 letter words together. This will increase their confidence, and encourage them to try reading new words everyday. You can also play word games with street signs or shop names, when you are on the go, and make it even more fun for your child. Share chapters: When you progress from reading to your child, to a stage where your youngster may be starting to read independently, it is time to make the transition from picture books to novels with a lot more words in them. At this stage, a good way to encourage your child’s reading is to share chapters and read alternate ones with your child, along with clarifying the difficult words in each chapter. With just these simple steps, it gets much easier to help your child as he or she is learning how to read. We at Aloha can help with our English prog rams, making reading and writing more approachable for your child. Please see our website for more details: http://www.aloha-usa.com

Foreign Language Comics Where to Find Em, How to Use Em

Foreign Language Comics Where to Find Em, How to Use Em Kablammy! Boost Your Foreign Language Learning with Comics Wonder Woman. Mighty Mouse. Superman. The Hulk.We all know the names. We all love the heroes.And most of us spent hours lost between the pages of these comicsâ€"and so many othersâ€"when we were kids.But lets be honest.We still are obsessedâ€"scrolling on our phones for the latest updates about superhero movies, reading Kindle books of our favorite comics on the slyAre they fun? Yes. Entertaining? Certainly. Only for kids? Absolutely not!But comic booksâ€"and their heroesâ€"arent even just a way that we continue to enjoy the entertaining stories we love, theyre also a solid force for language learning.Not completely convinced? Thats okay, you dont have to be. Not yet, anyway.Lets see if we cant change your mind on this oneâ€"without using any superpowers!Why Are Comics Useful for Language Learners?Comics are excellent resources for language learners for a number of reasons, but one of the biggest is their appearance. Lets face it, the graphic art is colorful, fun and visually engagin g. Anything that catches our attention and holds itâ€"while teaching us somethingâ€"is a useful tool.The stories are generally dynamic, so they grab your interest right from the very first panel. Theyre also short, so theyre a fast read. Reading in another language is great, but most of us dont want to take on lengthy epics for learning purposes. Comic books? Theyre just the right size for rapid learning.Comics are sequential art, which means the story is told through a series of art images. Those drawings actually force readers to align language with images, so a connection is made between vocabulary, image and action. You see whats happening while youre reading, which boosts your learning.Images reduce the need to know every single word. And speech bubbles are such an excellent delivery system! They eliminate unnecessary words and convey meaning quickly. The fact that idioms, sentence structure and vocabulary are illustrated and tucked in between the action is a bonus!Studies have even shown that comics can be motivational in language learning. They encourage reading, which favorably impacts second language acquisition.Kablammy! Boost Your Foreign Language Learning with ComicsHow to Add Comic Books to Your Language LearningFirst, and maybe most importantly, choose comics that appeal to you. The variety is almost endless; its really not difficult to find a character or storyline that will get you hooked.Devote some of your foreign language reading time to comics. It doesnt have to be the only reading you do, but if you make a percentage of your reading time strictly for comics you’ll enjoy the benefits they provide. Even 30 minutes every day will power up your reading skills.Comics are, like any other reading material, a prime source for learning vocabulary. So note new words and phrases with their meanings. You never know when being able to exclaim Thud! in your target language will come in handy!Keep up with pop culture in your target language on FluentU. Comics and pop culture go hand-in-hand, so understanding the place of both in the culture(s) of the language youre learning is essential.  FluentU takes real-world videos and turns them into personalized language lessons, which means youll find videos and vocabulary relevant to the comic book world in the FluentU library, like this Italian trailer for the movie Black Panther.If youre a beginner-level language learner, start with basic comics. Try childrens comics first, then progress to more advanced selections as your skills improve. As you level up, look for more expansive vocabulary in the panels. Graphic novels often offer more adult content, so when you’re comfortable reading basic comics, look for bigger challenges.Resources for Finding Foreign Language ComicsComic books and graphic novels can be found in many places.If youre really lucky, theres a comic book shop near where you live. Check your local listings for one. Most good comic book shops or bookstores can special or der foreign language titles if they don’t have them in stock. If you don’t see what youre looking for, ask the owner for assistance. They love comic books! They’re there to help!Secondhand bookstores are also a good resource. The titles probably wont be the latest editions but that really has no impact on their usefulness for language learners. Because theyre not current issues, theyre usually discounted. Ive picked up a lot of Spanish-language comics in secondhand bookstores. Theyre definitely worth checking out.The internet is, of course, a no-fail source for foreign language learning materials. Comic books and graphic novels are no exception and, fortunately, many languages are available at the click of a mouse!Abe Books has a huge selection of foreign language comics. There are a number of languages to choose from and a variety of comics, both old and newer, available. Try doing a search for your target language and narrow the results to comics to find results that might i nterest you.Amazon, of course, also has a huge variety of foreign language comics and graphic novels, and its  wildly simple to find some in your target language. Just  go to Amazon, type in [target language] comic books and hit  the search icon. Youll be amazed by the number of choices that appear. It might be harder to choose which comics to buy than it  is to find them! So if you dont have a local comic book shop, dont worry. Amazon has you covered!Some Great Comics to Try in Different Languages (and More Places to Find Them)Still not sure where to start? Here are a few ideas.German learners might enjoy the online comic  Sandra and Woo.  Its a comedy strip that tells the tales of a girl named Sandra and her daring pet raccoon. The strip is free and theres an archive of Sandra and Woo comics that includes a few years worth of adventures. But remember, there are plenty of other great German comics out there.Russian learners can find Russian-language versions of Garfield and Dilbert available on the site Russian for Free. Fun, learning and no cost? What an excellent combination! Garfield is recommended for beginners and Dilbert for intermediate and advanced learners.The Man of Steel absolutely comes alive in Spanish versions. Ive got to admit, I am a Spanish-language Superman follower. I snap this comic up whenever I see one I havent read. Learning Spanish with comics is extremely workable because theres so much material out there.Who doesnt love Wonder Woman?  Shes such an iconic figureâ€"in any language. Shes always ready to right wrongs and save the world, and shes a hero who deserves some space in your language learning program. Her action-packed adventures pull readers in and keep them turning pages. The linked comic is a triple-language edition, bringing Wonder Womans adventures to life in English, French and German!Kanji de Manga is a Japanese comic that teaches reading and writing. The panels are basic, but the drawings are action-packed. Everything ha s English translations so even someone whos an absolute beginner will be able to follow along. If youre more advanced, start venturing further into the wide world of manga.Mickey Mouse and Batman both deliver pure entertainment in Italian! Since both are such big deals in the comic book world, there are lots of books featuring these characters. Read one, and you may become hooked. These are my favorite comics, and Ive been known to return from Italy with a carry-on stuffed with Italian comic books!For Portuguese language learners, theres an epic adventure graphic novel called Dragões da Tempestade (Storm Dragons). The graphics are  stunning. But if dragons arent your thing, don’t despair. Just check out other Portuguese options!The possibilities dont end here. Whether youre looking for comics in English, French, Chinese or another language, theres plenty of material to be found online and at the resources above.As you can see, comic books can definitely add to a language learning program.All readingâ€"even fun reading!â€"promotes  language acquisition.And since comics are available in so many languages, practically any language learner can benefit from adding them to their bookshelf.Try a few and see what happens. I suspect that youll come over to the foreign comic book side of reading as soon as you get a feel for how the artwork, fast-paced storylines and larger-than-life characters contribute to your fluency.Comic books are the superheroes of language learning.Pick them up for reading funâ€"and watch your doubts go  crash! and  kablammy! as your reading superpowers hit new levels!And One More ThingIf you love the idea of learning languages with comics, you may love learning with FluentU even more.With FluentU, you learn real languagesâ€"the same way that natives  speak them. FluentU has a wide variety of videos, including movie trailers, funny commercials and web series, as you can see here:FluentU App Browse Screen.FluentU has interactive captions that let you tap on any word to see an image, definition, audio and useful examples. Now native language content is within reach with interactive transcripts.Didnt catch something? Go back and listen again. Missed a word? Hover over or tap on the subtitles to instantly view definitions.FluentU Interactive Transcripts You can learn all the vocabulary in any video with FluentUs quiz mode. Swipe left or right to see  more examples for the word you’re learning.FluentU Has Quizzes for Every VideoAnd FluentU always keeps track of vocabulary that you’re learning. It uses that vocab to give you a 100% personalized experience by recommending videos and examples.

9 Reasons Why Tutoring is the Perfect Job for College Students

9 Reasons Why Tutoring is the Perfect Job for College Students photo via Pexels.com 1. Youll likely have your own office or at least a quiet place to work. Working in fast food or at any business, really, can mean that youre in a noisy environment during your entire shift. If youre a person who is easily overwhelmed, this can put stressful parameters on yourself while youre at work. If youre a student tutor on your college campus, youll be placed in an environment thats quiet and serene. Tutoring centers are often located in libraries or offices that have a minimal noise level. So if youre looking for a job in a place where busybodies are limited a tutoring center is for you! 2. There will be slower and busier times of the semester. When I was a student tutor on campus, the beginning of the semester (when I was always most overwhelmed with my classes) were the slowest times of the semester. College students dont seek out tutoring in the first few weeks of college (unless theyre in a subject like Organic Chemistry 5000 that requires multiple hours of studying every evening). So when youre feeling most overwhelmed, your tutoring shifts will likely be pretty slow, meaning you can get your own work done while getting paid. Sure, not  all  tutoring jobs work like this but most of them will. Take advantage of this time make your money and keep to yourself. Youll be thankful for these days during Finals Week. At the end of the semester, youll be cramming for your exams just like everyone else. But on top of cramming for your own exam, there will likely be extended tutoring hours for students who need help cramming for their exams. The good thing about this is that youll be required to be in a tutoring center where you can focus when you get a spare minute. The bad thing could be that youre slammed with walk-ins who need help with all their classes and youll have to dedicate time to your own studies in the middle of the night. Most of my tutoring friends (and myself included) started studying for final exams way before they got close. Knowing we had to work Finals Week meant we stayed on top of our studies throughout the semester. 3. If youre struggling in your own classes, youll know a lot of tutors. One of the greatest parts of being a tutor is the people youll meet. Theyre responsible, on top of their game, knowledgeable in a variety of subjects, and genuinely nice people. Rarely will you meet a bunch of goof-offs who dont value their education. And if you happen to start stressing about your own classes and even if you start struggling hardcore, youll know exactly which people to turn to for help. 4. Your resume will look  stellar. Graduate schools and employers love seeing student tutor on applications and resumes. Because being a student tutor means you have certain qualities that others may not: including organization, teaching skills, and dependability. When have you ever met a tutor who isnt flexible, has terrible customer service, and thinks of only themselves? Probably never. All the student tutors I know are truly great people, and they value education. When managers of companies or potential graduate school committees see an application with this kind of previous experience, they are likely to put you at the top of the pile. They know you have a drive for success and a selflessness when it comes to helping other people achieve what theyre capable of. 5. Tutoring on campus is one of the more flexible job opportunities during college. Your classes and extra-curricular schedule is nuts, Im sure. So how in the world are you supposed to work a job in 6 or 8-hour shifts during college? Its practically impossible. Which is why tutoring is such a perfect job. Youll mostly be able to work your own hours whichever hours you set for yourself. If youre just not feeling it one day, you can  probably  call in. No ones really going to notice. via Pexels.com 6. Youll learn how to work with all kinds of people/students. If one things for sure, tutoring on campus means you have to have awesome customer service skills and the flexibility to work with all kinds of different people. Some students will walk in and expect you to do their homework for them, while others will come in with a very specific list of things they want to go over with you. 7. You will easily gain another supervisor who can write you a letter of recommendation. Letters of recommendation can be stressful. You want to ask people who can speak positively on your behalf about your dependability, leadership, and responsibility. How you handle yourself around professionals will follow you throughout your collegiate career and sometimes, early on, you dont anticipate this. If you know youre going to need someone to write a letter of recommendation, becoming a student tutor and asking your supervisor is one of the best things you can do for yourself. 8. Professors will respect you For the subjects youre tutoring, professors will respect that you work as a tutor to help their students with content. Reaching out to these professors will feel more collaborative instead of coming to them for help. My advice? Reach out to the professors for the classes youre going to be tutoring. Not only can they send students your way when theyre needing help, but itll get your name out there as a professional. 9. You wont actually feel like you work while youre in school. Tutoring just doesnt seem like work for some reason. I never came home exhausted and worn out from a long hard day. I enjoyed it. I got to meet students who were struggling in classes I remembered struggling in. I enjoyed giving them advice, talking to their professors, and helping them accomplish the goals they set for themselves. There were only a few times when I really dreaded having to go into work, and those times were mostly during the peak of the semester midterms and finals. If youre decently organized, you enjoy teaching others, and you can be depended on tutoring on campus is the perfect job for you. Its flexible, easy, and can provide you with a lot of references later on in life. Part of my tutoring experiences brought me to the conclusion that I should become a teacher. It helped me discover part of who I am.

Maple Bear Pyeongchon

Maple Bear Pyeongchon Maple Bear Pyeongchon Maple Bear Pyeongchon Our Mission and Vision:At Maple Bear Global Schools we believe that nothing is more important than the education of our children. The Maple Bear mission is to deliver a student-focused learning system in a safe, secure and stimulating environment that prepares students for success at the post-secondary level and that instills a passion for life-long learning. The Maple Bear vision is to provide a high quality pre-school, elementary and high school education based on the Canadian philosophy and best practices that meet the expectations of global parents and is in conformity with local education regulations. Maple Bear schools offer full Canadian programs utilizing Canadian methodology and curriculum developed by our own expertsfrom the ground up for pre-school, elementary, and high school. Maple Bear Training and Curriculum Development: How does Maple Bear develop its curriculum? And how does it deliver its training? What does that mean for our teachers? These and other interesting aspects of our training and curriculum development is explained by Maple Bear Global Schools Ltd. Vice-President Gerald Macleod. About Anyang (??) Anyang is the 15th largest city in South Korea, located in Gyeonggi-do and is about 15km south of Seoul. It is home to about 630,000 people with a fairly large amount of westerners in the area. This is due to the wealthy districts being home to many hagwons (private language academies). Like most of South Korea, Anyang offers vast options for convenient travel. Transportation options include easy access to buses, subway, fast trains via KTX, and highways reaching to Seoul and other parts of the country. The Seoul Subway Line 1 and Line 4 connect Anyang to Seoul. Depending on where you want to go in Seoul, the travel time can be anywhere from 30-60 minutes of travel. Anyang provides easy access to Korean and foreign clothing brands and stores, banks, restaurants, markets, entertainment, English speaking hospitals, hostels, and Koreas well known themed motels to meet your living needs. The cost of living is lower compared to larger cities, so people can comfortably live on about 700,000-1,000,000 won a month. Anyang is an ideal city to work in if you want to save money without having to live on an overly tight budget. Anyang has a typical Korean climate of the four seasons. Ranging from a mild Spring and Fall to hot Summers and cold Winters.

Organic Chemistry Tutor: Learn With a Plan!

Organic Chemistry Tutor: Learn With a Plan!If you want to study chemistry at school, taking an organic chemistry tutor is the only way to go. What's more, you can even take a pre-professional course so that you can earn your bachelors' degree in organic chemistry. However, if you're taking college courses then this is just not enough. The reason being is that you need to learn the fundamentals of organic chemistry.So, you have taken the step of attending college but you are not really ready for the big league yet. As an example, in addition to the Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, you might be an Honors student or you might not even have a GPA high enough to get into one of the best graduate schools. Then you need to know how to advance your studies.There are three ways to advance your studies. The first and foremost is to find an accredited university or college that offers a science program. This means that you'll learn the fundamentals of chemistry by enrolling in a program that has been set up by a research institute or by a recognized university or college.Another option is to enroll in one of the college or university's chemistry classes that are available online. You'll learn the basics of organic chemistry by studying with your peers, or by applying what you've learned in class. A third option is to do a science writing project, which can allow you to apply what you learned from class. You can improve your studies while developing some independent work experience.In order to advance your studies, you need to take undergraduate level courses. These will help you learn the basics of organic chemistry. And once you have this knowledge, you need to apply it to your next class and your professors' class, because you want to do well in school. That's why an organic chemistry tutor is so important.Once you know you need an organic chemistry tutor, you have to find the right one. To do this, you should take note of the courses offered by the university or college you want to attend. As an example, if you are looking for a university offering undergraduate level chemistry courses, you should search for organic chemistry courses on the institution's website.Now, once you have found a chemistry tutor, you have to get him or her to write a specific assignment for you. This will serve as a practice test for your future classes. You will learn that your mistakes will not just be corrected; they will also be highlighted for you to study on. So, the last thing you need is to learn that you are already aware of.

Why Its So Important to Find a Computer Graphics Tutor

Why It's So Important to Find a Computer Graphics TutorA computer graphics tutor is an expert on all the aspects related to computer graphics and programming. Whether you're a designer or a programmer, an artist or a programmer, having this skill will allow you to excel in your chosen field. This will let you hone your skills and provide you with a higher income than ever before.The computer graphics tutor also works on Microsoft Visual C++ and Adobe Photoshop. Photoshop is a high quality editing application that helps programmers create graphics with image manipulation and design. You'll also be able to use it to cut out graphics into many different shapes. Being proficient in Photoshop is very important, especially if you want to turn your designs into a picture for a brochure, postcard, magazine ad, or a website. If you need a business card design, design a great logo, or need to doodle on paper, Photoshop is the best choice for your needs.Learning how to code and how to program g raphics will also help you understand how to create your own graphics programs. This means that when you first start your computer graphics career, you'll have to create your own graphic design programs from scratch. This can be quite a tedious task and is not something you can do without help. A computer graphics tutor will be able to teach you everything that you need to know about this field, including the basics of graphics programming and design.Another thing that you'll learn from a computer graphics tutor is the importance of sharing your work with others. Sharing your design with people in the industry will get you started on the road to success. Every designer should be able to see their work in other peoples' designs and even have their designs included in their works. Not only will this give them inspiration for the future, but it will also allow you to meet new people in the industry and exchange ideas with them. By sharing your designs with others, you will also receive more job offers as your skills improve.A good computer graphics tutor will be a mentor to you and your design. They will be able to guide you every step of the way and will help you grow as a designer. While you will gain experience and knowledge from your tutor, they will also teach you all the things that you need to know in order to make the right design decisions. If they know the ins and outs of your chosen field, they will always be there to guide you and help you succeed. With their guidance, you'll be able to excel in the field of computer graphics and you'll be able to find a job that will pay you well.One of the things that you must consider when choosing a tutor is where they live. You don't want to travel too far for help and you definitely don't want to hire someone who lives in another state. One of the biggest advantages of using a tutor is that you'll be able to go to their school or college and make your lessons online. This will allow you to save money and time wh ile also giving you the opportunity to interact with other students and professors. You'll be able to find the best online programs that are suitable for your needs.Computer graphics and graphic design are two of the most exciting fields to work in. If you want to continue your career, a computer graphics tutor is the way to go.