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Arianna

About Arianna

Arianna graduated with a BA in English Literature before joining the BJU Press team. She is passionate about using English to help people grow a deeper appreciation and love for God’s Word. Arianna loves learning and is always ready to discuss new ideas, especially if there is coffee involved.

10 How to Study Tips: The Best Ways to Study Smarter

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Learning how to study is an important part of your education. Effective study habits will serve you well for your whole academic career and beyond. It may take some time to develop study skills and techniques that work best for you, but learning how to study better will reduce your stress throughout school and equip you to perform better on assignment and assessments. Our ten study tips can help you become the best student you can be.
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15 Internet Safety Tips to Protect Kids & Parents Online

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Teaching kids how to be safe on the internet is crucial for any family with internet access. As a parent, you should know the best practices for internet safety so you can demonstrate how to surf the web responsibly and put internet safety rules in place to keep your kids accountable. With tips for internet safety, you can help your children form good habits on the internet that they can carry with them into adulthood. The internet is a great tool for educational resources, learning opportunities, and age-appropriate entertainment. Teaching kids how to be safe on the internet will help them be good stewards of this tool and to use it in a God-honoring way. [Read more…] about 15 Internet Safety Tips to Protect Kids & Parents Online

What is a Biblical Worldview and Why Is It Important in Education?

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Everyone has some type of worldview, but Christians are to hold a biblical worldview, which means that every decision and action should be shaped by the Truth that was from the beginning—Jesus Christ. The question to consider is not whether you have a worldview, but rather, is your worldview true? If Christians don’t use discernment, we can allow popular worldviews to confuse us. BJU Press is committed to upholding a biblical worldview in education. We also want to help you, as a homeschool parent or educator, understand different worldviews so you can help shape a biblical worldview in your children and make informed decisions about the curriculum you use.

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How to Use the Socratic Method in Your Homeschool

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The Socratic method of teaching is an approach to teaching that you can implement into your homeschool lessons. In this post we’ll discuss what is the Socratic method, how to use Socratic questioning, and advantages and disadvantages of Socratic method teaching. You’ll also learn about the 5 types of Socratic questions and how to use them.

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5 Best Internet Filters for Your Family

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The best internet filter for your family is one you can trust to protect your children from dangers on the internet. There are many parental control software options to help you make a wise decision about your family’s internet use. Disciplining children in the digital age involves helping them use technology with wisdom and integrity. Parental control software and Christian internet filters are excellent tools to help your children navigate the dangers of the internet. We’ve reviewed several internet filters and listed tips to help you decide which one is best for your family.

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