Tag Archives: Education

What is the last thing you learned?

I can’t remember the last thing I learned. I learn a lot of trivial things because I’m always learning. Learning is more than taking a course or reading a book. Sometimes it’s as simple as paying attention. When you go out, take note of things because you never know when you need them. Like whenContinue reading “What is the last thing you learned?”

4 Types of Companies for Remote Work

Updated from 2023 Remote work has been around for as long as we’ve had the technology, but 2020 made work from home (WFH) a household word. Now, many startup companies offer remote work as a way to cut operating costs. Without a physical office, expenses are reduced. Remote work also offers many other advantages toContinue reading “4 Types of Companies for Remote Work”

The Benefits of Reading Aloud to Kids

Reading aloud to kids has many benefits. It builds empathy, creates a love of reading, improves language and listening skills, facilitates important conversations, empowers the imagination, and is fun. I remember a day long ago when the teacher read a book aloud to the entire class. The story came alive when the teacher became theContinue reading “The Benefits of Reading Aloud to Kids”

Why Learn Another Language?

With today’s global economy and advances in technology, companies hire and work with people worldwide, so it is increasingly important to be aware of cultural differences. Learning a language for networking and business purposes has many advantages, even if you only know a few words. The English language is convenient for communicating with people aroundContinue reading “Why Learn Another Language?”

The Best Teachers: Who Are They?

A perfect teacher does not exist. Teachers are people and people aren’t perfect. Children remember moments like the first time they saw their teacher walking into the staff bathroom and they realize that teachers are human, just like them. Teachers can be great humans. That one teacher, for example, who made a difference in yourContinue reading “The Best Teachers: Who Are They?”