Is gaming good for brain training?
We see adverts on the TV for so called brain training games that work with hand held devices; the claim is that anyone that uses these games will benefit from extra intelligence. Which begs the question, kids that play on video games should therefore be more intelligent?
However, in tests it has been found that these [...]
Schools teaching Second Life
A school in Middlesbrough has decided to enter the virtual 3D world of Second Life; in fact, Acklam Grange School is believed to be the first school in the world to launch a 3D virtual school within the virtual world of Second Life.
This is great idea for both the school and pupils who find themselves [...]
What is good about Second Life Education?
Currently there is an online fair for teachers and anyone who is involved in education. The Second Life Educational Support Faire runs from the 25th January 2009 until 30th January 2009.
It can be found in the supported region, where there are many activities planned for all teaching and support staff, it also may be of [...]
Websites to get ratings
Is it possible that websites could end up getting an age rating system that is meant to protect children from accessing websites that are not suitable for their age, according to the Culture Secretary Andy Burnham?
There is no doubt that the internet contains some nasty material, but in most cases, this takes so serious searching [...]
Second life for kids
Anyone who has been on the virtual world of Second Life would know that there are some place on the site that are not recommended for the younger internet users, including teenagers. Some people may say that to use the site users have to be eighteen, but that has never stopped anyone has it?
Linden Labs [...]
Further education with help from the internet
In just a few short years the internet has change virtually facets of our lives, there is hardly nothing that cannot be done online and one of the main winners of the internet age is education. This means that no longer do we have to physically go to a college in order to get on [...]
November 7, 2008Where to get free online lectures
Learning online can be one of the most practical solutions for some people to gain extra qualifications while still working, this means that they can pay their way and not have to worry about the huge debts that some students end up leaving college or universities do.
However, there one problem and that is the fact [...]
Online learning games
For some parents allowing the pre-school children to surf the net is a complete no go, yet despite all of the bad stuff that can be found on the internet, there is also some very valuable information out there which can give the pre-school child a major boost before they start school.
Most of these educational [...]
David Puttnam defends new age education
The world famous and of course Oscar winning film producer David Puttnam has been speaking out at the medias attacking of so called new age education, yet this is not some way version of education it is mainly embracing new technology which should be used to its best advantage.
He goes on to say that many [...]
Internet eases student life
The first few weeks of university life can be a bit of a nightmare for a first timer, especially if they are living away from home for the first time, this solitude can sometimes be overwhelming until now.
It seems that the use of FaceBook and MySpace has opened up a new word of being in [...]
Many people will re-tool in a downturn
With the current financial climate still having a serious grip on the average persons while lifestyle, it is only natural that some will look to either re-train in a skill that is in demand or they will attempt to gain extra qualifications to make their jobs safer.
This will mean that there is going to be [...]
Kid’s watchdog launched
A new watchdog has been launched with the aim of protecting children from what they are calling harmful internet content, this title will cover everything from cyber bullying and even violent video games.
The idea comes from The UK Council for Child Internet Safety (UKCCIS) that is made up of social networking websites and IT based [...]
Distance learning can be ok
Once you have started work, there always comes a time when you are going to sit back and think why didn’t I go on to university? However, what makes it worse is that now you are working and paying your way, in order to go back to college is going to mean a complete lifestyle [...]
August 8, 2008What to look for in distance learning
The internet and distance learning are one of those areas that really go together, before the internet distance learning would have been done through the post, which takes time and may have ended up being a bit boring for some students.
But now the growth in this sector is enormous which means students should therefore [...]
What is good about online learning?
There are many things, which can be good to do in your own time, and education is definitely one of those things, this is because you are able to work at your own pace at a time that suits you. This can give the student a distinct advantage over everyone else, as there are no [...]
July 11, 2008University in networking deal
A university in the UK has signed a multi million pound agreements which will see it become one of the top ten places of further education in the country.
Exeter University is already ranked about thirteenth in the UK Higher Education (HE) Institutions, but by introducing plans which are going to cut their carbon footprint and [...]
Online learning can be good
In these days of green thinking it could be said that deciding to which method of education is greener is up for debate.
Going to conventional school means having a large building, with heating, power usage and lighting, and all that travelling by bus and car. Or by studying online, where none of the above applies [...]
Free online language courses
Learning a language is something that most people think about but never really get around to doing, this is for several reasons. The time it takes to actually get to a level that is reasonable, the cost and the embarrassment of sitting there in a room with others.
The solution is to try a different approach, [...]
Students get free Microsoft products
It pays to be a student these days, yes there are those dreaded fees and loans, but there are many freebies too. One great thing out there is an offer from Microsoft of all people; yes they do give things away too.
A student will be able to get their hands on these great Microsoft products:
Visual [...]
Top schools boycott league tables
The head teachers of two of the most famous schools in the private sector, Dr Martin Stephen, of St Paul’s Boys School and Tony Little, of the world famous Eton College will no longer be submitting their schools exams results for publication in the league tables.
The league tables are due to be released in [...]