The natural sciences encompass diverse fields revolving around the systematic study of the physical world and natural phenomena using objective observations and quantitative data. What exactly do the “natural sciences” include and what unifying aspects define them? What Are the Natural Sciences? Broadly, major branches of natural science include: Physics – the study of matter, […]
Blended learning is widely regarded as a method of education in which students learn via a combination of electronic and online media as well as traditional face-to-face teaching. While it has been around as a concept and an educational method for some time, it is only really now in light of Covid-19 that blended learning […]
Fight the Power! Climate Change Education: According to the UN, Climate Change is the defining issue of our time and we are at a defining moment. “From shifting weather patterns that threaten food production, to rising sea levels that increase the risk of catastrophic flooding, the impacts of climate change are global in scope and […]
Your driving test is a big deal. But if you are prepared, as well as in the right frame of mind, the test will go a lot smoother. We have a step-by-step guide to help you before the test. 1. Take the day off Book the day off work and clear your schedule so you […]
Mark Godfrey Looks at the Financial Necessities Of a Full Time College Student and Makes a Suggestion to the Government: Sweaty palms, eyes down-cast, Simon queued. Embarrassment, worry, dread… he was meeting the bank manager again. Those thousands he had promised he would pay off… he thought he could pay off. But now he was […]
The most popular college courses in Ireland can vary depending on the year, but based on recent statistics, we’ve put together a list of College Courses that are generally considered to be among the most popular in Ireland. When choosing your college course, it’s important to research specific universities and the course content to make […]
Fix up the future with a Car Mechanic Course! Fixing a car is expensive. As if the cost of insurance, tax and buying a car wasn’t high enough (not to mention having to qualify in the first place), there is also the added cost of trying to keep your vehicle in working order. Luckily, if […]
Easter Tips for Students: The clocks have gone forward, the weather is getting better and the unmentionable is closer to ending! As schools and colleges close for the Easter break we take a look at what boxes you need to tick to make the most of the 2-week break and set you up for a […]
Today is World Teachers’ Day, an annual celebration of those who dedicate their lives to the education of our children. Teachers’ Day exists to “acknowledge, evaluate and enhance the instructors of the world” and to give a chance to consider the issues identified with educators and the teaching process in general. In the current climate […]
Last week, we took a look at the challenges facing students dealing with the online element of blended learning, in particular those challenges that involve self-regulation and the use of technology for studying. In this second part, we focus on the challenges facing teachers experiencing the particular online element of blended learning. Blended learning is […]