The Sherpa Blog

STEM, Education and Online Tutoring News from the Sherpa Team.

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Inspirational Black Pioneers Who Helped Shape Education
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Hridika

4 years ago

Over the last year, #BlackLivesMatter protests have made a very large political and social impact across the world. The group has sparked a commitment for organisations and individuals to edu
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How Do Colours Influence Learning? The Best 3 Colours To Change How You Learn
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Ethan Carter

4 years ago

Be it stopping at a red traffic light or seeing something highlighted, the brain will trigger a response for the human body to react based on different colours. From this perspective, colours
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How Online Learning Is Changing Education Due To Coronavirus
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Ethan Carter

4 years ago

In February and March 2020, a global pandemic emerged which affected all industries. This includes the education sector which resulted in the closure of schools all around the world. Conseque
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What is Online Tutoring and How Does it Work? The No-Nonsense Guide
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Sebastian Owen

4 years ago

Due to COVID-19, online learning has become the new norm for many people. More importantly, with many schools having been closed over the last year, parents have resorted to finding a tutor f
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A Sixth Mass Extinction Event is Well Underway; ‘David Attenborough: A Life On Our Planet’
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Anonymous

4 years ago

The knighted BBC broadcaster has been the tranquil voice of nature documentary narration since the beginning of, well, nature documentaries! Attenborough set off to explore the globe in his t
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The Psychology Behind Productivity and its Effects on Mental Health
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Anonymous

4 years ago

I’ll do it later. After I’ve watched this episode. After football training tomorrow. Everyone has tried to avoid doing work. The big question is; why is it hard to stay productive?
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How Airbus Is Revolutionising The Age Of Aviation Through Technology And Education
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Ethan Carter

4 years ago

Hydrogen is becoming a highly talked about fuel because planes currently emit large amounts of pollution.
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Maths Teacher up for £1M Prize Thanks to Online Resources
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Sebastian Owen

4 years ago

Established by the Varkey Foundation, the Global Teacher Prize, in partnership with Unesco, is now in its sixth year. The 10 finalists are now announced for the prize draw later in the year.
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The Students Ignored by the Coronavirus Legislation
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Anonymous

4 years ago

“We don’t believe students will be entitled to reimbursement if the quality is there,” universities minister Michelle Donelan said. “Students are really getting the quality, and they’re getti
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Life on Mars? New Developments in the Search
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Anonymous

4 years ago

Liquid water is vital for life, so the finding will be of interest to researchers studying the potential for bio-systems elsewhere in the galaxy.
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5 Tips to Become a Lifelong Learner
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Anonymous

4 years ago

Reading is one of the best known ways for individuals to increase their knowledge. However, research reveals children today are reading less than ever.
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The Climate Clock, 6 Years to Educate the World
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Sebastian Owen

4 years ago

Climate activists who took part in the climate week in New York have unveiled an eye opening ‘Climate Clock’.
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