Sal Khan – Inspirational leaders in education Khan Academy Logo Upon hearing the name Sal Khan, you may recognise this name. It belongs to the founder of one of the world’s top educational websites, Khan Academy. On technology in education, people often talk about Khan Academy. Maybe you may have even used it for your own studies. …
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Ways you can give the gift of education this Christmas Christmas is around the corner. It is one of the happiest holidays as friends and family gather to celebrate and give presents to one another. However, before you get swept up by this holiday season, it is important to remember that the season of giving …
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One of the Best Youtube Channels for Learning English All around the world, the English language is a key mode of communications. With English being the official language of 53 different countries, and one of the most common second languages in the world, fluency in English means understanding and being understood by almost 400 million people in …
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One of the Best Youtube Channels for Learning Science One of the most valuable things we can give to a child is education. A science education, in particular, is important because every aspect of our everyday lives revolves around scientific concepts. From the technologies we use, to the public policy decisions we make, to the natural …
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One of the Best Youtube Channels for Learning Mathematics Online platforms such as YouTube channels are good platforms to learn mathematics from. As they offer convenient and interactive mathematics lessons, students can effectively learn from such channels at their fingertips. Intuitive lessons available online can address the questions that students may have, and can help …
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Issue of schools in remote areas Most of us would have had at least basic, primary school education, and if you live in Singapore, the first 6 primary school years are compulsory. Most of us might even have taken our education for granted, not realising that it is a privilege that not every child in …
Best YouTube Channels to Follow for Teachers If you are an educator, you should know that one of the best ways to increase classroom engagement levels and share content knowledge is through the use of media. Gone are the days of traditional mediums like paper and pen! Now, with the power of technology and innovation, …
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3 Types of Alternative Schools That Exist Today Malcom X, a prominent human rights activist, once said that “Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today.” With this spirit of education in mind, we are no stranger to the importance of education here in Singapore. We …
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Using Wikipedia Offline to Educate Students At the sight of the words ‘Wikipedia’ and ‘Education’, some may instinctively get alarmed and bemoan that it is an unreliable source of information for education. As a crowd-sourced site built on a wiki platform, anyone can edit the free information at any time of the day. This leaves the …
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Ways to Improve Education in Refugee Camps in South Sudan South Sudan is the newest country on the map, but newfound independence might not always be a call for celebration. After a ghastly civil war, South Sudan gained independence in 2011, but that did not put an end to the unfortunate blood and violence. Two …
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