Distance Makes the Brain Grow Smarter… Decisions used to be simple, didn’t they? Wide ruled or college ruled paper. Peanut butter and banana or peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. Rollerblading or biking. As adults, we have to make seemingly monumental decisions that feel as if they could crush our entire world or elevate our lives
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The Effects of Massage Therapy on Anxiety
We Are All a Little Anxious. According to a 2020 Pew Research study, one-third of Americans suffered from heightened levels of psychological distress as a result of COVID-19. The federal stay-at-home orders, social distancing requirements, mask mandates, and varying state orders paired with the volatile coronavirus case numbers are particularly troublesome for those who suffer
How Google Chromebooks Make Online Learning More Effective
Concerns over the ongoing pandemic have caused schools and training programs across the country to close their doors and engage in distance education. Programs like cosmetology, esthetics, and massage have been forced to adapt to the online world and educators have continued to arrange remote support for their students. Partners like Google have created a
Milady MindTap: A Revolutionary Teaching Tool
Education has always been important, but in certain fields, it has been thought that you could only receive effective training in-person. Now that the pandemic has forced us to enter a more digital environment in almost every facet of our daily lives, the outlook on remote learning in fields like cosmetology, massage and esthetics have
Synchronous vs. Asynchronous Learning
When considering an online education in fields like massage, cosmetology, esthetics and more it’s crucial to understand the differences between synchronous and asynchronous learning and the impact that will have on your online experience. Online learning has become increasingly popular in the past few years and with the ongoing pandemic it has become the only
Theoretical Vs. Practical Learning in Online Classes
Learning is a process. And learning online is no different than learning in a traditional setting. There are two main components that contribute to learning and when learning in a remote environment, these components take on a different life. Learning is meant to produce changes in an individual whether it’s acquired through taking classes at
Advances in Remote Learning
The idea of distance education has been in place for centuries, dating back to the 1800s. This type of learning emerged as a painfully slow process where teachers would teach lessons or assign homework through handwritten mail that may take weeks to arrive and the student would respond in a similar manner. Although it may
5 Reasons Why Online Classes Are Beneficial
With a large portion of the nation under social distancing restrictions, working and learning from home have become the new normal. Adapting to a new environment can be difficult, especially during unprecedented times. Education has drastically changed over the last few months and remote learning has become a staple for every program whether it’s a
What are the Most Surprising Benefits of Getting a Massage?
If you’re not a fan of getting regular massages just yet, you are definitely missing out on a lot. How many times have you heard your co-workers ramble on about how utterly relaxing massages are? Or maybe you’ve seen videos of how to give relaxing massages to your partner? Day spas, beauty salons and even
Is It Your First Time Getting a Massage? Here’s What You Need to Know
Those who haven’t tried booking a massage therapy session yet might feel intimidated at the thought of disrobing in front of a total stranger, and having their bodies touched intimately. But if you belong to the group of people who have yet to try getting a massage, you are definitely missing out on a lot.