Why we need to give students reasons NOT to cheat
Why do students cheat? We're all familiar with the saying, "when you cheat, you only cheat yourself." But the temptation to cut a corner, "copy and paste" without attributing, or sneak a peek at a classmate's answer can be overwhelming for some. In fact, cheating is a phase in human development - ...
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Why our universities need to speed up the inevitable
In Geoffrey Moore’s seminal book ‘Crossing the Chasm’ he powerfully describes the adoption of new technology products by different user groups, and...
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Thank you Sir Terry Pratchett
Today is a sad day, as it marks the passing of Sir Terry Pratchett. To call him an author is to barely scratch the surface. He wrote over 70 books,...
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How many digits of Pi do you really need?
Pi. It's 3.14159...ish? Or is it 3.14159265359 and so on and so forth? As tomorrow is Pi Day, an annual celebration of the mathematical constant π...
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On the road to Universities Australia
YourTutor provides crucial support to tertiary institutions in aiding student retention - which is why we're excited to be part of the Universities Australia Conference in Canberra…
Playlist: 12 top TED Talks
We asked around the YourTutor office for people's favourite TED Talk, and we think you’ll like the playlist we've curated around education, art, science and technology.
Five study snacks to boost your brain power
Instead of reaching for processed foods and quick burn sugar hits, do your brain and body a favour and opt for healthy choices.
Should parents help their children with homework?
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6 tips on setting up successful study routines for your kids
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8 ways parents can help their kids survive the back to school slump
8 simple things parents can do to help their kids survive the back to school slump.
Making schools relevant for 21st-century learners: book review
Studiosity Founder, Jack Goodman, reviews Greg Whitby's book, Educating Gen Wi-fi: how to make schools relevant for 21st-century learners.
A Head of English perspective on Studiosity
How a leading educator has used yourtutor successfully with her English students.