Rabu, 10 Desember 2008

Learning Online Has Revolutionized Education

by Chandrasoma Perera


'Learning is a Treasure that no thief can take away' as per a words of wisdom coming down the ages. This is true even in today's modern environment. The information age, that we are in now, has created stiff competition in every sphere of activity including the field of education. It can be clearly seen that people around the world are craving for more knowledge. A revolution in education due to the popularity of internet and development of related technologies is taking place around the world that takes training to homes replacing classrooms and lecture rooms for the comfort of the home. The student can choose from large number of study courses and study as per his or her own schedule.

The rise in demand for knowledge is also due to the fact that most peole want to be productive in what they perform and be able to get more from life. This burning desire for education provides them with initiative to pursue online learning as an ongoing investment to reinforce and advance skills and attitudes through study courses in related job related subjects as well as in subjects like personal development, leadership, team work etc. In brief more and more people want to magnify their minds with knowledge to glorify their life in future!

More and More people globally today realise that they are ignorant and this creates in them a genuing need to look for knowledge and receive it even online. Since the world moves fast reaching new horizons yesterday's point of views become obsolete today and we have to move with the moving world if not to be left behind with lot of new things to catch up.

Therefore, as technologies are changing the knowledge requirements to be in step with technologies too are getting consistently updated automatically. This applies to any profession. To keep in step with this knowledge revolution the people around the world has a need to know better and smarter. This has resulted in them starving for education as they want to know more in areas of their choice. Their keenness to obtain knows how on various fields such as business knowledge, technical know-how and general knowledge has given rise to a huge demand for such educational facilities. Now more and more people desire to enter the society as educated and competent professionals. This type of mass education can lead to a change in the World as stated by Nelson Mandela that the Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.

The need for speed in every sphere of activity in this modern age equally apply to education as people want to leanrn better to be able to get more from life. As a result the training seakers have an alternative of gaining knowledge without going to a school or a lecture hall of a University. And to cater to the rising demand for online training, education facilities with many online feature keep entering the market. A distinct advantage for online education providers is that the scope to provide a large number of courses online due to the ability of this vehicle of awareness to reach many students beyond geographical boundaries. Online learning can serve a large population of students at one time or session as it doe not faces the limitations that apply to a conventional school such as limited class room capacity and restrictions in tools, teachers and other related facilities. Like a conventional school the online education provider too can have a teaching panel of experts in relevant fields. There is interaction between the teacher and student as the student can actually see the lecture speaking using the white board or other teaching aids online. Since the cost of such learning too is more affordable than offline it is more acceptable also as the students can study at home on their own schedule.

Receiving job oriented degree level education or continuing further education part time has never been easier. Therefore, the societies will benefit from this trend because, 'a small head full of right knowledge is an asset to the society, whereas what use is a big head filled with nothing but ignorance.' - as per a 2500 year old ancient saying from Asia.

About the Author

Chandrasoma Perera writes regularily on a wide range of subjects on internet opportunities. For more details on Online Education visit this website:- http://www.138811.successuniversity.com

Purdue University

by Sam Loyal


University Founders

President Lincoln signed the Morrill Land Grant Act in 1862. Stating the federal government of the United States would grant land to any state prepared use any proceeds from the sale of that land to be used for maintaining a teaching establishment for the 'mechanic arts' and agriculture. Three years later decided to take steps to create a teaching college in the state of Indiana. Today, this college, now Purdue University, is one of the biggest university systems throughout the US. Ranked high amongst all Americas top institutions. Founded using a hundred acres of donated land, fifty thousand dollars from the county of Tippecanoe, and a hundred and fifty dollars generously donate by a gentleman called John Purdue. Hence, Perdue University!

Campus

Today, the university has six campuses and offers majors in many diverse areas. More than two hundred undergraduate and graduate programs are available. Famous for it's College of Engineering, which offers some of the best aviation and aerospace programs in the world. Boasting a world class flight school and are forerunners in aerospace development and research. Their aeronautics graduates are ranked as top new recruits within the defence industry. They were the first to offer a bachelors degree in aviation, and the first university to have it's own airport.

Research and Discovery

Purdue Research Park and the Discovery Park encompass the university grounds. The site stretches out for miles, covering over seven hundred acres, just a few miles north of Purdue University's west campus. Around a hundred and fifty biological, nanotech, medical companies, and laboratories make this the biggest technology park in the state of Indiana. More than fifty buildings make up the park today. Founded over forty years ago, it has become one of the biggest university affiliated technology parks, throughout the American states.

Moniker and Mascots

The official nickname for the Perdue University Athletes is the 'Boilermakers'. Although the shortened version, 'Boilers', it's often used when referring to any student of Perdue. First used in 1891 by a local reporter, in reference the university's winning football team. It was fast adopted by the students, and has continued to be used when referring to just about all things related to Perdue. Since nineteen forty, their official mascot, come emblem, has been the 'Boilermaker Special. A replica locomotive originally adopted to highlight Perdue's success in the field of engineering. Especially with regards to railway technology. 'Perdue Pete' is an unofficial mascot, infamous both on and off the university campus. The latest addition to the Purdue University mascot family is Rowdy. A three metre high blow up boy!

Achievements

During the mid twentieth century, the university's aviation program began to incorporate advanced spaceflight technology. Today, these programs have earned Purdue the nickname 'Cradle of Astronauts'. More than twenty NASA astronauts have come from Perdue. Including Neil Armstrong, the first man to walk on the moons surface, and Eugene Cernan, the last man. Usually, a third of any NASA crew, selected for a manned mission, will be a graduate of Purdue. Many famous people have been associated with the university. The faculty has even won the Noble Prize.

About the Author

Sam Loyal is an expert author who writes on various topics. He writes interesting and informative articles that makes readers know more about the things.

Find Financial Aid for College

by Austin Warty


Financial aid for college is almost necessary these days. Every year the cost of college has been increasing at a 20% rate. Between the time you start college to the time you graduate, the cost to go to school will almost double.

Not many people are fortunate enough to afford that, and not many people see the benefits of making such a large financial purchase.

Many studies show that a college degree will, on average, double your income. But with the average student graduating with $50,000 or more, it takes a long time just to break even.

One solution that savvy students take advantage of are government sponsored programs that assist with financial aid for college. These programs give students who determined to get a college a chance to pursue their dreams and complete their degree program.

There are hundreds of government education grant programs, but most people are not even aware of them. Your financial aid office may point you to one or two of the larger programs, but here are hundreds of others that will provide you with the financing you need to pay for college. For example, there are grants for being a minority students, grants for studying engineering, grants from your local county or state, grants for being a women.

This is financial aid for college that the government is mandated to give away. All it takes is for you to ask for it. Once approved, the money is yours to keep and you'll never have to pay it back.

That's how you combat the rising cots of college and graduate debt free.

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Educational Requirements To Be A Registered Nurse

by Louis Zhang


If you happen to be interested in becoming a registered nurse, then you are most likely aware that there are certain qualifications to become a registered nurse.

Knowing the educational requirements to be a registered nurse is the the first step you will need to take in your journey to become a RN. You will need to complete a prescribed program of study. The education that the prospective registered nurse chooses will depend on if he or she is interested in pursuing further education.

One of the most popular forms of education for registered nurses is an associate degree in nursing which takes about two years to complete. Other RN candidates may opt for a hospital diploma program where they take thirty to sixty hours worth of science classes and then take many more hours of classes which are heavily focused on nursing. The diploma program usually takes a minimum of three years. A diploma program meets the basic educational requirements to be a registered nurse.

Another option is for the prospective RN to get a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from a university. Once a BSN degree is earned, it gives the person the opportunity to pursue higher education opportunities in his or her field such as a Master's Degree or a PhD.

The registered nurse educational requirements can vary from state to state as each state has its own laws and policies that govern the nursing profession. However, all registered nurses most take some sort of licensing exam in order to become legally able to practice in the registered nursing profession.

While 2-3 years of training is required, it is possible to make a good living from the salary that you can earn as a registered nurse. But be aware that the profession can be stressful. Some of the most stressful nursing positions are those in hospitals, particularly in the emergency rooms. Some less stressful jobs may include working in private practice where the hours will not be as long.

Keep in mind, while fulfilling the educational requirements to be a registered nurse, that there are different types of RNs. You could be a triage nurse or a neonatal nurse. As part of your coursework, you should take classes that will address the job duties of the type of nurse you are interested in working as. Being a nurse is an honorable profession. It is also a profession which suffers a shortage of qualified professionals. Louis Zhang, Registerednursejobopportunities dot com

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