How do I create a standalone connection pool in Java?

Below is the method I generally prefer to create the connection pool for each database. I am using the BasicDataSource class developed by the Apache Software Foundation and available for free. To work with it you may need to add these JAR files to your classpath: 1. commons-dbcp.jar 2. commons-pooljar 3. commons-collections.jar 4. mysql-connector-java-5.1.5-bin.jar (for … Read more

Improvisations to Make Distance Learning in India for Better GER

The 12th Five Year Plan aims to achieve a 30% GER of the current 15% GER for students in the higher education segment. To attract more numbers from the student segment requires not only accessibility but also affordability, flexibility and relaxation of eligibility criteria. With these workable and workable parameters, distance education serves as a … Read more

Symbosis Centre For Distance Learning: Imparting World Class Education

More than 2 lakhs students from India and 42 countries worldwide are enrolled in various regular, part-time or corporate courses at the centre. To keep up with the changing demands in the field of education, the center has all the modern facilities such as well-equipped classrooms, video conferencing, training labs, audio-visual rooms, library, company cell, … Read more

Education is a Waste of Time

Education today wastes a great deal of time, money and effort – the student’s time and effort and, to a great extent, the parents’ money. Let’s start by dispelling the myth that teachers (we’re talking elementary and high school now) are all that and a bag of chips. Teachers are given not only too much … Read more

Benefits of Using Video Conferencing in Schools

As of April 2009, researchers analyzed that 30,000 video conferencing systems had been implemented in schools, educational institutions, county offices and departments of education in the United States. They have used video conferencing technology to shape time management for almost 20 years. The experts who wanted to teach remote students use video conferencing to connect … Read more

Online Study Skills That You Must Master If You Are Looking To Improve Your Degree

Online learning is one of the fastest industries to hit the World Wide Web today. With all of its benefits and advantages, many people are now turning to the internet for their educational needs. Online learning, also known as e-learning and distance learning, is the type of education in which a person learns using a … Read more