04
Sep 17

video post. 10 Tips for back to school easier.

These before the start of the course are often difficult days because you have to convince your kids that, after a summer without timetables or routines, They have to go to bed soon, they can not spend all day in pisci, and can not eat what they please… In summary, you have to get back to normal and face back to school in the best way possible.

This week I wanted to contribute my bit to this tough task, preparing a video 10 tips for back to school a little easier.

I send a lot of encouragement and energy for this week.

Thanks for being there!


30
Jul 17

The 50 Hayao Miyazaki's favorite books

When a child 11 Ask years one of the most famous illustrators in the world what kind of books did you read when you were their age, You know that is exposed to an endless list of treasures.

This has happened with Hayao Miyazaki. Perhaps many do not may know him, but those interested in manga and illustration know that is one of the most revered illustrators.

I leave a piece of one of his interviews and a list of their 50 Favorite books. I'm sure that among these, You find great gems to make your summer and your children, more bearable. Of course the books are in English 😉 Let's practice!

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03
Jul 17

The franchise for iKidz.

The franchise for iKidz

Last 19 June had the opportunity to participate as a speaker in seminar on franchising in the Chamber of Commerce of Oviedo.

In just over half an hour, I wanted to try to convey to the audience, what is the franchise for iKidz, I not only applied to our model and business, if not any brand or industry.

Whether you are interested in investing in this sector, as if you want to know a little more about our brand and philosophy, I encourage you to see the video that I leave then.

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12
Sea 17

interview iKidz

photo credit: Sergey Galyonkin Shure MV5 portable microphone via photopin (license)

photo credit: Sergey Galyonkin Shure MV5 portable microphone via photopin (license)

This week we celebrated the Day of Working Women. There have been many events that have happened over these days, in order to pay tribute to all those women who daily struggle to gain a foothold in the labor market, and they are fighting for rights and similar to men's wages.

On the occasion of this celebration, I share with you an interview a few weeks ago they made me, I share in the main characteristics of iKidz and our franchise model.

Further, I take to encourage all those women who are skimming the line closest to entrepreneurship, they are encouraged and are released for it.

Entrepreneurship is the best thing that ever happened to me. I have had, and I'll have moments when I feel like throwing in the towel, But when those moments come, unemployment, take a deep breath and I think the difficulties that I find myself, They are ones that are all entrepreneurs, and that those who go far are not only those who achieve great things, but those who manage to overcome the obstacles encountered along the way.

Click here to read the interview.

"You are not what you accomplish, you are what you overcome. "

 


05
Feb 17

8 fundamental ingredients of a great teacher.

8 fundamental ingredients of a great profesor_portada

When I explain the methodology iKidz, I always make space emphasize the fundamental role of the teacher.

It is true that our methodology is very focused on technology, but judiciously prepared and teachers would be virtually impossible to develop.

When I explain our project to people outside the educational environment, They tell me what I want is impossible, I say phrases like "No teachers well", "what you want is not real", "Now teachers are not involved"… But I do not agree. I know great professionals who give everything for each one of his students, which they are being formed every day, that they are involved and living every success and every failure of their students personally.

Today I want to leave a computer graphics with features that, from my point of view, You must have a great teacher and, therefore, the characteristics that we look at the teachers who want open his own academy iKidz.

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22
Oct 16

Why technologies alone are not effective.

photo credit: greg.simenoff Watching- via photopin (license)

photo credit: greg.simenoff Watching- via photopin (license)

Last week I had the opportunity to attend a dinner with interesting people. It was a dinner pecking in which we share our professional experience, our projects and exchanged views and opinions on other projects.

A topic that "we discussed" was the use of new technologies in education. You know that to me is a subject close to my heart, because it is directly related to what we do in iKidz.

My point of view: technologies in education are useful but alone are not effective. Why?

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10
Jan 16

4 ways to learn English on your own.

photo credit: Hands via photopin (license)

photo credit: Hands via photopin (license)

Many dads and moms who bring their kids to my classes and I discussed what they would like to catch up with English.

The main reason why they did not go to school is the time. They usually have long days and when they come home so they feel like is to spend a little while their kids. Having to leave home, go to class, etc. Les is a time that is not available. That makes will postpone learning English or any other language.

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14
Dec 15

How We gave life mascot iKidz.

iKidz English_Vamos Growing

As you know, I opened in September iKidz, a small school located in Torrejon de Ardoz with a special methodology. In learning is iKidz truly personalized, What does it mean? This means that We do not use books. The materials are generated based on the student's needs and concepts for the teaching-learning process it shows that you need to learn. But, further, in the game is essential iKidz, motivation and integrate language learning in all aspects of the lives of our kids, and not so little ones ...

In iKidz we give importance to all, from the pillars of our methodology, even the small details that make this "center" such a special place. If you walk into our muro de Facebook you'll see what I mean by "those little details".

Further, Today I want to show a little surprise, the video of how life gave Owly, owl iKidz.

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08
Nov 15

Two years Growing Together.

Two years growing juntos_Vamos Creciendo_ikidz

A 7 November exactly two years ago wrote the first post we grow.

Two years in which we grow has grown with you. It has grown in readership, in subscribers and content. Two years in which the concept of this blog, the idea of ​​growing slowly, with work and effort would not have been possible had it not been for each and every one of you read every week and you share my articles.

Today I want to thank you and together take stock of what they have been these two years for blog.

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31
Jul 15

This summer your photos with the owl iKidz are prize!

We are ikidz

You want to start the course debuting books?

This September iKidz opens, and I'm so so happy I want you to begin releasing the course reading books, English course! 😉

As I have kids of all ages, I chose two books of very different levels, as far as possible, to adapt to the winners.

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