Yearly Archives: 2014

Time management and online MBA

Online MBA is one of the most successful examples of an e-learning course. However, we still remain a little skeptical about it. To understand about what online MBA is all about and how to manage your time is extremely important before you opt for this course. We are living in a day and age, where education can no longer be ignored. Sometimes through situations life happens, which makes it quite difficult for many to leave everything for a degree. Money, work, and time makes it hard for people to even consider the possibility of a higher degree. Leaving the luxury of earning for even a year is a no-no for anyone who doesn’t have the bank balance to support them.  Taking out time for education is not possible in today’s fast-paced world.
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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 implementing the latest tools of technology in class activities. If you are a student or teacher and hunting for something that will enhance your learning, then you should read about the latest technologies shared below.
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Get ready for the job interview

So you have managed to sell your strengths to the interviewer, get ready for the job interview quite well, but what now?

Well, now comes the time for the most dreadful question, ‘What in your opinion are your weaknesses?’

This is one of those questions that have been terrifying a number of individuals, especially the fresh graduates who have no prior experience of tackling such simple-sounding yet perplexing interview questions.

You cannot say that you do not have any weaknesses, as this would make the interviewer think that you are being over smart. Even if you do mention about any weakness of yours, you never know what weakness backfires and end up costing you an interviewer as well as a lucrative job.
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Getting medical coverage during job hunt

The National Center for Education Statistics found that in 2014 more than 3 million people were expected to graduate college (with an associate’s degree, bachelor’s degree, master’s degree or doctor’s degree) .

While many of these new grads will find jobs immediately, for some, it may take a while.
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Big data gets a passing grade in education world

Big data has the potential to have a big impact on the education world, for students and teachers alike.

With the expansion of online learning, such as distant learning, and the growing number of devices such as tablets being used in classrooms, gathering data is easier than ever.

Learning how to use that data can make for a more personalized and fulfilling learning experience for students.

What are some of the ways in which big data can be applied in the education world? And how can educational establishments make the most of the data that’s available to them?
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Student loans don’t have to break you

The average student loan debt sits right around $29,000, according to a report by the Institute of College Access & Success’ Project on Student Debt.

Depending on your choice of school and your choice of major, this number could be astronomically higher.

In the meantime, the Chronicle of Higher Education found that roughly 20 million students attend college each year and that out of those 20 million, 12 million take out loans.
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