Universities are gradually evolving, moving from the purely traditional system to the modern technologically induced system. The speed of this technology-driven state of universities worldwide is unprecedented. This makes it imperative for newcomers who are not up to speed with information and communication technology (ICT) skills to catch up in a relatively short period of … Read more
There are many ways to learn a new language: you can live in a country where the language is spoken, take a formal language course, get a private language teacher, or use books and written materials. Other ways to learn a foreign language include listening to CDs or audio tapes, watching TV, film and video … Read more
“How does an accountant make a bold fashion statement? He wears his gray suit instead of his blue one.” We’ve all heard the jokes and can imagine the stereotypical image of the accountant – the straightened pencil pusher clutching a leather briefcase tightly to his chest. But maybe it’s time we ditch these stereotypes. There’s … Read more
Due to COVID-19, among others, learners are struggling to cope with the challenges this pandemic brings. Yes, it has been nearly two years and its aftermath is ravaging the joy of learning among learners who are among the least, lost and excluded. For example, in my co-ed class, less than half of my 38 students … Read more
East College, a community college that is part of the Community College District, is located in Monterey Park, a suburb of Los Angeles. The college serves a population comprised of large numbers of second-generation Mexicans, Hispanics, and Latinos. It ranks second in terms of transferring Hispanic students to four-year courses. campus East Los Angeles College … Read more
One of the most common problems shared by internet users and businesses is the lack of options when it comes to sharing large files online. Here are 10 of the most common complaints. Don’t worry; we are also talking about a solution! 1. Security. For many businesses and Internet users, emailing large files is simply … Read more
Ethical business practices are standards of behavior related to moral judgments that apply to individuals working in trade-related positions (Gitman, 2012). Shareholders and stakeholders are two different groups of investors who have a vested interest in a company’s success. Shareholders are investors who are not employed by the company but who have bought shares (stock) … Read more
With the increasing popularity of online education, due to advancing technologies and an increase in funding for universities to offer distance learning, the role of the teacher, trainer or lecturer in modern higher education is certainly changing. But with greater use of technology in a student’s education, does the competence and overall quality of the … Read more
The fast-paced excitement of a career as a paralegal or legal services provider is dramatically portrayed on popular and syndicated television shows such as Boston Legal and Law and Order. Meanwhile, the local and national news and court and justice television programs have reported on high-profile court cases and trials that have made big headlines … Read more
Microsoft Excel’s “user-defined functions” can be used to perform many tasks related to address and zip code-based information, such as: Some of these are discussed in my colleague Ian Roberts’ ezine article, Using Microsoft Excel to Manage Mailing Lists. User-defined functions, also known as user-defined functions (UDFs), perform complicated calculations or tasks and are used … Read more