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Kiva
It all started one year when I was sent a link to a site called Kiva. The idea behind Kiva was to do something about the lack of micro-loans available for people who didn’t have the wherewithal to get loans because they were bad credit risks or lived in places which didn’t have traditional banks. When you go on the website, you can pick a country, a type of person or a group, a goal the person asking for the loan is working towards — it offers information that allows the lender, you and all the other people interested in helping the person/group, to feel like you know where your money is going to go and why.
By Jennifer Ryan5 years ago in Education
Memoirs of a Teacher-Intern During a Pandemic
(Let it be known that while I talk about the downsides of masks and desk sheilds and hybrid classrooms, I am in full support of these measures to keep schools safe)
By Elise Spiller5 years ago in Education
Katonah Celebrates the Long Service of William “Doc” Smith
Back in the 1920s, Katonah resident William “Doc” Smith began a lifelong affiliation with the Scouts when he joined in Cold Spring, NY. After completing his studies in pediatrics and serving as a Captain in WWII, he settled in Katonah to practice medicine. He also started his association with Troop 1 in Katonah. Thus, February 9, 2006 was marked at the Katonah Methodist Church to celebrate his 50 years as Scout Master of the troop. But the milestone’s significance was not meant to imply an ending of any sort.
By Rich Monetti5 years ago in Education
Reading Tips and Strategies for Struggling Learners Pt. 2
Hey, welcome to part two. In this section we are going to talk about some things we can do to help those kids who think they are failing, not improving and who want to quit. Over the years I have worked with lots of kids who fit that category and it's not easy to work with them at times, since they have such a negative mind set. So I have changed up my tactics a bit.
By Brittany Hibbard5 years ago in Education
Our Homeschool Year...So Far
Fires. Covid. Shutdowns. Violence. Protests. Elections. Murder hornets. Black Plague squirrels. 2020 was nuts, and 2021 is looking like it might also be considering a bid for craziest year in recent history.
By Molly Dery5 years ago in Education
Reading Tips and Strategies for Struggling Learners - Part 1
Hi, I'm Ms. Hibbard, I have been teaching Special Education and Reading for 9 years now, and I'm here to give you some tips and strategies to help you with your struggling reader(s). I know that it can be frustrating at times, and even un-motivating, but let me tell you, our frustration is a small price to pay, when it comes to helping these developing minds of all ages.
By Brittany Hibbard5 years ago in Education
How can tutors help students to improve their Academic skills?
In a decade where home tutoring has slowly transitioned into online tutoring for many, apart from rolling with the punches with the teaching style, tuition teachers have had to also adapt to the dynamic changes within the learning style and capabilities of the student population.
By Champion Tutor5 years ago in Education
Dear Teachers
I think it is fair to say that the Covid pandemic has affected everyone in some way. Some of us have had to change the way we work. For some, the changes have been insignificant while, for others, they have been devastating.
By Sapphire Ravenclaw5 years ago in Education
IMHO - Distance Learning
**DISCLAIMERS** Some of my content is based on facts and supported by evidence. IMHO posts are posts that are written In My Humble Opinion. These are posts that are based on my opinions, personal experience and feelings.
By Kelly Medina5 years ago in Education
Do These 5 New Things to Relieve COVID Teaching Stress
Believe me, I bet ALL teachers can agree on one thing. This COVID year has had a negative impact on us all. We get thrown into new learning systems, new procedures, hybrid classes, all virtual classes, and better yet; they expect us to teach with a mask on our face?!
By Megan Edwards5 years ago in Education
Teaching to Low-Level Students
One of the biggest challenges of teaching English as a Second Language (ESL) is finding an effective way to communicate and connect to beginner students. It can be frustrating to give instructions again and again, trying to explain things in a way they can understand with their extremely limited vocabulary. It can also be difficult to control younger students because they have so much energy. It's important to exercise patience, empathy...and continue to enforce an English-Only Policy.
By Rachel Lomax5 years ago in Education
Teaching In COVID Times
This year has been challenging for everyone. I started teaching online when COVID struck to keep earning and paying bills. In the middle of this I went from one side of the US to the other. Online work just made sense with everything going on. Part of the cross country travel was moving to the middle of nowhere. My family was getting away from the craziness that is people right now. We want to be mostly off the grid. There is no internet where I now live. There is barely cell service. When we get our house built we plan on having internet, but not much else. My state is still mostly shut down, including the library. Through the summer it was nice to teach outside in the park. I was using my phone as a hotspot and teaching that way. Then winter set in. The park was no longer an option. Snow started falling and temperatures were rarely above 50 in the middle of the day. As much as I love the outdoors, I don't do well with cold. I had so much trouble finding a place to teach. I don't have many friends in the area as I just moved here. I tried the local college, but I'm not a student or professor. I tried the library, but they don't allow any seating at the moment. Chain coffee shops were not helpful. Everyone I talked to, I asked for ideas. Not a single idea panned out. Not a single person gave me any information about when things might change. Not a single person was any help at all. I was about ready to give up and stop teaching altogether. I didn't want to. Teaching was and is my only source of income. Then I ran across a little local coffee shop. They were doing everything they could to stay open and help as many people as possible. It is by the college so they have a lot of college students that use it to study and hang out. They have let me use a corner of the bar. There is a plug on the other side of the bar that my computer is plugged in at. The WiFi is nice and fast. They have saved my teaching career. I love this place. They try to keep the noise down when they know I'm in class. I don't think I could keep teaching without them. I have only been coming here a couple weeks, but they all know me already and are learning how I like my tea. I have a feeling it won't be long before they have it sitting ready for me when I come in. Its not just me they are here for. The students that come in to study are left in peace. For this shop its not just about making a buck. Its about making a difference in the community. They know all the regulars by name. They are doing everything they can to stay open in these rough times. I would say they treat their customers like family, but that has come to mean something different than it did for me growing up. They treat us like the best family in the world. One of the first times I was in here I had trouble finding a plug. The barista helped me look and then when we couldn't find one where I was sitting, she helped me move my stuff to a spot with a plug so my computer wouldn't die. All of the employees have been helpful and nice.
By Lisa Wear5 years ago in Education