March, 2011

The Future of Science - Computer Technology
March 31, 2011
Computer technology moves at a super-fast pace and is pervasive in our lives. Is your child prepared for the future of learning? Just when you think technology cannot possibly exceed in growth beyond the current panorama of teensy mp3 players, paper-thin laptops, ever present social media and more, another new and improved product hits the market promising to be sleeker, faster, more fun and guaranteed to increase productivity. Several decades ago, people were barely getting used to the idea of email, and now it's become one of the preferred forms of communication for business and personal matters. The Information Superhighway, a/k/a the Internet, has engraved itself indelibly into the fabric of our everyday lives via text messages, Facebook updates, celebrity gossip blogs and Skype meetings.
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Charter Schools – The Future Wave of Education?
March 30, 2011
There is a lot of concern among parents and educators with respect to the future of learning. States continue to slash school budgets and funding, and teachers have fewer resources to help educate in the classroom. A lot of talk has opened up on the pros and cons of charter schools. Simply put, charter schools are elementary and secondary educational institutions that receive government money, but do not have to comply with all of the state and federal mandates of public schools. Charter status, however, does not release a school from the No Child Left Behind "adequate yearly progress" requirement.
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Reading Intervention Techniques for Dyslexia
March 29, 2011
Once considered an uncommon learning disability, dyslexia has revealed itself as a learning challenge common to approximately 1 out of every 9 people, including John Lennon, George Washington, and Leonardo da Vinci. Children with dyslexia are extremely adept, bright and visual learners. In fact, dyslexia is considered by many to be a different type of learning ability rather than a disability, due to the fact that so many dyslexics excel in areas such as the arts, sports, strategic thinking, building and storytelling.
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Online Tutoring - Why iTT is Different
March 28, 2011
The proliferation of internet technology around the world has afforded us countless opportunities to engage in actively educating ourselves, whether it is simply by viewing a how-to video, taking a course online, or introducing the concept of shapes to your toddler. There are infinite resources at our fingertips, which makes the decision of finding the right fit more challenging than ever before. That is precisely the reason iTutorToday has developed an online learning program that stands apart from the rest: a learning experience precisely tailored to your child with the support and guidance of a qualified coach, utilizing proven, time-tested educational software tied to your child's state curriculum.
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Skill level expectations, entering high school
March 25, 2011
Before your child goes off to high school, you want to make sure that they are completely prepared. Let's face it: They only get to do this once, and you don't want them to start off on the wrong foot at the beginning of their first high school year. That is why it is so important for you to make sure that your child is meeting the state-wide grade level expectations (GLEs) in math before they finish grade eight. If you're not sure whether your child is performing below, at, or above your state GLEs, here are some criteria that might help you figure out where they stand in eighth grade mathematics.
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Using a Tutor to get ahead (as opposed to problem intervention)
March 23, 2011
For many, the question of whether their child needs a tutor is often only addressed when they perceive a problem. They notice that their child is having difficulty with tests, or that they are not able to understand a concept in class. They use a "Band-Aid" approach to solve a problem that may have existed for some time.
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Learning strategies for specific learning disabilities
March 22, 2011
When your child has been identified as having a learning disability, you can sometimes feel very isolated and angry. It can be hard, at times, to find the information you need in order to support your child. Whether they have problems with basic reading, reading comprehension or dyslexia, there are many strategies you can use to help your child improve their reading comprehension and retention. One system, known as the PQ4R system, has been proven to help in these arenas. The PQ4R system is so named because of the steps involved in this strategy: Preview, Question, Read, Reflection, Reciting, and Review.
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Online Tutoring, What is it?
March 21, 2011
When your child is struggling in school, you may have many questions about what is the best solution to help them. You may consider getting homework help from a teacher or hiring an in-home tutor. One possibility you may not have considered is using an online tutoring system. Online programs are relatively new to the general public. Before you decide which system is best for your child's needs, consider these pros and cons of using online tutoring to help your child get back on track and get ahead in school.
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Skill level expectations, entering middle school
March 18, 2011
When your child enters middle school, they begin to look ahead to their future and the expectations they will face as adults. They start to face the question of what they might do as for a career after graduation. At the middle school level, the future seems limitless to your child. However, if your child is not meeting the academic standards at the middle school level, they will have difficulty grasping more advanced concepts in their high school years. One of the academic areas that experiences a significant shift in complexity from middle school to high school is mathematics.
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Future of Science: NASA and Space
March 17, 2011
When many Americans think of science in our nation, one of the first things they think about is none other than the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, or NASA. NASA has been a significant driver of scientific discovery and exploration since 1958. Since its inception, NASA's vision has been "to reach for new heights and reveal the unknown so that what we do and learn will benefit all humankind." The agency has been responsible for more than just putting the first man on the moon – NASA has been involved in the development and placement of weather and communication satellites, the creation of a reusable rockets (the Space Shuttle), and has collaborated with sixteen nations to build the International Space Station and conduct scientific experiments in space.
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