How high school English prepares students for post-secondary success
My first year of university was an eye-opening experience for me. I went to a Canadian school and studied a wide variety of material over my first couple of semesters before finally solidifying my major. I had come to accept that whether I studied criminology, communication, English, or humanities, I would be writing and reading
Skooli’s online tutoring features for parents
In addition to helping students boost their grades and ace their finals, Skooli’s online tutoring platform also strives to make life easier for parents. We understand that there are only so many hours in a day and that 24/7 scheduling and a learn-from-anywhere model are big positives for parents when it comes to picking a
5 lifestyle tips for students (infographic)
6 big ways to support your elementary school child
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
We’re going back to school, beta-free
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.
Top 5 mobile apps for students
Thanks to the hundreds of apps available for students these days, studying doesn’t have to be such a pain in the neck. We’re sharing our top 5 favorite apps here that help simplify everyday studying tasks to free up more time for you to focus on what matters. All the apps included in this list
Top 4 things you might be doing that kill brain cells
It doesn’t matter if you spend every evening studying online with your tutor, there are a number of things you could be doing that are affecting your IQ. Read below to see what researchers are saying can kill brain cells. You’re a stress case Worrying about upcoming exams, family life, or money can mean that
How to better remember the material you study
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
Why you forget things and how to study accordingly
Our memories are an extraordinary thing – there are so many details that we squirrel away in our brains that we don’t even realize are there. We collect even the smallest details running back to our childhood. So why then, when you’re running out the door at the last minute, can we never find our
Why you should pursue higher education
We’re sure you’ve seen plenty of recent articles out there asking the question, is college worth it? Maybe you’ve been asking yourself if you should pursue higher education? In light of the current economic times and the vast underemployment of highly educated individuals, it’s definitely a question worth examining – and closely. There have since