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Senzo Education Poll confirms the need for new better rapid tests for COVID-19

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Introduction

A recent poll of educators conducted by Senzo, a novel rapid testing company, indicates that more accurate COVID-19 at-home tests are needed, and would be beneficial in increasing confidence amongst educators, parents, and students in the ability to minimize the risk of COVID-19 transmission via school attendance, allowing children and educators to better get back to pre-pandemic normal.

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A new survey conducted on behalf of Senzo, a leading in-vitro diagnostics company, reports that approximately one-third (28%) of educators have received false results from rapid COVID-19 tests in the past, and more than two-thirds (83%) of respondents indicated that more accurate tests would increase their confidence in physically attending school, suggesting a strong need for better rapid COVID-19 tests.

As the developer of a breakthrough Amplified Lateral Flow (ALF) Test for COVID-19 with 10,000 times better sensitivity than existing tests, Senzo conducted this poll to gain insight into the opinions of educators, who due to the nature of their work, are often at a high risk of exposure to the virus.

The poll conducted online in January 2022 among a group of 100 US and UK adults ages 18 and older who are actively employed in the education sector, also found that 70% believe that accurate rapid testing is very important and 66% think a more accurate rapid test would be very beneficial.  These results continue to substantiate the importance of Senzo’s mission to bring a better rapid-testing COVID-19 product to market.

“This poll provides further evidence of the need for better rapid testing to get the world back to normal, and Senzo is poised to deliver our ALF COVID-19 test to achieve this,” added Senzo CEO, Jeremy Stackawitz.

The survey produced notable results, broken down into the following categories:

  • Experience with misleading test results – Nearly one-third (28%) of respondents reported getting either a false positive or false negative result from a rapid test for COVID-19 at least once in the past. This further confirms Senzo’s stance that current rapid testing is not where it should be in terms of accuracy.
  • Testing accuracy is important to prevent the spread of COVID-19 – Senzo’s poll also shows that 70% of respondents feel that accurate COVID-19 testing is “very important” in preventing the spread of COVID-19.
  • Testing accuracy in relation to educator confidence – Senzo’s poll shows that 83% of adults employed in education would feel more confident attending school with their students and co-workers, or attending social gatherings if they had access to more accurate testing. More than half of those surveyed (44%) said it would make them “much more confident,” while 39% said it would make them “moderately more confident.”
  • The overall benefit of more accurate testing – When asked how beneficial overall they think a more accurate rapid COVID test would be for educators and students, the clear majority (66%) said it would be “very beneficial,” while 28% admitted it would at least be “moderately beneficial.” Only 8% of respondents said it “would not make a significant difference.”

Accurate, rapid testing is key to the safety of teachers, students, and other school faculty members, but Senzo finds that current lateral flow tests are not sufficiently accurate (only 57.5% accurate according to independent evaluations conducted by UK NHS Test and Trace professionals), and PCR tests can take days to get results.senzo-alf-covid19-rapid-test

Senzo’s ALF, soon to be widely available, solves these problems by combining the speed, affordability, and simplicity of a 7-minute lateral flow rapid antigen home test with the accuracy of professional PCR technology.

Additional Questions by the UK Education Blog answered by Jeremy Stackawitz

What do the poll results tell you about the current state of testing in US and UK schools?

It tells us that people are conceptually grateful for the at-home testing options available to them but that they are aware of the limitations, and inaccuracies– and are concerned about the ramifications of the false negatives inherent to the current at-home tests.  People would love a better at-home testing solution that maintains the good things about easy-to-use, rapid, inexpensive lateral flow tests but wants to improve their performance.  We, at the family and society level, are better off for having massive availability to these tests to allow us to return to our lives in settings of school, work, travel, and daily life.

However, 28% of people have experienced confusing and concerning results from testing, meaning they initially test negative at home and then find they are truly positive, perhaps days later, via PCR testing.  Most people are trying to do the right thing but find themselves realizing that they are likely spreading the virus in this interim period where rapid tests can’t pick up their contagious infection, and they aren’t aware they are truly positive until (and if) they validate with PCR testing.

Then this is repeated 10x, 1MMx times over and over and people realize that they and their children are likely constantly being exposed to contagious people who think they are fine, but despite their best efforts via rapid tests, are spreading disease, despite negative test.  The Senzo Amplified Lateral Flow (ALF) COVID-19 test fixes this by finding the true positives as early as PCR.  You can feel good then that you are not spreading to others, and as this is more widely adopted, you will not be on the receiving end of someone spreading unwittingly, because they are also using a Senzo ALF COVID-19 test. Additionally, where time is always a valuable asset, the Senzo ALF COVID-19 test provides a result in 7 minutes, compared to double that for most rapid tests (and 100x+ that for PCR).

How can testing accuracy be established (what is required to make testing more accurate so that readers are clear about the differences)?

The tricky part is that as an individual you will not immediately know whether a rapid test has delivered an accurate result or not.  You are just faced with trusting it or not.  We need to get to a point where we can absolutely trust that result, but that is not where we are today.  If we get a result, maybe we test again with a rapid test and then make the best call for ourselves, our family, and our community – and then perhaps follow up with a PCR test.

In the case of the poll, people realized they got a negative result because of a later comparison to a positive and definitive PCR test.  This can be traumatic as you may have chosen to not isolate, etc. based upon the original false-negative rapid-test diagnosis.

Would the new tests be affordable for public schools? Or how would they be funded?

Senzo is committed to providing our novel and superior ALF COVID-19 test at the same price point as current tests, foregoing any price premium we could charge for significantly better performance, to get these crucial tests in the hands of more people, faster.  We are working with retailers, distributors, and perhaps most importantly, government officials, to get the test approved as soon as possible and secure full access to school districts at little or no cost.

About

Senzo is an in vitro diagnostics company developing innovative, accurate, and accessible testing products. Senzo was founded with the vision of utilizing novel technologies, with a focus on enhanced sensitivity, to create mobile, point-of-care products and devices with the ability to accurately, quickly, and cost-effectively conduct testing where healthcare professionals and patients need it most. Senzo is creating game-changing products and systems which bring testing to the patient, eliminating the need for the current slow, expensive central-lab testing paradigms. With insights generated at the point of care, patients can make better decisions faster, and healthcare professionals can identify life-threatening diseases at an earlier stage, improving treatment outcomes and saving lives.

For more information, visit https://www.senzo.com/.

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How To Use Puzzles For Kids To Improve Concentration

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Kids are highly impressionable. What they learn in their formative years stays with them for life.

But this does not mean that they should be boxed in a cubicle and taught Quantum Physics. As they are blessed with imagination, their learning process should include fun and engaging activities.

However, this is sometimes a task for parents, teachers, and caregivers because they get distracted easily.

The short attention span is just their way of processing their environment. Their curiosity often causes distractions, but you can use their inquisitiveness to improve their concentration with the right tools such as puzzles.

Puzzles help in children’s cognitive development, and since you must put effort into solving them continuously, they help in improving concentration. There have been numerous studies that support this claim.

Different Types of Puzzles

Puzzles come in different formats and are appropriate for children of all ages. Every puzzle is designed to teach something unique to the participant.

Since puzzles are helpful for everyone, you can choose the one suitable for your child’s age and interests.

Here is how different types of puzzles help children:

1. Jigsaw Puzzles for Kids

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Jigsaw puzzles are among the most engaging puzzles beneficial for kids of all ages, even adults. These puzzles are made of pictures printed on cardboard, paper, or wood cut out in different formats. You must find the pieces that fit together and form a meaningful concept. These puzzles can be as easy as putting together a cut-out picture of a circle and as tricky as fixing the painting of Picasso. Their range of difficulty is the reason for their popularity.

Jigsaw puzzles promote memory and cognitive skills as kids use reasoning skills and adaptable thinking. They must look at the puzzle pieces, focus on their shape and colour and memorise them. They must actively push their brains to look for details that fill a gap. This helps them with abstract thinking and encourages concentration. Jigsaw puzzles are great for autistic children as well.

2. 3-D Puzzles for Kids

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A 3-D puzzle is like a jigsaw puzzle as it also has printed cut-outs that need to be put together, but the outcome is considerably different. As the name suggests, you get to build a three-dimensional structure with it. Since the difficulty level of a 3-D puzzle is comparatively higher than a jigsaw puzzle, it is more suited for older kids.

Solving a 3-D puzzle requires time, patience, and concentration. This is why it is often done in groups, which teaches teamwork. Children are required to look at the 2-D image of the puzzle use their imagination, problem-solving abilities, and mathematical logic to build its 3-D version. They get encouragement as they see an image come to life in front of them. This motivates them further, and they concentrate more on completing the project.

Pro tip: If your child has a favourite fantasy book, you can look for 3-D puzzles associated with it. For example, if your child likes Harry Potter, get them a 3-D puzzle of Hogwarts.

3. Maths Puzzles for Kids

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Maths puzzles are often associated with encouraging logical thinking, abstract thinking, critical thinking and more.

Math puzzles help in more than just the development of mathematical memory; they also foster critical thinking skills and problem-solving abilities, which are crucial for effective math learning.

There are different maths puzzles, such as Sudoku, KenKen, Magic Squares, riddles, word-search style puzzles and geometric puzzles. Each of these puzzles, irrespective of their level, requires concentration. Even if the puzzle is oral, the kid must concentrate on listening to it, process it, and develop a solution. Math puzzles are all-rounders as they are educational and help improve concentration among children.

More Advantages of Puzzle Games for Kids

Mentions of puzzles have been found even in the Bible. They were part of the ancient world, and their advantages extend beyond improving concentration among kids. In addition to exercising both the left and the right side of the brain, they are a great source of entertainment for the entire family.

Here are some other benefits of puzzles:

  • Puzzles improve both short-term and long-term memory by connecting existing brain cells and helping form new ones.
  • Puzzles promote critical thinking.
  • Puzzles help in building problem-solving
  • Puzzles encourage abstract thinking
  • Puzzles improve spatial thinking
  • Puzzles promote team building
  • Puzzles act as mood enhancers
  • Puzzles add to your IQ score

Puzzles are often associated with learning and brain development. These two advantages are helpful in the medical field as well. Medical professionals often use different kinds of puzzles such as cross word puzzles for helping children who are dealing with medical conditions, especially autism. Given the current circumstances where children cannot go outside and play freely, puzzles can come in handy. They help in entertaining children and act as mood enhancers.

Lack of concentration and interest among kids is natural. Any new addition or subtraction to their environment can distract them. As they learn to become more comfortable with the changes in their surroundings, they find it easier to concentrate. However, this understanding needs to be taught.

With the help of puzzles, you can create an unfamiliar but controlled environment for your kids. Puzzles will channel their curiosity and the desire to explore something new, helping them improve concentration.

How to study abroad – different options and tips for students

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Studying abroad either for the entire duration of your degree or for part of it is an appealing prospect for many students.

Spending time living and learning in another country will not only help you develop academically but personally as well. Nothing brings students out of their shell more than being thrown into a new culture where they will have to adapt to a new language and a different way of life.

For some the education is secondary as the experiences they take away truly stay with them for the rest of their lives.

So what options to study abroad are available to those wanting to study abroad?

Full-Time Overseas Study

If you want to go to a university outside of the UK and spend your entire studies there then you will have to apply independently much like you would if you were applying for a UK based degree. The drawback to this option is that you won’t be eligible for a student loan so you will have to finance your studies another way.

You will need to do some research into which countries provide a similar student loan system to non-domestic students and which countries have no tuition fees at all. Even if you do find a university that has no fees or offers a grant to cover your tuition, you will likely need to find some part-time employment in order to fund your living costs. Money really is the main barrier for those who want to study abroad full-time.

Knowing the local language will be vital not only to help you adapt to university life but to enable you to find employment while you study. Having friends or family who you can stay within the country would be a huge advantage and possibly the only way some students could make this option work for them.

Scholarships

Another option that will allow you to study abroad either full-time or for part of your course is attaining a scholarship. This could be the answer to all your problems but beware, they aren’t handed out easily. To qualify for a scholarship, you need to be seen to be an asset to the university, one that is worth their investment.

Therefore, to qualify for a scholarship you will usually need to be highly skilled in a sporting or academic field. There are several organizations who offer scholarships to international students who they feel can change their communities and the wider world for the good in the future and so if you can convince them of your potential then you might just be eligible.

The criteria for scholarship eligibility range from university to university so it’s worthwhile visiting each of their websites to find out more information. The USA is particularly popular with scholarship students as they offer a large number of international student scholarships each year so it’s worth doing some research.

Partial Overseas Study

If you are looking for an option to study part of your degree overseas then there are options available to allow you to enroll within a UK based University but still study part of your course in another country. The advantage of this is that you will be able to take advantage of all the benefits of being a UK based student such as having a student loan, bursary and grant if applicable while getting a taste of life in the UK.

The Erasmus programme is very popular with UK students wanting to experience studying abroad, however, since Brexit some regulations may have changed so ensure to check the current conditions for students looking to study abroad with Erasmus. Through this programme you will be eligible for a grant which covers the costs of living and studying abroad and that is on top of your student loan.

In such exchange programmes you won’t have to pay tuition fees to the university you are visiting and often you don’t have to pay fees to your original university either during the period you are overseas so it really is a win-win.

For more in-depth information read this study abroad guide or check out our student life section.

Author bio:

Stuart Cooke is the Blog Editor at UniBaggage.com, a door to door shipping company that specializes in helping students send their belongings to their accommodation all around the world.

Engino launches b2b virtual fair in February 2022 for retailers, distributors & educators

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Engino fully supports the difficult decisions to cancel the 2022 Nuremberg & New York Toy Fairs. However, despite this change, we are still excited to connect with the retail buying & education communities over the next month. Utilizing online technologies, we will hold a “Virtual Toy Fair” from February 1st onward, where we will showcase our new 2022 products.

If you are a retailer or distributor, you can learn more about how to make your toy store stand out by following this link: https://bit.ly/EnginoVirtualFair

If you are an educator, you can learn more about how to increase your students’ engagement in STEM education by following this link: https://bit.ly/EnginoVirtualFairEducation

Leading the STEM toy industry since 2004, we will be proud to show:

  • The new variations of GinoBot, our programmable robot which has literally unlimited expansion potential! The INVENTOR Mechanics toy range is designed to inspire children of ages 7 to 14, to follow STEM careers and develop 21st-century skills such as problem-solving and critical thinking. The multi-theme approach motivates children to construct toys they can relate to, while the ability to build many different models from the same toy set enhances creativity and engineering design thinking.
  • Our brand-new new robotic line called CODING LAB, that has been specially developed for robotic enthusiasts, who look for smart programmable gadgets of expandable and reconfigurable capabilities. The line is ideal for Primary and Secondary school students but also hobbyist engineers.
  • Our expanded DISCOVERING STEM series that was developed by qualified teachers and academics. Modern pedagogical theories suggest that the study of engineering should be incorporated in all other subjects, starting from elementary level. DISCOVERING STEM series, offers a practical solution for facing all these educational issues, aiding the teacher to engage students in STEM disciplines in a fun, exciting and interesting way! The educational packages are also ideal as a home learning tool.

To reserve your Virtual Showroom appointment, please get in touch: https://bit.ly/EnginoBookMeeting

Connect with one of the top European manufacturers of high-quality innovative STEM toys and learn more about our award-winning system and how it can increase your business’ margin or enrich your teaching method.

About Engino: Inspiring the next generation of inventors

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Founded in 2004 with a vision to inspire students become better problem solvers and future innovators, Engino now has a wide product range of more than 50 different sets and has been established as one of the fastest growing companies in the field. The expansion to a new fully automated factory in Cyprus reflects the company’s success and innovative culture, while setting new standards for production in Europe.

Academics, engineers, product designers, illustrators, education specialists and marketing experts have all combined their strengths and expertise to ensure that each Engino building system promotes students’ learning, critical thinking, problem-solving and communication and motor skills, while stimulating their imagination and their creativity.

Covid-19 may keep us apart, but technology brings us together

Contact details:

Engino.net Ltd
P.O.Box 72100
4200 Limassol, Cyprus
Tel.: +357 25821960
Email: info@engino.com
FB: http://www.facebook.com/enginogroup
Twitter: https://twitter.com/enginogroup

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PowerPoint & Google Slides – How To Create The Best Classroom Presentations With These Simple Hacks

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Are you a teacher looking for easy yet effective ways to spice up your classroom or tutorial presentations with free tools?

Or perhaps you are a teacher trainee or student in need of designing exciting presentations.

Most teaching staff, trainees, and students will have free access to Microsoft Office and Google but wonder how to use PowerPoint or Google Slides and which software offers easier, more effective, and useful functions to create engaging, interactive, and impressive classroom presentations.

In this guide, we will take you through the most asked questions about PowerPoint Presentations and Google Slides Presentations to help you work out which software is the best match for you to showcase your physical or virtual classroom presentations.

Editorial note: both programs offer cloud storage options, and you should always check your organization’s guidelines or policies regarding data protection before you add any personal or sensitive data in such documents that you may share via the internet.

A Glance at Microsoft PowerPoint & its Best Features

Many teaching staff and students may be unaware of the options PowerPoint provides. It includes features for word editing, painting, highlighting, charting, and session administration. It is a presentation (PPT)-based application that consists of slideshows with images, movies, and other elements that make a lecture more engaging and fascinating when used right.

So, here’s how to easily use the best features without spending hours on one presentation.

How To Use Microsoft Office PowerPoint?

PowerPoint presentations function similarly to slide shows. You divide a concept or a narrative into slides to express it. Consider each slide to be a blank piece of paper for the content that will help you convey your main lesson input.

1. Select a theme

  • When you launch PowerPoint, you’ll see various pre-installed styles and layouts. A theme is a presentation layout with matching colours, typefaces, and visual effects like shadowing, ripples, and others – this can be overwhelming so just pick one that goes with your topic or subject, don’t overthink it!
  • Select New from the File tab on the Ribbon, and afterward pick a theme.
  • On the right side, PowerPoint displays a sample of the theme with four color variants to pick from.
  • Click Create or select a colour variant before clicking Create.

For more information check out some Microsoft tutorials.

2. Add a Slide

  • Select the bottom half of the new Slide on the Home tab, and then select a slide arrangement.
  • If you’ve chosen a theme, it may give you different types of slides that you can add, duplicate, delete or change.

For more information head to: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/add-rearrange-duplicate-and-delete-slides-in-powerpoint-e35a232d-3fd0-4ee1-abee-d7d4d6da92fc

3. Preserve your demonstration

  • Choose Save from the File menu.
  • Choose or navigate to a folder.
  • Enter a title for your PowerPoint in the File username field, then click Save.

For more information check: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/save-your-presentation-file-34377c9c-a1e5-44e1-9c3f-e6e72ee6c541

4. Add your text to your Slide

  • Choose a text box and start to write.
  • If you’ve chosen a theme you will already have text boxes available, but these can be edited, duplicated, or deleted.

5. Format the text

  • Highlight the text.
  • Select Format from the Drawing Tools menu.
  • Displays the Drawing Tools options on the PowerPoint ribbon.
1. Choose one of the various choices:
  1. Select Text Fill and then colour to modify the colour of your text.
  2. To modify the colour of your text’s outline, select Text Outline and then a colour.
  3. To add a shadowing, reflecting, shine, curve, 3-D movement, or transformation, pick Text Effects and then the desired effect.
  4. If you use a theme the text formatting will already be set, but you can change it according to your needs.

For more information check:

  1. https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/change-the-fonts-in-a-presentation-0109d7b7-4f3e-4d0a-b8a8-2604f21e977f
  2. https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/change-the-color-of-text-on-a-slide-26773c77-daad-4ef2-bed9-bf7ab3eed348
  3. https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/add-bullets-or-numbers-to-text-a6f1b87e-fca8-47da-ade9-5d99b7f41f04
  4. https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/format-text-as-superscript-or-subscript-e989637a-12ec-4fe5-8b04-345342408abd

6. Add images to your Slide

  • Choose one of the options on the Insert tab:
  1. To enter a photo from your local disc or an internal network, select Pictures, search for the image and then select Insert.
  2. To import a photo from the internet, select Online Pictures and browse for an image in the search field.
  • Choose a photo and then press the Insert button.

7. Shapes and Icons added to your Slide

  • Shapes or icons may be used to show your slider.
  • Choose Shapes or icons from the Insert tab, and then choose a design from the list that opens.
  • To design the design, press and move on the slide area.
  • On the ribbon, click the Format or Shape Format option. To rapidly apply colour and design (including shade) to the selected shape, visit the Shape Styles library.

8. Include speaker notes

  • Slides work best when you don’t jam too much-written content into them. You may include user data and short notes in your speaker notes and resort to them while you talk.
  • To access the notes pane, select the notes icon in PowerPoint at the bottom of the window.
  • Begin entering your notes in the Notes window underneath the slide by clicking inside it.

For more information check:

  1. https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/add-speaker-notes-to-your-slides-26985155-35f5-45ba-812b-e1bd3c48928e
  2. https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/print-slides-with-or-without-speaker-notes-02952fc2-2921-4305-b8b2-e98644a93e06

9. Deliver your speech in your Presentation

  • Choose one of the options on the Slide Show tab:
  1. To commence the session from the first slide, click From Beginning in the Start Slide Show group.
  2. Displays the Slide Show tab on the PowerPoint ribbon.
  3. If you aren’t on the first slide and wish to begin where you are, click From Current Slide.
  • If you need to show to those who are not available, click Present Online to create an online session, and then select one of the following scenarios:
  1. Send your PowerPoint presentation to a remote audience through the internet.
  2. While delivering your slide show, refer to your speaker notes.

10. How To Embed A Video/YouTube Video In PowerPoint?

Embed A Video In PowerPoint

  • Navigate to the page where you wish to insert the material in PowerPoint.
  • Select the Insert tab on the toolbar menu, then Video, and finally Online Video.
  • The Insert Video dialogue box is shown.
  • Paste the embed code into the From a Video Embed Code box and hit Enter.

For more information check: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wq2Lz2kANzU

Secret Classroom Presentation Hack

For a classroom presentation, if you embed a video relating to the topic you were teaching, it will be more illustrious. For example, if a history lesson on the Harappan civilization is being taught, a video showing the ruins would make the lecture more interesting and memorable. If you have footage of museum visits with your own commentary that would give your lesson a more personal insider touch.

11. How To Add Music To PowerPoint?

The below-mentioned steps can be used to see how to add music to PowerPoint:

  • Choose Audio, then Audio on My PC, from the Insert tab.
  • Navigate to the particular song or audio file you wish to utilize in the File menu, then pick Insert.
  • Select Play in Background on the Playback tab when the sound icon is chosen on the slide.

For more information check: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tBiwTRLVOd0

 Secret Classroom Presentation Hack

We all know how boring and monotonous classes can be at times. So, why not add a bit of the kid’s favourite tunes or movie soundtracks to break out of the monotony and give them a break?

12. How To Delete A Slide In PowerPoint?

Below are the steps on how to delete a slide in PowerPoint:

  1. Choose your slide.
  2. You can remove one or more slideshows at the same time:
  • Delete a single slide by right-clicking and selecting Delete Slide.
  • Hold Ctrl and choose the slideshows you want, now right-click and locate Delete Slide

For more information check: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v4uTj62d7sA

Secret Classroom Presentation Hack

If by any chance, you insert or create a slide not favourable for a classroom presentation, you won’t have to worry anymore. Just simply delete it with one click. This also keeps your presentation flexible and you can easily add or remove slides as you go along.

13. How To Insert A GIF Into PowerPoint?

You can insert an animated GIF (or cartoon) into a PowerPoint presentation in the same way that you would any other photo file. You may enter a GIF file from your computer’s storage disk or Dropbox. Follow the below steps to know how to insert gif into PowerPoint.

  • Choose the slide on which you wish to attach the dynamic GIF.
  • Select Picture > Picture from File on the Home tab of the menu.
  • Browse to the folder of the moving GIF you wish to include, make sure the data file ends in.gif, pick the image, and afterward, PowerPoint choose Insert.

For more information check: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q84D5PDiUfQ

 Secret Classroom Presentation Hack

GIFs can be cute and fun to look at. So, why not add relevant GIFs in certain slides to make the class enraptured by the whole lecture? Visual learners will greatly benefit from such content.

14. How To Convert PowerPoint To Google Slides?

Google Drive has transformed group collaboration by offering tools that allow numerous individuals to create and modify documents at the same time. When working alone, though, many people still choose to utilize the Microsoft suite of applications.

This might be an issue if you use Microsoft PowerPoint to produce a presentation when you want to distribute it to colleagues for comments or adjustments. Below we have mentioned complete steps on how to convert PowerPoint slides to Google slides.

By importing a PowerPoint document, you may convert it to Google Slides.

  1. Launch Google Drive.
  2. In the top left-hand corner of the screen, click “New.”
  3. Click the “Upload File” button.
  4. Choose the PowerPoint document you want to use.
  5. After publishing, right-click and choose “Open With,” then “Google Slides.”
  6. Click the “File” button.
  7. Click the “Save as Google Slides” button.

There is another way:

Importing PowerPoint slides into Google Slides to transform a PowerPoint to Google Slides

  1. Navigate to Google Drive.
  2. Choose Slides.
  3. Begin by opening a “Blank” document.
  4. Pick “File,” and “Import Slides” in a fresh Presentation.
  5. Save the PowerPoint file to your computer.
  6. Go to the recently converted Slides folder.

A Glance At Google Slides & its Best Features

Google Slides is an excellent tool for generating professional presentations that can be easily shared.

Even if you understand the fundamentals of Google Slides, you could be unaware of all its capabilities.

There are some fantastic strategies you can utilize to conserve energy and create an even larger impression with your Google Slides demonstration, but you can’t utilize those if you don’t understand what they are.

How To Use Google Slides?

1. Begin Using Google Slides

Google Slides is the company’s premier presentation program, and it is available on the web as a component of Google Drive. Consider Slides to be the presenting tool for Google Docs and Google Forms. It’s absolutely free to use—the only requirement is that you have a Google account.

2. Create a new presentation

Go to Google Drive after you’ve logged into your Google Account. Create a Google PowerPoint by going to File > New > Google Slides > Blank Presentation. You’ll be sent to a different page with an empty presentation.

For more information check: https://cms-assets.tutsplus.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=850/uploads/users/151/posts/35331/image/new-google-slides-blank-presentation.jpg

3. Adding Title and Subtitle

  • Click wherever it says to add title and write in the name of the Google slideshow to add a title. You may also provide a caption or leave it empty.


4. Adding More Slides and working on them

  • Once you’re satisfied with the design of the title slide, you may proceed with the rest of your show. Click the Plus button in the upper left corner of the screen to add new slides. This will build a new slideshow with a Title and Body arrangement.
  • Click More to show additional text possibilities, then select the body checkbox to display more text options. This enables you to make a bulleted list.

5. Uploading Pictures to Slides

  • There are various methods for including photos in your presentation. Upload a picture from your computer, Google+ account, or Google Drive. Use a webcam to take a photograph. Alternatively, use the Insert picture window to search Google or stock photographs.

6. Adjusting Motions and Transitions in Slides

  • Click the Transition button to add a segue. An Animations sidebar will emerge, and you can then adjust the motions in your Google presentation from there.
  • The Slide submenu controls the animations that occur between slides. There are six different ways to transition. Select an option from the drop-down list.

7. Slide Presentation

  • After you’ve done the lecture, select the Present icon to show off your skills.

8. How To Add Audio To Google Slides?

Below are steps to be followed to know how to add audio to Google slides:

  • At the top, select the “Insert” tab.
  • Inside this “Insert” drop-down menu, choose “Audio.”
  • Locate the audio track you wish to put in your Google Drive.
  • The playback bar allows users to play, stop, and go forward.
  • You may modify your soundtrack on the left side.

For more information check: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7HgPaeCVViA

Secret Classroom Presentation Hack

This is a great tool to use if a teacher feels sick or is on leave. All they must do is record their audio and give the presentation to someone else to be played on the specified dates.

9. How To Embed A Video/YouTube Video In Google Slides?

Embedding A Video In Google Slide:

  • Pick the Video alternative from the dropdown menu by clicking the Insert tab. Insider/Abbey White
  • Choose which YouTube clip you want to include in your Google Slides demonstration.
  • Copy and paste the URL of the desired YouTube video into the text field.
  • Choose the video from your Drive that you wish to publish to Google Slides.

For more information head to Google.

Secret Classroom Presentation Hack

It will be more engaging for a classroom presentation if you incorporate a video related to the topic you are presenting or even one of a recent class trip related to the topic. Videos might enhance the discussion and participation among students, and they can even add their own videos from a school project to expand the presentation.

10. How To Add Music To Google Slides?

  • Google Slides does not allow you to attach audio files to slideshows, but it does allow you to upload videos.
  • You may play the music by immediately adding a YouTube video to your show and using the video player performance settings.
  • The video will play until you advance to the next page.

11. How To Delete A Slide In Google Slides?

  • Open a Google Slides slideshow on your PC.
  • Select the slide you wish to erase on the left. If you wish to remove multiple slides, hold down the Shift button and click them at the same time.
  • On your keypad, click Delete or Backspace.

12. How To Insert A GIF Into Google Slides?

  • Choose “Insert,” then “Image,” then lastly “By URL” from the top toolbar. First, choose “Insert” from the menu bar.
  • Copy and paste the URL into the field. Insert the URL of your GIF here.
  • When the GIF appears, click “Insert.” Select “Insert” from the drop-down menu.

For more information check: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V0NzmFTyz8U

Google Slides or PowerPoint – have you decided?

Hopefully, our extensive guide on how teaching staff, tutors, or students can create the best (virtual) classroom presentations with Google Slides and PowerPoint has provided some valuable insights. With the advent of ongoing online classes and eLearning as well as online teaching and tutoring, these presentations have become crucial for all educators and learners.

If you are a teacher, lecturer, or tutor, you can be assured that your students are going to pay the utmost attention to such a visually engaging class presentation with either program as both offer various useful features. And, if you are a student, you can be certain that you are going to impress your teachers and classmates with these presentation ideas and obtain the highest grades.

6 Best Saxophone Online Courses to Help You Learn to Play Saxophone Like a Pro

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Are you looking to build your saxophone skills to learn to play saxophone in a short period? You can achieve learning how to play saxophone with the help of online music lessons provided by the top saxophone experts around.

The following recommended saxophone courses online are not only flexible—they’re very affordable, too. You get to learn right from the comfort of your own home, which is particularly great for people who prefer to remain at home mostly or who cannot travel easily.

If your primary goal is to learn to play saxophone like a pro, then these are the six best online saxophone lessons to try, which have received the best and most reviews and which are accessible either through trusted eLearning platforms or through the instructor’s personal websites.

1. Udemy Complete Beginner Online Saxophone Classes by Karin Kroch

udemy-complete-beginner-online-saxophone-classes-by-karin-krochIt goes without saying that you can get the best online saxophone lessons at the established eLearning platform Udemy. And for a mere £16 (current promo), professional jazz saxophonist Karin can help you train in no time.

Her course, like many others, focuses on the basics of saxophone playing. The syllabus includes the fundamentals of music theory, and backtracks, among many things.

As long as you have a working Alto saxophone, Karin can teach you the following:

  • Assembly and maintenance of your Cambridge saxophone (or whatever type you have)
  • Breathing techniques
  • Hand placement for saxophone reeds
  • Pitches and notes
  • Music notation
  • Major scales
  • Slurring and tonguing techniques
  • Articulation and dynamics

The video lessons include 63 parts, with a total run time of 5 hours and 34 minutes. There are also 57 downloadable resources, 20 of which are practice backing tracks.

2. McGill Music Sax School Online Lessons

mcgill-music-sax-school-online-lessonsIf you want to play familiar melodies and play just like the advanced players you idolize, then McGill’s is the best online saxophone course for you.

For as little as £19 a month, you can learn the nine levels of saxophone playing so that you may progress quickly. This Lite plan covers all styles, whether you have a Cambridge saxophone or a tenor saxophone.

The Lite plan also comes with a 90-day guarantee, so you can cancel anytime you want.

If you’re looking for more features, you can go for the PRO plan, which costs £179 a month. It has everything from the Lite plan, plus:

  • Complete online saxophone lessons plus library access
  • Music teacher support
  • Access to a worldwide community

There’s also a top-tier Accelerator plan, which comes with private lessons for as low as £200/month. Compared to free saxophone lessons, this is the surest path to success!

3. Udemy Beginner Alto Sax Lessons by Matthew Saxophone

udemy-beginner-alto-sax-lessons-by-matthew-saxophoneMaybe you’re not the one who learns by reading sheet music. If you like to learn by ear, then this saxophone course for only £16 (current promo) is for you.

The paid lessons, which run for 5 hours, include 24 videos. They cover the fundamentals of:

  • Assembling your alto saxophone
  • Correctly using your tongue and mouth
  • Playing the first three notes
  • Learning new notes plus the C and D scales
  • Playing famous melodies

They also come with backing MP3 tracks that you can download (and listen to) whenever you want. If you wish, you can also download the free resources available.

4. ArtistWorks Jazz Saxophone Lessons with Eric Marienthal

 

artistworks-jazz-saxophone-lessons-with-eric-marienthalDo you want to learn from a renowned jazz saxophonist? Then it would be best if you enroll in Eric Marienthal’s jazz improvisation courses.

Marienthal is known for his musicianship skills, earning him a Grammy Award. In fact, he has performed alongside the biggest names in music, including Elton John, Stevie Wonder, and Billy Joel.

His three-month plan—which costs $105—offers insights into saxophone playing. The syllabus includes:

  • Scale and mode lessons
  • Ear training and improvising
  • Jazz music warm-ups
  • Animated fingering charts
  • …and more!

5. SkillShare Free Sax Lessons Online

skillshare-free-sax-lessons-onlineIf you’re looking for a comprehensive (yet free) saxophone course, then you can find several at the renowned eLearning platform Skillshare provided by different saxophone experts.

Many offer lessons on chord construction, scales, and 12-bar blues, among many other things. Learning to play saxophone music is easier with these free instructional courses.

Like most online courses, it uses a video exchange library. You can access all the video lessons in one go if you want!

6. Matt Otto Online Saxophone Lessons

matt-otto-online-saxophone-lessonsIf you don’t have money for other online saxophone classes, you need not worry. You can always head to Matt Otto’s website.

Here, you’ll find free courses crafted by the Kansas University professor himself.

Otto’s online course is packed with all the resources you need compared to other free saxophone lessons. He offers scale exercises, drones/play-along, and free sheet music, among many other things.

While you’re sure to learn a lot from his free lessons, you can also sign up for his paid sax lessons online. It will cost you $30 per 30 minutes, but it’s all worth the money.

Otto teaches saxophone lessons via Skype at your own pace, so you don’t have to worry about time constraints. With his help, you’ll play complex rhythms in no time.

Conclusion

There’s a wealth of options in the online course and eLearning market, especially if you want to play jazz tunes on your sax like a pro. But if you like to get your hands on the best online saxophone classes available, then these six should be your top choices for saxophone lessons from the most highly rated saxophone experts.

Why Should Job Seekers Use Executive Recruiters to Job Hunt?

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With millions of graduates looking for jobs, chances of landing a job are getting slimmer by the day.

Graduate employment rates in the UK have taken a slight hit during the pandemic in 2020 according to Graduate Labour Statistics Report 2020 by the UK government:

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In fact, you might send thousands of job applications and only get a few responses from the companies or institutions you had applied for a job.

Other times, you may get job offers from these employers, but they are not as lucrative as you might want them to be. As a result, you may turn down those job offers and opt to continue hunting for a job.

Although you may finally land a job, working with an executive search firm is worth considering due to its numerous advantages.

The information below takes a closer look at why you should work with recruiters in your job-hunting mission.

You Do Not Have to Pay the Job Search Firms

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Typically, you would expect that you will be required to part with a few bucks to pay the executive search firms. However, this is not always the case, as these firms are usually paid by the companies that hire them to fill certain positions in the company.

Since these firms are working for the company that will hire you, you will not have to go the extra mile of paying them. Once you meet the necessary hiring requirements and pass the often virtual interview, the company will pay them on your behalf.

You Can Network on a Large Scale

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When it comes to current job-search connections, some of the important people you might have in mind are only your former college administrators and professors, family, and friends. Although this group may be relatively large, sometimes recruiters can help increase your network. This is the reason why you should work with executive recruit firms.

By hiring their services, you will be able to take advantage of their vast network in the job market and thus increase your chances of landing a job. In fact, these firms will direct you to the companies that are offering the most in-demand jobs and thus allow you to get a job fast.

You Have Access to More Job Opportunities

 

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If you are hunting for a job, chances are that you only rely on adverts that are placed on print media and on social media platforms. Although you may get several vacancies posted there, sometimes, there are other confidential vacancies that are only known by these recruiters. If you work with these firms, be sure that you will have an array of job vacancies to choose from and thus enable you to secure a job as soon as possible.

You Will Remain in the Job Search Database

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Sometimes, you may apply for a job and fail to get it on the go. Even if you are not hired as the first potential match, you will still remain in the recruiter’s database and thus increase your chances of getting a job in the near future. Be it accountancy, lab technician, secretarial, or even production manager position, be sure that you will be kept on the recruiter’s radar for future considerations.

Get Professional Support to Boost your Job Hunt

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Hunting for a job alone can be a tedious undertaking. From being time-consuming to being capital intensive, you may end up using a lot of resources and time to secure a job. However, if you work with an executive recruit, be sure that you will have an easy time landing a job. Consider the services of these firms today, and you will be able to get a job sooner than you expect.

3 Ways Modern EdTech Helps Addressing Student Absenteeism in Schools

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Students’ absenteeism has been a critical concern for many educational stakeholders in different learning institutions for a long time.

Many strategies have been employed to curb this menace, but the result has not been pleasing.

The introduction of education technology in learning institutions has revolutionized several aspects of the education system.

From simplifying teachers’ jobs and streamlining homework delivery to behavioural policies, many factors have improved with the adoption of digital integration in schools, including addressing students’ absenteeism.

So, how has educational technology helped in solving this disturbing problem in schools? Read on as we outline the applications of EdTech in addressing student absenteeism in learning institutions.

Understanding technology in education

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The phrase educational technology means the application of technology in an academic environment, whether it is elementary and secondary schools, individual learning at home, colleges and universities, or corporate training centres.

Educational technology has two meanings, generalized and specialized versions. To most people in the education sector and the public, the term means the instructional application of computers and other electronic software and hardware, such as television.

On the other hand, educational technology specialists, especially those in colleges and universities, call it instructional technology because it involves the instructional use of technology in the education system.

Applications of technology in addressing absenteeism in schools

By using digital resources, learning institutions can create an environment where there is perfect student attendance across the school. Learners will attend lessons on time and be ready to study, while teachers will get easy and fast access to assessment and reporting records.

Below are 3 ways technology will encourage lesson or classroom attendance and improve general academic performance.

1. Technology improves student engagement

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Using digital resources to support both classroom and homework assignments can lead to improved student engagement, enhance the timely submission of homework, and encourage punctuality and lesson attendance.

According to reports from the Annual Conference on Virtual learning, it was found that online learning resources had a hugely positive effect on learners’ motivation, interest, lesson attendance, and general academic success.

The report further discovered that learning management systems only worked objectively to engage learners if it was used for relevant aims. So, it is important for teachers to be careful when using online materials, they choose valuable resources only.

2. Creates better organization

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Placing all the attendance records online, conveniently where all relevant staff can access them, makes it easier to monitor and address attendance issues regardless of the class you are teaching or where you are.

It also allows senior leadership team members to get an overview of the attendance records for analysis and reporting. With this general view, the management is empowered to make critical decisions and create student attendance policies.

The SLT also has the authority to measure the policies’ effects with less effort than if they would have done them through manual, paper-based methods, and different offline strategies.

3. Facilitate home communications

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The use of technology creates a stronger link between parents and schools. By developing a secure communication channel, parents can receive information about their children and participate more in school activities and child’s homework.

This link allows parents to get relevant information about their child’s behaviours and conducts without depending on messages passed by the student or information slips from the school.

Also, with such a secure and trusted communication channel between teachers and parents, the issue of attendance can be easily addressed, and frequent phone communications can be reduced significantly.

Conclusion

For so long, student absenteeism has been an issue of concern on most education platforms. However, the introduction of educational technology has helped teachers and parents to address it amicably.

Technology in education facilitates engagement, attendance records organizations, and enables seamless home communication. All these factors put together have helped in the realization of full school attendance unless there is an understandable reason for absenteeism, such as sickness or family issues.

6 Mindfulness Tips to Help Your Child Prepare Mentally for School Exams

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Exam season can be gruelling, to say the least, leading to mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem. Here we discuss how to prepare child for exams.

These illnesses in themselves can impact your child’s health greatly, affect their eating habits and sleep.

Statistics reveal that the biggest causes of decreased academic performance are depression, anxiety, and stress. Amongst them, anxiety accounted for 23.2% of poorer performance while depression contributed to 15.4% and stress made up 31.8%.

We have teamed up with Mill Hill international school in North London to share 6 expert mindfulness tips to help your child prepare better mentally for school exams.

Why Practise Mindfulness?

With looming exams, it’s hard not to get overly consumed by thoughts about it. Practising mindfulness can help your child bring themselves back to the present moment and put their worries on mute. Many liken this to meditation as it involves being one with your surroundings, patience and using breathing techniques.

This focuses the mind on the five senses to divert attention away from overwhelming thoughts, allowing us to focus on the present. Breathing exercises are used to help lower the heart rate and improve oxygen levels, allowing your child to think clearly and calmly.

How to Exercise Mindfulness with Your Child?

1. Mindfulness Videos

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Without getting bogged down into all the different techniques that are out there, there are many videos that your child can follow on YouTube. Channels such as ‘Calm’ have a long list of successful YouTube videos that have helped many with their mental health. Videos provide direction, are soothing and often last around 10 minutes. To help your child with their mental health we advise carrying out mindfulness before a stressful situation, during and after.

2. Mindful Colouring

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As our experiences are all unique, you might find that breathing techniques don’t work for your child. This is okay as there are plenty more where that came from. Another technique that you can try with your child is mindful colouring. Colouring isn’t just for children and is used by many adults as a form of stress relief. It can be very therapeutic and relaxes the fear centre of the brain known as the amygdala to relieve a restless mind.

3. Show Your Support

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Showing your child that you’re there for them can help to make this a less scary process, give them motivation and a sense of direction. As a parent, there are many ways that you can help – even if it’s been a while since you were in the classroom.

For one, you can reassure them of the fact that they’re going to be just fine and let them know how proud you are of them. Show your child just how much you believe in them and their ability, emphasising how much they could achieve if they try.

Exams can feel like the weight of the world is being carried for some children as they don’t want to let their parents and family members down. This can relieve some of that burden and help your child to maintain a healthy state of mind.

4. Past Papers for Improving Confidence

They say that confidence comes from our past experiences. To help your child feel at ease, remind them of similar challenges that they faced and what the outcomes were. Also, to help you can run through past exam papers with your child that is usually available online on the exam board’s website. Tackling one exam question at a time can help your child to improve their ability and boost their confidence in this way.

5. Organisation is Essential

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To help your child feel less overwhelmed during this time you can help them to get organised by making sure that they have everything that they need for their studies. Resources may include revision guides, stationery, colourful materials, and sticky notes to stick out or binders. Without some form of organisation, it can be tricky to work out how you’re going to get out of a situation, how big the problem is and where to even start. This can help your child to better manage their workload, avoid losing their schoolwork and improve their mental health.

6. Make Sure That Your Child Gets Enough Sleep

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Sleep is a huge factor in how our body deals with stressful situations. When we are sleep deprived, not only does it affect our performance, but it also makes us more irritable and heightens our anxiety. To help your child mentally prepare for school exams you can make sure that they stick to a healthy sleep routine and don’t burn themselves out by working till late.

Your child should aim for 8 hours of sleep every night and there are a few things that you can do to help. To stop your child’s brain from whirling at this time, you can ban devices 30 minutes before bedtime and exercise a body scan mindfulness activity. This is used by parents that have difficulty getting their young children to sleep and those that experience pain in their bodies.

Hopefully, the 6 mindfulness tips to prepare your child for exams mentally will prove useful for them and you will be able to support them where you can to come out mentally stronger after the exams have been completed. Because life itself is a constant test, isn’t it?

How Schools Can Prepare Students Best for Information Technology Jobs and Careers?

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Time and time again we have seen countless jobs get replaced by technological advancements with each revolution. Here we discuss how can schools prepare students for IT jobs.

Careers in information and technology can help children to future-proof themselves against further innovation and allow them to embark on a challenging and fulfilling journey.

We have teamed up with Taunton Independent School to discuss how schools can prepare students best for information and technology jobs.

As educators, we don’t just have the responsibility of producing the next generation of data scientists, developers, doctors, engineers, and key workers. We also have the duty of shaping children into brilliant young people that can fill the jobs that don’t yet exist.

While challenging, there are several ways that we can do this.

1. Create Innovative Learning Opportunities

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All too often we hear ‘I don’t know’ and straightforward cookie-cutter answers. To help children become dynamic young people and the forward thinkers of their times, setting innovative tasks is essential. Not teaching children what they need to learn but teaching them HOW to learn. Let us explain.

In the real world, the problems that we face don’t have simple solutions that can be Googled or looked up in a textbook. They are complex and can be tackled in any which way. They require critical and outside-of-the-box thinking in order to make the correct decisions.

To help your students think innovatively, ask them open-ended questions that can be looked at from a range of different angles. Get them to brainstorm and let them take the lead in their own learning as opposed to setting traditional tasks.

In preparation for later life, get your students to stretch beyond the content taught in the classroom by promoting self-directed learning. This can help them to engage in deeper levels of thinking and teach them how to think creatively, critically, and pragmatically. You can do this by asking a young child about what water can do and allowing them to experiment. This is known as Montessori teaching.

2. Lessons on Artificial Intelligence

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Schools across the world are helping children to get AI-ready with classes to prepare them for what is expected to be the 4th industrial revolution. The UK is thought to be trailing behind in comparison which has led to the release of a new initiative by the national center for AI in tertiary education.

There are many websites and online learning games and apps out there that you can introduce to your students and their parents to feed their curiosity and understanding of AI. Websites such as Machinelearningforkids.co.uk allow children to teach their computers how to play video games and explore pre-trained AI.

3. Coding Games

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To get the best out of your students, find learning activities that engage. Coding games are a great way to do this which makes learning what would otherwise be a boring subject, fun and practical. Something that is particularly important when planning lessons for kinaesthetic learners.

Games that you can explore with your students are Algorithm City, Think and Learn: Code-a-Pillar, Daisy the Dinosaur, and Scratch JR which are all free to download on Google Play Store. Games like Algorithm City teach children about command sequencing, loops, and functions so that they can solve problems and earn gold. Others can expand your child’s knowledge of Javascript, Swift, and Python.

4. Arrange for More Project-Based Learning

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The world of work calls for individuals that can work independently and cohesively in a team. Group work can open children up to new perspectives while teaching them how to collaborate with others as they would do in the field of tech through real-life experience.

Again, this should be exercised with tasks that are open to interpretation to be effective. This can help your students to develop thinking skills such as critical thinking, problem-solving, and creativity by giving them freedom of thought.

5. Field Trips

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Experiential learning gives children the opportunity to solidify their learning with real-life experiences and the chance to talk with local experts and organisations. This can give children an insight into how the world works by offering a deeper level of understanding by allowing them to think about problems contextually. To help your students in their information and technology careers, you can arrange for school trips to a software and development agency or think tank organisation.

6. Stay Ahead of Developments

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While we can’t predict the future, we can stay abreast of the latest developments in the job market and the skills needed for it to be filled. We pave the way for our students in the teaching that we deliver and better prepare them by working towards producing great leaders, inventors, and kind young people. So long as your teaching methods allow your students to build the four types of thinking skills needed to be dynamic and innovative, you have done your job as an educator.

Final Thoughts

Most educators will already work hard on exposing their students to more digital and tech skills-related learning materials, however, as this sector evolves at such a fast speed, it is difficult to remain on top of the latest trends in EdTech. Hopefully, we were able to inspire you to educate your students about the career skills needed in the near future.

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