Transitioning from a brick and mortar school to an online school is a very strange thing. The change from a real classroom to an online video call with your teacher and other students is a huge change. For those who are new to it, it all may seem overwhelming at first, but it gets easier and goes a lot smoother.
Read MoreHave you ever needed to study, but don’t know the best way? Or maybe you’ve never needed to study, but now you do! Well here’s a how-to article on studying.
Read MoreDo you ever find yourself running out of time or not having enough? Mrs. G might just have the answers to help. In late January, Mrs. Gebreegzabeher or Mrs. G, hosted a NED Talk entitled “Tips to Becoming More Productive with your Time.” She talks about keys to doing more with your time, activities that add value to life, and prioritizing.
Read MoreNorthstar Academy is an online school. It goes without saying that it would be different than a brick and mortar school. Many students don’t know what to expect when they are going to take classes online for the first time; I know I had no idea what to expect. There are two different types of courses that are made available for students at NSA. There are EVP courses which stands for enriched virtual program, and then there are VRP courses. They are both great and each have their own benefits for students in different situations.
Read MoreAll NSA students have stories where knowledge was hard learned. Being an online student, whether a veteran or a novice, can be difficult and there is always room for growth. All NSA students like to hand out knowledge for free with a giant neon sign that says, “Take my advice, I beg you.”
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