Tag: Study
New search engine makes narrowing results easy and intuitive
This last week I was sent details of a new search engine by the developers – SortFix. I am glad they did. I am impressed. SortFix is an intuitive and easy to use search engine with a graphical interface which makes it easy to remove results you don’t want from your results and narrow your [...]
Will Social Media and The Internet Kill the University System?
The title of this post comes from a very thought provoking article: Will Social Media and The Internet Kill the University System? The post comes from the Microgeist blog which provides social media resources, tips and commentary on the mood/spirit of microspace. I have added the blog to my RSS reader. You can follow the [...]
Are you a study cheat? And who are you really cheating?
Cheating on exams and other forms of study has been around the generations. Today it is becoming even easier to cheat us this article illustrates: Teens turn to the net, mobiles to pass tests The article covers a number of interesting points on the subject of cheating. Of particular note is: “Only half of the [...]
Are you stagnating? Well, are you?
“Only those who constantly retool themselves stand a chance of staying employed in the years ahead.” Tom Peters – Author Whether we like it or not, the world is changing, and at an increasing rate too. We need to embrace change, savor it and look for it. Personally, I am riding the bleeding edge of [...]
God is now a brand
Mandeep Khera writes: “God has become a brand that all religions are selling.” This quote comes from his book “Why” within a section which among other things presents an interesting analysis of the different types of people who attend organized religious gatherings. Mandeep’s book, of which I have read excerpts, is very thought provoking and [...]
Audio Visual Media Resources and Educational Material
MediaCollege.com is a free educational and resource website for all forms of electronic media. Topics include video & television production, audio work, photography, graphics, web design and more. The website has hundreds of exclusive tutorials with supporting illustrations, videos, sound bytes and interactive features. You’ll also find reference material, utilities and other useful goodies, as [...]
Twenty-Two Interesting Ways* to use Twitter in the Classroom
I am very impressed with this Twitter related resource from various standpoints, which include: An Academic A Life Coach A Sales Trainer A Businessman An Internet Marketer A Business Consultant Twenty-Two Interesting Ways* to use Twitter in the Classroom * and Tips. The document, which is hosted on Google Docs, can be viewed online in [...]
Learn To Code At Any Level With Google Code University.
One of the things which I love about the Internet is the way it facilitates study. In the past I have written posts about this aspect. Today I want to highlight an excellent article on learning code by David Pierce: Learn To Code At Any Level With Google Code University Google Code University is an [...]
How to master anything.
There are many things in life which it would be good to master. These can range from small but important things, to a career choice. Clearly it is important to spend some time thinking about what we should focus on. We cannot do everything and being a ‘jack of all trades’ is not smart because [...]
Smart people don't know it all….. Eh?
Smart people don’t know it all. Probably better said…. really smart people know that they don’t know it all. Here’s why: “No one lives long enough to learn everything they need to learn starting from scratch. To be successful, we absolutely, positively have to find people who have already paid the price to learn the [...]
Broaden your mind, deepen your understanding, educate yourself.
I am a big believer in education. Early in my life I had a somewhat disjointed and varied education. At one point I attended one of the best schools in the world (Rugby School). The education at Rugby School was first class, though other aspects of school life were not and left me with lasting [...]
Do you feel teased by the promise of "The Secret" and The Law of Attraction?
Hi, Do you feel teased by the promise of “The Secret” and The Law of Attraction? Are you itching to know EXACTLY what you have to do to produce specific results… Do you find yourself on that merry-go-round of hope and doubt… Well, today is YOUR day! Unless you’ve been hiding under the metaphorical “rock”, [...]
The Masters Are Gathering…
Hi There! I just got word that the world’s top transformation experts and best selling authors have come together for a once in a life time event… THE MASTERS GATHERING For more information… ….and if you want to be first on the list to be notified when they release their first giveaway: Click Here. This [...]
Get out of your comfort zone and learn something different.
For some people this article may seem a bit ‘left field’, however by time you get to the end it should make a lot more sense for you. Many of us go through life without learning much new; or if we do, it is related to our interests or career. I have been a big [...]
Is playing computer games really the way to the top?
Computer games…. The term evokes different feelings, thoughts and emotions in people. Some think computer games are bad and responsible for many ills in society. Others would rather not do anything else than play computer games (yes, they might be in a very bad way). Still others have a balanced view. Balance is key in [...]
Free University Courses & Lectures (via Podcast and MP3)
This post is about free online study resources; some even at university level. The post also covers some of my background and insights which I hope people, including parents, will find helpful. I love learning, as long as it is relevant and important. It is nice to be able to get some education for free. [...]
Thought provoking, and humorous video on the importance of learning.
My last blog post was about how you can use quotations for personal development. In the post I mentioned the need to obtain wisdom. Since writing the post I came across this video – it is short, to the point, humorous and some might consider it politically incorrect (who needs more politicians). Hopefully you will [...]
How to study – study skills resources.
Study skills are pivotal in determining student success in high school, college, university, and business; in fact – any area of life. Study skills include strategies and techniques for organizing information, improving memory, preparing for tests, writing about material learned and using new knowledge effectively/usefully. Just like anything else, study skills are learned, but before [...]
