Education is the most powerful weapon you can use to change the world.” – Nelson Mandela Ask anyone who has changed their life, from an uneducated job seeker to a graduate job seeker, how much education has changed their life and chances are they will tell you it changed them forever. Knowledge has that kind … Read more
Anyone who sells for a living wants more leads — lots and lots of leads. So, in companies large and small, the marketing department turns on the lead generation machine (more advertising, trade shows, sales events, etc.) and the salespeople start banging on doors. Of course, in a small business, the marketing and sales departments … Read more
It may seem that online learning should be (or could be) just as effective as traditional classroom learning. In almost every online class, resources and materials are made available to students, there are asynchronous (and occasionally synchronous) discussions, and then assessments are conducted to determine if progress has been made toward meeting required learning outcomes. … Read more
I don’t care how you cut it, the way to make money betting on horse racing is by picking a winner. While it’s true that you need to find one that isn’t too high, you don’t make money on losers. The right horse has yet to be found. There are many things to consider and … Read more
Here are a few mistakes that are easy to avoid when launching your career. Don’t pay attention In the words of Dr. Seuss: “There are so many things you can learn about. But you will miss the best things if you keep your eyes closed.” It’s important to have a good sense of what’s going … Read more
Mobile learning is essentially based on technological progress in the field of information technology and communication. However, in order to make the state-of-the-art mobile devices usable for learning purposes, there needs to be greater understanding between different stakeholders, viz. the content providers, device manufacturers and application developers, and the end users. “Begin and be aware … Read more
Choosing the right ball is crucial to improving your golf handicap. A ball affects your game almost as much as your clubs do, so it’s important to choose a ball that suits you. Below is a six step process for choosing the right golf ball, a process I often repeat in my golf lessons and … Read more
Assessment is a way of finding out if learning has taken place, but it is also necessary to assess your learners’ entry behaviors/understanding and to check whether the objectives have been met. In this article, based on an assignment created as part of my PTLLS (Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector) course, I … Read more
Success in an in-person setting doesn’t always translate to the elements required for success in an online course; However, online classes can be just as rewarding as in-person classes. By incorporating a variety of interactive strategies and maintaining communication, teachers can create a learning environment that inspires students to learn and explore. The following tips … Read more
Public health education can be seen as an ambiguous term. It teaches the right way to improve one’s health and can affect just one or two people or the populations of several countries. Anything that can seriously endanger the physical, mental or emotional health of a wide range of people, particularly as a result of … Read more