Channel Four and sex education
Some people may feel that Channel Four have got a thing about sex education, firstly there is the programme shown in the evening, which is supposed to educate the nation on all things to do with sex, however this series has been criticised for its content and early evening timeslot.
Therefore, Channel Four has learned their [...]
Getting an online degree
Obtaining a degree online is becoming very popular these days for several reasons, this is because they offer the student the opportunity to stay a work and build on their careers and at the same time gain that all important degree.
However, with so much choice to the potential student what are the best places to [...]
Changes for foreign students
The UK has always been an attractive option for foreign student to come over and earn a degree or study for some other qualification. However, in recent years the system that operated has been abused by some organisations that used it simply to allow foreigners to enter the country and then disappear.
In order [...]
C4 sex education gets complaints
For those who do not know, the Sex Education Show is Channel Four’s idea of introducing the entire family to the world of sex. This is supposed to be able to provide people with information and facts, which are, designed to education the general population.
However, putting this programme on at 8 pm was a mistake [...]
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 25, 2008Billionaire Dropouts
Probably one of the main things about people, who have dropped out of school, is the fact that you would not expect them to have gone on and built a mega business empire, but surprisingly some of the most popular household names have done just that.
In a recent survey of over a thousand billionaires around [...]
How to get an online degree
Getting an online degree is a great way of getting a worthwhile qualification, but at the same time carrying on working too. This has the benefit of being able to build a career and earn some cash, instead of building up a huge debt and having to start off a career from scratch.
The procedure of [...]
What 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 3, 2008How to improve your memory
Unlike computers our memory needs to be exercised every now and then to make sure that it is working properly. Otherwise we could are likely to end up forgetting where we left things even though they are right in front of us. If you are experiencing this sort of problem, there is no need to [...]
June 26, 2008Online resources for learning a language
The world is a much smaller place than a few years ago, not that it is shrinking in a physical sense, but by travel and more recently with the growth in broadband. So now would be a great time to learn a language.
There are many advantages with having a foreign language under your belt, it [...]
There is a theory going around that people with high IQ’s are more likely not to believe in god, than other people who are considered to be in the national average. This is coming from a study by Professor Richard Lynn, emeritus professor of psychology at Ulster University.
The rise in average intelligence is being blamed [...]
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, [...]
Hawking in search of new Einstein
Having spent the majority of his life trying to explain how the universe started, Professor Stephen Hawking has now started a new search, this time it is much closer to earth. For, he is launching a new project to find the African versions of Einstein, Bill Gates, and Sergey Brins and Larry Pages (Google).
This has [...]
Online Degrees becoming more popular
Although there have been many changes in education over the years, one of the largest is the way the internet has impacted on the way that education is taught. This is particularly true when is comes to studying for a degree. In fact this area of education is growing at an incredible rate simply because [...]
April 2, 2008Exercise your brain
Like any part of the body the brain could use with some exercise every now and then, this probably sounds a lot easier to do, than it is to put into practice. But like doing any sort of exercise, this take commitment and time, but the results are well worth the effort put in.
In fact [...]
An education on Second Life
People use Second Life for many different things, meeting people, making money and now you can get yourself a decent education from the many places of learning that are scattered around the SL site.
Not all of these sites offer a traditional education as in learning a specific skill or gaining a qualification, but rather a [...]
Where to find online learning
Finding some great online learning resources can be a little tricky not to mention very time consuming, this is before being online it is pretty easy for just anyone to set up shop and start selling courses. But is this what someone looking to further their career willing to go for, after all they would [...]
February 8, 2008Avoiding a large student debt
One of the worst things about finishing at the college or university is the fact that most time there will be a huge amount of money owing through a student loan or overdraft, which will need to be paid off at some stage and normally before you can afford to by a home, car or [...]
February 6, 2008Carefree studying
The way to carefree studying is the same as getting into a state of relaxation, it takes preparation and time, but once the main points have been mastered then it will soon become second nature and so the actual practice become easier.
Getting into this state of mind is the key and here are the points [...]