Productivity
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Design and Space Organization of the Efficient Study Environment at Home
Studying at home can be a challenge if you do not have a suitable environment. Creating an efficient study space is the key to maximizing productivity and concentration and reducing stress. In this blog, we will give you some tips on designing and organizing your home study space to make the most of your time and effort. Choosing the Right Place The first step to creating an efficient study environment is choosing the correct location. It is recommended to find an area of the house that is quiet, away from distractions such as television, traffic, or high-traffic areas in the house. It is ideal that the space has good natural…
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Tips to get organized before the back-to-school
The beginning of a new school year can be exciting but also overwhelming. Properly preparing before classes start is crucial to getting off to a good start and maintaining success throughout the academic year. Below, we present some practical and helpful tips for organizing yourself before classes start and ensuring success. Establish a Routine Before school starts, it’s helpful to establish a daily routine. This includes setting schedules for sleeping, studying, and extracurricular activities. A well-defined routine will help you adapt to the school schedule and maximize your time. Also, include time for rest and leisure, as balance is essential for optimal performance. An established routine provides structure and reduces…
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Tips for Achieving Academic Success in the Mid-Semester
Academic success is a goal that all students want to achieve. However, it can be challenging to maintain the motivation and focus needed to accomplish this mid-semester. This article will present five practical tips to help you achieve academic success mid-semester. Organize your study time. One of the most critical aspects of achieving academic success is good study time organization. Halfway through the semester, setting a fixed study schedule and sticking to it is crucial. Set aside a specific time each day to review your notes, review topics, and complete pending tasks. This will allow you to maintain the pace of study and avoid the accumulation of work. Use effective…
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Educational Apps and Web Pages for Students and Teachers
Information and communication technologies came to stay in the educational world. Our students’ needs and learning styles have been changing generation after generation. In the same way, technology is changing at a faster rate. As teachers, we have the task of being updated with the technological world and pedagogical styles that adjust to the needs of our students. Luckily we have educational apps and resources we can use to improve our teaching and learning experience. The world of technology continues to grow, change, and provide us, more and more, with tools that allow us to teach our classes in different ways. Considering that our students have different intelligences, we must…
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The Pomodoro Technique and its Use to Increase Productivity
Completing work tasks or daily routine is usually a constant challenge, especially when we do not have the motivation or desire to do so. We typically get up, having in mind all the work of the day. Still, at the time of execution, we do not find a way to maximize our productivity. However, this has been a phenomenon studied for a long time, and there are many techniques related to the productivity of the human being. One of those techniques is the Pomodoro Technique. If you had not heard it before, you are possibly asking yourself the following questions: What is the Pomodoro Technique? How can I use it?…
