Stock Photo Tutoring - Education Is Key

Stock Photo Tutoring - Education Is KeyIf you have decided to give stock photo tutoring as part of your business plan, you are sure to have some concerns. Is it worth it? What type of education will I get from this? There are several different types of stock photography tutoring courses available, but they will all have one thing in common; they will not teach you anything about the art of marketing.However, there is a difference between learning about the art of stock photo and selling stock photo. For those who want to know how to sell stock photos, they do not need to get an education on the art of creative photography. They will not need to learn how to take a great picture or create good copy either. What they will need to learn is how to market their products. Once you have created a product that is appealing to buyers, you will be ready to start looking for potential buyers.For those who want to get the most out of stock photo tutoring, however, the focus needs to be on how to create the perfect product, market it, and eventually turn that product into a new product or services. This means that your education needs to focus on how to create a product that will stay in the minds of buyers for a long time.If you want to be able to create your own products for the day's market, then you should get a crash course in the art of creating a product, including market research. When you have a product that is marketable and your target market is ready to buy, the real work begins. You will need to create copy and images that people will want to buy.As you create your images, you will need to find the right kind of stock. You need to know what colors to use, what kinds of clothing to use and how to build up the feeling that the customer will get from the picture. You may have seen the need to use lighting effects before, but if you want to sell your product, you will need to learn the whole lighting concept. You can also use editing software to make changes to you r photos before sending them out into the marketplace.One more thing you will need to learn is how to market your product. You need to learn how to get your image out to the people who want to buy it, including the Internet. By having a well thought out marketing plan for your product, you will be able to be the expert on your product and let others make money off your business.If you want to learn how to turn a few pictures into a brand new product that is marketable, and you want to do it all with little to no learning, then look into stock photo tutoring. There are many courses available online that teach you everything you need to know about stock photography and have a step by step course plan. For those who have ever wanted to make a difference in the lives of others, but were afraid to take the leap into marketing, stock photo tutoring will help you do just that.

Note Taking and Memory Put Down the Pen!

Note Taking and Memory Put Down the Pen! Improving Academic Performance Note Taking and Memory Put Down the Pen! Improving Academic Performance Note-taking, once the activity de rigueur of learning and memorizing facts and new information, and an activity that certainly appears, well, active, is fast becoming replaced with newer forms of active engagement. Taking notes has long been lauded as a tried and true approach to memory and retention, as well as the best option for having recorded documents with which to refer after an initial discussion, but note-taking in and of itself might not be the best strategy available and can often become its own mindless, passive, or even distracting activity. Instead, active listening with a more strategic approach to obtaining information allows the brain to stay focused on the lecture while still capturing highlights and overarching ideas. According to an article on Panopto, standard note-taking may be one of the worst options for understanding and retaining what occurred in classroom lecture; “not only do you miss the big picture, but you let your brain know it’s okay to forget the details too,” the article explains. Some, who take copious and ultra-organized notes, whether on the computer or by hand, often find that when they leave the classroom they cannot remember what was said. They cannot point out the big idea or essential question, let alone grasp the smaller components. While the hands were busy jotting down every word of the teacher, the brain was missing out on the big picture or overall theme of the lecturer, as well as the smaller facets thrown in that enrich the overall idea. Bloomberg Business agrees. In an article titled “Taking Notes Kills Your Memory,” the online journal emphatically states “the brain assumes that since the information was written down, there’s no need to remember it.” A great metaphor for this sort of memory-lapse is what happens when we write someone’s number down or plug it into our phones - there’s just no way we are remembering it in our brains, since it remains stored in a notebook or our handy devices! And just as we are learning as a society that one cannot really talk on the phone and drive at the same time in a healthy and sufficient manner, note-taking actually detracts from the brain’s ability to completely focus and engage with the lecture, thus leaving gaps in comprehension and clarity. But what about the necessity of having documents to refer to and use for studying outside of the classroom? What about those individuals who feel completely scattered and disorganized without a reference sheet to remind them of weekly lectures and discussions, or learners who fall on the spectrum of linguistic and visual more than active or kinesthetic? (BCPS.org provides a great visual for determining what learning styles you most identify with.)As supported by TeacherVision, there is plenty of variety in how we learn, so how is this achieved, given the evidence that note-taking might detract from learning? Many schools and universities today are utilizing technology to create reference documents that provide video or audio footage that students can regularly refer back to after the live lecture. Having this handy helps learners of all varieties apply their best practices to getting the most out of the lecture in multiple modes. A student might take some written notes while sitting at home re-watching a lecture, or he might utilize rewinding and re-playing certain portions to gain further clarity on a challenging problem or complex issue. Students who retain information best through audio can listen to the document several times, even while driving or exercising, in order to focus and catch pieces they might have missed the first go-round. Even the most focused and attentive of us can lose our attention span over the course of an hour, and so to have the document for post-referral is extremely helpful and a fantastic use of technology. For those who do recognize in themselves that a certain degree of note-taking is beneficial, jotting down key insights or brief re-written summaries of lecture highlights is beneficial. This allows room for the mind to consider what the major takeaways are while still allowing one to fully engage and think deeply with professor, classmates, or coworkers. A quick article on Edudemic offers excellent tips for active note-taking that allow students to record the significant elements while remaining engaged. OneClass provides recommendations on how to create visually compelling and organized notes, complete with examples. As the world of education and technology continue to evolve and grow, it’s wonderful that we can keep considering the best modalities for learning. Out with the old and in with the new certainly applies to note-taking and how, through modifications and improved practices, we can all benefit more greatly from lessons, lectures, meetings, and classroom discussions. About the Author Stephanie Ingraham is a former English teacher turned writer and tutor with a BA in English from UCLA and a Masters in Education from Pepperdine University in Los Angeles. She is deeply passionate about education, psychology, child and adolescent development, literature, and writing. She believes the education world can benefit greatly from the meditation world - mindfulness and self-compassion are key! In her free time she loves reading and writing, music, baking, yoga, dance, animals, and exploring new cities. She currently lives in Chicago, Illinois. For more information on tutors like Stephanie, click here.

These are the 30 highest-paying online English teaching jobs right now

These are the 30 highest-paying online English teaching jobs right now Money isn’t the only motivator for teaching English online, but it certainly doesn’t hurt. People don’t like to admit it because talking cash is a little taboo, but let’s be real: money is important. Most people looking for an online English teaching job are hoping to supplement their income, pay off debts and save some money. For many, making money by teaching online is about taking control of their life and not pressing pause on the things that matter to them, whether they use the spare daytime hours to grow a veggie patch, complete a PhD or just spend quality time with their kids. With online teaching, you have the flexibility to make time for the things that are important to you. Sign up to Teach Away today for access to the latest teaching jobs around the world. So take a deep breath! we’ve put together a comprehensive table of the 30 highest paying online English teaching jobs right now. Employer Hourly pay (USD) Typical student Lessons provided Expected working hours Experience, qualifications requirements English from A to Z $18 - 72 (depending on number of students in class) Worldwide Teachers to use YourAgora platform to build their own lessons 60 minutes Small groups (up to 8 students) Min. 5 hours per week Flexible times as students are from all over the world BA required Native English speakers prefered TEFL required 1 year teaching experience prefered Fast School $30 - 40 Chinese children (3 - 15 years) All lessons materials provided 30-minute, one-on-three classes Min. 2.5 hours per week Beijing time BA or above required Native/Non-native speaker America/Canadian accent preferred TEFL/TESOL/CELTA Tutor Supply $20 - 32 Chinese children (all ages) All lessons materials provided No minimum Beijing time BA required TEFL/TESOL/CELTA USTKiD $20 - 33 Chinese children (all ages) All lessons materials provided 30 minutes +, one-on-two/ One-on-four classes No minimum Beijing time BA required Native speaker from Canada/UK/US Teaching experience USKid $17 - 28 Chinese children All lessons materials provided One-on-one classes Min. 5 hours per week Beijing time BA required Native English speaker SayABC $15 - 28 Chinese children (7 - 9 years) All lessons materials provided 40-minute one-on-four classes Same 3 times for 3 months Beijing time BA not required for contracts under 3 months TEFL/TESOL/CELTA required Native English speakers Magic Ears $18 - 26 Chinese children (5 - 12 years) All lessons materials provided 30-minute, one-on-four classes Min. 6 hours per week Beijing time BA not required but preferred Native English speaker from US/Canada 8 months + ESL teaching experience TESOL/TEFL Panda ABC/Teach Future $20 - 25 Chinese children (all ages) All lessons materials provided 25-minute, one-on-four classes Min. 7.5 hours per week Beijing time BA required TEFL/TESL Native English speaker preferred 1 year teaching experience BlingABC $18 - 25 Star teachers can make up to $50 if they have experience in child education Chinese children (5 - 12 years) All lessons materials provided 40-minute, one-on-one or small group classes Fixed hours Beijing time BA required TEFL/TESOL/CELTA preferred Native English speaker (American, Canadian, Australian and British accents preferred) Landi $18 - 25 Chinese children (5 - 12 years) All lessons materials provided 25-minute, one-on-one or One-on-two classes Min. 12 hours per month (4 teaching days per week) BA required TEFL/TESOL/CELTA preferred Teaching experience preferred UUABC $15 - 25 Chinese children All lessons materials provided Min 4 hours per week Beijing time BA required TEFL/TESOL/ CELTA Native English speaker (North America, UK, Australia/New Zealand, Ireland) Basic command of Chinese if an advantage 1 year teaching experience Hugo English $15 - 25 Chinese children (5 - 16 years) All lessons materials provided One-on-one classes No minimum Beijing time Native English speaker (North America, UK, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, South Africa) Boxfish $10 - 25 Chinese children (K12) All lessons materials provided 25-minute classes, max. 4 students No minimum Beijing time BA required TEFL/TESOL preferred Native English speaker (American, Canadian, Australian and British accents preferred) DaDa Up to $25 Chinese children (4 - 16 years) All lessons materials provided 30-minute, one-on-one classes Min. 2 hrs per day + 2 days per week Shanghai time BA required TEFL or CELTA preferred Teaching experience Must be a native English speaker A+ Gateway $18 - 22 Chinese children (grades 7 - 12) All lessons materials provided 40-minute, one-on-one classes No minimum stated Beijing time BA required 2 years’ teaching experience Can work in USA/Canada 51Talk $15 - 22 Chinese children (4 - 12 years) All lessons materials provided 25-minute classes 30 hours per month Beijing time BA required TEFL/TESOL/CELTA preferred Experience with young learners ALO7 $15 - 22 Chinese children (K12) All lessons materials provided 25/50-minute classes Min. 12 classes (6 hours) per week Beijing time BA required/currently enrolled in a 4 year program TEFL/TESOL Native English speaker from USA, Canada, UK Australia Western Wise $15 - 22 Chinese children (5 - 14 years) All lessons materials provided No minimum stated Beijing time Either a TEFL/CELTA, 3 years of experience or a language degree required Native speaker - North American accent VIPKID $14 - 22 Chinese children (4 - 12 years) All lessons materials provided 25-minute, one-on-one classes Min. 7.5 hours per month Beijing time BA required TEFL preferred US/Canadian citizen or eligible to work in US/Canada (i.e. work visa/green card) Golden Voice English $20 Chinese children (grades 1 - 9) All lessons materials provided One-on-one or small group classes (max. 7) Min. 8 hours weekly Beijing time BA required, BE preferred TEFL/TESOL/TESL 6 months ESL teaching experience ESLstarter $20 Chinese children (under 12 years) All lessons materials provided 45-minute classes Flexible but must be available during peak hours Beijing time BA required TEFL/TESOL US/Canadian nationality Live Lingua $20 Worldwide (all ages) Make your own lesson plans assess students 1-hour, one-on-one classes Worldwide flexible BA required MA/PhD preferred TEFL/TESOL/CELTA Native English Speakers (US, UK, Australia, China) 2 years of experience Additional language (so that you know how to learn teach a language) Qkids $16 - 20 Chinese children (5 - 12 years) All lessons materials provided 30-minute, one-on-one classes Min. 6 hours per week, up to 19 hours Beijing time BA required (enrolled in a four-year program) Eligible to work in USA/Canada Teaching experience/training Hujiang $16 - 20 Chinese children (5 - 18 years) Chinese adults All lessons materials provided 25-minute, one-on-one classes Min. 10 hours per week Beijing time BA required Native English speakers from UK, USA, Canada, Australia or New Zealand Preference to teachers who will work weekends Teach Away $16 - 18 (higher salary once more experienced on the platform) All ages All lessons materials provided One-on-one classes Flexible Usually on Beijing time BA required TEFL preferred Teaching experience preferred iTalki Teacher sets own rate iTalki takes 15% All ages Worldwide Teacher creates own lessons materials No minimum Flexible times as students are from all over the world Native English speaker (UK, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Ireland) Professional teacher /BA in Education /Professional teaching experience/ TEFL/CELTA/TESOL Skimatalk $8 - (can set own rate -20%) All ages Worldwide Can download lessons from website but teachers encouraged to create their own 25-minute classes No minimum Flexible times as students are from all over the world BA not required Teaching experience preferred Native English speaker SkyLearn Up to $35,000/year, full-time Worldwide All ages All lessons materials provided 50-minute classes Fully flexible as worldwide learners BA required North American accent preferred TEFL/TESL preferred We’ve already extolled the benefits of teaching English online elsewhere on the blog, so let’s quickly recap: 1. What’s teaching English online like? People get antsy about remote work because it’s a relatively new concept. The idea of managing your own calendar, not having a boss breathing down your neck and the flexibility to work when and how you want might seem too good to be true. Check out this video: A day in the life of an online English teacher But it’s not! The global demand for online English teachers is constantly growing as countries try to get their students up to speed with the increasingly universal language. 2. What are the benefits of teaching English online? A great hourly salary Flexible hours (teach at a time that suits you) The world’s shortest commute (one of our teachers boasts about a 30 cm commute) Get some teaching experience while getting paid so you can teach abroad Lessons are provided but open to interpretation (you can get creative!) Time to write a book, work another job or study for an MA with all those free hours floating about Recommended reading: See how much money you could make teaching English online 8 amazing companies that let you teach English online from home

TutorNerds Private Orange County Tutors in the Press

TutorNerds Private Orange County Tutors in the Press Our Private Orange County Tutors Share Their Expertise via Guest Posts Here at TutorNerds, we believe that every student and parent should have access to quality education information and tips. Thats why, in addition to our blog, we encourage our experienced tutors to write for outside publications. As you know, our private Orange County tutors (we also have tutors in San Diego and Los Angeles) are full of useful information that can help students succeed in and out of the classroom. Our tutors love to help out parents as well, offering tips on how they can help their kids stay focused and get ahead on their studies. From test prep to study tips, our tutors have years of experience in how to do well in school and beyond. Today, we are going to share a few guest articles from our Orange County English tutor Robyn Scott, who has written for many websites, including USA Today and College Recruiter. As an Orange County tutor and educator, Robyn has a tremendous amount of knowledge and insights to share when it comes to doing well in school. Robyn also contributes many of the posts on our blog, which we encourage our patrons to use as a supplemental resource for their Orange County tutoring sessions. Want to know when TutorNerds publishes a new blog post or is featured in an outside publication? Follow us TutorNerds on Twitter! 5 Things Every Parent Should tell Their Kid’s Tutor Over The Summer (OC Mom Blog) Photo via OC Mom Blog In this article, Robyn focuses on how parents can make the most of summer tutoring for their kids. From goals to organizational issues, summer is the perfect time to communicate with your tutor. How College Students Can Stay Sharp Over Summer Break (CollegeXpress) Photo via CollegeXpress College is hard, which is why students use the summer break to relax and enjoy time off of studying and doing homework. College students should enjoy their time off, but they should also focus on staying sharp. Robyn offers a few tips on how they can have fun and stay sharp over summer break. Voices: Remote educational technologies open doors across the globe (USA Today) Students and teachers have so many options these days when it comes to receiving or offering supplemental education services. They used to be limited to speaking in person or, perhaps, talking on the phone and sending the occasional e-mail that may sit in an inbox for several days. As you see, our experienced Orange County tutors have a lot of valuable knowledge to share. Sign up for your tutor today! All blog entries, with the exception of guest bloggers, are written by Tutor Nerds. Are you an education professional? If so, email us at pr@tutornerds.com for guest blogging and collaborations. We want to make this the best free education resource in SoCal, so feel free to suggest what you would like to see us write.

Fostering a learning environment for children with autism - ALOHA Mind Math

Fostering a learning environment for children with autism Parents of children with Autism do an amazing job everyday of dealing with ordinary situations in an extraordinary way. When it comes to providing a good learning experience, this also needs to be approached in a planned and strategic manner to provide the ideal environment for the child’s education. Children with Autism take in a lot more sensory information than other children, and this means that we need to set a controlled environment in order to achieve effective learning. Some of the ways in which we can do this are: Try to set apart a separate room or space for the child to spend the main part of the day. This will serve as a safe area where you can control the environment and inputs. Remove any unnecessary sensory equipment from televisions to music players to even overly bright or mildly flickering fluorescent lights. The lighting should be bright but not overwhelming, and the colours of the room should also be soothing ones, avoiding loud oranges and reds as much as possible. Any clutter in the room should be disposed of, and books and toys kept away within cupboards or shelves as much as possible. The more things there are lying around, the more of a distraction for the child. An autistic child takes in nearly any sensory input around them, so what may not disturb another child may break their concentration on something else very easily. Introducing predictability and organization in their routines would also be a good way to help the child, as this is one of the most calming techniques to use and will encourage the child to face the experience without fear. Parents of children with autism face many challenges when it comes to communication with the child. While trying to foster a learning environment and help the child to study better, they may be able to develop orderly and unusual techniques, and find a way of communicating with the child in a patient manner. This can be tried using toys of interest to the child, and encouraging the child to communicate by some means when he wants something during play or study time. These are just some basic steps to help support parents and children, and to develop a safe, soothing and fostering environment for learning in children with autism. Children may even go on to be contributing adults later in life, and one such example is an iPad app called Soroban, that is based on the Abacus, and has been developed by adult students who have Aspergers or Autism. Our Facebook page provides you with holistic bits of information that assists in your child’s learning development. Follow us to receive frequent updates https://www.facebook.com/aloha.usa

English Preschool Discovery

English Preschool Discovery English Preschool Discovery Our School was founded in 2012 in accordance with the requirements of the International Preschool Curriculum. We offer a truly international education for pupils from 2.5 to 6 years. Tuition in our school is delivered by a team of highly qualified teaching professionalsfrom the USA and UK. Our main goal is to discover this world together with children, to give them opportunity to grow up in the new modern world and find a leading place in it. Highly qualified, native English speaking teachers deliver the curriculum, ably assisted by Russian teachers and teaching assistants. Children of different nationalities attend Discovery Preschool bringing a unique richness and variety to the educational experience. Our school is well resourced with teaching and learning materials including excellent information technology provision. All teaching supplies were brought from US. We have 3 age groups: 2,5-3,5 years old (9:00-13:00), 3,5-4,5 years old (9:00-17:00) and 4,5-6 years old (9:00-17:00). Each group has its own daily schedule including such classes as chess play, music, ballet and Russian class. We have developed our own year plan, every month plan, every week plan according to international standards. The quantity of children varies from 8 till 15 depending on age group. In every group we have native English teacher, bilingual teacher and assistant. Teachers in every group should prepare for the parents every week newsletters attaching group photos and one in a month personal newsletters describing the achievements of their children. Our preschool provides accommodation and visa support for all our international teachers. Also we receive the official permission card to work in Russia. Every teacher has 1 month trial period, which is fully paid. We have 4 Discovery preschools in Moscow now and new one is opening in August, abother one in November.

Understanding the Uses of Chemistry

Understanding the Uses of ChemistrySince so many people are fascinated by the chemistry process, there is no end to the means of chemistry available to us. A way of chemistry can be used to make all sorts of products, from medicine to cosmetics. There are some things that can go wrong in this area, however, and what will happen in your case depends upon your degree in chemistry.There are several techniques used to deal with the chemical reactions that occur during the functioning of a human body. There are two kinds of methods, elementary chemical reactions and reaction of substances which involves the chemical reaction of combining two substances to produce another compound. The process includes the chemical processes of oxidation, reduction, synthesis, and diffusion. Although these processes have different names, each one has the same basic principles.Reaction of substances involves adding one compound to the other in such a way that the result is different from the original compou nd. If one compound gets destroyed in the process of reacting to produce another, the old compound is not lost; instead, it is simply reduced to a state where it can interact again with the elements of the earth.In a chemical reaction, the substance reacting is in aqueous form, which means that it is dissolved in the solution in which it reacts. When there is mixing of the components, the chemicals that form is known as vapor. The process of reaction of substances is used to change the components into another substance.When using an analogy to explain how chemical reaction works, one will describe a bubble which is more likely to expand into the air, than a solid. In a chemical reaction, when there is great amount of chemistry in a liquid, there is greater likelihood of the liquid reacting with other liquids, including water. As long as the elements of the liquids remain in equilibrium, the processes are going well.If one goes to the site of chemical reaction on earth, one will find that there are three basic elements that comprise the Earth, and from which all the chemical reactions took place. These elements are oxygen, nitrogen, and sulphur.Water is a gas, so it is combined with oxygen and nitrogen to make ammonium carbonate, which is used to make the alkali metals, steel, aluminum, lead, and magnesium. There are also sodium, potassium, phosphorus, sodium, chloride, bromine, and chlorine which are used to make everything from ointments, antibiotics, pesticides, food additives, and cosmetics.