Sunday, March 29, 2020

Organic Chemistry As a Second Language - A Favourite Topic For Students

Organic Chemistry As a Second Language - A Favourite Topic For StudentsIf you are an aspiring chemistry student then, if you are looking for an easy, fun and easy to learn a second language, then free download of organic chemistry as a second language will be a great option for you. Organic chemistry is a kind of science that is concerned with materials and the processes of chemical reactions, oxidation and decomposition of materials that lead to the formation of many different types of compounds. This science is very popular among students as it allows them to know more about the substance and how it reacts and this is very important for any scientist who wants to progress in his career or to get an upper hand in his work.Free download of organic chemistry as a second language can be downloaded from different sites on the internet. You can even find several textbooks and tutorials and much more that will help you in understanding this science better. However, it is important that yo u have to go through each lesson thoroughly and understand it fully before taking the final test.Many people who are interested in taking this free download will think that they will never be able to go through it correctly as there are various topics included in this free download which you should not even touch with your bare hands. If you follow the instructions carefully, then you will not encounter any problems in this free download and will be able to advance towards your goal of learning organic chemistry as a second language.Organic chemistry as a second language can also be found online. This science will be easier to study as you can read about it at the internet and you will have the proper information to learn it.Organic chemistry as a second language can be divided into five parts, which include: Alkali metal, base metal, cationic compounds, ionic compounds and organic compounds. These are all the basic elements that a student should be familiar with. After that, we com e to other subjects like solubility, freemolecules, fission, transfer, division, magnetism, solubility times, fluid interactions and mechanical properties.With the aid of these free chemistry lessons, you will be able to understand some chemistry concepts better and can also utilize this information in your own work. It is important that you also try to learn more about the simple techniques and rules involved in organic chemistry as this is an important step to a successful science career. Organic chemistry is also known as solubility in which a substance can only be dissolved in a liquid and will then be an organic compound.There are several sites on the internet which provide free download of organic chemistry as a second language and you will be able to find a number of such sites on the internet. These free chemistry websites also have online lessons and tutorials that you can use to enhance your knowledge and skills further.There are several online courses and websites which o ffer free chemistry lessons and tutorials that can really help you in your journey of learning organic chemistry as a second language. Since it is an important subject in chemistry, you should try to take advantage of these free courses and tutorials so that you can further enhance your knowledge and skills in this field.

Friday, March 6, 2020

italki Learns (about) Esperanto

italki Learns (about) Esperanto Saluton! This week italki is trying out a new language. We decided to focus on esperanto the constructed language created in 1887.   Why esperanto, rather than any other conlang? Well, first of all, we’ve recently sponsored a language meet-up in Germany, based entirely around esperanto: International Youth Congress (IJK). We saw around 300 young people get together in Wiesbaden to practice esperanto, listen to lectures, and get their 100ITC voucher.   Besides simply showing support to the esperantists of the world, we are involved in the event  and  are involved  in the esperanto community because esperanto learners need support. The fate of the lone esperantist can be difficult. There are many reasons to learn this language: it is fast and easy to learn it has minimal exceptions which by extension means it lets you practice the formal logic behind language, any language, in a very hands-on way and it is the gateway language to become a polyglot   (thats a talk by an italki teacher, Tim Morley  for  TEDx) you get to travel the world with the support of the community (couchsurfing-style community organization that dates back to the 1970-ies!) but, it still seems that esperanto is seen as an odd hobby. There are very few native speakers, and this language, though built on a beautiful dream, has not found as much traction as its creator probably hoped. It is, however, a very useful language to learn. We are actively looking for esperanto teachers, and are doing everything we can to support the community. The most important issue that the lone esperantist has is the lack of speakers with whom to practice day-to-day. Though IJK, polyglot gatherings, and other events help to build community, many esperantists get to meet and practice the language in person. Thats great, but once the language enthusiasts disperse, there is often difficulty in practicing the language in a natural environment. Sure, there is media out there to support esperanto learning. We feel that practice, one-on-one, is the best way to learn or keep up a language, so we have decided to put some effort behind building the esperanto community online, on italki. In the spirit of support for the esperanto community, we have decided to take a few esperanto lessons with our teachers. italki, meet esperanto! First, esperanto tutor  Teddy  presented a Chinese version for Chinese speakers in the office, and later that week, we gathered again for the English version delivered by esperanto teacher  Tim. Teddy Nee, who runs  Nees Language Blog  and the author of two  italki Articles on esperanto, described the basics of esperanto grammar, including descriptions of the different parts of speech, plurals, and use of the accusative.   Tim Morley (mentioned above for his TEDX talk)  gave us a fascinating description of worldwide esperanto community events and organizations such as the World Congress, IJK, and Pasporta Servo. Members of six cultures and speakers of so many  languages, tried to get the basics of this cool language while in our office. Sometimes we just like to take a step back and look at how awesome the future is.   #learning #esperanto with Tim, a new Esperanto teacher www.italki.com/teacher/1593413 #projectorposing #stafflovelearning #newfaces #languagesforever #italki #workperks #languages A photo posted by Italki (@italki) on Aug 11, 2015 at 2:10am PDT Were very thankful and glad that we have such cool teachers, and are really proud to support the esperanto community. italki Learns (about) Esperanto Saluton! This week italki is trying out a new language. We decided to focus on esperanto the constructed language created in 1887.   Why esperanto, rather than any other conlang? Well, first of all, we’ve recently sponsored a language meet-up in Germany, based entirely around esperanto: International Youth Congress (IJK). We saw around 300 young people get together in Wiesbaden to practice esperanto, listen to lectures, and get their 100ITC voucher.   Besides simply showing support to the esperantists of the world, we are involved in the event  and  are involved  in the esperanto community because esperanto learners need support. The fate of the lone esperantist can be difficult. There are many reasons to learn this language: it is fast and easy to learn it has minimal exceptions which by extension means it lets you practice the formal logic behind language, any language, in a very hands-on way and it is the gateway language to become a polyglot   (thats a talk by an italki teacher, Tim Morley  for  TEDx) you get to travel the world with the support of the community (couchsurfing-style community organization that dates back to the 1970-ies!) but, it still seems that esperanto is seen as an odd hobby. There are very few native speakers, and this language, though built on a beautiful dream, has not found as much traction as its creator probably hoped. It is, however, a very useful language to learn. We are actively looking for esperanto teachers, and are doing everything we can to support the community. The most important issue that the lone esperantist has is the lack of speakers with whom to practice day-to-day. Though IJK, polyglot gatherings, and other events help to build community, many esperantists get to meet and practice the language in person. Thats great, but once the language enthusiasts disperse, there is often difficulty in practicing the language in a natural environment. Sure, there is media out there to support esperanto learning. We feel that practice, one-on-one, is the best way to learn or keep up a language, so we have decided to put some effort behind building the esperanto community online, on italki. In the spirit of support for the esperanto community, we have decided to take a few esperanto lessons with our teachers. italki, meet esperanto! First, esperanto tutor  Teddy  presented a Chinese version for Chinese speakers in the office, and later that week, we gathered again for the English version delivered by esperanto teacher  Tim. Teddy Nee, who runs  Nees Language Blog  and the author of two  italki Articles on esperanto, described the basics of esperanto grammar, including descriptions of the different parts of speech, plurals, and use of the accusative.   Tim Morley (mentioned above for his TEDX talk)  gave us a fascinating description of worldwide esperanto community events and organizations such as the World Congress, IJK, and Pasporta Servo. Members of six cultures and speakers of so many  languages, tried to get the basics of this cool language while in our office. Sometimes we just like to take a step back and look at how awesome the future is.   #learning #esperanto with Tim, a new Esperanto teacher www.italki.com/teacher/1593413 #projectorposing #stafflovelearning #newfaces #languagesforever #italki #workperks #languages A photo posted by Italki (@italki) on Aug 11, 2015 at 2:10am PDT Were very thankful and glad that we have such cool teachers, and are really proud to support the esperanto community.

How teachers can connect with their students in the digital age

How teachers can connect with their students in the digital age “For the first time ever, children born within the past five years will be fully “connected” from birth. Devices with high-speed connectivity will be used not as toys, but as extensions of everyday life. Moving forward, it is important to provide access to quality digital education for children from a young age, in order to give them the best chance at future success in school, work, and life.” - Skooli Online Tutoring To best prepare young people for a successful future, the classroom needs to embrace technology. Integrating digital learning tools with the classroom will help children develop the skills they need to for future academic and career aspirations, and for daily life. Regardless of how educators react to digital technology, it will be an inseparable extension of tomorrow’s “screenagers”. What schools and teachers can decide is whether or not to embrace and employ connected tech within the classroom in meaningful ways. In the past, we have often viewed accessible screen-based technologies as media for entertainment. Now, however, they have evolved into valuable tools - and these valuable tools can be used to push the boundaries of education and change the traditional connotation of the classroom. How can teachers use online devices, like computers, tablets, and mobile phones to help their students learn in the 21st century? I’ve done some research with team at Skooli, our friends in the online tutoring space, to come up with some ways digital tech can help teachers take their classrooms to the next, future-ready, screenager-in-mind, level: Minecraft: To most teachers, this one might seem obvious. Minecraft has experienced is already super popular in the classroom. Teachers who are using the game have found it to be effective in developing and sharpening “logic, problem solving, goal setting, science, economics and literacy” skills. Content that appeals to the “four Cs”: Common Sense Media’s four Cs should be taken into consideration when striving to maximize the time students spend with digital and online technology. The four Cs are connection, critical thinking, context, and creativity. Does the media your students engage with provide an experience he or she can connect to and learn from? Does it require critical thought that digs deeper and challenges the student to think in new ways about complex problems? Does it help your students understand how technology fits into the larger world? Does it stimulate creativity? Coding: Kids are totally capable of learning simple code from a very early age (and teachers, you can learn, too!) Computer programming is a highly sought after skill in the professional world and learning among adults is gaining tons of popularity as of late. It’s the way of the future and definitely something young students can learn in the classroom using free non-profit platforms like Code.org. Informative TV and film: Some of the above examples focus more on skill-building than on growing knowledge of the world in the traditional sense. Online digital technology allows us as educators to access so much more content than ever before. For the younger learners, there are resources like PBS Kids, and for middle and high school students, there is a massive wealth of documentaries that explore curriculum content in further detail as well as every era of history you can think of! Scour the internet and you will be sure to find endless amounts of valuable media for the classroom; gone are the days of the TV and VCR and the trolley. Online tutoring: Online tutoring is one of the most practical ways to apply technology in order to learn material that will directly improve the student’s performance in the classroom. Some online tutoring services even support mobile phone and tablet interaction as well as computer. The Skooli classroom in action Do you have any creative ways to integrate technology in the classroom? Do you have any advice for teachers to connect with screenagers at school? We would love to hear from you, leave your comments below. Thanks to Skooli for the help on this article! Teachers interested in becoming online tutors can register here.

Thursday, March 5, 2020

The teacher shortage is the end of education as we know it. Or is it

The teacher shortage is the end of education as we know it. Or is it If you’re trying to recruit qualified teachers for schools in America, you’re probably aware of the domestic teacher shortage. Many schools are hemorrhaging teaching talent. In fact, if you’ve read a paper lately, you’ve probably seen one of the big scary headlines about the “Teacher Shortage.” The phrase is a bit of a fear-mongering tactic these days. You can’t click into any news source around education without facing some hard facts. The problem isn’t just domestic, most educators are aware that it won’t be long before finding great teachers is going to be a global crisis. Let’s look at it this way, by 2030 69 million new teachers will be required to teach primary and secondary level education across the world. That’s one of those impossible numbers. If you try to picture 69 million people all you imagine is an immense crowd. There are only 20 countries with a larger population than 69 million. Which means that the need for teachers will be bigger than the population of most countries. It’s almost double the population of Canada! If you’re curious about what the global teacher shortage is, here are the main issues: Fewer young people want to be teachers Working educators are abandoning the profession at a high rate There is a geographic maldistribution of qualified educators The world population is exploding, particularly in underdeveloped regions It may seem like the profession is in crisis and there’s no way out. There isn’t a week that goes by without some new article touting some alarming fact. Recently a USA Today poll came up with this gem: “for the first time since pollsters started asking a half-century ago, a majority of Americans said they would not want their child to become a teacher.” Great, thanks for that! But what are we going to do about it? Are we just going to write articles that slam an entire profession? Why not try to give some helpful suggestions? Y'know, some general hints and tips. Why not educate people about some of the innovations that education advocates are coming up with to tackle these problems? There are plenty of education advocates working hard, so let’s pay more attention to groups like the Gates Foundation, Global Teacher and MISK who are looking at innovative ways to solve these problems. I’m as bad as anyone for getting sucked into the negative conversations surrounding teacher shortages and almost believing that doomsday approach to the world. All revolutions are terrifying, they usually come about when an industry is in crisis. I don’t use that word revolution lightly but for anyone paying attention to education: a revolution is exactly what we’re facing (let’s do this ?). All those types of articles do is demotivate potential teachers. When as a global society, we should be focusing on nurturing and growing the best teaching talent… not scaring them away by flooding them with stories of a profession in crisis. And no, I'm not saying stop talking about the problems . I'm saying balance the conversation. We’ve got a lot of problems to fix by 2030 and we won’t do that by sitting around talking about them ad nauseam. We need to balance these conversations with actions. We need to ask ourselves what we’re doing to change education? There are more technology students than ever before - but that’s not really any surprise. The media is full of articles extolling the success of people in the field. It’s all investors and fastest-growing start-ups. Nobody is devoting media space to all the tech failures. It's possible to dedicate entire newspapers to all the tech companies that flop, but that’s not the media’s focus and I’m not saying it should be. But by excluding some of that less than motivating content, they reinforce a generation of people to see programming as a viable career. Why aren’t we building teachers up in the same way? There should be more awards like the Global Teacher Prize. Why aren't we sayinghey, the world needs teachers? Look at these successful ones, wouldn't you like to grow up and be one. I don’t think it needs to be all sunshine and daisies, but give us your success stories, let children be inspired by what teachers can do. And I know it’s not that simple, but we have to start somewhere. Governments need to put an emphasis on teachers, and build up our society so that we expect more for the teachers who are nurturing the next generation. Surely there is a balance? There may be a teacher shortage, some teachers might be drowning in debt, it might bepossible to get a 21k raise by moving abroad to teach. But there’s one thing all these things have in common - they’re headlines, clickbait and designed to create a sense of panic. I know there are real solutions to these problems. If we rise up as an industry and think about how we can do things smarter, faster and leaner - there’s no reason we can’t qualify more teachers than is currently thought possible. There’s no reason we can’t tap into the educated masses and pull out the teachers amongst them, train them and connect them with the schools who need their talents, regardless of where they are in the world. It’s about sending out an army of teachers to inspire and build the next generation of talent. Educators know that the world is changing and that it goes much further than tech in the classroom. It’s time we balanced the teacher shortage conversation with some strategic talk. We can’t change the figure. We need 69 million new teachers by 2030. What we can do, is change how we talk about it. It doesn’t have to be “scary,” it could be “exciting.” It’s not so much a “problem” as a challenge, and as far as the big bad “shortage”... let’s think of it as an opportunity. Yes, the teacher shortage is the end of education as we know it. But that’s not necessarily a bad thing! When was the last time we saw global educational reform? Isn’t it time we took some of the stuff we pedal in the classroom: creativity, critical thinking, technology, innovation...etc. And use it to make the future of our schools brighter. Rather than joining the slew of “scare-mongering” articles about the teacher shortage - I’m going to do things a bit differently. I want to use this space to talk about real solutions and ideas to drive education forward, and I’d like you to be part of that conversation with me. The way I see it, we can use technology to extend the reach of the teachers we have, we can video conference teachers into rooms halfway across the planet, we’ve got planes, AI, and the world is more educated than ever before. And that’s just getting started. Collectively, we’ve solved bigger problems than this, I like to think of it this way, we live in a world where we have the opportunity to train 69 million awesome new teachers. Let’s get to work. This article originally appeared on LinkedIn.

AP Chemistry Exam Curve

AP Chemistry Exam CurveIf you are in the classroom preparing for the AP Chemistry exam, it is important to take the time to read the AP Chemistry exam curve. The AP Chemistry curve will help you understand what the examiner is looking for when he or she has a look at your test score.The test that is going to be used in the exam is not actually a test at all, but rather an instrument for measuring the performance of the student in terms of how much of each subject he or she has mastered. This instrument consists of several sections that are timed for the duration of the test.You have to make sure that you get enough practice in prior to the exam as well as preparing for the exam itself. Taking some AP Chemistry practice tests beforehand will be very helpful in preparing you for the exam. You can also take advantage of the online resources available on the internet to get yourself prepared.If you have not done so already, it is important to study the test as closely as possible. There are going to be several questions related to chemistry and they will be examined very closely. Once you get familiar with the exam, you can then understand what the examiner is looking for and how to perform better.It is important to understand what is expected from you by the AP Chemistry exam curve. This curve is designed to assess the capability of the student in a particular subject and how well they have learned that subject.You need to keep in mind that each section of the test has been created specifically for assessing the capacity of the student. Each of the sections is based on a specific type of examination that must be done in a specific order and at a specific speed. Answering a question correctly in all the sections of the test will be necessary to help you meet the requirements set forth in the exam.Knowing how to master different areas of the test will greatly assist you in succeeding in AP Chemistry exam. Your ability to comprehend the test will be one of the most i mportant elements that will help you succeed in the exam.

Palm Beach State College - Free Tutoring

Palm Beach State College - Free TutoringPalm Beach State College is a community college that offers free tutoring to those students who have completed high school. There are also other programs that you can take up that will allow you to earn the college credits needed to qualify for your associate's degree.The campus is located in Palm Beach, Florida and is part of the Florida State University system. This campus has everything you would expect from a college such as cafeterias, classes, and housing. The Palm Beach State College tutoring services offer help for students who are having trouble with their classes.Students can get the help they need to succeed in school and it is all free tutoring. There are plenty of classes that are available and students do not have to worry about cramming for their next test. They can get tutoring by sitting down and talking to an advisor at any time of the day or night. It is important to remember that when you go into college, you will be require d to take some college courses such as biology, chemistry, English, and math.Other classes are optional and the student's field is open. These classes are usually elective, which means you can get them after you have earned your bachelor's degree. When you complete the program, you will be able to get your associate's degree.An easy class is always good and since there are so many classes, there is no excuse to get a poor grade. You will be given an F for an F. Students with an F in your hands will be happy since they will already have a diploma.It is so convenient to use the free tutoring offered by the Palm Beach State College system. You will be able to go back to your old routine and do what youwere doing before college and be able to earn your associate's degree. Being able to work while earning your degree is always something worth looking forward to.Palm Beach State College is the home of tutoring is available for students in all majors. You do not have to worry about how man y courses you have or what a low grade you might get.

6 Showstopping Audition Songs Perfect for Tenors

6 Showstopping Audition Songs Perfect for Tenors Suzy S. Looking for the perfect tenor songs to show off your voice in an upcoming audition?  Selecting the right song and learning how to sing tenor parts that truly showcase your vocal type is key. Here are a few tenor  audition songs  in a variety of styles. Any of these pieces are  bound to impress if you’ve got the technique! Tenor Songs Yesterday The Beatles Thinking Out Loud Ed Sheeran Somethings Coming West Side Story Bring Him Home Les Miserables Passeggiata The Light in the Piazza Una Furtiva Lacrima Elixir of Love Nessun Dorma Turandot Tenor is a wonderful voice type to have, but finding vocal repertoire in a baritone-heavy world is not always easy. Keep reading to find out which of these tenor audition songs is best for your unique voice and audition! Top 6 Tenor Songs for Auditions 1. Yesterday The Beatles This is one of the most popular go-to tenor pop songs. The Guinness Book of World Records says it’s the most covered song in the world. But only true tenors can sing Yesterday in the original key, as composed by Sir Paul McCartney. In fact, any Beatles song would be an excellent choice if you’re auditioning for a pop singing competition or a band. Lots of baritones would love to be able to sing these songs in their original keys, but lucky for you: you can! 2. Thinking Out Loud Ed Sheeran Looking for more modern tenor songs? Check out Ed Sheerans music for some great ideas of tenor pop songs. “Thinking Out Loud” is a well-loved, moderate-tempo song that can work for a variety of auditions, shows, or events. Its definitely a crowd pleaser if you can hit the notes just right. 3. Somethings Coming West Side Story There are just as many tenor musical theatre songs,  and it can be very hard to narrow down your selection! However, “Something’s Coming” from West Side Story is always a good choice, as it truly shows off a performers musicality, range, AND acting skills. Remember that a good audition goes beyond vocal technique. The audition panels want to see that you are confident and know what you are singing about, too. SEE ALSO: 400+ Songs to Sing for Every Occasion   4. Passeggiata The Light in the Piazza For more current tenor musical theatre songs, check out “Passeggiata” from The Light in the Piazza. Its a graceful number for a young singer learning how to sing tenor parts. A classically trained tenor wanting to “crossover” into musical theatre could easily pull this off, but so could a more pop-ish tenor. 5. Una Furtiva Lacrima Elixir of Love When we think “tenor songs” in the opera genre we usually think of powerful, ringing high notes in heroic sounding arias. “Una Furtiva Lacrima” is a gorgeous aria from Donizetti’s Elixir of Love. This is suitable for a first aria for young lyric tenors. Not only will it show off your understanding of “bel canto,”  but it’s another opportunity to demonstrate your acting skills. The performer is pining for his love here! (No surprise this IS opera, after all). 6. Nessun Dorma Turandot Another one of the best tenor audition songs for operas is “Nessun Dorma” from “Turandot. Note: this aria is ONLY to be attempted by tenors who have been studying seriously for a long time. This is a heavier aria by Puccini that requires impeccable technique. This aria is a real crowd pleaser that will get the audience on their feet if you can really nail those high Cs. Youre one step closer to your next audition with these top tenor songs! Keep in mind that the most important resource for learning how to develop and perfect your sound is a  voice teacher. An experienced vocal coach can assess if youre ready for any of these tenor audition songs, and prepare you for the audition panels. Good luck, and break a leg! Molly R. teaches online and in-person singing lessons in Hayward, CA. Her specialties include teaching beginner vocalists, shy singers, children, teens, lapsed singers, and older beginners. She joined TakeLessons in November 2013.  Learn more about Molly  here! Interested in Private Lessons? Search thousands of teachers for local and live, online lessons. Sign up for convenient, affordable private lessons today! Search for Your Teacher Photo by Barbara Müller-Walter