Fun ways to support your child’s learning over school break
Whether you’re taking a family vacation or spending time at home over your child’s next school break, there are simple ways you can keep the learning going! If you’re heading
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How do pensions work? Calculating how much money you need to retire
Although pensions and saving for the future aren’t often discussed, they should be. Making informed financial decisions early in your career can be hugely beneficial when it comes to retirement
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We Are Alison, Pleased To Meet You!
We feel it is time to re-introduce ourselves. For those of you who have been here for a while now, this will be a refresher on what we do here
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What is JavaScript used for? 7 practical JavaScript uses
If you’d like to get to grips with programming on the internet, then fluency in JavaScript is sure to be worthwhile. Along with HTML and CSS, it’s fundamental to how
Read MoreTop 20 most common interview questions
A potential employer will put candidates through a multi-stage process before awarding a job. But one step, in particular, is dreaded by many of us: the interview. It’s one thing
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Celebrating International Women’s Day with Alison.
The 8th of March is International Women’s Day (IWD). A worldwide celebration of all women’s accomplishments. Consider a future where women are treated as equals. A world without prejudice, stereotypes,
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What is Node.js?
NodeJS is a backend JavaScript runtime environment (RTE) designed in 2009 by Ryan Dahl, that is used to build server-side applications like websites and internal API services. Node.js is also
Read MoreHelping High Schoolers Improve English and Writing Skills
A year and a half of remote and hybrid learning left Susan Woodward’s high school students lacking in many basic English and writing skills. IXL English Language Arts is helping
Read MoreWhat is the goal of wildlife conservation?
If you’re an environmentally conscious person, you’ve undoubtedly heard of wildlife conservation. While the term is used frequently, it’s not always possible to pinpoint exactly what efforts are being made.
Read MoreInternational Students Return to Australia
In March 2020, when the pandemic first went global, many countries implemented border restrictions in an effort to mitigate the overwhelming spread of the contagious virus that not many fully
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How to take an active role in your child’s learning
Interested in taking a more active role in your child’s education, but not sure where to start? If your child is using IXL in the classroom, it’s easy to identify
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What is Angular
Angular is a client-side open-source JavaScript-based front-end framework, which is used to build custom applications in HTML, CSS and Typescript. AngularJS was launched in 2009 by Misko Hevery and Adam
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Making A Few Small Changes At Home That Lead To Big Changes At Work
We all do our best to try and manage our work lives every day, but it’s a fast-paced, at times chaotic world out there, and we’re not always prepared for
Read MoreHow to make a robot
Sci-fi and popular culture have featured all kinds of robots in movies and books for decades, and it’s not uncommon to find a child’s bedroom adorned with robot memorabilia. We
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Why learning contests are great motivational tools
Contests are an awesome way to get students engaged in learning! Learning contests come in many shapes and sizes, but they generally present a time-based challenge for students to work
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How to create a Vue Application
IntroductionAbout VueVue’s ProsVue’s ConsComparison with other FrameworksVue vs. ReactVue vs. Angular.jsVue vs. Angular (Angular 2)Summing UpUsing Vue TemplatesWriting an App From ScratchWhat a Vue app looks likeCreating Vue App With
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Going Back To Work With A Returnship
So you’ve decided to get back into the swing of things and return to the wonderful world of employment. Regardless of the reason you left all those years ago, be
Read MoreDifference between SQL and MySQL : SQL vs MySQL
The top 4 databases in the world use the Structured Query Language (SQL) language. There are many databases which are based on the SQL language. In this blog, we will
Read MoreCelebrate International Mother Language Day With Free Language Courses!
Celebrate International Mother Language Day With Free Language Courses! The 21st of February is International Mother Tongue Day. It’s all about promoting and preserving linguistic and cultural diversity. The day
Read MoreThe Alison English Vertical
The Alison English Vertical The Alison English Vertical is a series of courses designed to be taken in order, with topics ranging from beginner to proficient. Each course was designed
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