It’s hard not to be in awe of a city that was founded by Batman. John Batman, that is, who, in 1835, established the settlement upon the Yarra River that would become Melbourne. The discovery of gold triggered the Victoria Gold Rush in 1851, and Melbourne grew into a thriving city. By the 1880s, at…
Things to remember during Freshers’ Week
Once the hard work’s been completed, the exam results have been returned and the final offer from your chosen university is on the table, the excitement of leaving home for the first time can feel almost overwhelming. But although the buzz of meeting new friends and living on your own will have you counting down…
Quote: To do – per day
“One ought, every day at least, to hear a little song, read a good poem, see a fine picture and, if it were possible, speak a few reasonable words.” – Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
The Cult of DONE Manifesto
The Cult of Done Manifest infographic
5 top tips for learning any language faster
Learning a new language is a fantastic goal and the sense of achievement it brings every time you further your knowledge is immense, particularly when you get to the point of being able to use your language skills to communicate in the real world. It’s not an easy thing to do though – often, becoming…
Quote: Interpret the past
A society that does not correctly interpret and appreciate its past cannot understand its present fortunes and adversities and can be caught unawares in a fast changing world. – Ibrahim Babangida
What we are learning from online learning?
Daphne Koller is a third generation Ph.D in her family, who is passionate about education. As a Stanford professor, she is excited to be making the college experience available to everybody through her startup, Coursera – cofounded by Andrew Ng. Each keystroke, quiz, peer-to-peer discussion and self-graded assignment builds an unprecedented pool of data on…
Quote: Pick yourself up after a fall!
“Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in getting up every time we do. “ ~ Confucius
e-learning: who, what, where, when and how?
Corexcel has created an infograph out of its survey on 4500 participants establishing the general outlines on who, what, where, when and how is using e-learning. Have a look:
How to choose online degree courses?
With so many resources available online, you might wonder which one is the most reliable or best solution for your needs. The answer to these questions is not straight forward, but what can be said for sure is that Online degree programs have become the first choice of working individuals, who cannot visit far to…