Charlie Fletcher

The gig economy is rapidly transforming the workforce. Thanks to this economy, freelancing has become a popular option, allowing people to put their skills to work to bring in income without taking on the commitment of a full-time employee position. The gig economy offers many perks like flexibility, and freelancing can be a rewarding and exciting career option because of it.
But freelancing can also have a negative impact on your mental health. While striking out on your own and even develop...

Make no mistake — as of 2020, “sustainability” has evolved into much more than simply a marketing buzzword. For professionals working in the field of environmental tech, it’s the perfect time to influence buyers. Of course, your mission to help conserve natural resources and reduce the effects of climate change is beneficial for humanity overall, but it’s also a savvy business move in an increasingly competitive landscape.
Environmental technology is traditionally a male-dominated field, yet ...

It doesn’t matter if you’re traveling internationally for the first time or you’re an old pro, you’re probably already aware of the fact that each country has its own distinct cultural flair. Whether you’re talking about the similar-yet-different aspects of Canadian and American cultures during a trip to Toronto or the distinctively different culture of a non-western country like China or India, each place has its own cultural identity.
While you can spend countless hours surfing the internet...

Technology in the classroom continues to transform the way that teachers teach and students learn. Simple techniques such as incorporating videos into learning or making lectures available online are already breaking down barriers when it comes to different learning styles, teaching students from a distance, and more. When teachers incorporate additional edtech such as gaming, online learning platforms, and other e-learning tools, they can transform their classrooms and learning plans while k...

In the age of standardized testing, it’s all too common for educators to rely on the same teaching and testing methods for every student. Unfortunately, this doesn’t account for different learning needs and abilities. Even when diverse needs are addressed, it can be difficult for educators to actually design new materials that effectively educate and assess these students.
Here are some strategies to consider in order to educate and test students with diverse needs.
Assess students’ needs
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E-learning technology is transforming how students learn, and these new opportunities bring plenty of benefits to the traditional classroom. Unfortunately, online learning also brings some security risks with it, and schools and teachers who embrace online learning will need to consider how they’ll keep their students safe while using this technology. As an educator, you will play a direct role in helping to keep your students safe while using this technology.
Start with education and awarene...

Now that we're in the warmer months, the sun and fresh air are great motivators to get green. And let’s face it: We could all be a little better about using only the resources we truly need in our everyday lives — an especially good reminder as the weather (and us) warm up.
There are also plenty of ways to “greenify” a home, from making sure that everything is insulated (that there are no household leaks), to installing a “smart home” system, to developing composting habits and using green cl...