30
Oct
This is what I like about being an online tutor~ being able to spread good news to students. For all the QUT students joining in conversations on this site, YOU have the opportunity to win! An array of prizes, including a $100 Myer prize is up for grabs. Simply fill out the 5 min online [...]
24
Oct
One of the things that really bugged me as a university tutor, and still does as an online tutor, is the lack of value placed on feedback to student’s about their assignments and exams. Guidance of undergraduates, and post-graduates, to the understanding of concepts and processes is still promoted – I feel- as a “lone [...]
23
Oct
Communication skills are important for tutors and students. At university and college, one of the key generic skills we are instructed in is to communicate clearly. Mindtools shares an article about just this and asks, How Good Are Your Communication Skills? They have kindly encouraged their e-newsletter readers (such as me to share their insights [...]
23
Oct
As an online tutor I aspire to make a real difference in the lives of students and others in my community. To truly appreciate the potential each one of us has to make a difference you really need to read this beautiful and creative post, Who I am Makes a Difference (http://livinglifetodfullest.blogspot.com/2008/10/who-i-am-makes-difference.html) over at Living [...]
23
Oct
The Recipe For Char 3 parts Warmth 2 parts Attractiveness 1 part Intellect Splash of Silliness IQ TEST – Check out our range of PhD certified Personality, IQ, Aptitude & other Self-Assessment Tests. We also have loads of other fun tests that you would love. Sip slowly on the beach What’s the Recipe for Your [...]
20
Oct
Today I visited a fantastic student resource site~ The Virtual University of Pakistan and their Library resources. There are resources for Accounting, Business, Communications, Data Management Systems, Computing, ESL, Ecommerce, Radio, Sports Psychology and heaps more! The site is a treasure trove of extra information and alternative explanations, some available by PowerPoint and/or by PDF. [...]
16
Oct
Often, students who contact me for essay help are in a panic over how to get their assignment done on time, and at a high standard. My first priority as a tutor and mentor is to help them to Calm~ emotions can get in the way of what we want to achieve. Michael over at [...]
13
Oct
Ronald Pies (M.D.) writes a thoughtful article about how and why to recognise sever grief and depression. Interesting comments are also made with regard to a previous article and the flurry of comments that have stuck to it. Share your feedback to the hermetic question: Is Grief a Mental Disorder? No, But it Soon May [...]
12
Oct
Psych Central flicks out a weekly e-newsletter, “A Mental Health Break”. Below are this weeks features. Be aware, there is lots more at the site…! Is Grief a Mental Disorder? No, But it May Become One! Imagine this scenario. Your seven-year old son is riding his bike, and takes a nasty fall. He has a [...]
11
Oct
Welcome to the October 12, 2008 edition of blog on cairns, australia. Hi Folks~ As you can see above I have changed the name of the site to better reflect my online tutor services. Other changes are afoot, both for PSI tutor: Academic Mentor and others…read below the fold. David M presents Search Engine Optimization [...]
09
Oct
will you stop ACTING OUT and start RELATING! – Greenberg & O’Malley (1983) How to Avoid Love and Marriage
08
Oct
It is here~ the Harmonics Launch in Cairns! Massage, Train & Motivate with programs tailored to your lifestyle, needs and expectations. Jarek Sevcik has a Masters in Physical Education, has coordinated military boot camps and, when not traveling, works with his parents at their holistic spa and retreat in the Czech Republic. Char (me has [...]
05
Oct
Blogger competition which will maximize your exposure and networking potential: cyber village shout entrecard is all about; opportunity!!! OK lets get started. As a celebration for the new look of FreebieReporter.com, we’re holding a huge contest.How huge? Well thanks to our sponsors we will be giving away more than 70,000 Entrecard Credits and lots of [...]