5 careers for adult students

Any adult considering returning to school to further their educations will not be alone. Many older adults return to study at a community college or university after working a job, participating in the military or raising a family. While many adults want to return to college to receive a bachelor’s degree to increase job opportunities, there are also educational programs that require less time. (more…)

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The new face of corporate education: e-learning

E-learning that has gained popularity since the year 1999, has seen a tremendous growth. In the past decade, the education sector has seen an immense change in the way of learning. Today, the corporates are also bringing this technology to their employees in order to impart corporate learning within the organization.
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Media projects for teachers and students

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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Teach children how to communicate visually

Today’s kids have more avenues of communication than their parents could have imagined just a couple of decades ago. Smartphones, tablet computers and instant online access can enhance a child’s educational development, and also play an increasingly important role in helping shape later adult life.

By giving kids the tools to communicate visually, you prepare them for a lifetime of greater understanding.

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5 Cheap ways to get started with learning

Are you interested in science, but not sure how to get started learning more about the subject?

Some emerging scientists are put off, worried that the costs associated with the genre might become crippling. However, there are plenty of ways to take advantage of your thirst for science without having to break the bank. Here are five ways to maximize learning on the cheap.
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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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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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Revision tips for MBA students

 

Studying for an MBA may be the most important decision you made in your life and keeping on track with revision is one of the most important skills you have to learn, as it will also assist with future career development and business success.

One of the most important factors to bear in mind when beginning your revision planning is that you must allow yourself enough time to thoroughly learn all the topic and subject areas that are likely to be examined.
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3 Methods to successful self-education

Did you know that only 22% of men and 38% of women learn best by reading? The rest learn best through images, auditory, and hands-on experiences. So why do so many people choose to read a book when they want to learn a new subject? Self-education is great, but you need to make sure you’re teaching yourself in the way you learn best (and that might not be through a book). Here are three methods that might help you the next time you want to teach yourself something new.
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