AI in Education: The End of Learning as We Know It
Nostalgia concludes that the good ol’ days were superior in almost every measurable way. The cars were cooler, the clothes were more fashionable, and school taught you more than it teaches you today. Well, the first two are debatable, but the third appears to be statistically untrue. Kids today are learning at least as much as, if not more than, …
The Ripple Effect – Learn about the Foundation of Our Twisted Philosophy on Education and How It Makes a Difference
As I navigate the gauntlet of a chronic illness, it’s not in isolation as there is a whole world going on around me. Some suggest that as a highly empathic person, I’m supposed to release this empathetic part of my being to focus on my healing. But I’m unable to turn my empathy off. It would be like asking someone …
Why I’m Glad I’m a Lifelong Learner – My Life with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Content warning: suicide is mentioned. I’m sure we’ve all seen those memes circulating that suggest learning something like algebra doesn’t help with everyday life. While I believe that not everyone has to take algebra to the highest grade, I like to disagree with the memes’ suggestions that learning algebra has no benefits. We may not find ourselves pulling out an …
Back To School Contest: Caption This Photo!
Back To School is almost here! . We at Tutoring…With A Twist & West Coast Bath Lab would like to celebrate with you! . The contest is simple – caption the above photo! . Send your response to: info@tutoringwithatwist.ca Use the subject line: Back to School Caption Contest . Prize Package includes: Stormtech Deluge Waterproof Backpack, West Coast Bath Lab Bath Bombs, …
Why Tutoring Is Bad for Your Child – Dispelling Common Myths
It is human nature to scrutinize everything, and such scrutiny has been instrumental in developing the modern world. The scientific method demands it. Industry relies on it for optimization. Human rights depend on it. But when the conclusions of scrutiny are premature and unfounded, they become nothing more than myths, such as the myths about why tutoring is bad for …
Is Your Child Bored at School? We Can Help!
“I’m bored” is a tricky sentence. It can mean a variety of things and often serves as code for something a little more difficult to articulate. In light of this, it should always be taken seriously, especially if school is the cause. It’s not uncommon to feel bored at school, but school doesn’t have to be boring. Why Is Your …
