Trapezoid Area Formula Tutors

Trapezoid Area Formula Tutors A trapezoid is a geometric figure which has 4 sides and their 4 respective angles. In a trapezoid, there is one pair of parallel sides and one pair of non-parallel sides. A trapezoid is also known as trapezium in certain countries. The area of a trapezoid can be calculated by first finding the sum of the lengths of the parallel sides and then multiplying this by half the height of the trapezoid. Using this formula, the area of any trapezoid can be easily calculated. Example 1: Find the area of the trapezoid which has parallel sides of length 3m, 5m, and height 7m Given: length of the parallel sides = a and b Height of trapezoid = h The Area of the trapezoid is = 1/2 *(a + b)* h. The value of a = 3m, b = 5m, h = 7m This makes the solution = 1/2 * (8m) * 7m = 28m2 Therefore, area of the given trapezoid is 28m2 Example 2: Find the area of the trapezoid which has parallel sides of length 6m, 9m, and height 12m. Given: length of the parallel sides = a and b Height of trapezoid = h The Area of the trapezoid is = 1/2 *(a + b)* h. The value of a = 6m, b = 9m, h = 12m This makes the solution = 1/2 * (15m) * 12m = 90m2 Therefore, area of the given trapezoid is 90m2

Not Sure How to Craft Your Personal Brand Take a Look at These 3 Examples - Introvert Whisperer

Introvert Whisperer / Not Sure How to Craft Your Personal Brand Take a Look at These 3 Examples - Introvert Whisperer Not Sure How to Craft Your Personal Brand? Take a Look at These 3 Examples Personal branding can be a real stumper for many people. It’s hard to look at yourself objectively, especially when it’s to think about your assets. With personal branding, you’re not only thinking about your assets; you’re thinking about what you want to be known for. I believe a great way to help understand something is to define it by giving good, supportive examples. But before we launch into the examples, let’s recap the definition of personal branding. Personal branding is essentially what you are known for and what people seek you out for. If you’re the “go-to” person for graphic design, your personal brand is all about graphic design, even if that’s not your job. I once knew a finance analyst who, in his own words, was an “Excel God,” He knew Excel (software) at a depth no one else did. He knew it so well, it was almost his position in his organization,. He not only was the “go-to” person; he was a critical asset to that group because of it. You can add to that definition what you want to be known for, because your personal brand is also about aligning the image people have of you to where you are headed. You don’t become president without helping people see you (and your personal brand) in that role. (Click here to tweet this thought.) Now, let’s look at some professionals, their personal brand and what makes them stand out. Profile #1: Marketing Person With 30+ Years in a Variety of Industries and Company Sizes Personal brand concepts: “No-limits marketing”; leverages an innovative nature; traditional marketing and online social marketing; no limits to creative marketing solutions. “Practiced hand” that creates solutions by adjusting the solutions to each company’s mission, product, strategy and industry. Why this person stands out: Many people get nervous about crossing over to other industries, but this person puts it out there as an asset. They’re clear about the range of marketing they can deliver and why they can effectively adjust to each company. Profile #2: Career Coach, Author and Speaker Personal brand concepts: Internationally renowned; recognized for advancing the needs of job seekers and enhancing training strategies for career coaches; recognized as the first “motivational” career coach in the US. Works with job seekers, career coaches and job coaches worldwide. Why this person stands out: The concepts almost jump off of the page with energy. No wonder this person is a top-rated motivational career coach, because they help you understand what they are known for: to get you excited! Profile #3: Event Planner, Program Coordinator, Project Manager Personal brand concepts: Master organizer with an eye for detail; meticulously creates and executes special events. “You name it, and I will plan it with confidence and enthusiasm.” Why this person stands out: This works because you truly understand this person is organized, detailed-oriented and bubbly, all at the same time. You really get the idea that you would enjoy working with this person while they’re pulling together your event. If you’re unclear about your personal brand, just pay attention to what your coworkers seek you out for. That’s a good place to start. To further develop your understanding, study these examples, even if none of them are exactly what you do. Hopefully, they will help prompt you to “get it” about your brand so you can communicate it clearly to others. Go to top Personal Branding starts with how well you speak about YOU.   I want to help you accelerate your career by connecting you with your Free Instant Access to my eBook â€" The Definitive Guide to Creating and Using an Elevator Speech.   In this guide, I give you simple to follow instructions for creating a “wardrobe” of ways to talk about you â€" to leave a lasting impression.   Get your copy now: CLICK HERE Brought to you by Dorothy Tannahill-Moran â€" dedicated to unleash your professional potential. What would you like to know about determining your personal brand? Share your thoughts in the comments!

Setting Your Child Up for Success When they need an Assessment

Setting Your Child Up for Success When they need an Assessment In my last post I discussed talking to your child about ADHD in a way that is supportive and helpful. But what happens when your child needs an assessment for academic challenges or ADHD symptoms? Many parents worry that their child will find the evaluation process intimidating, or wonder if their child will think they are being tested because there is something wrong with them. Other parents have concerns about how their overly active, distractible, or anxious child will tolerate the testing especially if their child struggles to stay on task under normal circumstances. The good news is that the psychologists and educators who conduct these assessments have a great deal of experience working with kids who have academic and attention problems. They typically love working with kids like yours! The positive one-on-one attention that your child receives during the evaluation process will help make it go smoothly and maybe even be fun for your child! And as a parent there are some thin gs that you can do to set your child up for assessment success: Work with a professional who you like and respect. If you respect and enjoy the psychologist or educator who is conducting the evaluation, then theres a good chance that you child will too! Kids and adolescents pick up on social cues from their parents, and if you seem to be at ease with the process your child will feel much more relaxed themselves. Discuss your concerns with the professional. Share your concerns with the professional who is conducting the evaluation. Ask them what types of strategies they use to help kids like yours have a positive evaluation experience. If you have suggestions for what might help your child, let the professional know. They might be able to use some of these same strategies during their testing sessions. Create positive expectations for your child. Have your child start off on the right foot by letting them know that youve met with the doctor (or educator), and you really enjoyed meeting with them. Tell your child that you think theyll like the doctor/educator too, and that you think theyll have fun during the appointments. Focus on learning styles. When talking to your child about the evaluation it can be very helpful to describe it as a process that will help you and your child figure out how they learn best. Let them know that everyone learns differently. For example, some kids learn best by watching a demonstration of how something is done, other kids learn best by reading about things, while others learn best in a hands-on way by doing things. In addition, let your child know that it will help everyone understand which subjects are harder and easier for your child, and how they can help your child be successful in the areas that are more challenging. Even resistant kids can enjoy the process. If you have a child who is resistant to going to an evaluation appointment, try not to worry too much. Just because your child might not want to go doesnt mean that theyll have a bad experience once theyre there. Ive had plenty of kids and teens come into my office feeling reluctant or even upset about having to attend the appointment (especially when its on a Saturday). But once things get started and we get to know each other, the kids settle in and forget that they didnt want to come in the first place. Usually they are even happy to come back for a follow-up appointment. After all, its not often that kids get so much uninterrupted time from an adult who is so interested in what they have to say! Assessments can be powerful tools for learning about your childs strengths and weaknesses, and the things you can do to help them succeed academically. Proactive and positive communication before and after the assessment are key to helping your child feel comfortable so you can both get the most out of the evaluation process. ABOUT DR. MARY ROONEY Mary Rooney, Ph.D., is a licensed clinical psychologist in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of California San Francisco. Dr Rooney is a researcher and clinician specializing in the evaluation and treatment of ADHD and co-occurring behavioral, anxiety, and mood disorders. A strong advocate for those with attention and behavior problems, Dr. Rooney is committed to developing and providing comprehensive, cutting edge treatments tailored to meet the unique needs of each child and adolescent. Dr. Rooney's clinical interventions and research avenues emphasize working closely with parents and teachers to create supportive, structured home and school environments that enable children and adolescents to reach their full potential. In addition, Dr. Rooney serves as a consultant and ADHD expert to Huntington Learning Centers. ABOUT HUNTINGTON Huntington Learning Center is the tutoring and test prep leader. Its certified tutors provide individualized instruction in reading, phonics, writing, study skills, elementary and middle school math, Algebra through Calculus, Chemistry, and other sciences. It preps for the SAT and ACT, as well as state and standardized exams. Huntington programs develop the skills, confidence, and motivation to help students of all levels succeed and meet the needs of Common Core State Standards. Founded in 1977, Huntington's mission is to give every student the best education possible. Call us today at 1.800.CAN LEARN to discuss how Huntington can help your child. For franchise opportunities please visit www.huntingtonfranchise.com. This website does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The material on this site is provided for educational purposes only.

School Volunteering - Sashas Story

School Volunteering - Sasha's Story The Tutorfair Foundation helps children who can't afford private tuition by organising school volunteering placements for top tutors. Not all placements take place during the school day. Medical student and maths tutor Sasha tells us about volunteering at an after school club. For the past few months Sasha, has been volunteering with Stretch Academy after school club, at Woodberry Down Primary School. At Stretch, Sasha  supports children with learning 11+ style content. He helps with all the material, “particularly aiming to help out with the tricky maths and non-verbal sections.” As a big believer in social mobility, he was drawn to the Foundation. Sasha says,  â€œit's massively important that access to one-on-one (or similar out-of-school) teaching is available to all children, not just those who can afford to pay privately.” How does a working medic find the time to volunteer? Sasha tells us he wanted to do some volunteering last year, “but unfortunately my medical school timetable was unrelenting. None of the sessions were at times I could do. This year I'm free on Thursday afternoons, so I signed-up straightaway! Woodberry Down is also very close to my home, so it was ideal!” School Volunteering Stretch Despite having years of tutoring experience Sasha, like many of our volunteers, was nervous to begin with. He tells us, “I was a little daunted, to be honest! It'd been a while since I'd last done any classroom-based work, let alone in a primary school.  So I guess I was also unsure of exactly what to expect. Thankfully Alex is an exceptional teacher and all of the students in the group were so engaged and hard-working. It all fell into place and I was really enjoying helping out by the end.” Fast forward to several months in and the nerves are all gone. Sasha says it's relaxed as, “the students all know me, by now, and are much more confident in asking questions, and making the most of the time. This is great, as it means Alex has more time to focus on other students and make sure everyone can contribute and learn to the best of their ability! The class are really fun and welcoming, too, so I always feel at ease and really enjoy helping with the work.” School Volunteering  positives Each day has different positives, Sasha’s favourite session so far was, “when the topic was codes, using algebra. Maths has always been my favourite subject to teach (despite its general reputation!) and it was so rewarding to see the kids racing through the worksheet with bright smiles. Some actually volunteered to take unfinished work home to do as homework! That's not something you see everyday.” As well as the joy of seeing children develop a love of maths, volunteering has had personal benefits for Sasha. He has found it “a real pleasure teaching the children at Woodberry Down, particularly given our similarities in background. It so inspiring and motivating to see these children staying in school, and working until 5pm on a Thursday, just to stretch themselves that bit further and expand their education. I'm glad they've been offered this opportunity. I'm all the more glad that they seem to be grasping it with both hands!” School Volunteering Stretch Though it is fun and inspiring now it was challenging to begin with. Sasha remembers finding it tricky, “adapting to the new students, particularly to teaching in a large-group environment. Everyone has their own style and way of understanding things, so you just have to be really patient and make sure that you're using the best explanation for that particular student.” One thing that helped in getting ready for the placement was the training day. Sasha tells us, “Alex actually led the Primary session, on the training day, and it was largely based around the way he delivers the Stretch Academy sessions. It was an excellent insight into the way he teaches and the way he covers certain topics, so I at least felt prepared for that, on my first day!” Are you low on time but thinking of volunteering? Let Sasha encourage you to get involved: “I'd highly recommend it! There's such a great range of volunteering opportunities, across various subjects and age groups, and it really is such a satisfying and rewarding way to spend an hour (or more!) of your week. It's also an excellent chance to work with brilliant students who otherwise may never have the opportunity to ask those extra questions, or seek that bit more help.” You can book  Sasha on Tutorfair

Is It Worth It Pros and Cons of Ordering Food Delivery

Is It Worth It Pros and Cons of Ordering Food Delivery via Unsplash The Pros: Convenience You can’t deny that ordering food delivery is one of the most convenient services we have in present day. With just a few clicks on a keyboard or swipes on your phone, you can have a delicious hot meal delivered right to your door in under an hour. Ordering food is great for the busy college student who may not have time to prepare a fully home-cooked meal. You don’t want to have to worry about when you’re going to eat next or if you’ll have time to cook it. Ordering food ensures that you won’t go hungry and will enjoy what you eat. Saves Time In just under an hour, depending on where you live and who is delivering, you can receive a full hot meal right to your doorstep. You don’t have to worry about going out to the grocery store and buying all of the ingredients to your favorite meal. You don’t want to spend time at home preparing and cooking those ingredients. Instead, you can just call up your favorite restaurant and have it delivered. A busy and dedicated college student doesn’t have time to waste spending an hour cooking and cleaning up their lunch and dinner every single day. There is nothing better than crossing things off of your to-do list while waiting for your food. You have much better things to do! No Mess When ordering food, the restaurant will usually provide you with plastic utensils, napkins, and any condiments you may need. They also make their packaging so that you can eat your meal right from it. What does this mean for you? No mess! Ordering food means you save time preparing your meal and cleaning up from it. All you have to do is throw it out. That means you have more time to spend with friends or studying for your next exam. Choices are Endless Ordering food means that you have endless choices of what kind of food you can eat. This is especially true if you live in a city known for its food options. No matter what you’re craving, you can most likely have it delivered to you. It also gives you a chance to try foods from different cultures. When cooking at home, we tend to stick to what we know because we don’t want to make a mistake or put any effort into cooking a new dish. When ordering food, you just have to take a chance and order a dish you’ve been meaning to try. It’ll open your mind and tastebuds! Great Food How many times have you tried to cook for yourself and it turns out bland or burnt? You are left hungry, frustrated, and probably thinking about ordering food for the night anyway. Ordering food is great for those of you who don’t know the first thing about cooking. Sure, you can live off of peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, scrambled eggs, and pasta, but it sure gets boring after a while. Ordering food means that you’ll be sure to have a tasty meal that won’t be burnt so you won’t go hungry. Coupons Some restaurants offer rewards for ordering from them a certain number of times or coupons to their most loyal customers. You don’t want to always pay full price, so use coupons to optimize your food delivery. This will save you some money while ordering your favorite food. Online Ordering The beauty of today’s technology is that everything is done online. Long gone are the days of calling a busy restaurant, ordering your food, and hoping that they heard you correctly. When ordering food online you decrease the chances of the restaurant messing up your order. Mobile apps such as GrubHub and Eat24 make ordering food that much easier. GrubHub will even text you updates on the status of your order! Not only does it decrease miscommunication, but you can view a restaurants full menu. You may find something that you never thought the restaurant offered with different options and substitutions with their online menu. The Cons: Can Get Expensive It’s undeniable that eating at home is much less expensive than ordering food or eating out. When you eat at home you don’t have to pay for the Infographic by Brittany Loeffler labor that it takes to make your meal, sales taxes, or tips. Instead, you just have to pay for the food that you are going to eat, which is ultimately very inexpensive. On average, an American will spend $45 every two weeks ordering food. Just think of how much money you could save if you stopped ordering food and cooked at home for three months. Delivery Minimum and Other Charges Many restaurants have delivery minimums when customers are ordering food. This is to ensure that sending their delivery driver is worth it for them financially. So, when you plan on ordering a burger that is $7 but the delivery minimum is $10, what do you do? You’ll probably add another food item. The chances of finding an item for $3 are slim so you will end up paying more than $10 to have your food delivered. On top of the delivery minimum when ordering food, there are additional fees such as sales tax, delivery fee, and the tip. When ordering prepared food, a sales tax is added on. When buying unprepared food at a grocery store or farmers market, sales tax is not added. It may be a small percentage, but it definitely adds up when ordering food multiple times a week. Sometimes you can spend an extra $10 just on these additional fees! Consuming More Calories Food prepared at restaurants are packed with calories. The most common foods people buy when ordering food are fried and full of fat. Pizza, French fries, burgers, wings, and Chinese food are among some of the most common foods people order. These fried foods can sometimes contain a day’s worth of calories! Surprisingly, even food that you may assume is healthy, such as a salad or wrap, may also be packed with hundreds of calories. A Caesar salad from a restaurant can easily be over 500 calories while at home it can be as little as 200. If you are looking to eat a healthy diet, then ordering food is not the best option. You Don’t Know What’s In Your Food The best thing about making food at home is that you know exactly what is in your meal. This is beneficial to people who watch what they eat or have food allergies. When ordering food, you probably have an idea of what kind of ingredients are used to make your meal, but you can never be one hundred percent sure. Not knowing what is used in your meal can also make it difficult to track calories, especially because it isn’t measured. Chefs will use usually use butter when frying something in a pan, but you may never know because it’s melted and you can’t see it. One tablespoon of butter is around 102 calories. That’s a lot of calories for something that melts and used to season your food! Unaware of Restaurant’s Cleanliness A disadvantage of ordering food is that you have no idea how clean the restaurant you are ordering from is. There are times you walk into a restaurant, intending to eat there until you notice the place doesn’t look very sanitary. So, you decide to leave. When ordering food, you never step into the restaurant so you don’t have a feel for the kind of sanitary conditions it may be in. Of course, the country has a food and health code that restaurants must follow, but not everyone follows them to the T. Large Portions America is already known around the world for the large portions that restaurants serve. It’s easy to eat a day’s worth of calories in one sitting when ordering food from a restaurant. These large portions lead to overeating, which then leads to weight gain and other health risks. It’s important to recognize that the portions served when ordering food are not normal and you should only eat half of what is served. You may also overeat because of delivery minimums that require you to order more food than you intended. Keep in mind the portion size you receive when ordering food and try to make it into two meals. Not only will you keep from overeating, but you now have a meal for tomorrow! More Likely to Eat Unhealthy Food There are more restaurants that serve unhealthy food than restaurants that serve healthy food. A restaurant’s job is to make their food taste good for its customers, which means cooking with lots of fats, sugars, and carbohydrates. Biologically, that’s just what we crave! So, when ordering food you’re more likely to buy fried and fatty foods than a healthy meal like a salad. Looking at a restaurant’s menu you may feel more tempted to order a dessert or side to your dinner too. Won’t Learn How to Cook If you depend on ordering food to eat, then you will never successfully learn how to cook. Cooking is a skill that will benefit you throughout your life, so it doesn’t hurt to start early! When you grow older and have a family, you’ll want to cook at home because it is cheaper. If you like to host during holidays and celebrations, you’ll have to cook food for your guests too. When you stop ordering food, follow recipes, and teach yourself how to cook some of your favorite meals, it will result in healthier eating and spending less money on food. via Unsplash Cooking for Yourself If you dedicate some time to cooking for yourself, you will definitely see a great change in your bank account and your health. Meal Prep You see fitness stars on Instagram do it. You read articles for tips on how to meal prep. Now it’s time to actually put it into your routine! Every Sunday, cut out two to three hours to cook yourself five to ten meals for the week. You should make lunch and dinner that consists of protein, vegetables, and a grain. It’s so easy to pop one of your meals into the microwave. It may even be faster than ordering food! If you just put some time aside to cook your meals ahead of time, you will learn how to live a healthy lifestyle, learn how to cook, and save money. It doesn’t get any better than that! Is It Worth It? Now that we have explored the pros and cons of ordering food, it’s up to you to decide, is it worth it? We know that ordering food is extremely convenient and will save you a lot of time especially if you don’t have time to cook that day. However, the money you spend on ordering food can really add up. You don’t know what you’re eating and are probably consuming more calories than is recommended. When you cook for yourself, you’ll save money and learn an essential lifelong skill. Taking just three hours at the beginning of the week to prepare your food ahead of time will make it easier to eat healthily and save money. So, is ordering food worth it?

The 9 Best Android Apps to Use for Stellar Language Learning

The 9 Best Android Apps to Use for Stellar Language Learning The 9 Best Android Apps to Use for Stellar Language Learning The world is being invaded.And our invaders numbers grow day by day.But no little green men are involved, and we dont need to recruit Will Smith to save us.Thats because were being invaded by Android language learning apps, which any language learner would agree is one of the best invasions possible.Thats right. If iPhone language apps  arent your thing, you still have a ton of great Android options.From  innovative language learning apps  to  game apps  to  flashcard apps, Android users have access to most of the  best language apps on the market!And you might not have even noticed what the best Android language learning apps are since they arent necessarily connected to big, recognizable names.Its time to pay attention to some powerful apps that may have been flying under your radar.With the Android apps below, youll be able to go above and beyond the usual language app features like multiple choice quizzes and picturesâ€"and learn through stories, podcasts, videos, social networks and more.But first, lets define what best means for you. How to Pick the Right Android Learning App for YouConsider your proficiency level to ensure the app you choose will cover that level.  Some Android apps focus on just one level, while other apps are intended for any level of language learner. Selecting an app that meets your proficiency level will help ensure that app is useful and not too far above or below your abilities.Think about what you want to get out of the app.  Each app has a different focus and can offer you different things. For instance, some apps focus on listening practice, some focus on vocabulary practice and others focus on reading practice. Deciding what you want to get out of the app ahead of time will help ensure the Android app you download meets your needs.Pay careful attention to the features and reviews. New apps come out frequently, and not all of them are high quality. While some app designers use science and research to produce the most effectiv e apps possible, other designers crank out as many apps as possible in hopes of making a quick buck. Paying careful attention to any apps reviews and features will help ensure that the app you download is the app you want.The 9 Best Android Apps to Use for Stellar Language LearningFluentUFluentUs  Android app  provides you with plenty of learning power you can take with you on the go. Do you ever wish learning a language could be as easy as watching entertaining videos? With FluentU, it can be.FluentU offers a fun, flexible approach to language learning where you pick your pace and what you learn. As a starting point to teach you a language, FluentU uses  authentic, real-world foreign language videosâ€"like news, movie trailers, music videos and more.  But dont worry, youre not thrown in unprepared! Each video is captioned and the captions are annotated, providing you with easy access to any words definition, example sentences and associated images. You can even click any word to se e how its used in other videos.Plus, FluentU also offers a unique learn mode that transforms videos, pictures and example sentences into exercises and flashcards for an engaging and interactive learning experience.Since FluentU uses a special algorithm, it adjusts to any learners level and teaches them based on what theyve already learned, so its appropriate for any level. It also puts the power to customize in your hands, as youre able to import your own word lists and mark off words you already know.FluentU is currently available for Chinese, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese and Spanish.Give it a try on the  website  or with the  app from the  iTunes  or  Google Play  store.BeelinguappCant get enough stories? Beelinguapp helps you snag some language learning while you enjoy a compelling plot.Beelinguapp focuses on stories you can read in both English and your target language, giving you awesome reading practice while ensuring you actually understand t he material. Plus, you can even listen to audiobooks for some language offerings. As you listen, you can follow along with karaoke-style captioning that highlights the passage youre currently listening to. This makes Beelinguapp a great tool for reading or listening practice.Beelinguapp offers Arabic, Chinese, English, French, German, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish and Turkish.Study QuestA heros journey is never easy. Luckily, with Study Quest, yet another entertaining app for language learning, the journey can still be fun.In this app, you create a hero to guide on a language learning adventure. Along the way, language learning games and flashcards help you gain the skills you need. As you advance, the flashcards get increasingly difficult.Study Quest also allows you to interact with friends through the app. You can follow each others progress or even help each other in battle, which is a fun way to stay motivated.Study Quest offers English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean and Spanish.LingoLingo bills itself as an educational social network. Through games, conversations and more, Lingo might just become any language learners new favorite social network.Lingo offers a nice array of features for language learners. For instance, you can interact with other users, which provides you the opportunity to ask questions and/or have your work corrected. An interactive game also helps you learn by playing with others. Plus, you can even use text-based chat (complete with translation and correction features) to interact and get some language practice. Text, video and image posts can provide you with additional learning opportunities, and you can save these posts to review more later.Lingo offers Arabic, Chinese, English, French, German, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Persian, Portuguese, Spanish, Swedish and Turkish.LingQThe LingQ app is all about immersing yourself in a wide variety of contentâ€"including podcasts, interviews and other authentic contentâ€"and you can even import real-life content you find online! The great thing about LingQs style of immersion is that its immersion with purpose and structure. You can use the app to track your progress and study habits, including words learned and the amount of time you spend on activities like reading and listening.LingQ is additionally flexible in that you can use it offline. But youll want to use it online because it also has some social features that enable you to interact with other learners.LingQs Android app is currently available in 25 languages, including Chinese, Dutch, English, French, German, Greek, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Dutch and more.LearnPlayThe LearnPlay app might just slap you in the face with learning.Thats because LearnPlay uses what it calls Subconscious Language Acquisition Performance (SLAP), which employs word-group learning, deep audio-visual immersion, quizzes and play modules t o try to speed up the learning process.This app targets beginning students, teaching basic greetings, must-know phrases and more.LearnPlay offers Arabic, Cantonese, Chinese, English, French, German, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean, Malay, Portuguese, Spanish, Thai and Vietnamese.Langu LiveWant to learn common vocabulary? Langu Live can hook you up with a ton of words.The Langu Live app is a word game app that  focuses entirely on beginning vocabulary acquisition. One of the best and most unique elements of the app is that you can set both the language you want to learn in and your target language. So, for instance, if youve studied Spanish and also want to learn Portuguese, you can set Spanish as your main language and Portuguese as your target language, thereby practicing your Spanish while you study Portuguese.Plus, Langu Live offers 100 languages, so if youre looking to learn a less common language, like Haitian Creole or Maori, Langu Live may be your best option.OpenLanguageConvent ional courses offer a targeted, organized approach to learning. But can you really enjoy the benefits of a conventional course in an app? Well, with OpenLanguage, you can enjoy many of them. OpenLanguage is much like a regular language class delivered in convenient app format.They call this approach Tablet Textbook.The app features much of what you would find in a real classroom, like lessons presented by teachers, dialogues that teach high frequency vocabulary, interactive review activities and flashcard decks for easy studying.OpenLanguage offers Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Italian, Japanese, Russian and Spanish.iKnow!iKnow! aims to help you read, write in, listen to and speak a language. By telling you what to study and when, iKnow! takes a lot of the guesswork out of the learning process.Interactive activities like quizzes and a sentence builder help reinforce your learning. Meanwhile, audio activities help you fine-tune your listening skills.iKnow! offers Chinese, English and Japanese.There are two Chinese courses, divided into Simplified Chinese and Traditional Chinese. Each of these courses features the same 2,000 words. The Japanese course offers 6,000 common Japanese words, while the English course focuses on SAT vocabulary.So embrace the invasionâ€"check out these nine great language learning apps for Android!

Cheating in exams with technology - Tutor Hunt Blog

Cheating in exams with technology Invisible ink and other inventive ways to cheat in exams Invisible ink and other inventive ways to cheat in examsSchoolsStudents have always sought new ways to cheat in exams. Ever since we have been testing them, making them sit quietly in lines of little desks, too far apart from them to see the work of their neighbor, they have been developing ever more cunning ways to score some extra points. The testing room may be a place of high surveillance, with teachers pacing up and down the rows of the studious scribblers; there may even be cameras scrutinizing every movement the pupils make - as long as exams retain their importance, many students will be willing to take a risk to get a better mark. With their very future at stake - the difference of a percentage point potentially determining their admission to a university, who can really blame them?When I was at school the most sophisticated way of evading detection was by constructing something called `cheat notes.` These were simply a tiny scraps of paper, sometimes no larger than a stamp, onto which would be written information which our brains somehow could not retain. This might be certain dates for a history exam, or mathematical formulae for a physics test. The contraband data had to be concise of course, nothing more than a few lines could be imprinted onto these tiny scraps, which would be surreptitiously unfolded out on the battlefield of the exam hall. After opening these origami-like objects, the pupil might be dismayed to find they couldn`t read their own tiny script; or would discover that the ink had blotted, rendering the aids useless. If they believed their cover had been blown, and that a teacher was about to intercept them, the cheat notes would be swiftly devoured, with the information they couldn`t keep in their mind now assimilated through their digestive system.These days there are far more ingenious was to cheat in exams - the most obvious tool for this malfeasance being the mobile phone. The internet exceeds in scope the library of Alexandria, and with just about every school child possessing a smart phone, the answer to that problematic exam question may just be a few finger taps away. It is of course forbidden to take phones into exam halls; but it is all too easy for a student to pass off an old phone to their teacher, while retaining their current handset, which they can secretly use during the exam. I have heard that some schools and universities actually frisk the students before each exam, checking them for any secret communication devices they may have on their person. With phones getting ever smaller and more concealable one wonders how far this `probing` might go - will we soon see students having to pass though airport like security checks before being tested? There are affordable watches that can now access the internet - and soon the world will be graced by the long awaited Google Glass, which will allow a simulated cinematic screen to be observed through a pair of glasses. These will enable anyone to view th e internet with clandestine ease, and also record anything they so much as look at. Perhaps all pupils will need to have their spectacles inspected prior to entering the exam room, to ensure they will not be able to transmit an image of their test to a group of friends, who would be able to dictate the perfect answer through the tiny speakers in the arms of the glasses.A slightly more prosaic method of cheating in an exam was `brought to light` recently, when a university law student was caught, having covered 24 pages with invisible ink, which they were able to read using a UV light source, which they had smuggled into the room. The protocol for law exams permits students to consult certain text books, and the student had filled 24 pages of one book with `unauthorized notes` according to the Office of the Independent Adjudicator. Though there is almost something charming - James Bond crossed with Harry Potter - about this case, it represents a rise in `cheat tech,` with the OIA rev ealing that hundreds of students have been caught with covert devices they hoped would aid them during exams.Lord Story, Liberal Democrats education spokesman for the House of Lords, has said that students are under immense pressure to do well in exams, and that the temptation to get higher grades by cheating can sometimes be too hard to resist.`The number of students is increasing all the time, particularly overseas students. Sometimes rich parents are paying the fees and the young person is desperate to do well in exams and make sure money wasn`t wasted`.Cheating is a pernicious problem: If students are consistently able to evade detection during exams, and obtain grades that do not accurately reflect their academic abilities, then the very credibility of that academic institution will be devalued. Colleges will soon discern that high grades from a certain school carry little currency; while the very reputation of a university could be tarnished if it awards degrees to those who d o not deserve them. 2 years ago0Add a Comment