The Internet is now available to us in several more ways than just our computers on smartphones. Many of us already have smart TVs. In the near future, we can look forward to ordering what we need directly from our refrigerator, or let our cars drive us where we want to go. Obviously, this…
My week without the Internet
OH! Seven days means 604,800 seconds, a long period. From studying to Seven days means 604,800 seconds, a long period. From studying to socializing, it is practically mind-boggling for students to unplug for long periods of time from the internet. It is difficult to concede that you are an individual from the “Facebook era”. An…
Why using Hadoop?
Hadoop is a software framework that can process large amounts of data (or big data) by dividing it into smaller packets. These small data packets are subsequently processed in multiple computer clusters, and the programming languages used for the purpose are quite simple and based on Java. Hadoop is open-source and uses inexpensive servers, and…
How to get a degree without leaving home?
Earning a degree is important for many people, especially in these times when we have an uncertain economy. It is estimated that college graduates earn about 84 percent more than those who only have a high school diploma. Now, you want to go to school, but you are stuck at home for a number of reasons. The…
Gamification – The fun side of e-learning
Education as a model in which information is presented in a simple manner and the sole purpose of assessments is to strengthen retention, and not ensuring understanding, is losing momentum in the digital world we live in. E-learning has started taking over now, from schools to the corporate sectors. The focus now lies in teaching through…
Driving tricks new college commuters should know
You’ve been accepted to the college of your dreams and you’ve made the decision to commute rather than live on campus. This is becoming increasingly common for many new students, so they can save money on housing and food and still afford tuition. If this is the case for you, you’ll probably be commuting…
Training your working memory while learning
The working memory is the part of human brains which is used while you work, read, learn or take in information. It is the part that enables you to work with information over a short space of time, like the RAM memory in a computer. Children with ADHD have been shown to indicating its necessity in…
Pay for a professional assignment writer
Nowadays teachers assign complex academic tasks to students who already have to follow a strong working plan to end up the project successfully. Considering this situation, you have to be aware that there are professional writers who gain most information on a particular topic and include it efficiently in papers. It is not a…
Reasons to take the TOEFL Test for study abroad
With the number of Indian students opting for foreign universities on the rise, it has become crucial for prospective students to prepare a detailed plan to get admission into their dream college. Upon deciding on which schools to apply, it is equally important for students to pay some attention to the test they take for…
How big of a problem is adult literacy?
We often take the quality of our education for granted. Our parents sent us to good schools, give us the best of everything and we reap the rewards. Being able to read and write was never going to cause an issue for many people reading this as our parents ensured we got the education…