6 tools you may need in higher education

 

If you’re getting ready to go off to college, you’ve probably thought about what you should bring.

You might even have a packing list already. Before you consider you list complete, though, take a look at these six things that you may need – you might find out your list isn’t quite complete after all.
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9 Tips for collaborative learning

Collaboration facilitates students in project based learning. Collaboration helps students engage in various learning activities. By coordinating with each other, students are in more control of their tasks which results in increased productivity. The need of collaboration is particularly required for research-based tasks where students have to share knowledge across other members of the project.
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Websites that dominate Internet

People have many different reasons for collecting and analyzing statistics on popular Internet sites. The most successful websites provide examples of proven web design techniques. In addition, successful Internet businesses provide relevant examples for entrepreneurs in many disparate industries. Highly analytical sites like www.internetworldstats.com provide fascinating information about the most successful modern websites. Though Google ranks highly, Facebook easily earns its place as the most visited website. Hundreds of millions of people use Facebook to network with friends, family members and business associates. Other social sites like Twitter have extremely loyal followings.
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Benefits of online drivers’ education

Many people think that driving a car is pretty easy and that spending a couple of hours behind the wheel is all it takes to become a good driver, without having to read any books or attend classes that could provide them with the necessary theoretical knowledge. But, there is more to driving than just sitting behind the wheel and hitting the gas pedal. There are lots of rules and traffic laws that you have to be aware of in order to be able to drive in a safe manner and avoid putting your life and the lives of other road users at risk. That’s what drivers education is for, to teach you about the rules of the road, and prepare you for every challenge you may face on the road.
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3 great communications skills activities

In any business or organisation, the ways in which employees communicate have a great impact on its productivity. Conversations are most difficult to initiate among strangers. Bolstering activities that help in developing the conversation skill-set of the staff can go a long way in furthering a business or an organisation. Here are three great activities to develop conversation skills among your work colleagues.
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Google Glass’ pros and cons

Google Glass is a new wearable technology currently being tested by volunteers in the Google Explorer program. The head mounted device projects information to the wearer’s visual field and responds to touch and voice commands. The device can take pictures and videos, provide weather and traffic updates and guide drivers by GPS.

Google Glass may be available for holiday shoppers
For testers, Google Glass cost $1,500. Glass is projected to be released by the holiday season and should cost about as much as a smartphone. Glass is designed to intuitively integrate wearable technology into the user’s daily life.
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