[responsivevoice_button buttontext=”Play”] The Internet is often touted as a great source of knowledge and information, not to mention its social benefits. There are two sides to every issue, however, and the Internet also has some drawbacks. It’s hard to deny that the Internet is having a profound effect on modern education, and not always in…
Why using e-books as an educational resource?
It is a fact that the users of e-books have become a well-known mode of studying for many students around the world. It has become a significant educational resource for many university students and self-studying enthusiasts. An e-book is basically a book in electronic format. These days, it can be downloaded to most of the…
4 facts on online colleges: The process of enrolling
Selecting online courses or college is getting more popular in our days. The procedure of enrolling at one of these courses is simple and straight forward. Students are requested to apply to one of the college’s degree programs, after researching the best accredited institution. Once accepted into an online program, students are asked to sign up…
Life changing technology in the next 5 years
Will we be teleported, read other people’s minds, implant a chip instead or reading or something else in the next 5 years? The IBM annual tech predictions, suggests radical changes in security, mobility and energy that will alter our lives all by 2017. According to them, the social and market trends will result in a…
Break the online learning misconceptions
Adult learners have long thought that the only way you can get an education is in a classroom with a teacher, desks, and students. However, online learning has changed the way that many adults think. Effective and successful learning can happen with a computer connection and a goal-oriented adult. It just takes a little different…
4 Tech tools that boost learning
In today’s world of technology, more and more students are using tech tools for smart learning. Technological tools are facilitating students with learning methods that are not feasible with conventional ways. Now students can collaborate with their teachers and class fellows in a digital way. Both students and teachers can enhance their class performance by…
Technology in science research
Social media delivers specific benefits to scientists that were largely unavailable to the industry just a decade ago. Did you know that 62% of scientists use social media as a way to share information and collaborate with one another? Also, the Internet allows scientists and researchers to build on the knowledge they already have by…
The benefits of distance learning courses
What is distance learning? Online learning is the ideal method of study for a wide range of individuals, of all ages, who would like to gain a qualification. Distance learning has a number of advantages over the traditional learning environment. Distance learning allows students to study at a pace convenient to you. So what are…
5 Cheap ways to get started with learning
Are you interested in science, but not sure how to get started learning more about the subject? Some emerging scientists are put off, worried that the costs associated with the genre might become crippling. However, there are plenty of ways to take advantage of your thirst for science without having to break the bank. Here…
IT Training for the older generation: Where to learn and how you will benefit?
Many people in the over 60’s age bracket are keen to get up to date with technology. Some people in this age group are as IT literate as anyone else, having worked with computers for the last couple of decades. However, other people in this generation may never have come across a computer in their…