Smartech Education

We offer a wide range of technical, non-technical, professional, competitive, academic and language courses essential for getting good jobs. We are more focused on providing vocational training for which we have strong connections with various companies. Smartech also acts as an e-learning platform for those who want to study online. Apart from that, we continue … 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

Online Education – The Best Education Option in a Recession

The credit crunch and stock market crash will affect household incomes and their ability to pay for college. Tuition, rooms, books, travel and other college expenses continue to rise as the economy worsens. With today’s economy, getting a student loan will be much more difficult. Parents are looking for alternative educational opportunities for their children … Read more

Career in Early Childhood Education

The need for childcare workers and educators has never been greater than it is today. As teachers continue to retire, school enrollments continue to increase, creating a constant need for quality educators. Parents, too, recognize that a solid foundation in early childhood education is linked to their children’s future success and academic development. The need … Read more

The Pros and Cons of Online Education

You’re thinking about advancing your career or finally getting your college degree. But with so many online educational opportunities, how do you know if it’s right for you? Here are some pointers to consider before making your decision. There are many advantages associated with studying online. Unlike traditional learning, distance learning can offer you greater … Read more

Considerations in Distance Education for the Medical Assistant Instructor

Distance learning for medical assistants is evolving to meet the needs of a new generation of students in the 21st century. The St. Augustine Medical Assistant School’s distance learning program for medical assistants provides a good model for this integration of technology and medical assistant education. Distance learning, particularly in its most recent form, online … Read more

Online Education – An Internet Education & Course Checklist

If you have decided to go to college through an online distance learning program, there are a few things you should know before you begin. This listing should be considered a general guide on the subject and not a substitute for the policies of the university supporting the online educational program you will be attending. … Read more

10 Interactive Science Education Websites For Grades K-12

As science teachers prepare to go back to school next school year, some have already returned, they are always looking for good online resources to supplement their lessons. It’s always nice when someone helps you by looking at science websites and making recommendations. The best science education websites are interactive, allowing students to change or … Read more

Distance Education – Are You Ready to Hit the Digital Books?

Distance learning is broadly defined as the provision and process of learning when the learner and the information source are separated by distance, time, or both. If any of this learning content takes place on-site for any reason (including taking exams), the learning is referred to as “blended” or “hybrid” learning. The internet has made … Read more

Why Use Podcasting in Higher Education and Training?

Podcasting is just one technology within a whole range of web-based technologies used in distance learning. In addition, podcasting can be used in many different teaching methods. As such, there are many combinations of what is possible with podcasting in education. For example, consider combining a teacher podcast with student and teacher discussion groups and … Read more