The New Age of Education: E - Learning

In today's world of technology, the education sector has been completely revolutionized and changed. Gone were the days where you wholly depended on your teacher and classroom understanding, although these elements are very crucial towards learning, there are a lot of other ways to learn and gain knowledge. One of these ways is electronic learning, and there are a tremendous number of advantages to this form of learning:


                                    1) E-Learning is really convenient and can take place in the comfort of your                                           home and time of your choice. 

2) Reduces the travel time and costs. 

3) E-Learning is more interactive, and students from across the world can share their comments and experiences.

4) With the use of animation, flash and images, it makes learning a better overall experience for students. 

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Exam Hour: Time Management

One of the key aspects for doing well in your exams and making sure your efforts have not gone to waste, is definitely completing the actual exam paper itself. Although this statement sounds very obvious, a lot of students do not complete their paper on time, and as a result lose marks on questions which they know, but do not have time to complete. There could be various reasons for this, but we'll focus on how to effectively manage your exam time to complete your paper:

1) Choose Wisely: One of the most important choices you can make during your exams is which option to choose and which ones to leave out. Almost all examinations have options, where you must select the question you find better for yourself. Use your reading time very well, to mentally decide which questions to choose to avoid wasting precious writing time. Another analysis you must make while choosing your questions, is that if you know all the answers, try selecting the questions which would take the least time to complete, so you have more time to revise or go through your paper after you are done writing. 

2) Don't know it? Leave IT!! 

So many times when you are writing your paper, you come across a question and think to yourself, "WHEN DID WE LEARN THIS???" In such instances, it is better to leave a little space, and go on to the next question without wasting even a moment, as you would rather fill up your paper with answers that you already know really well, rather than think waste time thinking about an answer you do not know, and then writing it not knowing whether it is right or wrong. If you have time after you are done with everything, then you can easily go back to that question and give it a good attempt. 

3) Keep a track of time: Sometimes you can get carried away while writing a particular answer. You maybe writing and writing not realizing the time, when suddenly you realize you have only half an hour left and a lot of questions pending to be answered. To make sure this doesn't happen, keep a watch in front of you, right on top of your answer sheet and keep giving it a glance to ensure your writing is on track. 

4) Be Confident!!

Lastly, be confident while writing your paper. Be confident with what you have learnt, and are writing currently. This ensures a smooth flow of writing, and no cancellations adding to the aesthetic value of your written paper. So, if you have worked hard and know the answers, there is no need to second guess yourself. GO FOR IT!! 

We really hope these tips help you while writing your paper, and you are able to complete it before time. 

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Eating Tips During Exams

If you’re like most students, test and exam time eating often sends you into a slump. Nutrition becomes a nightmare as you take in your quota of “junk” food. Getting control of your eating during these stressful times is possible though.

Here are some really useful tips for eating during exam time:

 

 1. Eat small, frequent meals to keep your blood sugar and energy levels steady.

2. Have easy, convenience meals and foods on hand. Avoid living entirely on snacks as they usually won’t energise you as much as a real meal.

3. Choose meals and snacks that emphasise protein over carbohydrates. Protein-rich meals and snacks keep your energy levels even. For example, snack on cheese, crackers and skim milk instead of crackers and juice. Top your pasta with grilled chicken strips rather than pasta and sauce alone. You can even scramble some eggs!

4. Water, water, water! Keep a cup and a litre of ice water at your desk to help maintain your energy. Drink at least that amount of water for every two hours of studying.

AVOIDING EXTRA CALORIES:

1. Make yourself get up to snack. Don‟t bring the snacks to your study place. Eat snacks in the kitchen or another part of your room, away from the desk.

2. Make sure your room/apartment is stocked with healthier snacks. Here are some ideas: nuts, raisins, cheese sticks, low-fat yogurt, low-fat cottage cheese, low-fat milk, crunchy fresh fruits and veggies (add dip for the veggies), frozen juice bars, hearty low sugar breakfast cereals, oatmeal, low-fat popcorn, protein-rich nutrition bars etc.

3. Remember that thirst can be confused with hunger. Try drinking a glass of water if you are unsure of the origins of your hunger.

4. Only eat when you are physically hungry, not because you’re in need of a study break! When heading for the kitchen, look for true hunger signals, like stomach pangs, to be sure you’re physically hungry.

If you’re not hungry but still desire to eat, take a 10-minute time out and try to figure out what you really need (i.e. study breaks, stress relief, pep talk, etc.) Try to get those needs met without using food. Do something physical to get the blood circulating to the brain.Don’t watch TV for a study break. The commercials for food will send you straight to the kitchen!

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Having Difficulties in English?? Check out these sites:

English is that kind of a subject, which can be improved only by practice, practice and more practice. Some students who maybe a little weak, or find it a little difficult to grasp need help outside the class as well. The good part is that there are tons of websites, and we have selected a few that are really good and have helped millions of people across the world to learn and improve their English Language skills. Here are some of these websites:

FOR LEARNING:

Livemocha - Livemocha is a popular language learning site used by millions of people around the world. Students can learn from online language lessons and chat with other language learners.

VerbaLearn - VerbaLearn is an excellent place to learn and practice English vocabulary. Students can customize the way they learn and receive mp3 study lists.

English as a Second Language - This About.com site provides thousands of free ESL resources to help people learn English. Resources include free English courses, grammar and vocabulary practice, tests, quizzes, and other English learning tools.

Transparent Language - Transparent Language offers a number of free resources to students who are trying to learn English, including an overview of the language, learning software, and online quizzes.

The English Club - This site offers free lessons, videos, games, stories, quizzes and other helpful resources to students who want to learn English for free. Students can also chat online and practice their English with other club members.

Learn English - Learn English has been a valuable resource for EFL/ESL learners for more than ten years now. The site teaches students English vocabulary, grammar, and conversation and then tests their knowledge with quizzes and games.

Learn English Online - Learn English Online offers a free 52-lesson EFL/ESL course for beginners. Each lesson includes writing and pronunciation practice.

Fonetiks - This site offers free audio pronunciation guides for nine varieties of the English language, including American English, British English, Irish English, Scottish English, Welsh English, Australian English, Indian English, and South African English.

Merriam-Webster - The online version of Merriam-Webster is an excellent place for ESL students to learn new words. The site offers a search feature, a "word of the day," and fun word games.

Babel Fish - This free online translator from Yahoo! can translate single words, a block of text, or entire web pages--a great way for ESL students to learn new English phrases.

FOR PRACTICE: 

ManyThings.org - EFL and ESL learners can practice their pronunciation with the free audio games on this site.

ESL Fast - Digital robots help ESL learners practice their English on ESL Fast. Visitors can practice conversations for hotels, apartments, college, transportation, travel, employment, entertainment, shopping, and daily life.

ESL Forum - This online forum is the most popular ESL forum on the web. It can be used by both students and teachers who want to practice writing and discuss ESL learning.

Dave's ESL Cafe - Dave's ESL Cafe offers a wide range of resources to ESL students and teachers. Students who want to practice their English writing and communication skills will especially enjoy the large student forum.

ESL Flashcards - ESL students can practice their English with this enormous collection of free ESL flashcards and printables.

Online Books Page - Students can practice their English reading skills with the free books found on the Online Books Page. There are more than 35,000 books to choose from in all.

Bibliomania - Like the Online Books Page, Bibliomania offers a large selection of free English literature. The site also provides study guides to popular books as well as other learning materials.

IPL - The Internet public library is another good place to practice English reading skills. This online library offers free books, magazines, newspapers, and other reading materials.

Ohio University Department of Linguistics - Ohio University has assembled a nice collection of links to online English language tests. ESL students can use these tests to assess their knowledge level and determine where they need practice.

Peterson's TOEFL Quiz - Students who want to practice for the TOEFL can take this quick online quiz from Peterson's. The quiz tests reading comprehension and can be scored with the click of a button.

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Feeling the Math Blues?? Keep CALM and overcome your difficulties!!

Mathematics is a subject which requires a lot of practice and dedication, no matter how intelligent you are. It's not like some of the other subjects where you can just memorize and do well, it needs understanding and patience. Here are some tips to help you prepare for your maths exam: 

1) Start solving problems well in advance so you have time to ask your teachers for help and clear some doubts which you may have. 

2) Try understanding how the formula is derived, or why you are using it thereby reducing your chances of forgetting it. 

3) Take breaks while studying this particular subject as it can get to your head. 

4) Go through all the classwork a week or so before your exams. This enables you to revise all that has been done and gives you insight on things you need to practice. 

5) Lastly, make sure to get at least 7 - 9 hours sleep before your exam, as you want your mind to be fresh and ready for the exam and not sleepy or saturated. 


Another problem which people face with a maths exam is not being able to complete their paper. Here are some techniques you could use to actually complete your paper without any hassles: 

1) Understand your Exam: 

Make sure you understand your paper pattern and options. This is vital for selecting questions and understanding which questions you will need to attempt. 

2) Use your Reading Time: 

When you are given 15 minutes to read your paper, do exactly that. Do not look around and throw away these valuable minutes, instead use this time effectively and make sure you know in your mind which questions you are going to attempt in the first 15 minutes itself. 

3) Do not worry: 

When you've seen tough questions in your paper, do not panic. If you are completely blank then go to the next question and come back once your paper is done. Tough questions are meant to test your thinking ability, so think practically and try to come up with a solution. 

4) Ensure Speed and Accuracy: 

Use quicker methods in calculations to ensure that you are not wasting time and your answers are correct. Mostly, we take a lot of time to solve a problem if we happen to make some error in the process.

For example, if you make an error in the sign of a term (+/-), you may not be able to solve questions involving quadratic equations or linear equations. Therefore avoiding silly mistakes is very important to save time.

5) Keep an eye on your watch: 

Just keep a track of time and make sure you are on schedule and are not spending too much time on one question.