How to be an active participant in a class?
In order to be considered successful among all the classmates of your class, it is crucial to be an active participant in the classes.
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Brave new learning
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The technology is transforming the traditional classroom, blackboards, chalks and brick-thick textbooks are being replaced by tablet computers and classrooms with virtual learning rooms. Worldwide governments are advancing electronic learning in local schools by rolling out pilot schemes and granting funds, maximizing the benefits of e-learning.
Ambient Insight, has researched the e-learning, and has established that inquiry-based learning paves the way to a successful future for students in a digital economy. Student – centered scheme is becoming a global trend.
Apart from the new and interesting modes of learning, another important aspect in this industry is the level of earning. According to the report from Ambient Insight it is estimated that that the world’s e-learning market will be worth US$49.6 billion by 2014 and that Asia will be the fastest-growing region.
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Khan: Education in 2060
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Salman Khan, founder of the Khan Academy, a not-for-profit online education provider, shares his thoughts on what the educational landscape will look like in 50 years. By 2060, he predicts three major shifts in education: a change to the classroom model, a change to the credential model and a change in the role of the instructor.
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Blended learning develops 21st century skills
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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5 Alternatives for gaining knowledge
Although you might know that traditional schooling is one of the more popular ways of learning, there is always a chance that going to class just isn’t for you. This doesn’t mean that you should stop trying to learn or that there aren’t other opportunities out there for you to try, however. In fact, you can try these five alternative options for gaining useful and valuable knowledge.
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