A hybrid education format: how to improve the model

In the past year, the learning experience has been completely transformed. From sitting in a classroom environment to coming to a juncture where students and instructors interact in an online environment, the classroom delivery mechanism is different now!

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many schools and universities had to switch their classes to the online model. Many thought that this was just a short-term arrangement but eventually, schools realized the benefits of integrating the online learning environment with their traditional- known as a 'hybrid education model.'

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4 Simple Tips to Build a Successful and Long-Lasting Medium-Sized Business

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Sun, 10/18/2020 - 8:41pm

Many business-owners thrive on a strong sense of ambition for the future. However, because the vast majority are usually too busy meeting their immediate needs, they forget to adopt sustainable practices to ensure the longevity of the endeavour.

Building a successful and long-lasting business is reliant upon your ability to balance the long-term with the short-term, and to pursue avenues and opportunities that support both timeframes. In this article, we will discuss a few tips that should help you achieve this.

1. Focus on Keeping Your Overhead Costs Low

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Make every room safe for the elderly

Authored by Claire Small
Posted: Sun, 10/18/2020 - 10:30am

Now more than ever we need to make sure our elderly feel safe and secure in their homes, especially with Covid-19 creating limitations in their lives. Whether it's your granny or elderly neighbour, it’s better to analyse their current living situation and improve it now, before they fall or have an accident at home.

If they are currently self-isolating, a great idea is to do a video call and use the ideas below as a check list of ways to improve the safety in their home. Of course it’s even better if you are able to go around and help instal the rails and test the fittings...

5 Ways to Improve Patron Cleanliness in Your Restrooms

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Sun, 10/18/2020 - 6:17am

We have all become hyperaware of our personal cleanliness - particularly around our hands - during the 2020 pandemic caused by the COVID-19 virus. One of the earliest and still most effective ways to combat infection is to wash your hands well and thoroughly as often as you can, and this is set to become a norm that we carry forward long after the year’s pandemic effects fade. Equipping your public restroom so that it is conducive to cleanliness is something you should invest some money into. Here are some options.

Doorless or Contactless Entry and Exit

The very first thing and...

7 Health & Lifestyle Apps to Help You Live Your Best Life

Everyone desires to live a healthy lifestyle. However, the misconception is that a healthy life involves physical exercise and eating right. Thanks to technology, you can access not only the best slots sites and choose the best site for you, but also apps that guide you on how to live a healthy lifestyle. In this piece, you’ll discover 7 health and lifestyle apps that will help you live your best life.

1. Headspace – Meditation

Living a healthy life entails more than just taking care of your physical health. One key component of your health is mental wellbeing. It is an open...

Important Steps to Take Before Your Child Starts Going to School

The start of the educational journey is exciting for everyone. Children vary in their learning paces and levels. They also differ in how they psychologically prepare for big social and cultural interactions in schools. This is why parents should give due attention to the preschool phase. Entering a new environment means new interactions, activities, rights, and responsibilities.

Going to school for the first time can be stressful for kids. To have your child adapting to the new world of school, many skills need to be honed before enrollment. Here are some essential steps to be...

All You Need to Know About Your Baby's First Year

A lot of people endorse the fact that motherhood is hard, but they don’t talk enough about the priceless, beautiful moments that every mom witnesses throughout this journey. The changes that babies experience in their first year are the most fundamental in their lives. That is why every mother should know everything about her newborn from when they are delivered until their first birthday.

As a mom, you should know what to expect in every stage in your little one’s first year and how to deal with it properly. Whether you’re breastfeeding or feeding your baby formula , putting...

A Green Recovery: the future of transport in Exeter

Event Date: 
19/10/2020 - 6:30pm to 8:00pm
Venue: 
online

We warmly invite you to our online event A green recovery: the future of transport in Exeter, with speakers including Ben Bradshaw MP.

Transport accounts for around one third of the UK’s greenhouse gas emissions, with the vast majority coming from road transport - cars, vans and HGVs. At the same time, Devon and Exeter face significant transport challenges, both in terms of sustainability and accessibility.

The UK government has committed itself to the largest ever UK road building project – costing £27bn of taxpayers’ money over the next five years. So in the run up to key...

Top 6 Benefits of Matcha Powder

Authored by Claire Small
Posted: Sat, 10/17/2020 - 12:04pm

For many, matcha powder seems like nothing more than another wellness fad. However, this healthy drink has gained a lot of traction among all walks of life, including people who are looking for something different and new. As it turns out, there’s more than just hype to matcha. This form of tea has actual benefits and today we’ll show you 6 of the most important ones!

  1. Get the Boost You Need

It’s no secret that many people are out there looking for alternatives to coffee . The brown potion we love so much has turned out to be less healthy than we thought....

How To Pick The Right Toothbrush For Your Child

Authored by Alex Thomas
Posted: Sat, 10/17/2020 - 10:43am

Manual, electric, all singing and dancing toothbrushes - there are so many to choose from! Then there’s choosing the right one for your child.

We all understand the importance of oral hygiene , but getting your little one on board and excited about brushing their teeth can be challenging. However, if we arm our children with the right equipment and tools for the job, we can help them find the fun!

With toothbrush heads, bristles, toothpaste, dental wipes and so much more to consider, knowing which toothbrush to go for is a job in itself.

To make it easier, here...

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