(By Adeoye Oyewole) I write this topic with a feeling of nostalgia because my parents (now late) were teachers. They were part of the professional teachers of yester-years. I can recollect vividly how my mother instructed us sternly never to attempt to change the handedness of my younger brother from left to right because
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If a chemical splashes into your eye, take these steps immediately. 1. Flush your eye with water. Use clean, lukewarm tap water for at least 20 minutes, and any of the following approaches: A. Get into the shower and aim a gentle stream of lukewarm water on your forehead over your affected eye. Or
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Whether it’s an email, a handwritten card or a cover letter, using correct grammar and the right vocabulary will ensure the message is delivered clearly, concisely and effectively. Writing and reading periodicals, books or newspapers are fun and creative ways to improve grammar and vocabulary whilst gaining insight on compelling issues. Learning how to improve
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Imagine waking up every day to a new year. That’s exactly what happens on a Earth-size fireball of a planet 700 light-years away, which orbits its star in just 8.5 hours. The newly discovered planet, named Kepler 78b, has one of the shortest orbital periods ever detected with a radius that is only about
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(By Jeff Dunn) A Must-Have Guide To Google In Education Google is a whole lot more than searching and gmail. It has a detailed list of resources perfect for any teacher, student, or administrator looking to enhance their education experience. From grants to videos to lesson plan search, there’s a lot to see
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A Nigerian police officer, on Tuesday, in Ikorodu area of Lagos allegedly killed a student of the Federal University of Technology, Akure – FUTA – for disobeying the Lagos transport law. The victim, Kunle, aka Ifa, was hustling with the motorbike to make some money while waiting for the Nigerian government and university lecturers
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A 43-year-old LASU student and one other were, Tuesday, arraigned before an Ikeja Magistrate’s court over alleged examination malpractice. The suspects are Bruno Aire Ehidiamen, 43 and David Onuche, 35. The defendants who were docked before Magistrate Eniola Fabamwo, are facing a four-count charge of conspiracy, examination malpractice, forgery and impersonation. Examination malpractice is
Do school uniforms help curb violence, foster a better learning environment or promote discipline in students? Many people think so and are pushing schools to require them. Opinions about uniforms and dress codes vary about as much as the reasons for having them — parents seem to love them and students seem to tolerate
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It’s perfectly fine to fracture the occasional stuffy grammatical rule (and many times it’s preferable). On the other hand, making some grammatical errors just makes you look bad, and hurts your effectiveness. Sometimes we even misuse words simply because we hear others use them incorrectly. So, we’ve assembled the 15 most egregious grammar goofs into
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Today more and more teens have cell phones. Teen texting between friends has now overtaken cell phone communications – and every other common form of interaction. According to a study byPEW Research: Half of teens send 50 or more text messages a day, or 1,500 texts a month. One in three send more than
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