March, 2014 | Education blog: Grow your mind. Shape your world.

How to become an IT trainer?

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Post published:17 March, 2014
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Are you great with people, with excellent IT skills and the ability to design and present course work? If so, you could consider becoming an IT trainer and earn a lucrative salary while transferring your knowledge to others.

IT trainers design and deliver courses on various software applications. These range from common desktop programs such as Microsoft Office or advanced technical areas, including programming and web design. IT trainers are essentially teachers who tend to work in colleges, universities and the training departments of large companies.
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Media projects for teachers and students

Post author:Cultus
Post published:13 March, 2014
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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 subject matter or submit as a school term requirement.
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Blended learning develops 21st century skills

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Post published:12 March, 2014
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The pervasive use of computers and the Internet in daily activities has brought about cultural changes to society perhaps more profound than the changes made over a century ago with the Industrial Revolution. How people gather and share information, and the speed at which this is done, makes obsolete the classrooms of just 10 years ago.
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Rise corporate ladder with a degree in finance

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Post published:12 March, 2014
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A career in finance is highly challenging and rewarding. The first important step which you can take for a financial career is to enroll in an appropriate accredited program. Bachelors…

Which pre-school e-learning devices to choose?

Post author:Cultus
Post published:9 March, 2014
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Nowadays, More and more parents are turning to the e-learning devices that are on the market for pre-schoolers.

If you still have any doubts about the utilization of these tools, let me confirm – yes, it is possible for children to do a lot of learning before they even start kindergarten.

Manufacturers have determined that there is quite a market out there for parents that want to give their children a head start with their education through interactive learning with electronic devices. If you’re interested in getting your child started early as well, here are some of the best-selling and top-rated electronics that are available today.
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How to build your career in finance?

Post author:Cultus
Post published:7 March, 2014
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The finance market is a crazy system. With random numbers generated every millisecond, the professionals need to be on constant vigil. The mind needs to process several streams of complex calculations every moment. It is a highly challenging occupation. Only the most persistent professionals can survive in the super-dynamic industry. One needs to stay aligned with political and social developments effectively in making financial decisions. You have to be an expert analyst of the different market aspects. There are so many complicated parameters in finance. You can choose a career in the debt settlement industry. You can work as an investment consultant. Perhaps, you may want to work as a currency trader. The alternatives are numerous.
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3 Habits that will ruin your study regime

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Post published:7 March, 2014
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Everyone has a couple of bad habits. Sometimes these habits affect your life a little and sometimes they cost you dearly.

Whether you are studying for a lecture or for your online courses with safetydegree.eku.edu your future job success and income directly relate to the quality of your education and your grades. As a result, it is extremely important to make certain that you are studying efficiently and with a focused mind.
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The cost of college blues

Post author:Cultus
Post published:5 March, 2014
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It’s no secret that college tuition costs have skyrocketed in just a couple of decades. This means many young people are taking on crippling amounts of debt before they even begin their working lives. Furthermore, unlike other types of debt, student loan debt cannot be dismissed through bankruptcy. If everyone who went to college graduated with a high-paying job, this might not be a problem, but is this the case?
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How to prepare for Med school?

Post author:Cultus
Post published:4 March, 2014
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Medical school is a quite of passage for many people, and is almost more of a calling than a career for most of them.

Yes, the money can be good, but should not be a reason to pursue a path into the field. (If money is your goal, prepare to burn out fast after your third 20 hour day during med school.)
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Full time job and studying

Post author:Cultus
Post published:3 March, 2014
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When you are in school full-time, and you are working full-time, what you need the most in the day is more time. Both your job and education require constant attention, and then there are other areas that take your time also. Driving time between classes and to your job, taking care of your home and then finding the time for essentials like enough time to study are the three main areas. Juggling this kind of schedule is challenging, which you should know upfront, but it is completely doable if you prioritize and get organized.
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