Home Tutor Site Online - Things to Consider

Home Tutor Site Online - Things to ConsiderIf you have a child that needs some help with his homework and you need to find a home tutor, then the best thing for you to do is to go to the best home tutor site online. There are many people out there who can help you with this problem. And if you are really good in finding the best online tutors, then there are also many perks that you can get from this. As it can be, since there are many good tutors online, you can be sure that you will be able to find the right one.So when you do find a good tutor, there are many benefits that you can get from this. A tutor who has good typing skills will be very good for you. When you are trying to learn a new language, most of the time you are at the computer or the keyboard, typing your whole message into the computer. You should be sure that you have a tutor who can type clearly and will allow you to learn with ease. This can make your task much easier.Tutors can also help you with other things as ide from learning languages. Some parents want their kids to also learn how to play sports so the best home tutor will teach their kids how to play sports as well.You should also consider if the tutor is certified or not. Certified tutors can be a great help, especially if you are new to the world of studying. You should also check on whether or not the tutor is licensed to teach in your state. If you are new to studying, then you can't just choose a tutor who is approved by the association of tutors.This is something that you must think about too, because if the tutor is not approved by the association, then he will not be recognized by the law. The home tutor site will show you the profile of each tutor that you select to guide you. They will have information about him such as his level of expertise, his experience, and so on. They will also tell you his background.If you do this, you will be able to see which online tutor is recommended by people who are known for their aptitude. These are the people who have been tutoring children for years. Therefore, you can be sure that you will be able to trust them and that they are the right people to help you with your home schooling.Online tutors will also give you tips on how to improve your own studies and become a better tutor. This is a must, especially for those who are new to tutoring.

Tutoring the Overlap Between Teaching, Coaching and Mentoring

Tutoring the Overlap Between Teaching, Coaching and Mentoring Often when I’m called upon to explain the role of a tutor, I say that our main goal is to unlock whatever is standing in the way of a student achieving. In that respect, I see the job of a tutor as a combination of teacher, coach and a mentor. After discussing this idea with a set of successful tutors, teachers, life coaches and psychologists, these seem to be fairly good descriptions of each: Teaching A teacher imparts knowledge and understanding, usually following some form of curriculum or lesson plan. Most often they will teach a group of students (can be done one-on-one) and will work over a pre-determined time period. Examples include: school teachers, driving instructors, IT training. Coaching A coach will support an individual to achieve a specific goal, often it will be immediate and over a defined time period. The coach does not need to have any personal experience in that particular field, but instead challenges that person to grow and find answers for themselves. This work is mostly done one-on-one but can be done in groups too. Examples include: life coaches, sports coaches, personal trainers. Mentoring A mentor usually works one-on-one, and their approach is usually less structured and more organic than the other two. They share their own specific experience to help guide an individual who is setting out, or struggling, on a path that they themselves undertook in the past. A mentor is generally more long-term in their approach, and they will usually take a broader view of a person. Examples include: Corporate mentors, Obi Wan Kenobi from Star Wars*, university peer mentors. In hindsight, when I was at school… …some of the best teachers I had not only taught their subjects but were also like coaches and mentors to me. My belief is that the best tutors are those who, to varying degrees, undertake all three of these roles. At times, your job may be simply just to teach. You have identified a topic that needs to be covered and you teach it. You plan your work and work this plan. You test to assess what your student has taken onboard and create new plans based on this testing. Other times your job is to work out why a student has not been learning in school. They’re sitting in the same class as 30 other students who seem to ‘get it’ and they’re the only one who’s not. This kind of work requires a combination of mentoring and coaching. Coaching when you’re focused on why they may not have understood a particular topic, and mentoring when you’re helping them negotiate the tough world of being a student and also helping them understand why they might want to do well in school. Tutoring is the hybrid of teaching, coaching and mentoring because it involves imparting knowledge and wisdom to students, coaching them to reach their full potential and sharing specific personal experiences with them so they can grow as people. The question to ask now is why is it on the increase? Some would argue that Tutoring is merely more visible right now. That is true, but there does seem to be a marked increase. With numerous studies indicating that the return on investments for business coaching are 6 times the initial investment, it’s no surprise why so many companies are now offering coaching to their employees (1.) Results are seen in improved teamwork, morale and many other ‘soft’ skills. (2.) Mentoring programmes are equally popular with 71% of the 500 largest American companies which offer them (3.) However, coaching and mentoring programs haven’t always been so popular and it is only recently that they are becoming widely accepted, especially as people are appreciating the importance of a more subtle model of human development. As more adults receive coaching and mentoring, they may be wanting the same for their children and this is where tutoring comes in; because it helps children to improve academically whilst (when done well) very much preparing them for the challenges of life. An extra note from Mark: Thank you for taking your time to read this blog. Over the coming months I’ll be producing a number of blogs that will outline skills and tips for both parents and tutors, compiled from my notes and interviews I have conducted over the last few years. I’ve had the great fortune to interview a large number of highly successful and well-regarded tutors, as well as educational psychologists, teachers (the ones who are actually in schools) and parents to produce these blog posts. Please keep a look out on the Tutorfair blog to read more. References 1. 2004 MetrixGlobal Study â€" 689%, 2001 Manchester Group Study on Coaching â€" return almost 6 times investment â€" both http://leaderfuledge.com/resources-podcasts-papers-a-links/articles/101.html 2. 85% managers say enhancing team morale is the main value of coaching â€" chartered managers institute. http://leaderfuledge.com/resources-podcasts-papers-a-links/articles/101.html 3. 2007 Lydell Bridgeford on http://www.insala.com/Articles/leadership-coaching/mentoring-current-trends.asp * Visit www.management-mentors.com to find out more about mentoring and of course more importantly, see why Yoda is a coach and Obi Wan is a mentor.

School Uniforms - Tutor Hunt Blog

School Uniforms School Uniforms School UniformsSchoolsAre school uniforms an overly authoritarian constriction on children`s identities? Straight jacks for their free self expression? Or are they a way of installing pride in pupils, and promoting the values of equality and inclusivity? At both the schools I attended - primary and secondary - I was required to wear a uniform. In the sixth form we had to wear a suit every day, and whenever I see crowds of people wearing this formal attire (typically at weddings and funerals - happy and sad extremes) I am reminded of my last two years of my schooling. As someone who was never attuned to the fashion scene, I was rather fortunate that my prosaic clothing style couldn`t be detected whilst at school. A uniform made everyone equal in this regard, preventing the formation of fashionable cliques of students, who had the money and stylistic acuity to seek out the most glamorous garments. Bullying can occur for all kinds of reasons - students wearing unfashionable clothing would certainly be targets. In America the vast majority of academic institutions lack a uniform, and while this may make TV dramas set in their schools look more colourful and interesting, it is also one of the reasons an estimated 160,000 children are absent from school each day, fearing belittlement and even violence from their peers. A school uniform protects students against this kind of peer pressure, while promoting the sense that they belong to a community, to an academic establishment. You can hardly bully someone for what they are wearing when you yourself are clad in the same attire. It is believed that a school uniform reduces distractions in the classroom, and so promotes learning. It is a credible theory that if, from your vantage point in the class, you see students all dressed the same, instead of a panorama of different colourful outfits, you will be more focused on the teacher, and the lesson they are presenting. While there are an abundance of empirical studies and theories concerning school uniforms, and their effectiveness in advancing education and establishing discipline, there is a single scholarly work that is most often cited. The Long Beach Unified School District was the first, and is to date the most comprehensive, study of school uniforms in schools. In 1994 the school district board voted to make uniforms mandatory in all elementary and district schools. Up to this point no large urban district throughout the whole United States had made the wearing of uniforms compulsory, so it was a major ruling. Just a few years after implementing the policy, the school district reported that attendance improved, suspensions dropped by nearly a third, vandalism fell, assaults dropped by two thirds, and examination results rose. So impressive were these results that the then President Bill Clinton mentioned the policy and its effectiveness in his 1996 State of the Union Address, which led many other districts to implement uniform policies in their schools. The president`s speech included the memorable line:`If [a uniform policy] means that teenagers will stop killing each other over designer jackets, then our public schools should be able to require their students to wear uniforms.` It might not all be positive though - some parents have complained that their child`s school demands the uniforms are purchased from a specific supplier, which can prove expensive. This issue was addressed in late 2013, when the Liberal Democrats issued new guidance to allow parents to shop around for their child`s uniform. The Education Minister David Laws said that he wanted to put an end to profit sharing schemes that had existed for too long between certain schools and shops:`We will send a strong signal to schools that it is vital to secure value for money for parents before changing or introducing new school uniforms. Parents need to be able to shop around to find the best deal.` In the UK the Department for Education strongly recommends a uniform, but it is actually up to each school`s governing body. Christ Hospital School in London, back in 1552, is believed to be the first school to have pupils uniformly attired. The French actually discarded their school uniform policy in 1968, but it seems the swinging sixties didn`t have that effect on the UK establishment! 2 years ago0Add a Comment

What is 8 x 9 - Tutor Hunt Blog

What is 8 x 9 What is 8 x 9? What is 8 x 9?NewsWhat is 8 x 9? School`s Minister Nick Gibb`s answer: `I`m not going to get into this.` School`s Minister Nick Gibb faced an embarrassing situation recently, when he was asked a simple multiplication question by Good Morning Britain presenter Jeremy Kyle: `What is eight times nine?` The Minister Dodged the question adroitly, employing a sophisticated and cunning retort: `I`m not going to get into this. I`ve learned through bitter experience never to answer these kinds of questions on live television.` He must have been aware that his demurrer was perhaps a little surprising, for he went on to express that he was keen to provide an answer: `I`m very tempted to, but I`m not going to.` If only I had known such tactics were available to me when I was at school, and could be employed whenever I was pounced upon by teachers who succumbed to the urge to become quizmaster. I thought the only options open to me were an array of wrong answers, inevitably leading to a humiliating spectacle of chastisement in front of the whole class; if only I had been aware I could politely decline to answer - simply say `I`m not going to get into this,` and return to my seat, secure in the knowledge that I was a model student. Good Morning Britain presenter Kate Garraway seemed dumbfounded by Mr Gibbs answer, asking him: `Why is it so important for an eight-year-old to do it when clearly you feel vulnerable about it, and there you are, a government minister?` `No eight-year-old or nine-year-old will be doing it on live television,` The Minister replied, settling the matter. Nick Gibb had appeared on the morning show to discuss the Government`s new times tables tests, which are part of a numeracy programme to help ensure school children are proficient in their multiplications up to 12. A brief, five minute online test is being trialled in march, with plans for it to become mandatory for all year 4 students by 2020. Many teachers are strongly opposed to this new test, seeing it as just another incarnation of the SATS test in mathematics, which was phased out after numerous complains that it placed an excessive amount of stress upon seven year old pupils. Nick Brook, deputy general secretary of the National Association of Head Teachers, expressed his dismay about the proposed new test: `We`re working constructively with the government on primary assessment generally so it`s hugely disappointing that they are still intent on the introduction of a multiplication tables test, which the NAHT opposes.` In my opinion ensuring children have a good grasp of their times tables can only be a good thing - many complain that this kind of teaching is just brute force memorisation, but numerical proficiency will actually be useful in day to day life. Given the ever increasing technical demands of the modern workplace, more attention needs to be focused on mathematics at a younger age. This test will ensure each pupil can be accurately assessed, and any pupils that are struggling can be helped. Nick Gibb himself has extolled the virtues of this new times tables check: `Just as the phonics screening check helps children who are learning to read, the multiplication tables check will help teachers identify those pupils who require extra support.` `This will ensure that all pupils leave primary school knowing their times tables off by heart and able to start secondary school with a secure grasp of the fundamental mathematics they need to fulfil their potential.` Given his enthusiasm for times tables mastery, it is disappointing that he failed to display the skill he means to inculcate in pupils. To put it in stark terms: the School`s Minister failed to answer a question he expects all 11 year old children to be able to answer. He is of course not the only politician to come unstuck when presented with a numerical conundrum - who could forget Diane Abbot`s flailing when asked about the funding for extra police officers? Her calculations, given live on LBC radio, meant that each officer could expect to be paid about 10 pence a day! If only to avoid embarrassing (and potentially career ending) situations like this, and Mr Gibbs` muted calculations, the formalised teaching of times tables to young children can only be a good thing. 2 years ago0Add a Comment

How to Learn a Language by Yourself 5 Rockstar Tips for Success

How to Learn a Language by Yourself 5 Rockstar Tips for Success How to Learn a Language by Yourself: 5 Rockstar Tips for Success So youve decided that you want to learn a second language.Rock on! Good for you!But now what?  How are you going to do this on your own?Are you aiming too high? Can you really learn a language by yourself?Yes you can! So lets leave the doubts right here at the door and never look back.You  can  learn a language on your own, and to set you up for success Im sharing five awesome tips that are filled to the brim with actionable items you can start today! How to Learn a Language by Yourself: 5 Rockstar Tips for Success1. Work withâ€"Not Againstâ€"Your PsychologyIn language learning, it is  attitude, not aptitude, that determines success. -Steve KaufmannSet S.M.A.R.T. goalsIf you dont know where you are going, how are you ever going to get  there?  I know, it sounds like something that would be printed on one of those corny motivational posters from the 80s.  But its still a valid question to pose to oneself before embarking on a self-guided language learning mission.When most people th ink of goal setting, short-lived New Years resolutions probably come to mind. Many of us set out to conquer the world on January 1, vowing to learn a new language, drop ones spare tire, get out of debt, etc. Yet a few weeks later, we somehow find ourselves watching bad TV instead of studying, stuffing our face holes with pizza instead of broccoli and charging a new big screen on our Visa.But why does this happen? Is it simply a matter of laziness and weakness of character? Perhaps for some. But I think the  real  problem for most people is poorly defined goals. While  setting  goals is no guarantee that you will actually  achieve  them, it is an important step in the right direction.So whats the problem with most goals, especially the aforementioned resolutions? They are either vague, unmeasurable, unattainable, irrelevant to ones life, have no clear deadline or all of the above. To prevent such wimpy goals, try instead to employ the acronym S.M.A.R.T. to your language learning goal s. A smart goal is:Specific.Measurable.Attainable.Relevant.Time-bound.Instead of saying, I want to learn Spanish (What do you mean by learn? By when? For what purpose?), you can instead say, I am going to speak with my Spanish language partner every Wednesday for 15 minutes for the next 6 months. See the difference?Embrace the process over the destinationSetting goals is essential, but contrary to popular belief, picturing yourself attaining those goals is actually not as helpful as you might think. Positive thinking is great, but what ends up happening for many people is that they subconsciously think, I have already reached the goal, so why work so hard? I know, it sounds crazy, but its a real phenomenon. So set goals, yes, but instead of picturing  yourself crossing the finish line, visualize yourself actually running the race.View language learning as an adventure, not a choreInstead of telling yourself, I  have to  study a language today, use a little linguistic jujutsu and say instead, I  get  to study a language today. Yes, its a small change, but it can have a significant effect on your outlook and likelihood of staying the course day in and day out. Remember that languages are doorways into new lands, new cultures, new foods, new music and perhaps, new romances. The minutes and hours you spend today, could earn you years of joy down the road.Choose inherently enjoyable learning activitiesIf you wouldnt watch a soap opera in your native  language, why would you force yourself through one in your target tongue? (Well, all right, unless youre studying Spanishâ€"because Spanish soap operas are their own unique form of entertainment! But you see my point).  Part of making language learning fun is doing things in  the language that you would do anyway, activities that bring you joy and fulfillment.For me, its learning martial arts or other physical activities. The immediate physical context makes it much easier to figure out whats happening, helps make voca bulary stick (especially if someone  sticks  a punch because I did the drill wrong) and is inherently enjoyable in its own right. Do a quick survey of your personal passions and find some opportunities to do something with them using your target language.2. Design Your Environment to Maximize Language Input and OutputExcellence is never an accident. It is always the result of high intention, sincere effort, and intelligent execution; it represents the wise choice of many alternatives. Choice, not chance, determines your destiny. -AristotleReplace your media with target language equivalentsIts imperative to stop choosing to study throughout your day. When you make your target language the  only  option, you have no choice but to get valuable exposure each and every day. And one of the best ways to limit choices and maximize learning is to switch all your sources of media (TV, movies, magazines, blogs, podcasts, etc.) to your target language. Place foreign film DVDs by the DVD player. Replace the magazines in the bathroom. Put a stack of foreign language manga next to the bed. You get the idea.And if youre looking for an easier and natural way to learn from foreign language media, then you should check out FluentU. FluentU takes real-world videos like music videos, movie trailers, and TV shows and turns them into language learning experiences. Its a terrific way to quickly pick up natural vocabulary and to learn with context.With FluentU, you learn real languagesâ€"the same way that natives  speak them. FluentU has a wide variety of videos like movie trailers, funny commercials and web series, as you can see here:FluentU App Browse Screen.FluentU has interactive captions that let you tap on any word to see an image, definition, audio and useful examples. Now native language content is within reach with interactive transcripts.Didnt catch something? Go back and listen again. Missed a word? Hover your mouse over the subtitles to instantly view definitions.Interact ive transcript for Carlos Baute song.You can learn all the vocabulary in any video with FluentUs learn mode. Swipe left or right to see  more examples for the word you’re learning.FluentU Has Quizzes for Every VideoAnd FluentU always keeps track of vocabulary that you’re learning. It uses that vocab to give you a 100% personalized experience by recommending videos and examples.Start using FluentU on the website  with your computer or tablet  or, better yet,  download the FluentU app from  the  iTunes  or  Google Play  store.Change all your devices to your target languageThis one is a game changer. Given how many hours a day most of us spend with our eyeballs glued to our various screens, changing the device display language can significantly increase our target language exposure. Granted, this increases passive reading input, not active speaking output (the most important language activity), but hey, every little bit helps.Best of all, you can make lots of educated guesses about new vocabulary based on your previous experience using the user interface in English. For example, if you are new to Japanese, you probably dont know the word for Settings in the language yet, but once you change your iOS interface to Japanese, you will see that ?? (settei) is written below the Settings icon. Boom. Thats one more word in the bag.Label key items in your home and office in the target languageAn old idea, but a good one. Just as changing your device language increases exposure to contextual vocabulary throughout your day, labeling items around your home and office accomplishes much of the same goal. The difference of course is that these labels will be providing less tech-centric input, meaning youll learn lots of useful real-life vocabulary thats necessary if you ever travel or live abroad.To get started, use Vocabulary Stickers, durable and removable labels that teach you the names of the most important items around your home and office, for hassle-free language lea rning. For languages with grammatical genders, the stickers are  even conveniently  color-coded so you learn the gender of each word as you learn the word itself.Create visual study cues and When I, then I statements to promote new habitsCreating new habits (or quitting old ones) can be an extremely difficult task, but there are a few tricks to stack the behavior change deck in your favor:Create constant visual reminders in your environment. Place flashcards on your nightstand, put language apps on the home screen of your device and swap out your media as discussed above.Create some When I do X, then I do Y statements. For example, When I wake up, then I immediately review 15 flashcards. Make these statements tied to specific times of day, specific locations or other activities you do on a regular basis.3. Track Your ProgressWhat gets measured gets managed. -Peter DruckerMeasure progress in hours, not yearsMost people assume that it will take years to learn a foreign language. And s ure enough, it does seem to take most folks at least a few years to reach conversational fluency in a foreign language. But this is because most people only put in a few hours (if not a few  minutes!) each week.But if you made language learning your number one priority and put in at least an hour  every day, you would be able to reach your fluency goals far faster. Forget about years. Such measurements of time are too big and too intimidating to be of much good for our purposes.Instead, try to keep track of how many  hours  you spend actively learning the language each day. If you are not improving as fast as you want, the answer is very likely that you are not putting in enough hours each week. But unless you measure, you wont know. You will likely feel like you are putting in gobs of time, but may in fact be doing very little.Record yourself speaking at least once a monthWhile there are many ways to measure your progress, unscripted speaking is by far the best test of your actual level in a language. It doesnt matter what device you use (smartphone, tape recorder or phonograph), just make sure you do it at regular intervals. I recommend once a month so that there will be enough time to seeâ€"or rather  hearâ€"observable progress.Write a daily journal in your target languageWhile speaking ability is the main goal for most language learners, writing skills should not be underestimated. Keeping a daily journal in your foreign language is a great way to both improve your word smithing skills while also measuring your progress over time. The journal doesnt need to contain beautiful, flowing prose. The only requirement is that you get words down on paper (or on the screen) on a daily basis. Months later, you can then go back and review what youve previously written. You will be amazed how far youve come!4. Create a Tribe: Learning By Yourself Does Not Mean Learning AloneYes, I think its okay to abandon the big, established, stuck tribe. Its okay to say to them, Yo ure not going where I need to go, and theres no way Im going to persuade all of you to follow me. So rather than standing here watching the opportunities fade away, Im heading off. Im betting some of you, the best of you, will follow me.' -Seth GodinGet a tutor, language exchange partner or private teacherThough the title of this post is How to Learn a Language by Yourself, I am in no way encouraging you to learn in isolation. You must (I repeat, must) apply what you learn by interacting with native speakers. What I am saying is that you dont need to attend formal classes to do that. With the advent of Skype (and similar VOIP services), you can now interact with native speakers of nearly any language, just about everywhere. There are countless free (or at least affordable) language exchange sites, some of which even connect you with professional teachers. My favorite is iTalki, but you can Google around until you find something you like.Find or make friends learning the same languag eLearning alone is not only boring, its also a recipe for failure. Having at least one friend learning the same language as you means that you will have a trusted confidant to share with, whether its sharing resources or venting frustrations. It also allows for a little friendly competition.5. Consistency Trumps Quantity: Make at Least a Little Progress Every DayYou dont set out to build a wall. You dont say Im going to build the biggest, baddest, greatest wall thats ever been built. You dont start there. You say, Im going to lay this brick as perfectly as a brick can be laid. You do that every single day. And soon you have a wall. -Will SmithCommit to a small amount of study every day no matter whatIs it better to study five hours a day than five minutes? Sure. But its also way better to study five minutes a day than not at all. No matter how many curve balls, emergencies or defeats your day throws at you, do your very best to fit in at least a tiny bit of language study. Even if i t means just reviewing one single flashcard. When you completely miss a day, you are that much more likely to miss the next, and then the next, and so on.  Dont let yourself break the streak.Use hidden moments throughout the dayAs I mentioned in my last post, hidden moments are a great way to squeeze in language learning time even in the busiest schedule. Any time you find yourself waiting for something (may it be waiting in line or waiting for the elevator), whip out some flashcards or listen to a podcast. A few seconds here, a few minutes there, can all add up to a big chunk of time at the end of the day.Study first thing in the morningLiterally, put language learning first. Before you do anything else in your day, make sure that you spend a little bit of time listening, speaking, reading or writing. That way, no matter how many TPS reports you end up having to resubmit at the office, you will have already checked off language study from your list of daily commitments.Do you feel confident now? You should, because you  can learn a language by yourselfâ€"and feel like a rock star as you progress towards reaching your specific language goals.Just put these tips into action and youll be on the road to success.Good luck!John Fotheringham is a linguist, author, entrepreneur, pun aficionado, and full-time silly goose. As both learner and teacher, he has spent the last decade testing first hand what works, and perhaps more importantly, what doesn’t. He shares these results on his blog, Language Mastery, in his podcast, The Language Mastery Show, and in his comprehensive language learning guides, Master Japanese and Master Mandarin.

Readers choice Your favorite teach abroad articles of 2017

Reader’s choice Your favorite teach abroad articles of 2017 At Teach Away, we have the privilege ofwitnessing firsthand the transformative power of great teachers, just like you, every day. By bringing amazing teachers and innovative schools together all around the world, the whole Teach Away team is proud to play our part in changing the world for the better. Our wonderful community of international educators has grown rapidly in 2017. In fact, there's now over 750,000 of you (not to mention our 34,000 Facebook followers!) Our blog has also grown hugely this year. In 2017 alone, our posts were read over 210,000 times! The articles you loved most in 2017 Looking back at 2017, we’ve rounded up our most popular (and relevant) blog posts throughout the year. If you haven't already done so, don’t forget to check them out: Can I teach English abroad if I’m a non-native speaker? 5 ways to progress your international teaching career in the UAE 6 top interview tips from a teach abroad recruiter 5 steps to becoming a culturally responsive teacher Quiz: Are you a digitally literate teacher? Happy reading! And as we wrap up for the New Year, we wanted to take a moment to send a sincere message of thanks to our amazing readers here on the Teach Away blog. We appreciate you reading, commenting and sharing our blog posts and we'll continue to use your feedback to make the Teach Away blog an even better resource for international teachers in 2018!

Can Private Tutoring Save You Money?

Can Private Tutoring Save You Money?Private tutoring for children can be a great way to save money on tuition fees. However, if you are seeking private tutoring for children then there are some things that you should consider to make sure that you choose the right private tutor. Many parents take their kids to private tutors for childcare, but some parents who do not have the time to go on the internet or spend money on private tutors, try the same thing. The only problem is that they find the same problems that most parents face when it comes to private tutoring.The first problem you may encounter when you hire a private tutor is the cost. If you take your child to the same private tutor, you can expect to pay the same amount of money. Although, the price of private tutoring is often less expensive than private schools, it does not always mean that they provide better service.Another problem that most parents face when they hire a private tutor is the quality of the tutors. If you s earch around, you will find that many of the private tutors fail to provide quality education for their students. Even though many private tutors have high qualifications, it is important to remember that not all schools are willing to pay for teachers with high qualifications.Although, you can compare some of the tutors to find out which one has the best quality, the other option is to find a private tutor that offers private tuition in the place where you live. The cost of private tuition will differ depending on where you live. The best way to do this is to visit the location that you live in, and see if they offer any private tuition.The second problem that most parents face when they hire a private tutor is the time factor. When you use a private tutor, you will have to commit to spending a certain amount of time with the tutor. A good tutor can work with the children of all ages and age groups and be flexible enough to work with your schedule.However, if you are not committed to working with a tutor, you may find that you do not receive the same results as those who dedicate more time to their private tutoring activities. In fact, it may even become detrimental to the child's growth if the tutor is not dedicated to his or her activities.Hopefully, the above-mentioned tips will help you save some money on private tutoring. These tips should help you avoid the problems that most parents have when they employ a private tutor. However, when you decide to use a private tutor, it is important to ensure that you are using a teacher who is highly qualified and can work with your children at home.

Definition of Precipitation

Definition of PrecipitationPrescribed by the National Center for Water Research and Monitoring, precipitation definition is the study of precipitation and its affects on water supply, human health, agriculture, wildlife, water quality, urbanization, soil erosion, climate change, and ecology. Of all the terms describing precipitation, this word has the most effect on the world as a whole. It describes the weather cycle, and how it affects the environment we live in.The practice of defining the term precipitation is relatively new, though its existence has been recognized since the time of Hippocrates, well before the discovery of science and technology. In fact, a Greek physician wrote in about 160 BC, claiming that lightning itself was formed from the discharge of vapor and water vapor. Much of this, which is still taught today, is based on the idea that thunder occurs when a thunderstorm is started by heavy rain. Though not necessarily true, this notion has gained much credence thro ugh modern science and history. In the end, it is just the middle term for precipitation - and what matters most is the middle term.For a long time, scientists have debated the effects of precipitation. The big controversy has come over the classification of rainfall in terms of whether or not it falls as water, salt, or a combination of both. Some researchers claim that precipitation is different from liquid and vapor because liquid does not evaporate, while vapor does. Others maintain that the composition of the water and the atmosphere make all the difference.One of the reasons for the controversy is weather modification. Some scientists suggest that precipitation definition is misused to justify weather modification, such as lowering the elevation of mountain ranges and erasing the land surface for agricultural use. The Environmental Protection Agency, however, maintains that precipitation definition does not apply to precipitation, but only to atmospheric processes which cause clouds and the formation of precipitation. As such, a scientific study of the actual process of precipitation would not require precipitation definition. However, with the influence of the scientific and social literature, many scientists use the term precipitation definition to emphasize that the weather system is not governed solely by chance, but rather it is composed of several factors, such as atmospheric and climatic conditions.Despite the confusion and controversy, definition remains important for the information industry. At times, a mischaracterization of the precipitation phenomenon leads to lost profits, disruption of lives, and a diminution of environmental quality. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) has defined the chemical components of precipitation, including minerals, ice crystals, dust, etc. The USGS defines some precipitation as steam, vapor, precipitation, and snow. Some dictionaries define precipitation as the action of vaporizing water vapor from the at mosphere or water droplets in the atmosphere.The methods of description of precipitation are now very accurate. In the past, scientists had to use alphabets or symbols to describe the chemical composition of precipitation. This was a large time consuming process, and this resulted in some scientists also trying to draw conclusions from the data they collected without knowing what chemicals were present. Other scientists feared that interpreting the data would be difficult, so they avoided using the term. With today's tools, there is no longer any need to use symbols or alphabets to describe the elements.Regardless of the method used to describe precipitation, this word is valuable to the world at large. Some say that the definition is too narrow, and that it may be better to use an umbrella definition, covering any aspect of precipitation. On the other hand, some scientists advocate giving a definition of the same weight as the actual process, to ensure that scientific studies are b ased on fact, not fiction.

Taking Great Wedding Photos

Taking Great Wedding Photos How to Take Great Wedding Photographs ChaptersMeet with the Couple FirstThe Equipment for the Big DayMake a List of the Important Stages of the WeddingScope Out the VenueAsk for Help from One of the GuestsUse Depth of FieldWork in RAW on the DayTake Bracketed ShotsUse a Cobra FlashEdit the Photos After the Wedding“Nobody has ever measured, even poets, how much a heart can hold.” - Zelda FitzgeraldOnce you’ve decided to get married, how can you ensure that you get the best photos on your wedding day?Wedding photography is an art and not just anyone can do it well. You have to learn how to take good wedding photos. With experience and by following our advice, you should be able to get started on the right foot.In this article, we're looking at wedding photography tips for wedding photographers. Whether you're a professional or just a friend or family member who's been tasked with capturing the big day for their wedding album, here's how the best wedding photographers do it. AllanPhotography Teacher 5.00 (2) £20/h1s t lesson free!Discover all our tutors NatashaPhotography Teacher 5.00 (7) £55/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors TimothyPhotography Teacher 5.00 (5) £30/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors Anosh nadeemPhotography Teacher 5.00 (2) £20/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors ZangmoPhotography Teacher 5.00 (6) £25/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors RosiePhotography Teacher £12/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors MattPhotography Teacher £20/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors AndyPhotography Teacher £25/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutorsMeet with the Couple FirstThe first thing a wedding photographer will need to do before photographing a wedding is to talk to the couple about the big day. Any professional wedding photographer worth their salt will ensure that they've spoken to the couple before the wedding ceremony. Make sure you get to know the couple before you start taking their photos. (Source: toanmda)Meeting with the couple is a great way to agree on what they want and what you can offer them and ensure that everybody is on the same wavelength. Getting good photos is about more than technical know-how. The photographer needs to respect what the couple wants to ensure that they’re happy with the final product.Ask them about the day, where it takes place, how many people will be there, and the theme (if there is one). You’ll also need to ask them what kind of photos they want, whether they want candids, posed photos, particular guests to be photographed, and groups that need photos together. Thus, they won’t have to bother the happy couple during their big day.They will also need to discuss which photos the couple will want to take together. Sometimes, photos of the couple are taken on a separate day to the wedding.Similarly, no two wedding venues are alike so you might want to conside r taking pictures of the venue before the day. The wedding pictures don't necessarily have to be taken on the day of the wedding if they're closeups of the architectural features of the wedding venue, for example. This can also free up time on the day as you won't have these photos to take when you're trying to get candid shots of the wedding party, the ceremony, and the bride coming down the aisle!Find out more about the cost of wedding photography.The Equipment for the Big DayThere’s no way that you can tell the couple on their big day that your camera is broken and you won’t be able to get any more photographs. That’s why it’s recommended that you have backup cameras, memory cards, batteries, etc.Taking at least two camera bags is also a good idea in case something happens to one of them. Some photographers opt to have different lenses on different cameras so that they can quickly switch between cameras rather than fiddling around with different lenses.Don’t forget to b ring:A tripodA cobra flashSeveral batteriesSeveral memory cardsA laptopYou can use the laptop to load your photos throughout the day. While this isn’t essential, it can be useful. If you don’t bring one, make sure you bring enough memory cards.You’ll also need to ensure that you have the right equipment for low-light settings as well as photos outside.Consider doing the same for photographing the happy couple if you’ve planned a separate photoshoot on a different day. After all, the couple will be looking for professional photographs, which is why they got in touch in the first place.Some photographers may also offer video services. Of course, a wedding video is a whole different beast to photography for a wedding and a good photographer won't necessarily be a good videographer.Make a List of the Important Stages of the WeddingWhen you meet with the bride and groom, ask them about the most important parts of the day that they want to be captured. I’d recommend that you tak e notes and have everything written down so you don’t miss a single thing. In addition to the prep, the ceremony, the speeches, and the first dance, the couple may have other moments they’d like captured. There may like photos of the decorations, their grandparents together, or the entertainment. Discuss the important parts of the wedding that the couple would like to get photographed. (Source: betsisman)Note this all down before the day. Take these notes with you on the day and you won’t miss anything. A photographer’s job is to capture the key moments, including laughter, tears, and joy. You’ll also need to be ready to capture moments that aren’t in your notes.Talk about what kind of ceremony they're having. For example, an Indian wedding is a whole different kettle of fish to a traditional British wedding. A professional photographer doesn't want to be caught out by not being ready for an event during the wedding ceremony that they weren't expecting.You may even want to talk to the bride and groom separately just in case one has a surprise planned for the other one that they'll want capturing. Neither one of them will probably want to mention this in front of the other so it's a good idea that you talk to the wedding couple together and apart.Similarly, professiona l wedding photography needs to be unobtrusive. Nobody wants photographers or videographers getting in the way while they're shooting video or taking photos. Knowing what's going to happen and when will allow you to get into position for the perfect wedding shots.Scope Out the VenueA good wedding photographer needs to be organised and prepared. One of the most important things to do is check out the venue. This is helpful when it comes to photographing the happy couple. It’ll help you to work out the best angles, the lighting, and just know your way around.In some cases, it might be worthwhile checking out the venue before the big day as it’ll save you some time on the day of the ceremony. AllanPhotography Teacher 5.00 (2) £20/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors NatashaPhotography Teacher 5.00 (7) £55/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors TimothyPhotography Teacher 5.00 (5) £30/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors Anosh nadeemPhotography Teacher 5.00 (2) £20/h 1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors ZangmoPhotography Teacher 5.00 (6) £25/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors RosiePhotography Teacher £12/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors MattPhotography Teacher £20/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors AndyPhotography Teacher £25/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutorsAsk for Help from One of the GuestsIf you don’t want to be constantly bothering the happy couple, who’ll probably be very busy on the day, you might want to ask some of the other guests to identify who’s who. This might be useful for getting photos of the in-laws, grandparents, etc.Generally, guests will be happy to help you as they’ll be in high spirits. From the ceremony to the speeches, this help will be invaluable for ensuring you get the right snaps.Use Depth of FieldAny good photographer should know the importance of depth of field. Depth of field ensures that the focal point of the photo is sharp while the rest is out of focus. (Source: Pexels)In wedding photography, depth of field is useful for highlighting an important subject, often the bride or groom. Similarly, you might want to use it to highlight some of the decorations.To get this effect, you’ll need a large aperture. Even if you can get this effect in post, it’s a good idea to capture it at the source.Work in RAW on the DayGenerally, photographers will photograph in RAW or JPEG. While JPEGs are treated by the camera and take up less space on your memory card, you might want to keep all the information from the image and use RAW files. Shooting in RAW allows you to rework the photos without any loss. You can alter the exposure, lighting, colour, contrast, etc.Keep in mind that shooting in RAW will take up a huge amount of space on your memory cards. If you plan on doing it, you’ll want to bring high-capacity memory cards or plenty of extras with y ou for throughout the day.Take Bracketed ShotsThis is useful for taking photographs on sunny days. Take several photos of the same thing at different exposures, for example. You’ll have underexposed and overexposed photos by doing this.This means you’ll have a choice of photos and can send the best ones to the happy couple. This is useful because if you take just one photo, you run the risk of it being too dark or too light. Bracketing will give you a choice when it comes to retouching the photos.Use a Cobra FlashNot every photographer loves using a flash. However, in wedding photography, it’s almost essential. The flash is useful in dark areas like in churches or at the reception. Of course, you don’t want to blind the guests, either. You want a flash that you can point away from the subject or reflect off a wall or a neutral background. Similarly, a flash can be useful for photographing the happy couple in a separate session. It allows you to manage the lighting.Edit the P hotos After the WeddingEven though the party might be over, your work as a photographer isn’t. Now it’s time to edit the photos. You’ll need to sort through all the pictures and choose the best ones. Put the best photos into a separate folder or allow the couple to choose which photos they want to keep. That said, you don’t want to overwhelm the happy couple with thousands of photos to go through. Even if your photos are good, you can always touch them up to get the most out of them. (Source: alexx-ego)Then, you can retouch the photos, crop them, or just ensure that they look as good as they can. This step can take hours or even days but it’ll be worth it when the bride and groom are presented with fantastic photos of their big day.