A Student Review of the University of Missouri-Columbia

A Student Review of the University of Missouri-Columbia The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach theyre sharing their college experiences as well. Miranda received her bachelors degrees in journalism, Spanish, and international studies, a minor in German, and her masters degree in journalism from the University of Missouri-Columbia. She is currently a Washington D.C. tutor specializing in Spanish, German, and writing, among several other subjects. See what she had to say about her experience at the University of Missouri-Columbia: Describe the campus setting and transportation options. Miranda: The large campus is set adjacent to the main downtown Columbia business area, and both are easy to navigate on foot or by bike. The campus is set up to provide students with all or almost all of their basic needs, as it has dining halls and stores as well as accommodation and job opportunities all on site. In addition, the downtown area has many fun events, restaurants, and small shops. The core area now even contains a full-size grocery store Luckys and a miniature Walmart, where students can find a variety of useful items. However, students who wish to travel beyond this core area for example, to visit big-box stores or hold an off-campus job will probably need to have a car. Most students do have cars, even if they dont use them daily, and some majors almost require it. Columbia is a reasonably safe place, and I always felt comfortable moving around alone, even at night. However, robberies and sexual assaults do happen. I found it useful to subscribe to police and campus alerts and to not waste time when I was moving around alone at night, especially in parking garages and similarly secluded places. How available are the professors, academic advisers, and teaching assistants? Miranda:Very available. I never had trouble getting in touch for extra help or advice. How would you describe the dorm life rooms, dining options, location, socialization opportunities with other students? Miranda:The dorm life was wonderful, and I made many friends in the dorms. My only complaint is that the dining plan is a bit draconian everyone living in the dorms is required to have a minimum 11-meal per week plan, which was annoying to me as I liked to cook, go out to restaurants with friends, and usually just ate cereal in my room for breakfast. I had some wasted meals, even on the smallest plan. The dining halls offer good quality and variety, but are also overcrowded and not as well set up for students just wanting to grab a quick meal on their own. Which majors/programs are best represented and supported?What did you study and why? Did the university do a good job supporting your particular area of study? Miranda:Mizzou is an enormous school that offers a dizzying array of majors and programs. Journalism is very well represented and supported to the point where it sometimes felt like a separate and fully functioning school on its own. I also studied Spanish, German, and anthropology, and while those schools were not as large or wealthy, I had no complaints. How easy or difficult was it for you to meet people and make friends as a freshman? Does Greek life play a significant role in the campus social life? Miranda:Greek life plays a significant role for some students, but exists fairly separately. As a non-Greek student, I didnt feel discriminated against or left out. However, some dorms feed heavily into Greek life, so students should consider picking their dorm according to their Greek aspirations (or lack thereof). I thought it was very easy to meet people and make friends as a freshman. Its helpful to pick a dorm that shares your values and interests, but also to keep an open mind about all the different ways you can meet people on campus and in the wider community. How helpful is the Career Centerand other student support services? Miranda:The Career Center offers tutoring services, resume review, and mock interviews. I thought it was a strong resource, especially for students whose own academic programs are not large enough to offer those services independently. How are the various study areas such aslibraries, the student union, and dorm lounges? Miranda:Sometimes computers can become scarce at peak times, as can prime study spots on the main floors of the student unions. One problem is that these areas are often set up to hold small groups of students, and at busy times these spots are often taken up by a single student, rendering four seats more or less taken. However, if you know the areas well, you can always find a nice and private spot somewhere, often in a side room or in the upper stories of the libraries and unions. Describe the surrounding town. Miranda:Columbia is a lovely town and most students (coming from small towns, suburbs, and rural areas) are delighted by the variety of fun, outside establishments and activities, though some students coming from very active urban environments are disappointed. The downtown area is hip and fun, and very often frequented by students. The area beyond is often ignored by students, for better or for worse. It has some nice spots that tend to be secret town gems, as well as some great parks, but its more of a typical, small Midwestern town with Walmarts, big box stores, and chain restaurants dominating. How big or small is the student body? Were you generally pleased or displeased with the typical class sizes? Miranda:The student body is enormous, but shrinks as it gets subdivided into the many different academic programs and majors. Many general education classes and even some major-required courses are taught in huge lecture halls, but as you continue through your program, smaller, intimate classes offering lots of interaction with classmates and professors will predominate. Describe one memorable experience with a professor and/or class. Perhaps one you loved the most or one youregretthe most. Miranda:I nearly missed out on the opportunity to take a class with Jacqui Banaszynski, one of the most highly regarded journalism professors at the Missouri School of Journalism. My final semester, I enrolled in one of her single credit classes, with a focus on interviewing skills. It was one of the densest and most magical courses I have ever taken. We were spellbound each moment of each class period, and the assignments really pushed us out of our comfort zones. I still think of that class regularly, almost every time I conduct an interview. Check out Mirandas tutoring profile. The views expressed in this article do not necessarily represent the views of Varsity Tutors.

Tips on Creating Pen Drawings

Tips on Creating Pen Drawings Pen Drawing Techniques ChaptersFelt Tip DrawingDrawing With Marker PensRolling It Out With Rollerball PensBiro SketchesA Final Note On Pen ArtUnlike charcoal, pastels and graphite pencils, pens often have a narrow, inflexible nib  and don’t always flow as easily as those other drawing mediums. This means that, if you are already accustomed to  softer mediums, you may need to adjust your drawing style to suit. New artists, however, might take to this art form easily.For instance, if you are using a marker pen or felt tip pen, you may quickly find that the amount of ink on your paper decreases with extended use, creating inconsistent lines or that applying strong pressure causes a build up of ink on the paper.As a child, you may remember making holes in paper due to holding your felt tip pen down for too long? If so, you’ll understand just how hard it is to create a masterpiece using ink as a medium. And, with no way of erasing such mistakes, this makes pen art all the more challenging.With pens, you are forced to be much more deliberate with your marks than if you were drawing in pencils or crayons. You can't just rub out the marks that you don't like, so you are naturally more careful and considerate of the lines that make it onto your surface. Learning how to draw using a pen or ink in general is not easy, precision is necessary. Using various pen types, for example, ballpoint and fountain pens can produce very different results. there are a huge variety of pen sets to test versatility  but also consider how pens feel in your hand; the grip is often the deciding factor.Find a drawing class London here.Drawing With Marker PensWhile drawing with marker pens is similar in a way to using a smaller felt tip pen, there is one big obvious difference - the size. As such, marker pens are better used in larger scale, perhaps looser or rougher sketches than those requiring delicate or precise lines.One positive to marker pens is that, depending on which brand you opt for, you can use it on far more surfaces. This means that, instead of being restricted to just paper or card, you could create pieces of art on wood, metal and many more materials.Grab whatever pen you can find in the pot, almost anything can be used to make art with! Photo credit: my little red suitcase on Visualhunt.Biro SketchesLast but not least, biro sketches are a fantastic way of learning to draw, but can also allow you to produce some very attractive drawings.A very talented artist as well as DJ, presenter, and novelist, Fearne Cotton illustrates her recent book release with various small biro sketches.The multitalented celebrity mum often posts similar sketches on her Instagram account which she confirms help her to get the ideas out of her head and onto paper quickly.A lot of artists would only use a biro if that was all they had at reach when an idea came to mind, but Cotton seems to take lots of enjoyment from the medium and clearly places value on the rawness it offers.This artist has used a biro to create a detailed and imaginative drawing. Photo credit: joncandy on Visualhunt.A Final Note On Pen ArtDon't be intimidated by pens; even though they leave more or less a permanent mark, it doesn't mean that you can't start over if you really want to. Despite being unworkable after application, at least it is a low-cost form of art enabling you to just reach for another sheet of paper in the pad when you have had enough of one drawing.If you were working with oil paints on a canvas, for example, you might not be so quick to start on a new, expensive canvas or board (remember that oil paints take a long time to dry so it wouldn't be as simple as painting over the top of your existing work!)Pens are generally associated with the world of writing and literature, and less so with the visual arts. Just think of it like this, by  using any type of pen in art, you are merely substituting the written word for a visual representation.Start drawing classes with a private tutor from S uperprof.

List of Electrolytes

List of Electrolytes List of Electrolytes Definition of an Electrolytes: An electrolyte is a substance that ionizes into positive and negative ions when dissolved in an aqueous solution. These free ions in a solution consists of the property of conducting electricity in the aqueous state. The strength of the electrolyte depends on its ability to disassociate and conduct electricity. There are basically three types of electrolytes: Strong Electrolyte: A strong electrolyte when dissolved in water forms a solution that is a very good conductor of electricity. This implies that a strong electrolyte is a solute that completely or near to complete dissociates into all its ions in the solution. At the same temperature a solution of strong electrolytes has greater vapor pressure than pure water. Strong electrolytes include strong acids, strong bases and ionic salts. Mentioned below in the table are few examples for strong electrolytes: Strong Electrolyte Name List of Acids HCl Hydrochloric acid HBr Hydro-bromic acid HI Hydro Iodic acid HIO4 Per Iodic Acid H2SO3 Sulphurous acid H2SO4 Sulphuric acid HNO3 Nitric acid HBrO3 Bromic Acid HBrO4 Perbromic Acid HClO3 Chloric acid HClO4 Per-chloric acid List of Bases LiOH Lithium Hydroxide NaOH Sodium Hydroxide KOH Potassium Hydroxide Ba(OH)2 Barium Hydroxide Ca(OH)2 Calcium Hydroxide Sr(OH)2 Strontium Hydroxide RbOH Rubidium Hydroxide CsOH Caesium Hydroxide Mg(OH)2 Magnesium Hydroxide NaH2 Sodium Amide NaH Sodium Hydride List of salts NaNO3 Sodium Nitrate NaCl Sodium Chloride LiCl Lithium Chloride KCl Potassium Chloride CuSO4 Copper Sulfate KNO3 Potassium Nitrate CaCl2 Calcium Chloride CH3COONa Sodium Acetate NaHCO3 Sodium Bi-carbonate AgNO3 Silver Nitrate The dissociation of the strong electrolyte occurs in one direction, which implies it is not reversible. The below equation is mentioned in an aqueous state because a strong electrolyte conducts electricity only in an aqueous state. Cations and Anions: The ions can be classified into two types the cations and the anions. The cations are positive changed ions which are formed by the loss of electrons. The anions are negatively changed ions which are formed by gain of electrons. Here is an example showing the disassociation of NaCl in water. This gives rise to two ions the sodium cation and the chloride anion in an aqueous solution. The disassociation is not reversible as NaCl is a strong electrolyte. Weak Electrolyte: The electrolytes in which the solute does not completely dissociate in the solution is called a weak electrolyte. This implies in such solutions there are disassociated ions as well as molecules of the electrolytes. Therefore the weak electrolytes ionize less in aqueous solutions and conduct very less amount of electricity. Mentioned below in the table is a list of few weak electrolytes: Weak electrolytes Name Acids CH3COOH Acetic Acid H2CO3 Carbonic Acid H2CrO4 Chromic Acid HF Hydrofluoric Acid C6H5COOH Benzoic Acid HNO2 Nitrous Acid H3PO4 Phosphoric acid H(C3H5O3) Lactic Acid (COOH)2 Oxalic Acid Bases NH3 Ammonia NH4OH Ammonium Hydroxide HCN Hydrogen Cyanide C5H5N Pyridine (CH3)2NH Dimethylamine (CH3)3N Trimethylamine C2H5NH2 Ethylamine C2H3N2 Glycine The disassociation of a weak electrolyte is usually an equilibrium equation. This is because the weak electrolytes partially disassociate into positive and negative ions. Mentioned below are two examples for the disassociation of a weak electrolyte: The Hydrogen cyanide when dissolved in an aqueous solution disassociates partially being a weak electrolyte. The HCN disassociates into a hydrogen cation and a cyanide anion in an aqueous state. The Ammonium hydroxide disassociates into an ammonium cation and a hydroxide anion in an aqueous state. Non-Electrolyte: A substance which when dissolved in water lacks ions due to which there is no disassociation is called Non-electrolyte. A non-electrolyte has no ionization therefore it cannot conduct electricity. Most non-electrolytes are polar or non-polar molecules as they dissolve in water as molecules but do not dissociate as ions. Non Electrolyte Name O2 Oxygen SO2 Sulphur dioxide CO2 Carbon dioxide CS2 Carbon disulphide CCl4 Carbon tetrachloride H2O Water CH3OH Methanol C2H5OH Ethanol C12H22O11 Sucrose C6H12O6 Glucose NH2CONH2 Urea CH2Cl2 Dichloromethane CH3H8O3 Glycerol Electrolysis: Electrolysis is the process of passing current through a solution of an electrolyte. In this process of electrolysis the negative and positive ions move towards their respective electrodes. The electrode attracts the ions of the opposite charge towards itself. Electrolytic cell: The Electrolytic cell, is where the process of electrolysis is conducted. The electrolytic cell consists of a beaker which is filled with the electrolytic solution. This cell is then connected to two conducting plates called the anode and the cathode. The anode is a positive electrode that extracts electrons from the negatively charged ions which are the anions. The cathode is a negative electrode that provide electrons to a positively charged ions called the cations. These two electrodes are connected to the D.C power supply terminals. The electric current enters through the positive electrode which is the anode passes through the electrolytic solution and leaves through the cathode. The process of oxidation which is the loss of electrons takes place at the anode. The process of reduction which is the gain of electrons takes place at the cathode. What exactly do the electrolytes do? A body cannot function without the electrolytes due to the important role they play in the cells. They regulate the nerve and the muscle function in the body. They help in maintaining stability in the cells and generate energy when required. They control the body hydration, the pH levels in the blood and the blood pressure. They responsible for rebuilding the damages tissues. The electric tissues in the body are muscles and neurons. Electrolytes activate these electric tissues by: o Extracellular fluid (The fluid outside the cells.) o Interstitial fluid (The fluid inside the cells.) o Intra cellular fluid. (The fluid between the cells.) The calcium (ca2+), Sodium (Na+) and potassium (K+) are required for muscle contractions. The kidneys and other hormones present in the body ensure the electrolyte levels are balanced in the body. Exercise helps in losing the ions such as sodium and potassium and retain the balance. Eating a balance food especially the fresh fruits and vegetables regains the lost sodium and potassium levels in the body.

Writing Paper English Writing Online Tutorpace

Writing Paper English Writing Online Tutorpace Writing papers is crucial part in English classes. There are many types of Writing assignments assigned to the students depending on their course level. Some kinds of essays given are descriptive, argumentative or narration. Depending on the type of the essay the writing is constructed. For example in a descriptive essay the given topic is described in the best possible way by the writer. For writing an essay the given topic should be well analyzed. Articles, quotes used in the essay should be recited. The outline of the essay helps to construct an essay. For a good essay the presentation is very important. The students should use their ideas and creativity to present an impressive essay. Mentioned here are the some useful steps to write an essay. These steps should provide an idea and guideline to present a good essay. First step is the introduction of the essay. The student can use relevant quotes sometimes to start the essay. The introduction of the essay contains the thesis statement. The Thesis statement should be picked very carefully as the whole essay revolves around it. Then the main body of the essay. There can be required number of paragraphs depending on the content. The students can use their thoughts and ideas to elaborate the essay. The paragraphs can contain some relevant examples and some good research content. The last step is the conclusion of the essay. Its very important to conclude meaningfully. The conclusion of the essay gives the summary of the essay.

From What Age Should I Get Academic Support For My Child

From What Age Should I Get Academic Support For My Child What Is The Ideal Age To Begin Private Tutoring For My Child? ChaptersA Spotlight On The Stages Of Child DevelopmentWhat Can Academic Support Services Help With?What Are The Rules For Your Child’s Development“The Early Bird Catches The Worm.” (British Idiom)The keys to opening the doors of opportunity and success for your child are often found in academic support, education and experience. Finding the balance for your child to enjoy their childhood and begin their education can be a difficult decision to make as parents. But ask yourselfWhat could my child be capable of if given the tools?As parents, we can see formal education as something that should be reserved to start when the child is ready to go to kindergarten or nursery. But this idea couldn’t be further from reality that education is not just exclusive to the school institution, but it is integrated into all forms of life. From the moment children are born they are engaged in learning, they are learning from their parents, their environment, their experiences and their own rea ctions to everything that is going on around them.Thinking of education as separate from life itself is not useful for either the parents or the child. To be successful, we should treat education as a natural part of life, and be aware that starting early can empower your child to integrate with their formal learning process later on seamlessly. This could be a non traditional idea, but I have never heard of a receiving a head start in life as a drawback. Starting early is often seen as the prerequisite to success, self empowerment and academic excellence and it should be a priority for your child.Thankfully our cognitive skills can be improved, when weaknesses impact learning. 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Discover all our tutors RashmiEconomics Teacher 5.00 (1) £35/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutorsA Spotlight On The Stages Of Child DevelopmentJean Piaget, a Swiss psychologist, is known for his theory of cognitive development, Piaget looked at how knowledge and intelligence can develop in humans at various stages in our lives. He also looked at how intelligence is constructed, stored and applied.Cognitive skills are active mental activities which are required to help humans to remember, solve problems, focus, think and learn. These skills include memory, reasoning, sensory processing, logic and processing speed.   We use them in every part of our lives because cognitive skills are critical in helping us to accomplish tasks, store knowledge effectively and apply what we know successfully for our personal advancement.Each child has cognitive strengths and weakness which are unique to them. Some children may excel at logic or reasoning for example and may actively present above average in skills in those areas. Likewise, some children may fall behind in other cognitive areas for example memory or processing speed. Cognitive skills are some of the critical building blocks that decide if we will succeed or struggle.  Thankfully our cognitive skills can be improved, when weaknesses impact learning. One on one tutoring can use specialized learning strategies. To ensure that gaps are strengthened collaboratively, with a focus on the national curriculum, key learning stages, regular practice and attention to the best student outcome. Which will eventually navigate the child on the road to academic success and lifelong excellence.Piaget was an advocate for child education and supplemental higher education like one on one home tutoring or small group mentoring. He advised that children have 4 developmental stages and at each stage different core cognitive skills are developed.Stage one â€" A child from birth to 2 years old learns about the world through their sen ses and by engaging closely with objects.Stage Two â€" A child of 2 years old to 7 years old begins to develop their imagination, memory and comprehension of concepts such as the past and the future.Stage Three â€" A child of 7 to 11 years old starts to gain awareness about the feelings of others and apply to this the understanding about the individuality of beliefs, thoughts and emotions of people around them.Stage 4 â€" Children who are 11 years old and older are able to use planning as a tool to succeed in the future, they can additionally solve problems accurately and appreciate the world around them.As you can see from Piaget's strategic processing model a child from birth is already learning and developing. The extended version of this developmental model highlights that from as early as the age of 2 years old children are already improving their memory and focus. Memory helps them to retain information and consult that information at will. Attention and engagement will allow them to complete tasks successfully without being distracted by everything around them.From the ages of 2-7 Children are developing sensory processing skills which are useful for things like imagination, reading and writing instruction, Logic and reasoning also expands allowing the child to solve problems and make connections with related ideas.It may feel odd to look at your tiny baby and think of them already as students, but even within their first year, they are students of life. If you agree to assist in your child’s supplemental instruction, in the form of a private one to one tutor or online tutoring. You will help with their faster development, increased academic performance, individualized exploration of topics, academic enrichment and overall higher student achievement.There are many tutoring centres which are explicitly working with minors as young as a few months old. Learning styles for early years students differ significantly between tutors and tuition centres. But general education requirements are advising that all test-taking is of course actively discouraged, and experiential learning through play is highly encouraged.As a parent, you must be prepared to challenge the ‘norm’ to give your child the tools that they need to reach their highest potential. Early academic tutoring is an excellent way to keep your child not only on track but excelling in all areas of their young lives.Discover all of the benefits academic support provides to even the youngest scholars!Starting early is often seen as the prerequisite to success. Photo Source: UnsplashWhat Can Academic Support Services Help With?If you recruit a private tutor or academic support tutor for your child, it is essential to know what options are available. Although tutors do specialize in different areas, all tutors are committed to student success and have the following prioritiesTo bridge the gap for students who have fallen behind and no longer meet expectations for their age and ability.To support vulnerable children who may struggle due to their circumstances such as children who speak English as a second language or for students with a known learning disability.To relieve anxiety, stress and low self-esteem about Raising confidence, interest, motivation and engagement for the child’s education. Promoting student health, wellness and achievement for the child.To support each child to excel and do their best in the academic environment, guiding them from the academic struggle to academic success.To prepare the child for learning and doing well in their education. Giving them access to essential resources such as study skills and learning strategies.To work with the child at their own pace of development and using required resources to facilitate positive learning experiences.What types of learning support is available to your child?From the moment children are born they are engaged in learning. Photo Source: UnsplashWhat Are The Rules For Your Child’s DevelopmentThe government make it compulsory for children between the ages of 5 years old and 16 years old to have access to a suitable full-time education that meets their needs. However children from the ages of 4 to 5 years old are already being assessed, and some children are being reviewed from the ages of 2 and 3 years old if they are in nursery.Although early years learners are not given exams and are tested by observation only, they are still expected to be able to achieve outcomes for their age group.The main areas of assessment, which your child should be able to demonstrate by the age of 5 years old arePhysical developmentVerbal communicationSocial and emotional developmentCreativity and self-expressionBasic literacy and mathsAs you can see the world will not wait to assess your child and give them an assignment for a ‘good student’ based on these performance prerequisites. The implications of them doing poorly and having their self esteem affected at such an early ag e is unthinkable. You can take advantage of early years private tutoring which can support students in and out of the classroom, babies, children, teenagers and adults alike. But it can be especially useful for struggling children, especially if you notice an issue with their learning development.Children may have challenges with retention of information, poor study habits, a learning delay, a learning disability, English as Second Language (ESOL), a vulnerable international student, a child facing poverty in need of financial aid or a gifted child with intellectual development beyond the expectations of their age. Engaging a tutoring instructor to encourage your child as early as possible is an excellent idea to give them the best start in life available.Learn also why it is vital to get your young learner the help s/he needs as soon as possible!Hands-on support for students who have different developmental needs is one of the primary ways to support a child towards realising their full potential. Tutoring can help a child achieve academically and personally as it is focused on providing a complete environment for your child to excel and do their best.Academic support tutorings services have tutors from all walks of life who have experience with different kinds of students, with varying specialisms of the core subjects and different ages of children as students. A child’s success is never dictated by their age but by their interest and willingness to take advantage of working with the tutor, to learn the necessary academic skills and to absorb the strategies taught which will lead them to success and personal achievement.In fact, early education is vital for the child’s healthy growth and development. The younger a child is, the easier it will be for them to adapt to positive study habits later on. A young child, who has experienced success, is much more likely to grow up to be a confident learner and engage in their academic achievement. Encouraging and enrolling your child with a tutoring service is an investment in their intellectual development and prosperous future.If your child has the capacity it is never too early, take the initiative, empower your child today by following these suggestions for finding your perfect tutor for any stage of learning.

Using the English Future Continuous (video and exercise)

Using the English Future Continuous (video and exercise) This is the second video about advanced future forms. Do you know when to use the future continuous in English? Are you using it correctly?We use the future continuous in English for three specific reasons:1. To indicate that we will be in the middle of doing something in a specified future time.2. An activity that starts now and continues to a specific future time.3. When a longer action in the future is interrupted by a shorter future action.In the video below, Teauna will demonstrate these uses of the future continuous with example sentences and a timeline. English Exercise: create future continuous sentences from the incomplete sentences below.Example: What are you doing tomorrow morning? At 10 am tomorrow I (drive) to the dentist. - At 10 am tomorrow I will be driving to the dentist.1.Can you go shopping on Saturday?  No, this Saturday I (work).2.Is Alice available for class?    No, she (exercise) at the gym until 3 pm.3.  Im going to arrive at midnight.  I (sleep) when you come home.4. I just left Whitefish, what time will I arrive in Seattle?  You (drive) until midnight.5.  Ill wake up around 8 or 10 in the morning.  We (run) when you wake up.6.  What is Brad doing tomorrow? Why cant he come to my party?  Tomorrow he (visit) his grandparents.7. What are you doing when Im on vacation? While you are on vacation, I (work).8.  This week they are in Argentina.  Next week they (travel) through Brazil.9. I have so many emails!  I (answer) emails all night.10.  Sorry you have to work next week. I wish you could come with us.  We (swimming) and (sleep) on the beach when you are at w0rk. susana gonzalez 1.Can you go shopping on Saturday? No, this Saturday I WILL BE WORKING.2.Is Alice available for class? No, she WILL BE EXERCISING at the gym until 3 pm.3. I’m going to arrive at midnight. I WILL BE SLEEPING when you come home.4. I just left Whitefish, what time will I arrive in Seattle? You WILL BE DRIVING until midnight.5. I’ll wake up around 8 or 10 in the morning. We WILL BE RUNNING when you wake up.6. What is Brad doing tomorrow? Why can’t he come to my party? Tomorrow he WILL BE VISITING his grandparents.7. What are you doing when I’m on vacation? While you are on vacation, I WILL BE WORKING8. This week they are in Argentina. Next week they WILL BE TRAVELING through Brazil.9. I have so many emails! I WILL BE ANSWERING emails all night.10. Sorry you have to work next week. I wish you could come with us. We WILL BE SWIMMING and SLEEPING on the beach when you are at w0rk. LOIEnglish Awesome!

Storytelling at Xerox

Storytelling at Xerox Quite a few ESL teachers believe that reporting and argumentation skills are paramount for workplace success. Essay-writing remains at the center of nearly every college English as a Second  Language course and Business English course. There are good reasons to question the over-emphasis on 5-paragraph essay writing  and to reintroduce narrative writing into English Second Language courses. In Storytelling in Organizations, John Seely Brown (2005) claims that storytelling is an essential communication tool for business. In his view, narratives help employees unlearn bad ideas and communicate new knowledge and new methods more efficiently than standard training approaches. Brown had been asked by senior executives at Xerox to help solve a problem with its training program. At the time, Xerox was spending large amounts of money on training, but customers consistently complained that Xerox’s repair technicians took too long and cost too much. While researching the problem, Brown kept hearing about a photocopier repairman who had gained the reputation of being the fastest in the business, so he went out to meet him. Brown flew to California and drove out to meet the repairman in the field where he was working on an intermittent copying error. Brown was dressed in a business suit and was starting to feel uncomfortably hot when he arrived on site. Wearing just a t-shirt and shorts, the repairman met Brown at the door, shook his hand, smirked, and explained that the official repair manual says that to fix an intermittent copying error, you load a machine with 5000 sheets of paper and hit “copy” to replicate the error. While the machine is running, he explained, there is nothing to do except drink coffee. His method was different. It saved 5000 sheets of paper and an hour of repair time. Arriving at a repair job, the repairman would always go immediately to the wastepaper basket to look for discarded copies with copying errors. “Learn to read the world and you will see how things really work,” was his advice. What he meant was that Xerox had been training technicians to solve decontextualized problems. If you ignore local context, you are as foolish as a business executive who wears a three-piece suit to a repair job on a hot summer’s day in California. When Brown returned to head office, he told the story to the people in his office. Before they could revise and reprint the repair manual, repairmen across the country were repeating the story and putting the new method into practice. By telling the story, Xerox started saving its customers reams of paper and stacks of money. Stories, Brown discovered, could more efficiently get people to unlearn bad practices and communicate better practices than new repair manuals. Please follow and like us:

What Is The Value Of Education

What Is The Value Of Education Children are often not sure of the value of the education that they are provided with. They watch TV and see people living fantasy lives using very little academics, yet living a very comfortable, and sometimes even excessively posh lifestyle.TV shows like the Kardashians, and Real Housewives that purport to be Reality TV do not show a reality that promotes academic values. A common questions I ask children is, “Who are your heroes?”Personally I find a lot of inspiration from the story of Michael Faraday. A scientist of humble origins from a time when scientists where the pop stars of the day. Faraday changed lives as we know it inventing the electric motor. He was also responsible for many other breakthroughs in science, but the contribution of electrical motors was a real game changer. I love watching documentaries on historical scientists. But this is just one way to show the value of education.In our lives we often use our education, but may not realize it. Taking children wi th you to the grocery store for instance, or using their help in assembling a recipe can provide real life examples of when math with fractions can be not just relevant but useful. Your child will almost surely be excited to eat a meal in which they played an important role!Another instance where students can use their academic skills in a family setting is discussing the story arc of a movie, or critically reviewing a news story of interest to the family. For example perhaps a family can discuss a recent news article, not just for the content, but for the quality of writing, how it could have been made more convincing, and why the author chose to wrote the article using his or her chosen writing conventions as opposed to perhaps the writing that is observable in a how to article, or a trade magazine. If a student wants a raise in allowance, or a toy you can ask them to write an article explaining their interest, and providing critical feedback about how they can improve their writi ng.Children are capable of being quite convincing if they are properly motivated.To provide a story that allows children to see the value of education I commonly tell children a story as follows.Let’s imagine that you own a McDonalds. It is estimated that one in every eight Americans has worked at McDonalds. (source:http://ow.ly/JBM5a). Many jobs are very similar to jobs at McDonalds, for example jobs at Burger King, Wendy’s Popeye’s etc. It is estimated that almost half of the U.S. workforce has worked a fast food job at least once in their lifetime (source:http://ow.ly/JBMdK).So after informing students of this fact I say that there are multiple jobs that they can assign people to. Someone to sweep the floors and clean the equipment, someone to be the cashier, someone to make the burgers, and someone to be the manager. I say that the cleaner gets minimum wage, the cashier makes a little more and that the manager can make about $20 an hour. I explain how decisions the manager can make can have a huge impact on the profitability of the store. For example if the manager can be on top of things such as keeping up employee profitability, making sure the floor environment is clean, and also assuring that all materials are on hand and ready to assure fast and efficient operation of the business that instead of selling 20 to 25 burgers per hour, the business can sell 25 - 40 burgers per hour. I ask students usually at this point to explain if they see this as reasonable or possible.I also explain that of course burgers are associated with accompanying sales of drinks and fries. If we estimate that each transaction with a customer nets a profit of approximately three dollars , and we can estimate that each managed store on average conducts thirty transactions per hour then we can estimate that these stores are pulling in nine hundred dollars an hour. However without a good manager these stores would not get the fifty percent boost in productivity and would only make six hundred dollars an hour. (it is important to remember that the fifty percent boost on the net is calculated on the original number, so fifty percent of six hundred is actually three hundred and the sum is therefore nine hundred..) The difference of three hundred dollars multiplied by twenty four hours equals a net difference of seventy two hundred dollars per day. If students cannot follow the calculations conducted in this short presentation, I tell them that they are not yet ready for management. I then point out that if they have made basic calculation errors during our session that they may not be ready for the position of cashier, for even a mistake of five dollars in only five percent of daily transactions can lead to a difference of how much? Why don’t you do the math? It’s fun!Anyways, students often do not plan to go into a career in food service, but this little exercise can show a student that if they aspire higher, that they will have to use the lessons the y have learned in school!Keep Studying!