Articles on electronic invoicing, payments, and business management in Latin America.https://www.plex.lat/en-UShttps://www.plex.lat/en/blog/a-first-monday-with-owners-and-a-friday-review/https://www.plex.lat/en/blog/a-first-monday-with-owners-and-a-friday-review/Choose a card for belonging, warmth with organization or two-minute habits and start this Monday with an owner and date.Wed, 04 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMTnomiplexhttps://www.plex.lat/en/blog/before-signing-discuss-actual-work/https://www.plex.lat/en/blog/before-signing-discuss-actual-work/A two-way honor commitment before signing and receiving access connects trust, care for the team and a respectful future departure.Wed, 04 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMTnomiplexhttps://www.plex.lat/en/blog/consistent-records-that-still-see-the-person/https://www.plex.lat/en/blog/consistent-records-that-still-see-the-person/Feedback, requests, bonuses and reminders documented in Nomiplex provide a common reference for explaining agreements and following through.Wed, 04 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMTnomiplexhttps://www.plex.lat/en/blog/demanding-feedback-that-offers-a-way-forward/https://www.plex.lat/en/blog/demanding-feedback-that-offers-a-way-forward/A clear phrase, evidence from the work and a supported next step make demanding feedback compatible with a human connection.Wed, 04 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMTnomiplexhttps://www.plex.lat/en/blog/evaluate-evidence-not-personal-affinity/https://www.plex.lat/en/blog/evaluate-evidence-not-personal-affinity/Assign evaluations by department with shared criteria and information to discuss performance and connect results with training.Wed, 04 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMTnomiplexhttps://www.plex.lat/en/blog/first-week-welcome-without-guesswork/https://www.plex.lat/en/blog/first-week-welcome-without-guesswork/An email before arrival, a ready workstation on day one and a peer buddy with lunch scheduled turn welcoming into concrete actions.Wed, 04 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMTnomiplexhttps://www.plex.lat/en/blog/from-an-outstanding-task-to-a-concrete-first-step/https://www.plex.lat/en/blog/from-an-outstanding-task-to-a-concrete-first-step/Write down one unfinished task weighing on you and define its first concrete action now so you have a clear place to resume.Wed, 04 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMTnomiplexhttps://www.plex.lat/en/blog/lateness-alert-context-human-review/https://www.plex.lat/en/blog/lateness-alert-context-human-review/Nomiplex organizes attendance records through web or mobile so managers spend less energy chasing entries and more time talking and supporting.Wed, 04 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMTnomiplexhttps://www.plex.lat/en/blog/measure-recovered-time-without-turning-it-into-a-promise/https://www.plex.lat/en/blog/measure-recovered-time-without-turning-it-into-a-promise/Connect attendance, payroll and employee self-service with Nomiplex to reduce repetitive work and make more time for conversations, support and culture.Wed, 04 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMTnomiplexhttps://www.plex.lat/en/blog/recognize-an-action-without-manufacturing-enthusiasm/https://www.plex.lat/en/blog/recognize-an-action-without-manufacturing-enthusiasm/Once a week thank a colleague by naming a concrete action and its impact to recognize the work that helps the team.Wed, 04 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMTnomiplexhttps://www.plex.lat/en/blog/two-words-to-open-a-conversation-not-an-assessment/https://www.plex.lat/en/blog/two-words-to-open-a-conversation-not-an-assessment/Open the weekly meeting with “How are you arriving today?”, answer first as the leader and turn listening into concrete priorities and support.Wed, 04 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMTnomiplexhttps://www.plex.lat/en/blog/voluntary-social-connection-private-life/https://www.plex.lat/en/blog/voluntary-social-connection-private-life/Last Family Friday, an anniversary wall and community involvement connect recognition and shared time with a prepared operation.Wed, 04 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMTnomiplexhttps://www.plex.lat/en/blog/how-to-reduce-labor-liabilities-and-turnover-in-guatemala/https://www.plex.lat/en/blog/how-to-reduce-labor-liabilities-and-turnover-in-guatemala/Three concrete fronts to keep accrued severance and staff turnover from catching your finances by surprise.Mon, 02 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMTnomiplexgthttps://www.plex.lat/en/blog/the-importance-of-paying-taxes/https://www.plex.lat/en/blog/the-importance-of-paying-taxes/Paying taxes is a civic responsibility that allows us to keep public services running, promote development, and ensure the well-being of all citizens.Tue, 10 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMTfelplexlatamhttps://www.plex.lat/en/blog/history-of-the-sat-in-guatemala/https://www.plex.lat/en/blog/history-of-the-sat-in-guatemala/Learn how the Superintendency of Tax Administration (SAT) has evolved to modernize Guatemala's tax system and improve tax collection.Thu, 15 May 2025 00:00:00 GMTfelplexgthttps://www.plex.lat/en/blog/electronic-invoicing-the-future-of-commerce/https://www.plex.lat/en/blog/electronic-invoicing-the-future-of-commerce/Electronic invoicing has revolutionized how businesses issue tax documents, improving transparency and efficiency in commercial processes.Sun, 20 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMTfelplexlatamhttps://www.plex.lat/en/blog/education-and-autism/https://www.plex.lat/en/blog/education-and-autism/🕒 Reading time: 3 minutes Every April 2, the world comes together to raise awareness of autism, a neurobiological condition affecting millions of people worldwide.Wed, 02 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMTcolplexgthttps://www.plex.lat/en/blog/digitizing-educational-management/https://www.plex.lat/en/blog/digitizing-educational-management/🕒 Reading time: 3 minutes In an increasingly digital world, schools face the challenge of modernizing their educational management.Mon, 17 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMTcolplexlatamhttps://www.plex.lat/en/blog/tax-regulations-by-country/https://www.plex.lat/en/blog/tax-regulations-by-country/A comparison of each Latin American country's specific tax requirements and regulations for electronic invoicing.Mon, 10 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMTfelplexlatamhttps://www.plex.lat/en/blog/inspiring-women-scientists/https://www.plex.lat/en/blog/inspiring-women-scientists/🕒 Reading time: 3 minutes February 11 marks the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, proclaimed by the UN in 2015 to recognize women's key role in the scientific community and technological development. The day also highlights the challenges girls and young women face&hellip;Fri, 14 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMTcolplexgthttps://www.plex.lat/en/blog/shin-fujiyama-3000km-challenge/https://www.plex.lat/en/blog/shin-fujiyama-3000km-challenge/🕒 Reading time: 3 minutes Shin Fujiyama is in the midst of a monumental challenge: running 3,000 km to raise funds to build schools in Honduras.Fri, 18 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMTcolplexgthttps://www.plex.lat/en/blog/guatemalas-independence/https://www.plex.lat/en/blog/guatemalas-independence/🕒 Reading time: 2 minutes To mark Guatemala's independence, we offer a brief account of the events of 1821, commemorating the date we proudly celebrate every year. Historical Context: September 15, 1821, is a momentous date in Guatemala's history, a day that marked the&hellip;Tue, 17 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMTcolplexgthttps://www.plex.lat/en/blog/paris-2024-olympic-games/https://www.plex.lat/en/blog/paris-2024-olympic-games/🕒 Reading time: 4 minutes This year, our delegation consists of 16 talented athletes, each demonstrating dedication and skill in various disciplines. Below, we introduce our outstanding athletes:Thu, 08 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMTcolplexgthttps://www.plex.lat/en/blog/international-adhd-day/https://www.plex.lat/en/blog/international-adhd-day/🕒 Reading time: 3 minutes International Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Day is an opportunity to recognize and celebrate classroom diversity.Mon, 15 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMTcolplexlatamhttps://www.plex.lat/en/blog/happy-teachers-day-2024/https://www.plex.lat/en/blog/happy-teachers-day-2024/🕒 Reading time: 2 minutes Teaching is one of the noblest and most essential professions in our society. Its impact extends beyond the classroom.Tue, 25 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMTcolplexlatamhttps://www.plex.lat/en/blog/book-day-celebrating-reading-and-knowledge/https://www.plex.lat/en/blog/book-day-celebrating-reading-and-knowledge/🕒 Reading time: 6 minutes Book Day is a special date dedicated to celebrating and encouraging reading worldwide. It is observed on April 23.Tue, 23 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMTcolplexlatamhttps://www.plex.lat/en/blog/getting-ready-for-a-productive-relaxing-summer/https://www.plex.lat/en/blog/getting-ready-for-a-productive-relaxing-summer/🕒 Reading time: 2 minutes Discover how to make the most of your summer vacation while maintaining a healthy balance between tasks and free time.Fri, 22 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMTcolplexlatamhttps://www.plex.lat/en/blog/back-to-school-2024/https://www.plex.lat/en/blog/back-to-school-2024/🕒 Reading time: 2 minutes Going back to school is exciting, full of new opportunities and challenges. Starting on the right foot is crucial, and implementing a strategy can help you do just that.Tue, 30 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMTcolplexlatamhttps://www.plex.lat/en/blog/gratitude-at-the-end-of-the-school-year/https://www.plex.lat/en/blog/gratitude-at-the-end-of-the-school-year/🕒 Reading time: 2 minutes The end of a school year is much more than receiving grades: it is a time to give thanks for our academic journey.Mon, 04 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMTcolplexlatamhttps://www.plex.lat/en/blog/financial-management-for-schools/https://www.plex.lat/en/blog/financial-management-for-schools/🕒 Reading time: 3 minutes Automate payment tracking, manage inventory, and issue electronic invoices automatically.Mon, 21 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMTcolplexlatamhttps://www.plex.lat/en/blog/international-chess-day/https://www.plex.lat/en/blog/international-chess-day/🕒 Reading time: 3 minutes International Chess Day! Develop young people's logical thinking and creativity. Let us celebrate this ancient game together! ♟️🎉Thu, 20 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMTcolplexlatamhttps://www.plex.lat/en/blog/educational-activities-for-families/https://www.plex.lat/en/blog/educational-activities-for-families/🕒 Reading time: 4 minutes The midyear break is the ideal time for parents to make the most of being with their children and encourage their development through educational activities.Mon, 19 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMTcolplexlatamhttps://www.plex.lat/en/blog/5-tips-to-improve-your-writing/https://www.plex.lat/en/blog/5-tips-to-improve-your-writing/🕒 Reading time: 2 minutes Discover five practical tips for writing effectively and improving your writing skills.Wed, 24 May 2023 00:00:00 GMTcolplexlatamhttps://www.plex.lat/en/blog/the-importance-of-arduino-in-education/https://www.plex.lat/en/blog/the-importance-of-arduino-in-education/🕒 Reading time: 3 minutes Arduino is indispensable in education because it makes learning programming and electronics intuitive and fun.Fri, 12 May 2023 00:00:00 GMTcolplexlatamhttps://www.plex.lat/en/blog/celebrating-world-book-day-the-magic-of-reading/https://www.plex.lat/en/blog/celebrating-world-book-day-the-magic-of-reading/🕒 Reading time: 3 minutes World Book Day is celebrated on April 23, a special date dedicated to promoting reading, writing, and sharing knowledge worldwide.Fri, 21 Apr 2023 00:00:00 GMTcolplexlatamhttps://www.plex.lat/en/blog/back-to-school-in-2023/https://www.plex.lat/en/blog/back-to-school-in-2023/🕒 Reading time: < 1 minute Going back to school is exciting for students, parents, and teachers alike. After months of online or distance learning, schools are finally returning to normal. However, returning to in-person classes will also bring unique challenges.Fri, 13 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMTcolplexlatamhttps://www.plex.lat/en/blog/which-education-system-is-the-best-in-the-world-and-why-part-1/https://www.plex.lat/en/blog/which-education-system-is-the-best-in-the-world-and-why-part-1/🕒 Reading time: 4 minutes Education systems differ from country to country. However, one or a few may stand out above the rest.Fri, 18 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMTcolplexlatamhttps://www.plex.lat/en/blog/education-and-the-new-normal/https://www.plex.lat/en/blog/education-and-the-new-normal/🕒 Reading time: 3 minutes Although health professionals are on the front line during the pandemic, educators have also been fighting educational challenges a year into the health crisis.Wed, 23 Jun 2021 00:00:00 GMTcolplexlatamhttps://www.plex.lat/en/blog/integrating-podcasts-at-every-level-of-education/https://www.plex.lat/en/blog/integrating-podcasts-at-every-level-of-education/🕒 Reading time: 3 minutes Teaching in institutional settings faces challenges qualitatively different from those encountered throughout its history. There may never have been as many tools to complement classroom learning as in the second decade of the 21st century, with the digital product boom.Wed, 09 Dec 2020 00:00:00 GMTcolplexlatamhttps://www.plex.lat/en/blog/idea-tu-rumbo-career-guidance-for-your-life/https://www.plex.lat/en/blog/idea-tu-rumbo-career-guidance-for-your-life/🕒 Reading time: 2 minutes Less than 1% of the Ministry of Health's health care spending goes toward mental health. This highlights the importance of democratizing access to relevant mental health resources for Guatemalan young people and adults who aspire to become the best version of themselves. Although&hellip;Wed, 04 Nov 2020 00:00:00 GMTcolplexgthttps://www.plex.lat/en/blog/online-teachers/https://www.plex.lat/en/blog/online-teachers/🕒 Reading time: 3 minutes Because of the current global situation, distance education has become indispensable in teachers' and students' lives.Wed, 09 Sep 2020 00:00:00 GMTcolplexlatamhttps://www.plex.lat/en/blog/virtual-education-a-challenge-for-this-generation/https://www.plex.lat/en/blog/virtual-education-a-challenge-for-this-generation/🕒 Reading time: 3 minutes The world has had to adapt to digital media to continue academic education. Countries in Europe, Asia, Oceania, Africa, and parts of the Americas had already implemented blended and virtual university education for bachelor's and master's degrees, but Guatemala was only taking its first steps.Wed, 27 May 2020 00:00:00 GMTcolplexgthttps://www.plex.lat/en/blog/teacher-stress-during-quarantine/https://www.plex.lat/en/blog/teacher-stress-during-quarantine/🕒 Reading time: 3 minutes Teaching can often produce considerable stress. Add the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak and confinement in most countries worldwide, and high stress levels can lead to fear and anxiety.Wed, 20 May 2020 00:00:00 GMTcolplexlatamhttps://www.plex.lat/en/blog/how-to-handle-online-classes-a-guide-for-parents/https://www.plex.lat/en/blog/how-to-handle-online-classes-a-guide-for-parents/🕒 Reading time: 4 minutes Because of the current situation, many parents have had to redefine their activities, especially those normally in the office all day who now need to balance work and household tasks.Thu, 14 May 2020 00:00:00 GMTcolplexlatamhttps://www.plex.lat/en/blog/how-to-handle-online-classes-a-guide-for-principals/https://www.plex.lat/en/blog/how-to-handle-online-classes-a-guide-for-principals/🕒 Reading time: 5 minutes Ensuring education continues in times of crisis is the responsibility of everyone in the educational community. Online classes have become very important today, but implementing them properly can be complex without specific ideas about how to proceed.Thu, 07 May 2020 00:00:00 GMTcolplexlatamhttps://www.plex.lat/en/blog/10-actions-for-successful-online-classes/https://www.plex.lat/en/blog/10-actions-for-successful-online-classes/🕒 Reading time: 7 minutes We need spaces that propose clear solutions focused on maintaining education in times of crisis. We are going through a difficult period worldwide, so here are strategies for successful online classes. Strategies for teachers: “Understand yourself, your students, and the digital ecosystem they belong to.” “Continuously explore&hellip;”Wed, 29 Apr 2020 00:00:00 GMTcolplexlatamhttps://www.plex.lat/en/blog/the-covid-19-phenomenon-in-guatemala/https://www.plex.lat/en/blog/the-covid-19-phenomenon-in-guatemala/🕒 Reading time: 3 minutes A few months ago, the world learned of a virus called coronavirus or COVID-19. It seemed that Wuhan in China was affected and that all of China needed to be isolated to keep the virus from spreading. Yet the epidemic emerged inexplicably in northern Italy, in the heart of Europe, where thousands of Italians could be infected. A few days ago, the WHO declared COVID-19 a pandemic, alerting the world to inevitable transmission.Sun, 19 Apr 2020 00:00:00 GMTcolplexgthttps://www.plex.lat/en/blog/activities-to-do-at-home-during-isolation/https://www.plex.lat/en/blog/activities-to-do-at-home-during-isolation/🕒 Reading time: 3 minutes Over time, monotony can create problems at home. That is why we looked for activities you can enjoy without leaving the house.Tue, 31 Mar 2020 00:00:00 GMTcolplexlatamhttps://www.plex.lat/en/blog/education-in-times-of-crisis/https://www.plex.lat/en/blog/education-in-times-of-crisis/🕒 Reading time: 5 minutes Armed conflicts, natural disasters, protests, pandemics, and other crises prevent many students from attending educational institutions.Mon, 16 Mar 2020 00:00:00 GMTcolplexlatamhttps://www.plex.lat/en/blog/how-to-apply-microlearning-in-the-classroom/https://www.plex.lat/en/blog/how-to-apply-microlearning-in-the-classroom/🕒 Reading time: 3 minutes Microlearning is a new educational trend that has gained momentum since 2018 in response to the various stimuli and distractions students face every day.Wed, 19 Feb 2020 00:00:00 GMTcolplexlatamhttps://www.plex.lat/en/blog/ideas-and-resources-for-encouraging-reading-in-the-classroom/https://www.plex.lat/en/blog/ideas-and-resources-for-encouraging-reading-in-the-classroom/🕒 Reading time: 5 minutes Reading has countless benefits, especially when cultivated as a habit from an early age. It stimulates imagination, helps children learn and entertain themselves, and supports their concentration. However, according to a report published by the UNESCO Institute for Statistics, more than half&hellip;Wed, 20 Nov 2019 00:00:00 GMTcolplexlatamhttps://www.plex.lat/en/blog/new-words-added-to-the-dictionary-of-the-spanish-language/https://www.plex.lat/en/blog/new-words-added-to-the-dictionary-of-the-spanish-language/🕒 Reading time: 3 minutes At the 16th Congress of the Association of Academies of the Spanish Language (ASALE), the latest additions to the 23rd edition of the Dictionary of the Spanish Language (DLE) were announced to the media.Fri, 08 Nov 2019 00:00:00 GMTcolplexgthttps://www.plex.lat/en/blog/what-to-do-with-your-children-during-the-school-holidays/https://www.plex.lat/en/blog/what-to-do-with-your-children-during-the-school-holidays/🕒 Reading time: 4 minutes The school year has just ended, and it is time to change the routine established almost ten months ago. Now the question arises: “What should we do with our children during the holidays?”Wed, 30 Oct 2019 00:00:00 GMTcolplexlatamhttps://www.plex.lat/en/blog/5-tips-to-improve-your-computer-typing-skills/https://www.plex.lat/en/blog/5-tips-to-improve-your-computer-typing-skills/🕒 Reading time: 4 minutes Becoming a good computer typist may seem like a complex challenge, but various apps and websites can help improve your typing skills.Fri, 25 Oct 2019 00:00:00 GMTcolplexlatamhttps://www.plex.lat/en/blog/8-educational-practices-that-foster-innovation-at-your-institution/https://www.plex.lat/en/blog/8-educational-practices-that-foster-innovation-at-your-institution/🕒 Reading time: 4 minutes Although there is no “recipe” that works in every learning context, we have carefully selected a collection of educational practices that can help your institution bring about real change in today's educational paradigms.Wed, 25 Sep 2019 00:00:00 GMTcolplexlatamhttps://www.plex.lat/en/blog/the-importance-of-parent-teacher-communication-in-education/https://www.plex.lat/en/blog/the-importance-of-parent-teacher-communication-in-education/🕒 Reading time: 3 minutes Times have changed, and educating students requires a joint effort by administrative staff, teachers, and parents. A positive relationship that encourages communication between educational institutions and parents enables higher-quality education for students. Communication between&hellip;Wed, 11 Sep 2019 00:00:00 GMTcolplexlatamhttps://www.plex.lat/en/blog/practical-tips-to-improve-your-handwriting/https://www.plex.lat/en/blog/practical-tips-to-improve-your-handwriting/🕒 Reading time: 2 minutes With mobile devices and computers, there is less and less need to use pen and paper. As a result, our handwriting deteriorates over time.Sun, 08 Sep 2019 00:00:00 GMTcolplexlatamhttps://www.plex.lat/en/blog/how-to-reduce-payment-delinquency-in-private-educational-institutions/https://www.plex.lat/en/blog/how-to-reduce-payment-delinquency-in-private-educational-institutions/🕒 Reading time: 6 minutes Payment delinquency is one of the main reasons an educational institution lacks liquidity, meaning money to pay its various obligations.Wed, 04 Sep 2019 00:00:00 GMTcolplexlatamhttps://www.plex.lat/en/blog/5-techniques-for-studying-fundamental-physics/https://www.plex.lat/en/blog/5-techniques-for-studying-fundamental-physics/🕒 Reading time: 3 minutes Fundamental Physics is a subject that often gives students headaches because it includes complex problems with a substantial mathematical component.Fri, 30 Aug 2019 00:00:00 GMTcolplexlatamhttps://www.plex.lat/en/blog/how-to-design-an-emergency-and-evacuation-plan/https://www.plex.lat/en/blog/how-to-design-an-emergency-and-evacuation-plan/🕒 Reading time: 4 minutes When an emergency occurs at an educational institution, everyone must know what to do. There is no room for improvisation; everyone must be clear about how to act.Wed, 28 Aug 2019 00:00:00 GMTcolplexlatamhttps://www.plex.lat/en/blog/the-importance-of-teacher-evaluation/https://www.plex.lat/en/blog/the-importance-of-teacher-evaluation/🕒 Reading time: 4 minutes Teacher evaluation is a fundamental activity that encourages reflection, development, and proposals for continuous improvement in teaching.Thu, 22 Aug 2019 00:00:00 GMTcolplexlatamhttps://www.plex.lat/en/blog/how-to-innovate-at-your-educational-institution/https://www.plex.lat/en/blog/how-to-innovate-at-your-educational-institution/🕒 Reading time: 5 minutes We need to innovate in our educational models and design a new way of teaching to adapt educational objectives to the needs of the digital age.Wed, 14 Aug 2019 00:00:00 GMTcolplexlatamhttps://www.plex.lat/en/blog/what-does-it-mean-to-be-a-teacher/https://www.plex.lat/en/blog/what-does-it-mean-to-be-a-teacher/🕒 Reading time: 3 minutes There is a difference between being an educator and a teacher, since a teacher approaches teaching with passion, love, and dedication, seeing beyond the classroom, school year, or course.Wed, 24 Jul 2019 00:00:00 GMTcolplexlatamhttps://www.plex.lat/en/blog/entrepreneurship-in-the-digital-age/https://www.plex.lat/en/blog/entrepreneurship-in-the-digital-age/🕒 Reading time: 3 minutes In recent years, we have seen governments increasingly focus their efforts on generating economic activity by encouraging entrepreneurship. By entrepreneurship, we mean business projects and ideas entering the market and facing the challenge of generating profits and becoming formal businesses. We can distinguish necessity-driven and&hellip;Thu, 18 Jul 2019 00:00:00 GMTcolplexgthttps://www.plex.lat/en/blog/study-techniques/https://www.plex.lat/en/blog/study-techniques/🕒 Reading time: 3 minutes You do not need to memorize entire textbooks. There are many dynamic, enjoyable techniques that can help improve your performance and make the most of your study time.Thu, 11 Jul 2019 00:00:00 GMTcolplexlatamhttps://www.plex.lat/en/blog/how-to-develop-multiple-intelligences-through-ict/https://www.plex.lat/en/blog/how-to-develop-multiple-intelligences-through-ict/🕒 Reading time: 3 minutes The theory of Multiple Intelligences explains that humans do not have a single intelligence from which all intellectual abilities derive. Rather, we have several, distributed across different areas of the brain, capable of working both individually and together.Thu, 04 Jul 2019 00:00:00 GMTcolplexlatamhttps://www.plex.lat/en/blog/how-to-raise-your-children-in-a-technological-society/https://www.plex.lat/en/blog/how-to-raise-your-children-in-a-technological-society/🕒 Reading time: 4 minutes Technology surrounds us in everyday life, from televisions and mobile devices to tablets and computers. They are a window to the world offering constant information, but can also be a major distraction for your children.Wed, 26 Jun 2019 00:00:00 GMTcolplexlatamhttps://www.plex.lat/en/blog/become-a-storyteller/https://www.plex.lat/en/blog/become-a-storyteller/🕒 Reading time: 3 minutes Stories are very important in children’s lives and development. Considering the benefits of encouraging classroom reading, the storyteller’s role is very important. A story is essentially a narrative created by one or more authors that, being very short and simple, makes it&hellip;Wed, 19 Jun 2019 00:00:00 GMTcolplexlatamhttps://www.plex.lat/en/blog/how-to-care-for-our-environment-with-the-3-rs/https://www.plex.lat/en/blog/how-to-care-for-our-environment-with-the-3-rs/🕒 Reading time: 3 minutes We all know environmental problems are directly affecting our quality of life worldwide. Recently, the World Economic Forum suggested that “developing countries are the most vulnerable to climate change,” so we face a problem that may be felt more strongly in Latin American countries&hellip;Wed, 12 Jun 2019 00:00:00 GMTcolplexlatamhttps://www.plex.lat/en/blog/5-tips-to-help-your-children-become-better-students/https://www.plex.lat/en/blog/5-tips-to-help-your-children-become-better-students/🕒 Reading time: 2 minutes A student’s life is not easy, even if it seems so. It is a long road full of obstacles and tests that can only be overcome through effort and consistency. Some students find studying much harder than others.Thu, 06 Jun 2019 00:00:00 GMTcolplexlatamhttps://www.plex.lat/en/blog/using-podcasts-in-education/https://www.plex.lat/en/blog/using-podcasts-in-education/🕒 Reading time: 3 minutes Using podcasts in education promotes verbal skill development and offers an easy way to integrate ICT into the classroom while creating a dynamic learning experience. What is a podcast? A podcast is an audio multimedia file shared through digital media. A podcast is a resource&hellip;Wed, 29 May 2019 00:00:00 GMTcolplexlatamhttps://www.plex.lat/en/blog/how-to-avoid-distractions-while-studying/https://www.plex.lat/en/blog/how-to-avoid-distractions-while-studying/🕒 Reading time: 4 minutes The world seems to be against us when we need to study, do homework, or finish an assignment. Learning to be more efficient during study hours helps us earn better grades and use time optimally, leaving more time for fun. We need both to organize our studying and to learn to eliminate distractions while studying.Wed, 22 May 2019 00:00:00 GMTcolplexlatamhttps://www.plex.lat/en/blog/5-tips-to-motivate-your-students/https://www.plex.lat/en/blog/5-tips-to-motivate-your-students/🕒 Reading time: 3 minutes Motivation is an essential ingredient in learning and sometimes one of the hardest to achieve in the classroom. That is why we want to share these 5 simple tips to motivate your students, help them find their passions, and awaken their desire to learn. FIVE STEPS TO IMPROVE&hellip;Wed, 15 May 2019 00:00:00 GMTcolplexlatamhttps://www.plex.lat/en/blog/the-importance-of-organizing-your-classroom-space-dynamically/https://www.plex.lat/en/blog/the-importance-of-organizing-your-classroom-space-dynamically/🕒 Reading time: 3 minutes Organizing your classroom space is essential when putting different educational methods into practice. The most common classroom arrangement has all students sitting separately at their desks, facing the board. It is very important to keep reorganizing our space in&hellip;Wed, 01 May 2019 00:00:00 GMTcolplexlatamhttps://www.plex.lat/en/blog/how-to-resolve-conflicts-in-the-classroom/https://www.plex.lat/en/blog/how-to-resolve-conflicts-in-the-classroom/🕒 Reading time: 4 minutes Classroom conflicts are more common than they seem. Besides being learning spaces, educational institutions are places where hundreds of people of different ages and customs interact daily, making them settings where conflicts that need resolving commonly arise.Wed, 17 Apr 2019 00:00:00 GMTcolplexlatamhttps://www.plex.lat/en/blog/think-instead-of-repeating/https://www.plex.lat/en/blog/think-instead-of-repeating/🕒 Reading time: 2 minutes Traditionally, education has taught repetition rather than thinking through memorization from its very beginnings. This kind of learning is based on the idea that “the more often an idea is repeated, the greater the child’s response or assimilation will be.” Something is happening in education&hellip;Wed, 10 Apr 2019 00:00:00 GMTcolplexlatamhttps://www.plex.lat/en/blog/multiple-intelligences-social-intrapersonal-intelligence/https://www.plex.lat/en/blog/multiple-intelligences-social-intrapersonal-intelligence/🕒 Reading time: 3 minutes Intrapersonal intelligence is one of the types of intelligence proposed in Howard Gardner’s Theory of Multiple Intelligences.Sat, 06 Apr 2019 00:00:00 GMTcolplexlatamhttps://www.plex.lat/en/blog/7-ways-to-encourage-creativity-in-the-classroom/https://www.plex.lat/en/blog/7-ways-to-encourage-creativity-in-the-classroom/🕒 Reading time: 3 minutes Creativity is a skill everyone can acquire, develop, and stimulate through learning. We want to present 10 simple, practical ways to encourage creativity in the classroom.Wed, 03 Apr 2019 00:00:00 GMTcolplexlatamhttps://www.plex.lat/en/blog/group-activities-in-the-classroom-what-are-the-benefits/https://www.plex.lat/en/blog/group-activities-in-the-classroom-what-are-the-benefits/🕒 Reading time: 3 minutes Group activities are essential tools aimed at bringing a group of people together through participation.Wed, 27 Mar 2019 00:00:00 GMTcolplexlatamhttps://www.plex.lat/en/blog/amazing-simple-ideas-to-encourage-reading/https://www.plex.lat/en/blog/amazing-simple-ideas-to-encourage-reading/🕒 Reading time: 3 minutes Encouraging reading is one of any teacher’s most common concerns. Helping young children discover the magic of stories or getting secondary students hooked on the pleasure of a good book can seem difficult. Today we want to share some simple ideas to help awaken the&hellip;Wed, 20 Mar 2019 00:00:00 GMTcolplexlatamhttps://www.plex.lat/en/blog/methods-for-retaining-what-you-have-learned/https://www.plex.lat/en/blog/methods-for-retaining-what-you-have-learned/🕒 Reading time: 3 minutes One of the greatest problems in studying may be retaining learned knowledge for as long as possible. Before introducing methods to help keep memories in your brain longer, let us briefly analyze what happens with our memory: there is a&hellip;Wed, 06 Mar 2019 00:00:00 GMTcolplexlatamhttps://www.plex.lat/en/blog/how-to-get-started-with-reading/https://www.plex.lat/en/blog/how-to-get-started-with-reading/🕒 Reading time: 5 minutes If you do not particularly enjoy reading, or get bored quickly after just the first few paragraphs of a book, do not feel bad. It happens to everyone, even the most consistent readers. Reading is a way to discover things you did not know and learn about the ideology or way of thinking&hellip;Wed, 27 Feb 2019 00:00:00 GMTcolplexlatamhttps://www.plex.lat/en/blog/tips-for-improving-your-childrens-scientific-thinking/https://www.plex.lat/en/blog/tips-for-improving-your-childrens-scientific-thinking/🕒 Reading time: 3 minutes Scientific thinking is an ability also related to independence and solving everyday problems. A logical way of looking at the different situations a person may face helps identify relationships between facts, ideas, or causes and effects. What&hellip;Wed, 13 Feb 2019 00:00:00 GMTcolplexlatamhttps://www.plex.lat/en/blog/how-to-create-an-article-from-scratch-in-10-steps/https://www.plex.lat/en/blog/how-to-create-an-article-from-scratch-in-10-steps/🕒 Reading time: 4 minutes Writing an article can sometimes seem difficult. Many people are frightened by the idea of having to write one, but it turns out to be very easy once you understand its parts and what needs to be done. That is why today we want to show you 10 steps&hellip;Thu, 31 Jan 2019 00:00:00 GMTcolplexlatamhttps://www.plex.lat/en/blog/multiple-intelligences-social-interpersonal-intelligence/https://www.plex.lat/en/blog/multiple-intelligences-social-interpersonal-intelligence/🕒 Reading time: < 1 minute Social-interpersonal intelligence allows us to understand others. Interpersonal intelligence is far more important in daily life than academic brilliance because it determines our choice of partner, friends, and, to a large extent, our success at work or in our studies. We do not all have&hellip;Sat, 26 Jan 2019 00:00:00 GMTcolplexlatamhttps://www.plex.lat/en/blog/tips-for-being-a-good-student/https://www.plex.lat/en/blog/tips-for-being-a-good-student/🕒 Reading time: 3 minutes Students face the challenge of learning a large amount of content every day. With these tips for being a good student, they can overcome such challenges without difficulty. It is extremely important that studying not take place only in the classroom. After your day of&hellip;Thu, 24 Jan 2019 00:00:00 GMTcolplexlatamhttps://www.plex.lat/en/blog/multiple-intelligences-visual-spatial-intelligence/https://www.plex.lat/en/blog/multiple-intelligences-visual-spatial-intelligence/🕒 Reading time: 3 minutes Continuing with multiple intelligences, we will discuss visual-spatial intelligence, the ability that allows us to observe the world and objects from different perspectives. Who possesses this type of intelligence? Chess players and visual arts professionals—painters, designers, sculptors—excel in this intelligence, as do&hellip;Sat, 19 Jan 2019 00:00:00 GMTcolplexlatamhttps://www.plex.lat/en/blog/how-to-organize-your-study-time-in-five-steps/https://www.plex.lat/en/blog/how-to-organize-your-study-time-in-five-steps/🕒 Reading time: 2 minutes It is important to organize your study time from the beginning of the school year, so we want to share an easy way to get organized in just five steps: 1. Write key dates in your planner. 📅 It is important to have a personal planner or calendar, whether on paper&hellip;Wed, 16 Jan 2019 00:00:00 GMTcolplexlatamhttps://www.plex.lat/en/blog/tips-for-a-successful-return-to-school/https://www.plex.lat/en/blog/tips-for-a-successful-return-to-school/🕒 Reading time: 2 minutes Going back to school is by no means easy, and without organization it can become chaotic. The whole family needs to prepare, not only by buying supplies and thinking of lunches, but mentally as well. To make the beginning of the school year a lovely&hellip;Wed, 02 Jan 2019 00:00:00 GMTcolplexlatamhttps://www.plex.lat/en/blog/multiple-intelligences-bodily-kinesthetic-intelligence/https://www.plex.lat/en/blog/multiple-intelligences-bodily-kinesthetic-intelligence/🕒 Reading time: 2 minutes Multiple intelligences: bodily-kinesthetic intelligence. Multiple intelligences: bodily-kinesthetic intelligence. Most people might think we are talking about physical ability, but there is much more: coordination, processing and expressing information, and controlling one’s body and what it produces. In fact, what all these individuals display is nothing other than&hellip;Wed, 19 Dec 2018 00:00:00 GMTcolplexlatamhttps://www.plex.lat/en/blog/multiple-intelligences-musical-intelligence/https://www.plex.lat/en/blog/multiple-intelligences-musical-intelligence/🕒 Reading time: 3 minutes Continuing the series I have been creating, musical intelligence also belongs to the multiple intelligences model popularized by American psychologist Howard Gardner. The concept refers to the abilities and sensitivities related to musical sensitivity, when producing music and perceiving it as such with all its nuances.&hellip;Wed, 19 Dec 2018 00:00:00 GMTcolplexlatamhttps://www.plex.lat/en/blog/reading-in-the-classroom-a-door-to-many-worlds/https://www.plex.lat/en/blog/reading-in-the-classroom-a-door-to-many-worlds/🕒 Reading time: 2 minutes Reading is one of the skills that brings the greatest benefits to human beings. Through it we can expand our imagination, increase our vocabulary, learn more about other cultures and languages, and even “travel” to places we will probably never visit physically. It also develops our ability to investigate, experience emotions, and involves numerous&hellip;Wed, 19 Dec 2018 00:00:00 GMTcolplexlatamhttps://www.plex.lat/en/blog/motivate-your-students-with-learning-through-play/https://www.plex.lat/en/blog/motivate-your-students-with-learning-through-play/🕒 Reading time: 3 minutes Learning through play is an educational methodology that uses games and/or video games in the classroom to learn content and competencies, and for teachers to assess them. Although both use games as an educational resource, this teaching method should not be confused with educational gamification because,&hellip;Tue, 18 Dec 2018 00:00:00 GMTcolplexlatamhttps://www.plex.lat/en/blog/automation-in-our-financial-statements/https://www.plex.lat/en/blog/automation-in-our-financial-statements/🕒 Reading time: 4 minutes Automation in our financial statements aims to steer our institution in the right direction, not only from a budgetary perspective but also strategically. This is no easy task in times like these, when geographical and political events, exchange-rate instability, and&hellip;Wed, 28 Nov 2018 00:00:00 GMTcolplexlatamhttps://www.plex.lat/en/blog/multiple-intelligences-logical-mathematical-intelligence/https://www.plex.lat/en/blog/multiple-intelligences-logical-mathematical-intelligence/🕒 Reading time: 2 minutes Continuing with the subject of Multiple Intelligences: for decades, logical-mathematical intelligence was considered raw intelligence. It was the central axis of the concept of intelligence and was used as a benchmark to identify how intelligent 🤓 someone was. As its name suggests, this type of intelligence is linked to the ability for&hellip;Tue, 27 Nov 2018 00:00:00 GMTcolplexlatamhttps://www.plex.lat/en/blog/multiple-intelligences-linguistic-intelligence/https://www.plex.lat/en/blog/multiple-intelligences-linguistic-intelligence/🕒 Reading time: 4 minutes Linguistic intelligence is the ability to express ourselves through language, one of the characteristics that distinguishes us from other living beings. Verbal communication is also a useful tool that has allowed us to survive in adverse environments, better understand our surroundings, and form large communities in which hundreds of people cooperate. In&hellip;Fri, 09 Nov 2018 00:00:00 GMTcolplexlatamhttps://www.plex.lat/en/blog/5-free-tools-for-applying-gamification-in-the-classroom/https://www.plex.lat/en/blog/5-free-tools-for-applying-gamification-in-the-classroom/🕒 Reading time: 3 minutes You may be familiar with the term, but if you are wondering what gamification is, we want to explain that it is a modern learning technique that brings game mechanics into education. Gamification aims to maximize children’s skills through experimentation and play, since through&hellip;Wed, 20 Jun 2018 00:00:00 GMTcolplexlatamhttps://www.plex.lat/en/blog/modern-teaching-methodologies/https://www.plex.lat/en/blog/modern-teaching-methodologies/🕒 Reading time: 4 minutes New teaching methodologies are changing educational environments around the world and driving better academic results for students. We review some of the leading modern teaching methodologies developed by teachers that every 21st-century educator should know. Flipped Classroom One of the modern methodologies that has&hellip;Wed, 13 Jun 2018 00:00:00 GMTcolplexlatamhttps://www.plex.lat/en/blog/how-to-motivate-teachers-throughout-the-school-year/https://www.plex.lat/en/blog/how-to-motivate-teachers-throughout-the-school-year/🕒 Reading time: 3 minutes Motivating teachers is essential, because teachers generate emotions and dynamics. A motivated teacher is fundamental to the principles of teaching. [Tweet "Being a teacher is like a running race: runners are motivated at the start, rested and prepared. Halfway through the race they&hellip;Wed, 06 Jun 2018 00:00:00 GMTcolplexlatamhttps://www.plex.lat/en/blog/tips-for-organizing-and-making-the-most-of-your-study-time/https://www.plex.lat/en/blog/tips-for-organizing-and-making-the-most-of-your-study-time/🕒 Reading time: 2 minutes Often, failure in your studies is not just about how much or how little you studied, but how you organized your study time and how you use it. Below, we offer a series of tips to help you improve your work and make the time you spend studying&hellip;Wed, 30 May 2018 00:00:00 GMTcolplexlatamhttps://www.plex.lat/en/blog/how-the-use-of-ict-affects-the-classroom/https://www.plex.lat/en/blog/how-the-use-of-ict-affects-the-classroom/🕒 Reading time: 4 minutes The presence of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) in many facets of our lives has, in a very short time, changed how we understand the world, communicate with others, and also teach and learn in the so-called information society. The importance of access to information&hellip;Wed, 23 May 2018 00:00:00 GMTcolplexlatamhttps://www.plex.lat/en/blog/the-importance-of-automating-administrative-processes-in-institutions/https://www.plex.lat/en/blog/the-importance-of-automating-administrative-processes-in-institutions/🕒 Reading time: 3 minutes Today, more and more institutions are choosing to automate their processes to become more efficient. Administrative automation is the use of systems to make an institution’s operations easier, more effective, and more efficient. What is process automation? Process automation&hellip;Wed, 16 May 2018 00:00:00 GMTcolplexlatamhttps://www.plex.lat/en/blog/how-to-be-a-good-leader-at-an-educational-institution/https://www.plex.lat/en/blog/how-to-be-a-good-leader-at-an-educational-institution/🕒 Reading time: 3 minutes The type of management practiced in educational institutions has changed enormously in recent years. It has shifted from an exclusively top-down approach, with a heavy burden on management when making decisions and striving to move projects forward, toward a more&hellip;Wed, 09 May 2018 00:00:00 GMTcolplexlatamhttps://www.plex.lat/en/blog/good-parents-good-students/https://www.plex.lat/en/blog/good-parents-good-students/🕒 Reading time: 2 minutes School is not just somewhere children go so their parents can work, nor is it merely a place to play or make friends, although of course it serves all those purposes too. Its purpose is far more significant, not only for children and their families, but for&hellip;Wed, 02 May 2018 00:00:00 GMTcolplexlatamhttps://www.plex.lat/en/blog/tips-for-making-the-most-of-your-time/https://www.plex.lat/en/blog/tips-for-making-the-most-of-your-time/🕒 Reading time: 2 minutes Every morning, people get up and choose how they want to begin the day. For some, this means exercising a little before heading to the office; for others, spending time with their children, reading the newspaper, or catching up on email. In reality, everyone is doing some things instead&hellip;Wed, 25 Apr 2018 00:00:00 GMTcolplexlatamhttps://www.plex.lat/en/blog/10-books-for-children-under-13/https://www.plex.lat/en/blog/10-books-for-children-under-13/🕒 Reading time: 4 minutes The habit of reading should be encouraged from a very early age. Children who read from a young age are more likely to continue this hobby in adulthood. Reading not only benefits cognitive and psychological development, but also encourages the use of imagination&hellip;Wed, 18 Apr 2018 00:00:00 GMTcolplexlatamhttps://www.plex.lat/en/blog/how-to-learn-a-new-language/https://www.plex.lat/en/blog/how-to-learn-a-new-language/🕒 Reading time: 3 minutes To learn a new language, the first thing you need is courage. Anyone can do it; all it takes is willingness. This is what experts say about the adventure of learning a new language and the frustration it brings some people. Of course, some languages are harder than others depending on the person, but there are methods,&hellip;Wed, 11 Apr 2018 00:00:00 GMTcolplexlatamhttps://www.plex.lat/en/blog/holistic-education/https://www.plex.lat/en/blog/holistic-education/🕒 Reading time: 2 minutes Children’s education is something that concerns parents deeply. Clearly, the years of education shape the individual. For this reason, it is important to provide not only knowledge but also values. This is where holistic education offers a comprehensive way to shape our children and prepare them for the future.&hellip;Wed, 04 Apr 2018 00:00:00 GMTcolplexlatamhttps://www.plex.lat/en/blog/the-theory-of-multiple-intelligences/https://www.plex.lat/en/blog/the-theory-of-multiple-intelligences/🕒 Reading time: 2 minutes The study of intelligence has many facets; one that particularly interests me is the theory of multiple intelligences proposed by Howard Gardner, in which he points out that academic intelligence—earning degrees and educational honors; academic records—is not a decisive factor in understanding the intelligence of&hellip;Wed, 21 Mar 2018 00:00:00 GMTcolplexlatamhttps://www.plex.lat/en/blog/the-importance-of-using-technology-in-the-classroom/https://www.plex.lat/en/blog/the-importance-of-using-technology-in-the-classroom/🕒 Reading time: 2 minutes Technology is very important in early childhood education. Educational studies have shown that icons, photos, and other visual symbols are important for the early development of reading and learning, since they facilitate the development of speech, writing, and reading. However, it is always necessary to&hellip;Wed, 14 Mar 2018 00:00:00 GMTcolplexlatamhttps://www.plex.lat/en/blog/the-importance-of-family-in-schooling/https://www.plex.lat/en/blog/the-importance-of-family-in-schooling/🕒 Reading time: 2 minutes Education is a shared task between parents and educators, aimed at the well-rounded development of children. For this reason, action must be taken jointly; the tutor is responsible for involving parents and providing them with all the information they need to feel connected to&hellip;Wed, 07 Mar 2018 00:00:00 GMTcolplexlatamhttps://www.plex.lat/en/blog/virtual-education-or-online-education/https://www.plex.lat/en/blog/virtual-education-or-online-education/🕒 Reading time: 3 minutes The development of Information and Communication Technologies—ICT—has opened up countless possibilities for educational projects in which everyone has the opportunity to access quality education regardless of the time or place in which they find themselves. Indeed, the access options that&hellip;Sat, 03 Mar 2018 00:00:00 GMTcolplexlatam