Author Archives: "Erika Raso"

The vast majority of us have been working from home since the pandemic began. While it’s been a challenge for many of us, working parents were hit the hardest.  Not only do parents have to balance working from home with childcare (and everything else they do!), but they’ve also had to play teacher at the

The idea of the modern classroom is quickly evolving these days. Technology has transformed the way students learn. Virtual tutoring is taking off. It’s easy to see why because there are so many benefits of online tutoring.   Now, traditional tutoring is being replaced with online tutoring and it’s become easier than ever for students

You want to do all you can to help your child find success in the classroom. But, you don’t want to be overbearing, restricting, or interfering. You want your child to achieve good grades and want him or her to learn and grow as an individual. It’s tough to find the right balance and to

Today is an exciting day in the Skooli office. It’s September, the coffee is fresh, and we’ve just unveiled the first official version of Skooli.com. It’s been eight months since we launched the beta version of Skooli, and we’ve been so grateful for every user that signed up and took the classroom for a spin.

Although we’d all love to remember everything we study, the reality is that we manage to forget a lot of things (see last’s week’s blog post to find out why we forget things). So, how can we maximize our study time before tests or exams, or in general throughout the school year? One concept, called the

Have you ever sat down to study and felt like your mind just kept wandering? Ever read a whole chapter but felt like you didn’t retain a single bit of information? You’re not alone. Motivating yourself to do work in your down time can be tough. But if you don’t study, you can’t meet your

So you’ve made it to the Skooli website because you’re wondering whether online tutoring is right for you. If you’re worried that based on our previous blog post, your learning style won’t jive well with online tutoring, check out this article to learn how it can work for all types of learners. When applied correctly, studying one-on-one in

Whether you’re a student looking for ways to study better and improve your grades or you’re a parent considering alternative study methods for your child to see grade improvements, it’s important to consider the distinct difference between studying and learning. The trick to understanding the material you’re covering more thoroughly is to actually learn it and not

With or without noticing it, most people tend to lean toward a preferred method of learning. This is referred to as a learning style, and learning styles are groups of common techniques and methods that help someone learn more effectively. There are seven distinct learning styles, which you can read about below. Which learning style

Studying can be tough for anyone, especially when trying to wrap your head around a subject you’re already struggling with. But it’s something that most of us have to do if we want a better grade or want to learn something new. Luckily, if you’re willing, connecting with a tutor online can help transform studying from