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Bastiat Free University: self-crafted, self-directed learning
BFuniv: Is it time to fight for your own life?
Assassin! Your fencing instructor approaches. "A battle has begun. Your lands and people will soon belong to King Joseph." A master of his craft he sneers with assumed foreknowledge and whips his saber about in mock salute. You realize he intends to kill you. During classes he regularly defeated you due to his greater reach, but you did well in defensive maneuvers he taught. If help is coming you might hold him off, but his confidence displays knowledge no assistance will arrive. Your royal g...

What is Adaptive Learning?
Learn About This Educational Method!
Although it is becoming increasingly popular, adaptive learning still isn't familiar to many people. If you have never heard of it, you are not alone. As time goes on, however, it is highly likely that this educational method will continue to grow in popularity. Whether you are a parent with school-aged children or a student yourself, it pays to familiarize yourself with this unique learning method. The premise behind it is quite simple: A computer program presents material to a learner based...

Learning to Tell the Time
Telling the Time
Learning to tell the time is a skill that all children need to learn. This lens looks at some ideas to help your children learn to tell the time and some of the resources available to help you teach them. The official guidelines for learning to tell the time are part of the National Numeracy Strategy with the following targets: Reception class children (ages 4-5) should be beginning to read the time to the hour, year 1 children (age 5-6) should be able to read the time to the hour or the hal...

An Online Education
Get a Free Education That Meets Your Needs
The Internet is changing us and how we communicate, shop, and work. Social media allows us to connect with total strangers from around the world, as well as our friends and neighbors. Online shopping provides access to unique art, cool tools, and exotic...