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A teenage girl suffering from severe cystic acne has revealed the clever make-up tricks she uses to conceal the pockmarks and pimples scarring her face. Toronto-based Elaine Mokk, 18, who is of Chinese descent, bravely appears in a YouTube video with her blotchy complexion on show – before a mix of beauty products leave her […]

Space Make room, mentally and physically, for studying. Usually you’re studying for something specific, such as an exam. This can seem daunting, like a mountain to climb. If this sounds familiar, take a deep breath and pause for a moment before you start. Think of how you make yourself comfortable when you do something you

Elements teachers can foster in classroom learning environment Confidence Learning can be challeging, strenous, draining, and messy. To venture forth day after day in new learning requires a measure of confidece. Empowering students to make choices and decisions, taking ownership of learning experiences and reslts, designing learning tasks which are challenging while at the same

(By Katie Lepi) More students than ever are learning with a smartphone by their side. While some teachers fear that these devices distract students from their lessons, savvy educators embrace the latest technologies to engage with their students and encourage new learning strategies. Three of the most popular smartphone features – texting, social networking, and

“I’m just not a maths person.” We hear it all the time. And we’ve had enough. Because we believe that the idea of “maths people” is the most self-destructive idea in our society today. The truth is, you probably are a maths person, and by thinking otherwise, you are possibly hamstringing your own career. Worse, you may

Teens may have jitters about meeting other teens on the first day of a new or unfamiliar setting such as school, camp or a youth group. Introducing oneself is part of the process of learning how to make friends. Help teens transition from strangers to friends with fun games and activities. Common Interests Separate the

  For most of us, there is always that one subject in school that we just can’t master. The most common is math! While it may not be easy, there is a way to do well in that subject.. depending on how hard you try. Prepare yourself for the subject. Buy all the supplies you

  Listening and observing can be passive activities—in one ear and out the other, as our mothers used to say. Or they can be rich, active, intense experiences that lead to serious learning. The difference lies in our intention: the purpose and awareness with which we approach the occasion. Here’s how to make sure your

Students sometimes don’t feel like studying simply because they are not in mood to study. This is a common problem among students because if they failed to review or do their homework, they will probably obtain low grade the following day in their class that can affect their final grades. So it is important for

  The power of the written word should not be underestimated. Clear, effective writing requires both practice and attention to detail. Here are some tips writers use to make sure they meet the needs of their readers. 1. Read before writing Any writer would do well to bear in mind the words of Esko Valtaoja: