Why Internships Matter for PhD Students?

Why Internships Matter for PhD Students

"So what are you going to do with your PhD in History? Teach?" This is a question that I have heard many, many times as a graduate student. Students pursuing a PhD are usually trained to become professors, especially in certain disciplines like the humanities and social sciences. PhD programs usually groom their students exclusively for an academic career, with the hopes that they will secure a tenure-track position after defending their dissertation. Sounds straightforward enough, right?But here's the catch: it's no secret that today's academic job market is tough. There are more PhDs than jobs, and the reality is that landing a tenure-track position may not be a realistic option for many PhD grads. Furthermore, academia is definitely not the only career option out there for someone with a PhD, a mentality that's sometimes frowned upon in the academy. One solution? An internship, which is a fantastic way to improve a resume or CV, and to give grad students an edge in their future career.
Multiple Reasons for Getting an Internship While Pursuing a PhD
Take these scenarios: Part of the way through a PhD program, Student A decides that an academic career might not be the right track for her after all, or that there is some other profession out there that she would like to to combine with teaching. Student B's lifelong dream is to go into academia, but he recognizes that the job market is difficult. Getting some practical, real-world experience along the way to a doctorate is a smart career move that will help both of them stand out from others applying for both academic and nonacademic jobs.
The key is to try something outside of the normal graduate student responsibilities, or something that builds on those existing responsibilities in a new way. For instance, let's say that Student A has a teaching assistantship as a part of her funding package, and looks for an internship outside of teaching. This could be anything from working in the editorial department at a publishing house, to helping with event planning at a nonprofit organization, to working in a library or archive.
Student B wants to build on his existing teaching skills in a way that might give him an edge over other academic job candidates. An internship that builds on teaching or academic-related skills could be anything from museum education, to working for an educational organization's administrative department, to a part-time gig as a staff member in a non-academic office at his school.
While being a grad student does build certain skills, such as research, critical thinking, and communication, it doesn't hurt to have some concrete work experience that goes beyond university teaching. Why? In addition to the skills that the internship can build, a prospective employer will see that you are curious, versatile, practical, and open-minded.
Considering Negative Perspectives: What Others Might Say and Why Not to Get Discouraged About It
What do the internship-discouragers say? Some may argue that PhDs are delaying the "real world", and should know for sure that they want an academic career when they go into the degree program, et cetera. But the fact is, many of the cool jobs PhD students want (whether it's professor or not) require an advanced degree in the field.
Another argument could be that that there is "no time" for a PhD student to have an internship. But with appropriate time management, it is doable, especially if your program is funding you with a stipend and/or teaching assistantship. Take it from yours truly, who has juggled a PhD course load and an internship in the same semester. During the semester, if it looks as though your schedule will be free on a weekday or two, find somewhere you're interested in that's looking for volunteers, and pursue the opportunity! And summers are, as always, a great time for internships.
Others might argue that that there is "no point," and that the student should focus entirely on research and teaching instead. Sure, research can be fascinating and it's the main thing you're supposed to do in grad school, but it can also contribute to a severe case of tunnel vision. But doing something semi-related to your field, in addition to your research, can actually help you appreciate it more... and maybe even see the real-world impact of your field beyond the ivory tower.
Finding Networking Opportunities
Number one: Fellow graduate students! Don't be shy; if you're lucky, the other grad students in your program are supportive and friendly. They may have knowledge of certain organizations, a friend who works somewhere interesting, or they may have even interned somewhere themselves.
Number two: Faculty. Caveat: Typically a trickier resource, so tread carefully. Why? The current culture of academia, for example that in the United States, is that of tenure-track tunnel vision. This idea of the PhD is increasingly becoming outdated in today's job market and culture, as many graduate students are interested in a more open-minded approach to their future careers. They want to be scholars, experts in their field, but they want to use their education in multiple ways, of which university teaching may only be a small part, if at all. Not getting an academic job is not "failure." It's just a different kind of success, and will be a far more fulfilling career for someone who is unsure whether academia is for them.
Number Three: The Internet. Fantastic websites include Beyond Academe, Versatile PhD, and GradCafe. Also helpful are university career center websites and social networking sites like LinkedIn. Check out professional organizations related to your field, too. For example, for historians, the American Historical Association has some great resources on careers outside the academy.
Number Four: Don't forget your family and friends. Chances are you know at least a few people who work in a profession that you have some interest in. Ask around!
An internship can serve as an experience and career builder, an opportunity to explore additional options and possibilities for PhD students, and a chance to discover a potential dream job outside of the university environment.

Choosing a PhD Program in History

Choosing a PhD Program in History

Choosing a graduate program is different than choosing an undergraduate program. How so? Graduate school education is typically more specific than undergraduate education. Here are some tips for making a good decision about History PhD programs.Academic Considerations are a Priority when Choosing a History PhD Program
Graduate students, particularly PhD students, apply to work with a specific professor or two. Consider their research interests and the compatibility of your interests with theirs. You will, when searching for the right graduate school, hear the term "fit" for a student's compatibility with a school. A school as the right "fit" cannot be emphasized enough. Fit is generally a better criteria for choosing a program than prestige.
Example: Let's say your primary historical interest is the Italian Renaissance. Ivy League School X has a few scholars of early modern history whose interests are semi-compatible (say, another part of Europe or Italian history in a slightly earlier time period). But Top University Y is home to one of the top Italian Renaissance scholars whose interests are very similar to yours. It may be worth applying to both institutions, but Top University Y may end up being the better fit.
Personal Considerations when Selecting History PhD Programs
Academics are not the only important factor to think about when selecting a program. Here are a few guidelines to keep in mind:
Don't overlook location! While some may discount this as secondary to the professors and program, it is where you'll be living for the next several years. Not the single most important factor in your decision, but something that you absolutely should think about. Big city or small town? Four seasons or summer year-round?
If you're able to visit the school, consider the following questions:

    Can you see yourself working in the department for the next few years?
    Do the people you meet make you feel welcome?
    Can you live in the area, or will you be eager to get out of there after about a year?

If the answer to these questions is yes, then it's a go. If not, then it's time to take a step back, reevaluate the program, and compare it to the others you're interested in.
Financial Considerations when Choosing a History PhD Program
It's tough to find a fully funded, financially doable PhD program, and sometimes this is even trickier in social sciences and humanities. Keep in mind the following funding questions when choosing the school:

    Does the school offer full tuition coverage? Does the university grant PhD students a stipend? If the answer to both of these questions is "yes," then the program is considered to be "fully funded."
    If there is a stipend, how much is it? Is the stipend attached to some other commitment, like a teaching or research assistantship?

Professional Considerations when Selecting a Graduate History Program
Let's face it: The academic job market, particularly in social sciences and humanities, is highly competitive. Students should be prepared to think about other history-related career opportunities outside academia, such as museums, historical societies, consulting, editing, government, teaching outside the university environment, et cetera.
While it's common to think that the only career avenue open to PhDs (especially in a field like history), this is actually a fairly dated concept considering the fact that such a large percentage of people with a PhD in history take jobs outside academia, either because they had no luck on the academic job market or because they preferred not to pursue a career in academia in the first place.

    Does the school encourage students to develop a wide range of skills in the field, or does the program have academia tunnel-vision?
    Does the school offer students opportunities to present research at department or university conferences? Is funding available for students to travel to conferences outside the university?
    Will there be time, considering the program's structure, to take on an internship in the summer?

Additional Places to Find Advice on Choosing the Right Graduate Program
Gradcafe is a website with a variety of forums on the subject of graduate school. History programs, how to apply, what to think about when applying, and so on are all covered in the many threads going on the site.
Beyond Academe is a fantastic website for History PhD students looking to pursue a career outside academia, and offers some food for thought about the field of history and the possibilities associated with pursuing a History PhD.

Teaching is not a Simple Matter of Tricks and Tips

Teaching is not a Simple Matter of Tricks and Tips

Teaching is hard work. The lack of consistency in accepted practices makes it even harder. While the nation has made some progress in developing common standards, there is still a lack of agreement on what methods work best to transmit information and problem-solving skills to students. Effective teaching demands a commitment to professional development.Professional Development Defined
Professional development, in any field is a matter of staying aware of those practices that have been demonstrated to be effective. Teaching, like any job done well, requires an understanding that learning new techniques must continue. If one’s job is assembling widgets on an assembly line, then variations from proven practices can be immediately detected by workers down the line who depend on everyone repeating precise steps.
Teaching is not about assembling widgets, but about transferring information and thinking skills. Every student’s ability to learn is affected by a variety of factors. Teachers must be willing and able to manage.  Teachers must commit to grow continuously and learn new instructional methods. Preparation by college education is virtually essential for good teaching, but learning doesn't stop after college.
Teachers must Commit to Improve
They are trained to understand learning and they should believe that what they do is important. The various media are quick to report bad news about teaching, and truthfully, teachers make mistakes.

    Too much homeork, especially for younger learners;
    Poor methods of assessment and evaluation;
    Grading methods that are archaic, inaccurate, and misleading;
    Failure to treat students with respect.

The list could be much longer, but the point is simple. Large numbers of teachers spend too much time preparing lessons and bulletin boards and too little time staying current on contemporary and controversial issues in education. Too many teachers resist change while expecting students to adjust and readjust to the instructional methods of various teachers.
The commitment to improve implies that teachers make a conscious decision to be aware of what works and why it works. Reading and joining is essential to improvement.
The ideas that are exchanged in teachers’ lounges are often incorrect and dangerous. The commitment to improve must involve a willingness to speak out when others are involved in reinforcing the many myths about teaching, students, and parents.
Some Teaching Practices that are Effective
Good teaching practices are determined by the effect they have on student learning and behavior. Good practices also take into consideration how individual students feel about fairness issues and their attitude about the class.

    Be an informed, enthusiastic, and inspiring teacher. Know the answers to questions and have a positive attitude that inspires students to give their best efforts.
    Smile often.
    Be the adult in the classroom. Don’t result to embarrassing or sarcastic put-downs. A soft voice used with authority and consistency is better than shouting to manage students.
    Have an attractive classroom and allow students to contribute to its maintenance. Post student work.
    Rewards are not necessary for learning. Often rewards are given because teachers like the good feeling of giving and not because rewards help. Recognition of effort and helping students feel special and important does not encourage materialistic learning like rewards often do.
    Learn how to construct. Dependence on packaged assessments can cause problems because they are not written in the same voice that students hear on a daily basis. Know the difference and application. Assess academic progress, not behavior. Don’t offer points for favors or deduct points for being late to class, failure to return papers, or similar behaviors.
    Greet students as they enter the class.
    Don’t imitate favorite teachers in one’s experience as a student, but develop a personal style based on knowledge of best practice.
    Resist the influence of complaining, negative teachers.
    Think of discipline as a way of managing whole class and individual behavior. A quiet class is not necessarily an engaged class.

Tips and tricks should not define instruction. Good teaching comes from knowledge and implementation of strategies that engage students in learning. Just as teachers strive to encourage students to be life-long learners, teachers should commit to improve teaching skills as long as they teach. Teaching tips should be evaluated by teachers based on their growing knowledge base acquired through continuous, self-imposed learning.

The Forced Choice Dilemma

The Forced Choice Dilemma

For a variety of reasons, appearing too smart is at times considered socially impolitic. Sensitive individuals with an acute awareness of their immediate milieu can often modify the degree to which they engage in intellectual and academic discourse, exercising a communicative prowess that is highly adaptive and responsive to their social locale, and the vicissitudes therein. Others struggle to censor their thoughts, coming across as inappropriate or at times even arrogant or egotistical. What is of primary concern, however, is the degree to which developing minds may limit both their abilities and expressions thereof, in order to subscribe to the rules of social conformity and acceptance. Society requires gifted individuals in order to flourish, and in turn, an environment in which the gifted, talented and those simply with unrealized potential may succeed.The Forced-Choice Dilemma
In academic parlance, the above-mentioned problem is sometimes referred to as the forced-choice dilemma. This concept suggests that whilst intellectual giftedness often correlates positively with healthy self-efficacy, motivation and achievement, for some gifted students and individuals there exists a dissonance between intellectual predisposition and the need for peer affiliation. Faced with this choice, some gifted students and individuals engage in purposeful social acts of circumspection, repackaging their identity to appear more demotic and substituting excellence with the quotidian when producing samples of work and ability.
A variety of studies have shown that when it comes to school-yard hierarchies of popular personality types, intellectual prowess is far from being at the top of the pecking order. Not surprisingly, a variety of problems flow on from this. Researchers have identified a variety of coping mechanisms and found support for the existence of particular strategies including denial of giftedness, emphasis on popularity, peer acceptance, social interaction, and hiding giftedness. Scaffolding understanding of these coping strategies has been research into the immediate social context of the pre- and adolescent social sphere, and the manifestations within of peer pressure and victimisation. The significant occurrence of victimisation was investigated by Wolf and Chessor (2011) in order to test for correlation between victimisation and diminished unity in affective social skills, which may lead to low self-efficacy, motivation and circumspection rather than proactive utilisation of talent.
Gifted boys have furthermore been identified as being more at risk of under-performing than girls. Monceaux and Jewell (2007) set out, in part, to uncover the peer-influenced social and emotional factors behind behaviour modification by gifted students. They found that gifted boys tended to be effected by popular peer groups, reporting the desire to ‘dumb down’ their visible intelligence to avoid victimisation. Ziegler et al’s research (2010) into the desirability of gifted students amongst peers as conversational chatroom partners supports this perspective of a popularity hierarchy, noting however, that both gifted boys and girls experienced significant shunning.
Finally, peer pressure is not only felt within immediate classroom and schoolyard locales. A variety of other dominant groups have been shown to exert a gravitational pull. An excellent example is community pressure, as evidenced in the derogatory termdirected towards gifted African-American students. Garvis (2006) found similar dynamics at work within the peers and adults. It is unfortunate to note that this desire for ‘cultural conformity’ has been identified as something at times even enforced upon students by parents (Ford 2004), regardless of the academic aspirations of the individual student.
Implications
The connection between academic success and sustained, healthy nationhood has been well-established, leading to an understanding that academic excellence must be encouraged. This is not to say that individual freedom should be curtailed in the pursuit of this goal. In fact, if anything, it should be enhanced to ensure that school-yard politics are as democratic as possible, and to ensure that talent and intellect is given the same freedom and support of expression, as say, popular sporting subtypes. In addition, whilst individuals should always have the freedom and right to explore identity and position themselves as they navigate social relationships, teachers, parents and the community have the responsibility to ensure this can be done in the most edifying atmosphere possible. The phenomenon of “forced” intellectual-subjugation as a by-product of peer or social pressure stands very much in binary opposition to this philosophy of academic and thus a nation’s success.
Giftedness, talent and academic potential is something that as a society, we should automatically encourage, for both our own and posterity’s sake. A challenge exists in both identifying those with potential talent, who are lurking in the shadows in fear of social. peer-based recrimination, and those whose talent is explicit, but goes unsupported. These individuals are required, as they often poignantly exhibit academic prowess, civic responsibility, and confident, compassionate leadership and sensitivity towards our post-modern, global, interactive world. The current cohort of gifted and talented students and adults are both our present, and our future. Therefore, we must always ensure that any challenges to the achievement of each individual's optimal potential are not unnecessarily added to by social and emotional pressures, and that all individuals, whether gifted or not, are granted the right to live in a supportive society, free to express their ideas and thoughts for the benefit of all.

English best Small Talk for a common man

ESL- Social English: Introductions, Greetings, Health, Small Talk

English, like every other language, has fixed expressions which are used on particular social occasions – for example when people meet and greet, leave each other, try to get other people's attention, make small talk, discuss personal well-being, go on a journey or holiday, send good wishes and invitations, sit down to meals and so on. This article deals with some of the most basic expressions of social English and is therefore particularly suitable for ESL beginners.Introductions
Common ways of introducing strangers to each other are:

• Diana, do you know Sharon? Sharon, this is my friend Diana.
• Leila, I don't think you've met Jack.
• Can / May I introduce Jack Black?
• I don't think you two know each other, do you?

When people are introduced, they usually say 'How do you do?' (formal), 'Hello' (neutral), or 'Hi' (informal). 'How do you do?' does not mean the same as 'How are you?' and is therefore not a question. The reply to it is the same – 'How do you do?' Another possible response is 'Glad / Pleased to meet you.'
Greetings
English greetings can be formal and less formal.
When meeting people (more formal):

• Good morning / Good afternoon / Good evening.

The word 'good' can be left out.
When meeting people (neutral):

• Hello.

When meeting people (informal):

• Hi.
• What's up? (very informal)

When leaving people:

• Goodbye. (formal) / Goodnight. / Bye. (informal) / Bye-Bye. (often used to and by children) / Cheers. (informal – used by the British only) / Take care. (informal) / See you. (informal) / Later(s). (informal) / See you later / tomorrow / next week / next month etc. / It was nice to meet you / meeting you.

Please remember that the greeting 'Good day' is very unusual, and 'Goodnight' should be used only when leaving people, not when meeting them.
Click here for more information on greetings and goodbyes in the English language.
Asking about Well-Being and Health
When we meet people we know, we usually ask them about their general situation or health.

• How are you? / How are you doing?
• How are things? / How's things? (informal)
• How's it going? (informal)
• Are you feeling well? / Are you not feeling well? / Are you feeling alright? / Are you feeling any better today? (more specific inquiries about someone's health)

Formal answer is as follows:

• Very well, thank you.

Informal answers:

• Fine / Great, thanks. / OK. / All right. / So-so. / Not too bad. / It could be worse. / Mustn't grumble.

If our friends or acquaintances are not feeling well, we can say the following:

• I hope you feel better soon! / Get well soon!

Special Greetings
Greetings for special occasions are the following:

• Happy birthday!

'Many happy returns!' is a bit old-fashioned.

• Happy / Merry Christmas! (used to wish people a pleasant Christmas period)
• Happy New Year! (people say it when they celebrate the start of a new year)
• Happy Easter! (Easter is a Christian religious holiday)
• Happy Ramadan! (Ramadan is the ninth month of the Muslim year, when Muslims fast during daylight hours)
• Happy anniversary!
• Congratulations on your exam results! / Congratulations on your new job!

Small Talk
The ability to make small talk helps people to start and continue conversations. Four very handy topics suitable for small talk are the weather (British people often begin polite conversations by talking about the weather), surroundings, transport and appearance.
Weather:

• A: Nice day, isn't it? B: Lovely.
• Isn't it a lovely day!
• Can you believe all this rain we've been getting?
• Isn't it gorgeous out today?

Surroundings:

• Don't you just love this place! / Isn't it nice here!
• What are you doing around here?

Transport:

• Did you get here OK?
• Did you come here by car / by taxi / by bus?

Appearance:

• You look great! Did you get a haircut?
• That dress looks really good on you.

How to study Key Skills?

How to Study Key Skills?

If you, or your child, are about to take on a new learning challenge then you need to know the best ways to study. When people talk about study skills what do they actually mean? The information in this article attempts to explain the key components of successful study. Know the Specification

Right from the start of your course you should know what the requirements are. A good teacher will probably tell you about your course on the first day or give you this information in a booklet. Learning is like a journey and the course specification is your map. Find out what exam board you are studying for. Look at their website and see if you can download any sample exam papers. Make sure you know which topics will be covered and whether there is a textbook for the course. If you can, read this book before the course starts.
The more you know about where you are going the better the results will be. You might even be able to buy a revision guide, in advance. These guides, which are often easily available, provide clear notes and an overview for each topic. Rather than save these till exam time you could use them to read ahead and find out what modules you are going to cover.
Looking at sample exam papers will help you to understand the type of questions that you will need to answer. Think about the skills that are needed. Will you have to write essays or will there be short questions? If you know these things then you can check that you gather adequate information to meet the needs of the specification.
Organisation
Make sure that you establish a good organisation system. Buy a ring binder and subject dividers and label these to match the modules of the course. If you are given handouts you need to hole punch them and put them in the right section or use plastic wallets to keep them tidy. Never gather up a pile of sheets and think that you will sort them out 'later' because this may not happen. File all your worksheets as soon as the teacher gives them to you.
It may also be useful to keep a list of keywords or important spellings at the back of the folder or on index cards. These words should be checked frequently to make sure that they are known and remembered.
Awareness of How you Learn
We all learn in different ways and we all have different strengths. Think about how you learn best and use this to help you with your organisation. If you like visual learning then you could try making mind-maps for each topic. If you prefer to learn by listening then you could tape your lessons or tape yourself reading through the notes. You don't have to approach the course in the same way as everybody else. Learn in a way that helps you.
Practice, Review and Rehearse
If you really want to learn something then you can't just attend a lesson and hope that you will remember all the content. It is important to review and rehearse your work. One useful way of doing this is to make revision notes, from your main notes, as you move through the course. Pick out the key points and write them down on cards or tape them if this is what you prefer. By doing this you not only review each topic but you help to prepare yourself for the eventual exam.
Working through sample exam papers is also very important. You can do this under timed and untimed conditions. This will help you to feel familiar with the design and style of the exam and it will encourage you to respond to questions within the correct time constraints.
Believe
If you have been accepted on the course, or decided that you are ready to take it, then you should be capable of passing. Don't compare yourself to other learners. Work in your own way at your own pace and believe that you are entitled to learn. If you meet obstacles then think about how to overcome them. If you write a bad essay then ask your teacher for feedback and respond to this feedback. If you don't understand a topic then read around it or get some individual tuition. You may need to return to topics several times before you master them totally but if you believe in yourself and follow the tips in this article then you should have every reason to feel confident.

What are the Best Conditions of Learning?

How does learning happen and what does learning mean? You may be taking a course or attending lessons and yet you don't feel that you are learning anything. What can you do to improve the conditions for learning?
Do you ever sit in a class and feel that the information is going in one ear and out of the other? This might be because you are not interacting with the information or making enough connections with it. Learning is easier if you can find a way to relate it to what you already know and one of the best ways to make such connections is to engage with your learning through questioning.
Question the Information
One way to learn at a deeper, less superficial level, is to analyse what is being taught and to ask questions about it. Instead of just listening to the teacher or staring at the page, you can question what is being presented. If something does not ring true then ask about it. If an idea comes to mind then express it.
If you are just reading the material then make little notes as you go along. You might, for example, want to check what a specific word means or to find out more about the life of a poet so that you can understand his poem better. Looking at topics in this way, and reading around them, allows you to enter them more deeply . Make sure that you are not just accepting whatever is presented as if it was the answer to everything.
Use the Knowledge
Perhaps, sometimes, you think that you understand information because you can repeat it. You might learn it by heart, like learning times tables. The danger with this method is that you may not really understand the material. To show that real learning has taken place you have to be able to use the theory to solve problems. It is no good being able to chant the seven times table if you can't use it to solve multiplication questions.
Test the Knowledge
When you think that you have understood something then it is a good idea to test the knowledge. If you are training to be a plumber then don't just learn the theory, have a go at bending real pipes. Another good way to test your true understanding of a topic is to prepare and give a presentation on it to an audience who might ask you questions. By predicting what they might ask you will be able to anticipate and find the perfect answers.
Repeat and Rehearse the Knowledge
Even if you have tested your knowledge you need to keep using it. If something is not used then it may become rusty. When you return to a topic for a second and third time it is easier to remember. Come back to the learning and repeat and rehearse it at regular intervals to ensure that nothing gets lost.

How to Increase Followers/Subscribers/Likes/Tweets/Plus One on Facebook,Twitter or Google Plus

How to Increase Followers/Subscribers/Likes/Tweets/Plus One on Facebook,Twitter or Google Plus

Lastly we wrote an article on how to increase likes on facebook with the help of a facebook auto liker. That article got a lot of love from all part of world, But unluckily that facebook trick is not working properly now days. So today we are sharing another trick, by which anyone can increase his/her social
media presence. The internet trick which we are going to share today doesn’t use any kind of auto liker, instead of this it uses social exchange. Auto-liker rarely works for a long time, that’s why we are not using any kind of auto liker in this trick.

What is social exchange network?

In social exchange network, Peoples like/share/follow other peoples and earns points by doing so. Later they may invest those points to gain followers/like/+1 on their desired social media profile.

How to start with social exchange network?

To start with social exchange, first we have to select a social exchange network. There is so many which are providing these kinds of services. But my favorite is Addmefast because it provides a lot of social networks options to invest points on.

To start making social networking presence with addmefast follow these steps:

1) Click here, to go to Addmefast and sign up there.

2) Once you signed up, you shall get 50 points instantly in your addmefast account.

3) Now open your facebook/twitter/google plus profile in a new tab of your browser and login to your profile.

4) Once you login to your social media profile, Start to like/follow/share other peoples feeds from the left sidebar of addmefast to earn points.

5) When you shared/followed/liked 20 times then you can get Bonus 150 points by clicking on Daily Bonus link, Present in left sidebar.

Okay, I earned lot of points on Addmefast now how to convert them as likes/followers/shares?

If you have enough points in your addmefast account then you are almost done, now just add your social media account by clicking Add/Site Page button. If you want a lot of likes in less time then keep CPC as high as possible.

So on which things I can invest my Addmefast Points?

Addmefast is a great website because it provides many options to invest points on, you can invest your addmefast points to:

1) Increase facebook page likes.
2) Increase facebook post likes.
3) Increase facebook post shares.
4) Increase facebook followers.
5) Increase twitter followers.
6) Increase twitter retweets.
7) Increase twitter favorites.
8) Increase Google plus circles.
9) Increase stumbleupon followers.
10) Increase Youtube video views.
11) Increase Youtube video subscribers.
12) Increase Youtube video likes.
13) Increase Pinterest followers/likes.
14) Increase Website hits and so on.

How to earn addmefast points fast?

There were some tricks in past like increase addmefast points by using imacros scripts and addmefast points generator. We tried both, now days nothing is working, so kindly do not waste time to search something like that. start following other peoples and earn addmefast points with a rapid rate.

How to Remove Last Name from Facebook?

How to Remove Last Name from Facebook?

Facebook implicitly doesn't provides a way to remove last name on Facebook.  we should have to use our full name (i.e. first and last name) in order to create an account on Facebook  But there is a way by which we can remove last name from Facebook without any difficulties.

Many Facebook users from Indonesia do not have a last name, that’s why Facebook modified its naming system for Indonesian users. Means the last name is optional for peoples who are using Facebook from Indonesia. If we change our IP address to Indonesia and language to Bahasa Indonesia then Facebook system will feel that we are online from Indonesia. With the help of this facebook trick we can easily remove the last name on Facebook.

How to hide last name on Facebook:

1) First of all, Install Firefox browser on your system. You can do the same with Google chrome, but we recommend Firefox for hassle free workout.

2) Once done, Login to your Facebook account.

3) In a new tab of Firefox browser, Go to this site, and select any Indonesian proxy whose up time is more than 70%.

3) Now open Firefox and navigate to Tools > Options > Advance > Network > Settings and mark on Manual proxy configuration.

4) After that Paste the IP address and port number of proxy that we have selected in the second step, In HTTP Proxy and port field.

5) check mark on "use this proxy server for all protocols".

6) Once done, Go to this site and verify that your IP is really changed to Indonesia or not.

 If selected proxy is not working properly, then try any other from the list that we shared in second step, and implement that proxy with Firefox and then again verify.

7) Now open the tab of Facebook account and navigate to account settings of your Facebook account, In account settings change language from English to Bahasa Indonesia.

8) After that, Edit your name and remove last name.remove last name from facebook

9) In last step, just change the Language to Bahasa Indonesia to English.

Now see your Facebook profile and you will notice that you just removed your last name from Facebook.

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Best Secret Facebook Tricks

Facebook tricks

We already shared a lot of Facebook tricks on fbtechniques.blogspot.com, but there are huge numbers of Secret Facebook tricks which aren't yet shared on this blog. So today we have decided to share some secret Facebook tricks that many of Facebook users might not know.
 So without wasting much of your time, here we go.

1) How to add custom anchor text on Facebook updates: now days this Facebook trick is little bit popular among Facebook page admins. They usually use custom anchor text like “continue reading” or “See more” to get redirected users to desired Facebook page. We can also tag any page using this trick. The overall advantage of this is that user can’t know about the page until he/she clicks on the link.

Here is the trick

i) Copy this code and paste to new status update box.

@@[0:[YOURPAGEID:1:Custom Anchor Text]]


ii) Replace YOURPAGEID with your Facebook fan page ID and Custom Anchor Text with Desired anchor text. You can use thissite to find out your fan page id.

2) How to view locked Facebook images in full size: Many peoples lock their Facebook albums in order to increase privacy. Sometimes they locked their profile picture too that means we can’t enlarge that profile picture and even we can’t save that to our computer. But there is a Facebook trick by which we can see locked Facebook profile picture and even save it to our computer.
To view locked Facebook images follow these images.

i) Open the locked image in new tab.

ii) Now just remove s160x160 from the url and press enter. Now you can see the locked Facebook photos in full size.

3) Use Facebook profile pictures as chat emotions: This feature introduced by Facebook in 2011 by which we can use profile pictures as Facebook chat emotions.

To do so, just copy and paste
[[username]] in chat box and replace username with desired Facebook username or profile id.

i.e.: Poker face: [[129627277060203]]


4) Download facebook album in single click: There is a service named facebook2zip by which we can download a complete Facebook photo album in single click. To use facebook2zip click here.

5) Hide Facebook advertisements: Facebook is earning huge income from advertisements, but these advertisements generally hated by Facebook users. So if you are one of the Facebook users among those users then no need to worry about those advertisements anymore. There is a Greasymonkey script known as facebook cleaner by which we can hide advertisements from Facebook.

6) Use Facebook without internet connection: yes, you read it right, you can use Facebook without internet connection; even you can use Facebook on Stone Age mobile phones with no internet connectivity or browser ability. All of this is possible due to a great service known as FoneTwish.

 It’s a USSD based service by which we can access Facebook using message or flash based screen. With FoneTwish we can enjoy Facebook as like browsers, but one thing to notice it’s a premium service and charge you to access Facebook through USSD and is only available in some specific countries.

To use Facebook through foneTwish dial *325# on your mobile phone.

7) Integrate Facebook toolbar with Browser: If you are reading this article from last 5 minutes than most probably you are a Facebook addict who wants to discover new Facebook tricks. So for all Facebook addicts there is an addon available in Mozilla Firefox market by which they can access Facebook from browser’s toolbar. So now onwards while surfing internet you don’t have to switch browser tabs or windows in order to check your notifications or messages.
To download Facebook toolbar for Mozilla Firefox follow thislink.

8) Create fake Facebook wall posts: This is one of the best Facebook trick which I enjoy to play with my friends. With this Facebook trick you can create fake Facebook status update which looks like real.

To create fake Facebook status update check http://thewallmachine.com/

9) Get notification when someone un-friend you on facebook: Is your Facebook friend list is decreasing day by day and you want to know about the friends who is deleting you on Facebook from their friend list? Then unfriend alert chrome add on can help you. With the help of this add on you can get instant notification when someone removes you on Facebook. To install un-friend alert to chrome clickhere.

10) Enjoy Live TV on Facebook:  The second thing after Facebook which I enjoy to do is to watch television. I know many peoples love to enjoy watching televisions as well as Facebook  But what if your friend and your favorite show are online at a same time. It’s hard to choose one of them. But Facebook dream TV Dream App made it possible to talk with friends on Facebook as well as enjoy TV at a same time. You can use Dream TV Facebook application from this link to enjoy watching live TV on Facebook.

Hope you guys like this Articles have fun!!

How To Accept Or Reject Multiple Friend Request in Single Click On Facebook?

How To Accept Or Reject Multiple Friend Request in Single Click On Facebook?

Facebook is a great platform to create new friends. If you are a social networking addict then there is great chance that you send or receive many friend requests daily. As i am a blogger, I receive 10's of friends requests on Facebook daily. The main problem these friend request create is accepting or rejecting all of them is a tedious task.


There were some Facebook tricks in past, by which we can accept or reject multiple friend request at once. But after sometime Facebook blocked that tricks.

But after lot of internet surfing, i found another working java script trick to accept or reject multiple friend request on Facebook. This is pretty small trick and the best thing about this is that it works on every browser.


Here we go.

1) Open your browser and login to facebook.

2) Follow this link http://www.facebook.com/reqs.php to view your pending Facebook friend requests.

3)Once done, copy and paste below javascript code to address bar.

To Accept multiple friend request on Facebook:

    javascript:for(i=1;i<document.getElementsByName("actions[accept]")
    .length;i++){document.getElementsByName("actions[accept]")[i].click();}void(0);


To Reject multiple friend request on Facebook:

    javascript:for(i=1;i<document.getElementsByName("actions[hide]")
    .length;i++){document.getElementsByName("actions[hide]")[i].click();}void(0);

Teachers Help ESOL/ LEP Students Succeed in the Classroom

 Teachers Help ESOL/ LEP Students Succeed in the Classroom

Teachers struggle to meet the diverse needs of their students. To address this challenge, teachers can establish specific procedures and routines to enhance student motivation, engagement and learning. Here are some helpful tips which middle and high school teachers can incorporate for the new school year.

Employ All Available Resources
Teachers can feel like lone wolves prowling around their classrooms in the late afternoon searching for ways to better reach their LEP students. It can be overwhelming and frustrating at times, but if teachers recognize--and utilize-- the many resources available to them, this task diminishes to one that is both purposeful and manageable.
To begin, teachers could actively seek the assistance and professional expertise of their support facilitators. These teachers may be overwhelmed with a large caseload of students, so it's important to be respectful of their time and make the most of any contact you have. To communicate effectively with the support facilitator, classroom teachers can send weekly emails about students' progress. These updates should include specific progress made as well as areas of need for each ESOL student they are assigned. A list format is more quickly written and digested, so teachers can keep these communications short and sweet. If email is not preferable, voicemails or brief, scheduled conferences can convey the same information. Remember that you and the facilitator share the same goals--to help students succeed.
Another strategy is to connect with students' parents, using a translator when necessary. Brief communications that highlight positive behavior, class contributions or academic strides can work wonders to boost student confidence and motivation. Teachers should fight the tendency to only call home when there is a concern. Sometimes, it is best to ignore minor behavior infractions and notify parents of the one or two positive contributions students made that month. Finally, teachers can visit the parent resource center to gather materials or ideas to help educate parents on how to support their children's learning. Forging parent-teacher connections is essential when assisting students whose native language is not English.
Deepen Comprehension with Teaching Strategies
Here are some suggestions that teachers can incorporate into their daily interactions. First, when giving a lecture, arranging an activity or presenting a new unit, teachers should provide opportunities for frequent summary. The teacher can summarize a procedure or piece of a lesson, surely, but sometimes it is more effective if students provide the summaries. To facilitate this, teachers can provide a visual guide of how to summarize information. Students can then follow this guide, which will become second nature as the year progresses. Another student summary option is for students to pair up with a partner and develop a brief summary together. This can be done frequently and take as little as two minutes once students are accustomed to the procedure.
Teachers can also prepare an outline of lesson in advance and provide them only to students who request them; they need not be offered only to LEP students. Rather than an outline, teachers may incorporate realia into lesson--pictures, puzzles, manipulatives, video clips--to make a lesson come alive. All students are sure to appreciate these as they break up a lesson and encourage curiosity and active questioning. Teachers should consider shortening directions when possible and, in general, keeping instruction as succinct as possible without unnecessary tangential conversations which may muddle the lesson's purpose and confuse LEP students.
Teachers will feel the reward of deep satisfaction as their students with limited English proficiency build their confidence and develop a relationship based on trust and enthusiasm for learning. All of the above strategies, from contacting home to employing regular summaries of presented information will help ESOL students establish learning routines they can count on for the entire school year.

What is the Best Education & Career for lifetime?

Education & Career 

International "Styles Unimited"

Summer is here and you may be thinking of getting a new haircut. But not just any haircut. If you desire something trendy, where can you go to get the latest and greatest ideas for stylish hair? One answer is in the expertise.

Several Pennsylvania stylists from the Styles Unlimited salon absorbed lots of new styling techniques and acquired new product knowledge during their recent trip to the International Beauty Show, held June 9-11, in Las Vegas, Nevada.

“We watched (one of my personal favorite stylists), Martin Parsons, as he completed four model’s hair for the runway. Martin cleverly folds the hair into his special long-hair updos; creating styles suitable for weddings or proms; from the sleek and sophisticated look, to a younger, more tousled, curly style,” said Tonia Yaegle, owner and operator of Styles Unlimited.

“For the haircuts, I especially enjoyed the combinations of razor and scissoring methods, demonstrated by Michael O’Rourkesaid Sarahmarie Wynder, another stylist. “He is a world-famous educator, and one of my favorites. Although I’ve seen him before I was glad to see that the structure in motion hair cutting techniques are still functioning so well in the industry, and I enjoyed seeing him demonstrate his cutting techniques on the live models. It was fascinating to watch him at work.”

In addition to live model demonstrations on the Main Stage and runway, cosmetologists were treated to a myriad of vendors offering their specific wares.

“It was good to see the industry focusing more on makeup and skin care products, and not just the hair. Overall, they are also a big part of the whole beauty industry,” Wynder said.

While not all of these specialty style products, (or over-the-top extreme cuts and colors) will go over in a small salon atmosphere, having access to the newest products, from shampoos, conditioners, colors, and the latest tools to use them was worth the trip.

“At the International Show, my stylists learned some clever tips from the best-of-the-best in the Cosmetology world. A group attendance gave us all the opportunity to compare notes, discuss problem areas and find better solutions. Having this larger network available brings a level of confidence and personal growth. I want to take my business in the right direction, to serve our customer base in a meaningful way,” Yaegle said. “And the learning, in an exciting atmosphere like the huge Convention Center in Las Vegas, was really fun!”

What Is The Best Stress Management for Childcare Providers?

Best Stress Management for Childcare Providers

Stress, we all feel it, we all have it. A good level of stress does motivate us to perform better. But, when stress becomes a consistent presence in our lives, our bodies, over a long period of time, it can have unhealthy impacts. Our body’s stress system becomes overloaded as it sits in emergency mode. People can begin to have physical and emotional results that are not beneficial to positive wellbeing. So, by keeping ourselves in check with stress, by listening to our bodies, mind and spirit carefully, by adopting valuable coping strategies, and actively carrying them out, we are controlling how stress affects our lives.

Stress and the Childcare Worker

Working with children is one of the most meaningful occupations. It leaves one with a sense of purpose, moments of joy brought by the preciousness of children, and many hugs. But, on the other side, it holds stressors indeed. After time, the consistent need to keep calm and patient can become strained and a childcare provider begins to feel tapped out while the overworked/underpaid phrase starts to ring in the ears. Regardless if the job is a preschool teacher, daycare worker or stay at home mom, when one is taking care of children and begins to reach the stress limit, it is time to start making choices and changes. Stress is a risk factor to one's health and well being and should be managed. To be a good caregiver is to take care of oneself as well, if not first.
The First Steps to Stress Management
The first step in stress management for a childcare worker is realizing she is in control of her stress! She cannot fix with one big band aid the problems of society, governmental systems, the child's temperament. and the childcare profession as a whole, but she can control her reaction. She is in charge of her thoughts, emotions, internal dialogue and attitude. Lifestyle changes, such as diet, sleep and exercise, will inevitably help with stress management. Furthermore, small changes in work environments can contribute to the decrease of stress level for childcare workers.
Tips for Stress Management in Childcare
Following is a list of ways to help reduce stress for childcare workers:

    Take a moment and breathe. When you are at your wits end, first know that we all get there at some point or other, and then take a deep breath and count to 10. If you need to count out loud, do so.

    Singing out loud can sometimes do the trick. It is playful and provides a childcare provider some time to calm down. In addition, children respond positively to music. If the song is directing the children, such as getting their coats on, then the benefits increase.

    Post motivational quotes or funny anecdotes where you can see them while working. Quotes that will bring a smile to your face or help you find perspective are the best.

    Children can be very entertaining, so finding the humour throughout your day will lighten up the space with laughter and will help the stress level decrease. We get paid to play, so have fun!

    Let go of trying to control other people’s behavior.

    Practice empathy and try to imagine walking in the shoes of others.

    Track your own balance as everyone’s stress level is different. Stop comparing yourself to others, and listen to your body, heart and mind. Say no if you are feeling overwhelmed and let go of a commitment or project. Remember, that if you are happy and not rundown, you will be a better caregiver.

    Lean on others. If you are working in a team, remember it is okay to ask your colleague to step in with a child’s behavior as we all have different personalities and different styles. It is helpful to remember that we all have buttons pushed inside of us and it is based on our own makeup and history.

    De-cluttering and organizing a work environment can help with the clutter in one's mind.

    In our profession, we are not always patted on the back, so go ahead and do it yourself! Treat yourself however that looks: flowers on your desk, little truffles in a drawer, a new magazine and so on.

If all else fails, and a childcare worker is still feeling stressed, tired and unmotivated, then it is important for her to listen to her needs and take a mental health day if the workplace permits. It is better to be preventative then become susceptible to getting sick, or worse, reach burnout

How to send free SMS from Facebook to any mobile number?

How to send free SMS from Facebook to any mobile number?

Hello Users One of the best Trick you are finding over facebook is how to send free sms from facebook to mobile number. Here is a trick which allows you to send free SMS to any Mobile by using Facebook through chat MMS Application. 

We can easily Send the free SMS to a mobile number all around the world for free. Over internet there are so many sites which allows you to send SMS for free but our all time favourite facebook also allows a user to send free SMS service. There is a facebook application ChatSMS that provides this awesome feature. the only limitation of this application is the 100 character long SMS.

To send free SMS from facebook Follow these simple steps:-


FootStep 1:-
Login to your Facebook account and go to ChatSms Application.

FootStep 2:-
When theRequest and permission window opens then click on allow button. you dont have to worry because this is an facebook trusted application.

FootStep 3:-

In the nest window select country and country code where u want to send SMS

Foot Step 4:- 

Enter the number and the sms text you want to send and click on send sms.

  
 FootStep 5:-

After this click on Send SMS button and your SMS will be delivered within few seconds.

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