Educational theorists, from philosophers like Socrates and Rousseau, to researchers like Howard Gardner today, have addressed the theories of learning. Many of their ideas continue to influence home schoolers, as well as traditional educators, therefore a little familiarity with some of the ideas most popular among home schoolers, will help you make sense of the…
Office 365: Teachers in control
Office 365 for Education was launched in June 2012, all in a direction to helping transform education. Teachers were asking for a holistic collaboration platform that would allow them and their students to access the knowledge and tools required for 21st century learning easily and safely. They needed a way to communicate, with each other, within their…
Which is the best online university for you?
You are probably aware that the enhancement of internet technology leads to rapid growth of online education. Having said this it is a fact that online degree programs are increasing in popularity and creditability, where more and more online universities are available on internet offering degrees from Bachelor to MBAs and PhD and Subject areas…
How to look for summer jobs online?
Most high school students and teenagers are willing to make some extra money over their summer break. By getting a summer job – they do get that extra money. A summer job is available all in several places and Internet is one of those places that gives high school students an opportunity to find summer jobs…
Best mobile apps for online learning
Many students are surprised to hear that one of the most powerful tools for learning may be right in their pocket. Smartphones are more advanced than ever and they can provide students with some of the amazing resources through apps on their phones. From higher education and advanced courses to basic tools for students, here is…
Edutopia: What works best in education?
Maybe you were not aware that the famous Director George Lucas has a well established Educational Foundation called Edutopia. With a dedication to improving the K-12 learning process, they support the documenting, disseminating and advocating innovative, replicable, and evidence-based educational strategies, which prepare students to thrive in their future education, careers, and adult lives. Vision…
Which education do you need for Forex?
The right education puts you in the right place, among the potential experts. With time, with upgrading your skills and knowledge, you can become one and will be considering yourself as a such. To be able to claim – I know the subject so well, ‘just ask me any question’ … is a good feeling…
Discover the magic of m-learning
The current trends in the professional sector when going from e-learning to mobile learning (m-learning), like compatibility, security and training, within the current mobile landscape with the best practices in mobile learning, are getting more and more popular, tempting and promising. Business environment Considering the fact that there were around 500 million smartphones, 34 million…
An affordable degree catering to the needs of a teacher
Trainers and assessors need to be trained themselves before going on to assess others. In Australia, all trainers hence must undergo a program called TAE40110 –certificate IV in Training and Assessment. There are ten parts to this program, seven of which are compulsory. The trainer (who incidentally becomes the student) learns how to plan assessment…
Become an Audio books fan
Audio books are becoming more and more popular, as people have less time to sit down and read a book. Taking advantage of iPods and MP3 players to listen to the latest bestseller as they rush through their daily lives is more common practice. In the direction of using more of the latest technology gadgets…