We are experiencing a trend of having the traditional education disruption by the emerging online education institutions and online available resources. 65% of college and universities say that online courses are a critical part of their long-term strategy and it is clear that this trend is affecting the main stream population of college and university…
The pros and cons of peer grading in online courses
While it may not be suitable for everyone, online courses, now commonly referred to as Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs), are becoming an increasingly popular option for college students. However, in such classes, students will face a unique set of challenges, including little interaction with others, keeping motivated, and peer grading. For those of you…
Your life in a suitcase: What to pack to study abroad?
So you’re studying abroad. It could be for a semester, a year, or maybe you splashed out to take your whole course abroad. Either way, it’s worth knowing what you need to bring. Studying abroad is a great opportunity. There’s something romantic about getting to live out of a suitcase for a while, it’s the…
Finding the best IT training can be difficult: here’s how to do it!
If you require IT training, there are a few things you have to figure out first. Since it is likely that you will be spending money on this training, you need to know how to find the best of the best and understand which options are most suitable to you and your specific needs. Let’s…
How to get your scholarship?
If you need money to continue your studies, then you need “The Ultimate SlugBooks Guide to Earning a Scholarship” infographic! Go through the images below for helpful tips helping you to find scholarships and awards to apply for, how to prepare your applications correctly, how to avoid common mistakes and at the end find the…
Effective online education revision techniques
There’s no way of escaping exams, so it’s really important for students to find efficient ways to revise the information they’ve learnt. Revision is extremely important, since it enables students to observe their progress and get a high score. Therefore, you’re about to see some guidelines that should be applied by all students interested in…
Am I the online school person?
After secondary school there are many ways to continue your education and alternative ways to get your high school diploma. The popular choice for people who are on the go are the online educational courses, MOOCs and blended learning. In this way not only that you can you make your own schedule, but you will…
The benefits of postgraduate study
Traditionally the end of an undergraduate degree has meant a seamless transition to the start of a lifelong career. But with increasing numbers of students entering higher education, coupled with the ongoing challenges of a subdued labour market during times of economic uncertainty, this picture is one that increasingly features in the yearbooks of yesterday’s…
The fundamentals of blended learning
It is good to know that the technology has finally made it possible for a small group of teachers to be able to teach and engage in large groups. Teachers can use the resources more effectively and efficiently, where technology allows cheap and easy tools to lecture a large amount of people at their own pace…
How to type faster and be more productive?
With the rapid global technological advancements, learning how to type is one of the skills which are most treasured in the market. Typing is not in fact difficult – the real challenge is how to do it fast enough to keep up with the flow of your thoughts. To learn how to type faster, you…