You’re a self-proclaimed tech geek. You love all things electronic, coded, and streaming. You also need to keep up with the technology Jones’, so to speak, and that’s a tougher job than it used to be. Versions 2.0 are now 10.1, 10x, and beyond. Things are tinkered with, improved, and re-released. Sometimes things are tinkered… Continue reading 6 Ways For Tech Geeks To Keep Up With Modern Adjustments To Technology
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Using Social Media As A Learning Tool
Until now, Social Media have been associated with a stereotype meaning of hanging out with friends, colleagues & loved ones. But recent researches and surveys have confirmed that there are people, who use this medium to spread knowledge and information among students. For example, Lynda.com, powered by Linkedin, offers tutorials to learn various skills. Facebook… Continue reading Using Social Media As A Learning Tool
Understanding The Daily Life Of An Electrical Engineer
The field of electrical engineering offers a large amount of opportunity for individuals who complete an engineering degree. From working in a lab or office to fixing electrical issues in a building or on a car, an electrical engineer is a versatile professional that can work in nearly every condition and can solve complex electrical… Continue reading Understanding The Daily Life Of An Electrical Engineer
Must-have Apps for Students Studying Abroad
If your parents spent a college semester abroad, they probably had to wait in line to use an old rotary phone to call home and pay about a thousand dollars a minute for the chat. If they got lost, they drug out a map of the city. If they didn’t understand currency conversion, they accepted… Continue reading Must-have Apps for Students Studying Abroad
Kid-Friendly iPad Apps: Entertainment and Education in One
It wasn’t all that long ago that the general feeling surrounding video games was that they were not great for kids. Popular belief suggested that allowing young children to enjoy video games would stunt the development of their social skills and could cause them to grow into overly-introverted adults. Thankfully that all-too-common myth has been… Continue reading Kid-Friendly iPad Apps: Entertainment and Education in One
Diving Deeper into Google Apps for Education
First, let’s clear up some confusion. Google recently announced they will now be charging a fee for their Google Apps for Business services. But, no need to worry. Google Apps for Education will remain free to schools and universities. And even with the “no cost” model, Google continues to add bells and whistles to current… Continue reading Diving Deeper into Google Apps for Education
The Future Of Online Education via Broadband
The possibilities for Americans to take advantage of online education are expanding rapidly. Before broadband had really taken hold, distance learning was limited to prearranged classes, perhaps video- enabled by satellite. Only a small minority of people could pay the high price for this arrangement. That has all changed with the huge increase in availability… Continue reading The Future Of Online Education via Broadband
Can Video Games Positively Impact Our Health?
The advancement of modern technology has always benefited medical science in one way or another, from the discovery of penicillin, down to the latest and most expensive brain scanners. However, not many would be want to believe that the video game industry, which is often regarded as more of a branch of entertainment than one… Continue reading Can Video Games Positively Impact Our Health?
Excellent Infographic on Stress in Student Life
Stress is becoming a very important aspect of education for students and whats more alarming is that its effecting on students of very young ages as well. The following infographic shows the types of stress and some apps to deal with it. so, check out yourself: Via: SNHU Online College
Can Developers Succeed With Education Apps And Games?
Education is one of the red-hot tech markets with developers and designers who want to create apps that inspire people. Some trends in online education technology include the rise of online classrooms and education apps. However, even though education is popular with developers, this does not necessarily mean that these apps or games are going… Continue reading Can Developers Succeed With Education Apps And Games?