E-learning that has gained popularity since the year 1999, has seen a tremendous growth. In the past decade, the education sector has seen an immense change in the way of learning. Today, the corporates are also bringing this technology to their employees in order to impart corporate learning within the organization.
Media projects for teachers and students
Visual aids are essential in teaching. The use of these aids enhance the learning of students. One specific form is the use of media. As a teacher, you can use videos or slide shows in delivering the lessons to your students. Students can also create projects using these media to enhance their learning of the…
Everything you need to know about starting a tunnel boring company in 2014
If you’ve got a history of running successful construction companies, but you think it’s time for something a little more ambitious, starting your own tunnel boring firm could be the ideal solution in 2014. You’re obviously going to need a lot of startup capital, and so this opportunity is probably only open to people who’ve…
How parents encourage children’s inquisition?
The fact that children come into the world with a seemingly unquenchable inquisition is a good thing for encouraging them to take an interest in their academic subjects. This natural curiosity is perfect for subjects (like science) that involve understanding the world around us. Here are some tips on nurturing this natural desire to explore.
Evolution of invention in the last 50 years
The past five decades have been an exciting time for inventors. With new tools and technology hitting the market almost daily, people are being inspired to see if they can create the next game-changing invention. In fact, since 1963 the US has seen its patent applications grow from just under 100,00 to almost 600,000 in…
Educational transformations in classrooms
Technology has had a huge impact on almost every aspect of our lives and can help us in many ways. The way we communicate with loved ones, find out the latest news and current affairs and most importantly, the way we educate in the classroom. Your child might be a budding Little Harvard, Yale or…
Spider Silk: the super material of the future
Many of today’s most remarkable technological innovations come to fruition when the speed and efficiency of modern day technology is applied to natural materials found on the earth. Spider silk, which is being hailed as “new super material of the future”, is a prime example of the combination of man and nature, as it is…
Technology and its impact on special needs children
As the world continues to become more organized around technology, sectors like education continue to benefit. In particular, members of society like students with special needs have been able to truly make the most out of technology. Technology has better facilitated the learning process for special needs children. These children are now able to feel…
Khan Academy
Khan Academy is a non-profit organization with the goal of changing education for the better, by providing a free world-class education for anyone anywhere. All of the site’s resources are available to anyone: student, teacher, home-schooler, principal, adult returning to the classroom after 30 years, or a friendly alien just trying to get a leg…
YouTube EDU
YouTube is not the only fun and something-about-anything social media. It is a place where at its YouTube EDU learners and educators spend time together in one large global video classroom. On YouTube EDU, you can access broad set of educational videos that range from academic lectures to inspirational speeches, including everything related to learning…