An unfortunate wave of despondency has covered a large sector of IT industry lately due to abrupt job cuttings and terminations at a short (in some cases no) notice. People who were termed as an asset in previous year’s annual general meeting are now considered as a liability. This scenario is not limited to the…

Whenever there’s a talk about health of students in our social circle, the most common words we hear are “Get up in the morning and everything will be fine” or “eat green vegetables and you will stay healthy forever”. We are not questioning these general beliefs about health, what we are questioning is the facts…

All work and no play will make Bittu a dull boy; but all play and no work will also make him careless! So what’s the solution here? How can we make the most out of Bittu’s summer holidays? Don’t stress out over it, we have just perfect solution for all the parents! We present to…

Board examinations are over now but during that period, parents fussing over their child’s performance was a largely common phenomenon. A new study reveals that parents, who over-monitor their child’s academics and throw fits at their slightest failures, can actually make the child less productive! Such attitude can also cause anxiety issues in the children and affect…

The brave heart soldiers of our nation leave their families behind and spend a major portion of their lives safeguarding the sovereignty of the nation. Not only our soldiers but their families also sacrifice a lot for the nation and they equally deserve respect and gratitude from us in return.

As Albert Einstein once said “Education is what remains after one has forgotten what one has learned in school”. This statement itself is a lifetime worth of advice Mr. Einstein gave to the parents all around the globe and is as important as his three laws. The reason we are writing this article is because…

Five simple tips for parents to help their children de-stress and relax this winter break. A Christmas vacation is such a breather, it’s a time when everyone is busy wrapping up the year and making time for family reunions, get-togethers, presents and planning delicious menus, holidays and parties.

Do you get goose bumps thinking about your maths exam the other day? Do you shudder when your peers discuss about the paper? Fear of maths can be unimaginable; hence, we tell you some tips and tricks to make you love this subject!

“Parents need to fill a child’s bucket of self esteem so high, that the rest of the world can’t poke enough holes to drain it dry.”  – Alvin Price. As parents, we do everything in our power and beyond to prepare our children for the oh-so-competitive world. We try and give them the best education,…

  The Industrial Revolution was a period marked by rapid urbanization and industrial development. It started in Britain in the 1700s and rapidly spread through entire Europe and North America. This period witnessed the improvement in transportation, communication and banking system. Here are a few important lesser known facts about this most important industrial development…

Do you know that our planet earth has been recycling water for more than 4 billion years? That means you could actually be drinking the same water that the dinosaur’s once drank:-)! Surprising, right? The water on earth moves between the rivers, oceans, atmosphere and the land through a continuous process called the Water Cycle.…

Learning to play musical instruments, especially guitar, needs a lot of practice and perseverance. In today’s always connected digital landscape, the internet offers new ways for student-teacher interaction. Now, you can hone your skills with the help of virtual classes.

The first day of an academic year is always exciting especially with all the butterflies in your stomach. This is your chance to leave everything behind and make a fresh start. Let us help you with some great tips to get yourself organized and kick start your new academic year:

“Creativity is intelligence having fun.”- Albert Einstein In her book “Primary Art: It’s the Process, Not the Product” author Mary Ann F. Kohl gives us an insight into how activities such as painting and coloring can improve the motor skills of a child. She further goes on to explain that how basic mathematics skills are…

Striking a perfect balance between studies and extra-curricular activities is a challenge. Your parents expect you to excel in studies while your coaches push you hard to excel at extra-curricular activities. Poor performance in any one of these areas is bound to make you anxious and stressed. Are you one of those students who love…

In a globalized world, learning a second language has immense benefits. Not only it helps you connect with people of different cultures but also opens up a myriad of career opportunities. Knowledge of a second language is one of those rare skills that can set your resume apart from others.

In a research in 2016, funded by the Nuffield Foundation, New Castle University found that after-school activities significantly improve a child’s academic performance and enhanced social skills. Kids might love their afternoon TV cartoon series but as parents it’s your responsibility to encourage them to participate in extra-curricular activities. In this blog, we’ve jotted down…

Is it that time of the year when exams are looming large on your heads? Are you feeling the jitters in your stomach and losing sleep over the results? If yes then you should sit back and relax, get some good sleep after reading this article! Exam worries are normal for most students and it’s…

Music is all about achieving harmonization with your surroundings and being able to find peace in notes and tones. For most of us, music is the perfect stress buster. If you are a student, you would love listening to some soft music before your all important examinations. Listening to certain kinds of music can be…

In earlier days, much before technology kicked into our lives young children loved to read but gradually this habit has been fading. Child psychologists have time and again stressed on the benefits of inculcating a habit of reading amongst children. Some of the virtues of reading often include vast improvement of learning skills, improved academic…

If you want to break into the bastion of learning a foreign language such as German, you need to keep pursuing it relentlessly. Most learners learn differently with varying degrees of success and acumen. Nevertheless, it is of paramount importance that you learn the language in a proper way. Just like learning English, which may…

Clearing the civil services preliminary examination is fraught with difficulties and challenges. While the competition is steep, most students often lack the right regimen and methods to crack the preliminary examinations before taking on the mains. The first attempt at the preliminary examinations is always tough, you should not waste much time and get started.…

Teaching is a profession that has challenges and amazing returns in the long run. It requires a lot of patience that helps you reap the rewards much later. In order to bring about marked improvements and tangible results in your students, you need to evaluate the learner’s intelligence and his or her ability to muster…

Technology is creating a rage worldwide. In a tech savvy world, you can tap into a wealth of informational resources without even leaving the confines of the home. Social media platforms and the social learning strategies that can help in making a big difference in learning outcomes of students spread across far flung geographies. This…

Our knowledge of online teaching and learning is growing in leaps and bounds. There are a host of best practices that tutors need to follow when tutoring online. These effective teaching strategies can help you get started in an online learning environment. You can develop comfort and confidence, experience and patience when you get implement…

Entrepreneurship and business may have its ancient roots in India, most Indians feel it is a risk not worth taking. Starting a business, unlike in the West, is fraught with many challenges in India. To begin with the Indian mindset does not value the importance of innovation and self-discovery. If you are a woman, this…

Indian women have always been at the forefront of business and enterprise. For centuries, women here have fought along the men in battles and achieved supremacy in science, literature, arts and crafts. Still, amid all the past grandeur, most feel a sense of the invisible gender divide in society. As a mark of the breaking…

Virtual classrooms are revolutionising the sector of eLearning, with more and more teachers taking up this new tool, which can be used for both teaching and learning. After all, these online tools do not just help in providing lessons to students, but also help teachers across the world interact with one another via a common…

As a teacher who teaches students the features of several financial systems in the world, it makes sense to teach books that are based on real events. Various case studies from noted e books libraries on the Internet can serve as the reference point. You can browse the virtual e library available at MyEdge.in to…

Being a teacher is always fraught with a lot of stress inside and outside of the classroom. If you want to make it to the A list club of teachers, you should be someone who also is well relaxed and very energetic. Teaching in a virtual classroom has benefits that may not translate to wellbeing…

Both students and tutors face a lot of stress these days. While the nature and quality of the engagements and techniques to bust the stress may be different for both parties, many will agree that the present crop of students have a lot going on in their lives. While the online learning platforms clearly steer…

Did you know that the growth rate of self-paced eLearning in India is 55%, which is the highest across the globe? Couple that with the Digital India initiative by the Government of India, which ensures high speed internet access for most of the citizens across the country, and you have the perfect situation for eLearning…

If you are a dance or a music teacher with a passion to teach young minds and just love the associated joys of it, you should go on and read this. For most of us who are fledgling career musicians and dancers, it makes great sense to work towards not being a “floater” with no…

If you are interested in a Master’s in Business Administration degree, popularly known as the MBA, you should be well armed with a good preparation that will help you crack that tough nut. Because MBA is the most sought after career option these days, young adults who have passed out of college, aspire to have…

We all give physical fitness a lot of importance in our daily lives. What we ignore is that mental fitness too is important for us to be successful. A healthy body can help you deter illnesses such a diabetes and heart disease, a healthy and fit mind can on the other hand will counter stress…

Children are breaking new barriers every day. With new technologies, contact with changing patterns of learning, virtual classrooms and new learning mechanisms, a child is no longer getting to learn the traditional way. You might sit back as a parent and wonder whether your child is actually overwhelmed with all this exposure or is it…

Online education is fast gaining foreground across the world. Far from the confines of the four walls and the classroom, teachers and students both are now resorting to the virtual classroom that has no barriers of time and space. Teaching online can be a very rewarding option for an educator. There are many online teaching…

Teaching online can be a rewarding experience if you have more and more students with each passing month. Thus, it is necessary that you attract all kinds of students to be a part of the online learning platform. As a teacher, you might need to constantly reinvent your methods and style of imparting knowledge. To…

Homeschooling is fast becoming a great option to tutor children. Child education experts and social scientists are among those who believe that children should not be subjected under the purview of the discipline and social conditioning of the formal school. The school, many conflict theorists believe has been at the forefront of “dehumanizing” the education…

Technology is broadly influencing education techniques and teaching mechanisms. Teachers who can download e books and also use new age digital media are fast realizing how social learning too is fast redefining how students learn. Social learning can safely be assumed to be the changing face of 21st century digital “Gen Next” learning. What is…

If you want to excel in Math, it’s something you can really do without breaking too much sweat. Fret not as this is not that tough! Math is really no sorcery and requires some healthy love for the subject along with some patience and hard work. Websites such as MyEdge also enable you to rediscover…

Are you a teacher who teaches children in 2015 using chalkboards? “What are those?” you quip. Yes! Traditional teaching methods are gradually losing their sheen today. It may be added that as a teacher, you may or may not feel comfortable in the outdated techniques of yesteryears when it comes to teaching, as newer trends…

Bettering your growth prospects in academics is not really easy. There are some careful points you need to apply when you are researching or even trying to ace semester examinations. School years can be fast and very taxing. As a student looking to prep up your academic career, you should follow some simple steps to…

Parenting is the toughest thing to do especially if your child is a youngling. Kids can be obedient and fun to be with only if you are the kind of mother that understands that your actions and reactions shape your child’s behavior. Top parenting experts will tell you how an ideal parent is never infallible.…

Are exams just around the corner and you are feeling tizzy? You want to do well but are tensed? Even if exams loom large over your head, you as students should follow some basic rules that can prove to be helpful in the long run. Taking exams is an art that needs to be mastered…

Education is about effective transfer of a wealth of knowledge & experience from the teacher to the students. These days, many students complain how one-to-one attention is not meted out to students in big classrooms and larger schools. With a crunch of good teachers in the market and increasing peer competition, students often are taking…

There are plenty of people in the academia, who have mulled over how to become a great teacher? Experts and educationists have suggested remedies and some certain quick fix strategies. Perhaps an ebook or a teacher’s guide is the way forward in this day and age. No matter what he or she does, teachers have…

E-learning involves many tools and technologies which make learning easy. From use of e-mails, to instant messaging, from social networks to message forums, online learning involves a plethora of recent innovations which make it easy for users to learn effectively. E-learning not only decreases the cost of learning but improves significantly the power of grasping…

Technology plays an integral role in learning today. A recent research suggested that today’s millennials are looking for bite sized information and they have a lower attention span. Keeping the tech-savvy generation engaged is not an easy task. Not only does Technology is not confined to a play a central role in today’s classroom learnings…

With advent of e-learning technologies, the students have been presented with another alternative for improving their understanding of subjects and ultimately improve their grades. Virtual Classrooms & MOOCs have become extremely popular amongst students across the world who now regularly use recorded videos & online course material for referral purposes. Unfortunately, the percentage of students…

  The Union Public Service Commission has made very recent and effective changes in the pattern of the public examinations conducted by them. It has been a beneficial change for the students all aspiring for “A” grade Government service that includes IAS, IPS, IFS, and IRS examinations. Candidates appearing for UPSC exams need to be…

Although English is not the most widely spoken language in the world, it is the official language for communication in maximum countries enrolled in the United Nations. It dominates as the business & learning language in key trading & education hubs across the world. Usually, most cross-border communication takes place in English which makes it…

The fact that mathematics is a crucial component of a school’s curriculum is an understatement. As a student you may often wonder whether you will need quadratic equations and geometry in the later part of your life. It is pertinent to note that competency in maths is extremely critical if you have plans of attending…

Your memory is one loyal friend who will never leave you. By adopting techniques to sharpen the brain, you shall always be on the gaining side. It will be possible for you to achieve better learning in a shorter time. The right habits can save you hours of frustration and panic. At the onset, it…

Discover ways in which you can help your child gain an edge in school: Every parent wants their kid to excel in school. Let’s be honest and admit that in the world we live in today, kids are expected to cope with high stress and pressure at school. As parents want the best for their…

As more colleges and universities move towards virtual learning, it is becoming imperative to understand how you can maximize the virtual learning environment. Most of the changes which we are witnessing in education are being driven by technology. Whether you are going to engage in the first learning experience online or are a seasoned online…

Which is better: eBooks or Traditional Books: There is a constant debate over which will emerge on the top; ebooks or printed books. There are several factors to consider when we ponder on this topic. It cannot be denied that the choice of the book completely depends on the reader. Some may prefer an ebook…

Holding a book by the Hand, enjoy a cup of coffee and look at the raindrops falling!!! What an Amazing feeling! And then those words atay with the mind, often clear paths of hazy thoughts & enlighten.It’s time to decode those quotes from whom they belong. Participate here www.twitter.com/myedge, Decode the quote and Grab flipkart…

The many advantages of virtual classrooms: As new technology grows in leaps and bounds, One of the new and tested  technology which has emerged is Virtual Classroom. The virtual classrooms today come with many features, but to benefit the most, the basic features are a pre-requisite. When you select a virtual classroom, being able to handle…

Reading an ebook can be a good experience: With the advent of technology and the discovery of ebooks, the reading experience of book lovers has witnessed a change. Attaining the moments of perfect solitude is no longer impossible with the wide range of ebooks which are available today. E-books are immediate as you do not…

Build Strong Communication Skills : It has been seen in the past that good communicators have longer marriages,are more successful in their relationships and can succeed in their career. If you have noticed, eighty percent of our actions in the day revolve around communication. It is difficult to get through the day without communication. Communication…

You may have often wondered why time management is so important. In this primer we will answer this question. Time management is important as it will help you to prioritize. As you strive to use time better, you will be able to make a list of things which you need to tackle. You will learn…

Career readiness skills Both college and career readiness is of high priority for most today. In the competitive global economy today, it has become imperative that students enter fields which enable them to earn high wages and offer great potential for growth. However, most of the higher education institutions strongly feel that the students require training for…

Handling your Boards and JEE preparations all at once can be a cumbersome task if you don’t have a well chalked-out plan. Since both the exams are equally important and your chance at getting into a good engineering institute depends on the percentage you obtain in both, you cannot make the mistake of neglecting either…

In present times it has been found that a whooping 66% of mobile phone users read more on their phone than they did a couple of years back. This indicates that publishers today should focus on e-readers as their main channels and shift their focus from print to online reading. The purchases of Kindle devices…

Most of us often wonder how to read faster and retain the content which we spend hours comprehending. Learning to pick up speed while reading is not impossible.You can read fast and enjoy the words at the same time. At the onset, to read fast focus on speed. You can consider increasing your field of…

More than 9.1 mn students around the world are currently enrolled in an online course/program. This trend despite its recent massive popularity is not being given its due recognition by conventional educationists, who still believe that the most effective way of learning is the traditional face to face classroom environment. But recent studies carried out…

It is known to everyone that India is the second most populated country in the world after China. However, very few people know that more than 50 % of Indian children in the age group of 6-17 years, about 200 million in total, do not attend any school. Sad but true. The present Indian education…

India is warming up and stretching its hamstring as it gets set to be the foremost global force. What amuses here is the fact that even the current global ringleaders, including USA, China and Russia have strong faith in India’s chances of emerging as a leading human capital force, having significant impact on the way…

The recent tragedy that occurred at the Charlie Hebdo office in Paris, has again brought in focus the age-old clash between the two fundamental rights of every human being – The Freedom of Expression / Speech and The Freedom of Belief & Religion. It is indeed a condemnable atrocity that was carried out in France…

Youngsters with learning disabilities grow up to be with learning handicaps. By and by, some grow up and be beneficial citizens of society and wind up with well-compensating careers, monetary strength, and strong relationships with loved ones, while some battle more than others. Results from a 20 yearlong study conducted by experts at the Frostig…

Ever since technology has evolved to deliver its many miracles, the manner in which humanity discovers & absorbs knowledge has seen drastic change. The tools and methods in which we acquire, retain and teach knowledge have completely changed, which is nothing short of a revolution. Teaching being the oldest profession in the world has never…

One could have hardly imagined back in the 90s, the effect internet would have on all our lives. So much so, that today we almost feel crippled in the absence of this metaphorical web. I’m lucky to have lived a part of my life during the time of the birth of this revolution and to…

Numerous woes challenge the rapidly developing India. One of these challenges is the faceless monster, called poverty. The worse affected due to poverty are the children. Living on the streets, off the food collected from garbage, or surviving under the incredulous insecurity of slums, millions of children in India face the demons of everyday survival.…

More than 20 years of academic research has shown that studying in groups helps students learn more effectively. The potential advantages of studying in a group are: Students cannot procrastinate studying Learn Faster Get New Perspective Learn New Studying Skills Fill in the Learning Gaps Unlike situations where parental restrictions or the difficulty of gathering…

MyEdge seeks to provide a new direction to learning & education system by introducing Virtual Classroom training for all its members, who can register for free. We certainly believe that the virtual classroom platform with all its unique features and tools would help in raising the standard of education across the world by making the best…

It is an open secret that education is probably the only tool that can bring about the much needed change in the current grotesque scenario, which encompasses poverty, crime and adversities. Yes, people in the urban cities have always considered quality education to be a key ingredient for the success of their next generation. But,…

If you possess a striking personality and good communication skills coupled with the will to serve people, hospitality sector is tailor made for you. The rapid growth in travel and tourism industry has indeed triggered a massive boom in the hospitality sector, which has resulted

In the recently announced fiscal budget for the year 2014-15, India’s finance minister Mr. Arun Jaitley has allocated Rs. 100 crores (approximately $17 million) for online courses and virtual classrooms. This may have been surprising for many, but we at MyEdge had already predicted such a move given the massive demand supply gap and thrust…

Getting an ‘MBA’ became a rage amongst the youth of this nation around a decade ago and the craze still continues. MBA provided a new promising career opportunity to students, who earlier had just engineering and medical careers to look up to. With MBA graduates bagging some never heard before packages and plum international opportunities,

Union Public Service Commission, popularly known as UPSC, is a government body which is responsible for selecting candidates for various civil service appointments such as Indian Administrative Services (IAS), Indian Police Service (IPS), Indian Foreign Service (IFS), and Indian Revenue Service (IRS) amongst others.

India being a developing country holds immense potential for its youth to grow & prosper with giant strides. The country has been facing an acute demand supply gap in terms of number of eligible students’ vis-à-vis number of seats in educational institutions such as schools, colleges, university etc. The public and private sector investment has…

With changing times, one needs to embrace the future in order to survive & emerge as a winner in this extremely competitive world. The global education system has been evolving rapidly forcing the teachers either to adapt or get left behind. The 21st Century teacher needs to take their teaching experience to an all new…

Teen’s age is the most erratic and impulsive age where they are enveloped with stress, dilemma and frustration about studies. Imposing your decision on teens might compel them to form an intimidating impression about you. At this juncture, it is imperative to handle the situation meticulously by adopting tools to help your child tackle the…

In the current era, evolution has donned its racing shoes and every aspect of society is evolving at speed so rapid that sometimes, it becomes hard to keep a track. Just like every other aspect, one of the most important facets of our society, education, is also at its progressive best. Needless to say, education…

In this era of globalization, technological innovations have augmented vividly in every sphere including the mainstream education and training. The once traditional classes are now shaping into modern virtual classrooms, virtual universities, online courses and cyberspace institution. Virtual classroom specifically is one of the supreme tools in modern day academic world.

It is almost impossible to imagine that education was once only synonymous with chalk, blackboards, heavy books and reference anthologies. Indeed, the current state of education has left tradition behind, with the internet and technology on the whole playing a pivotal role in the lives of both the teachers and the learners. In a country…

[quote align=”center” color=”#999999″]Studying with friends in a group has been an age-old method of coping with many stressful exam preparations. Here’s we try and unravel the science behind it and the importance of having a study buddy![/quote] It is said that walking in the dark with a friend is better than walking alone in the light.…

  As a parent you can’t completely bank on a school to teach basic life skills to adolescents. Please read further to obtain tips about the ways in which you can actively contribute to your child’s all-round development. Parents have a pivotal role to play in their child’s educational achievements and overall development. Research suggests…

Knowledge is power. This is in no way an over statement. While hard work is believed to be the key to success, knowledge definitely is tool that is necessary to use this key efficiently. Besides, today`s professional sector expects more of smart work than hard work. With the right knowledge and skills sky can be the…

Here we’ll talk about what E-Learning has to offer and why more efforts need to be put in by educationalists to encourage it in the masses. Online education or simply put E-learning is a new age concept which has broken the conventional methods of education and emerged as an incredibly productive method of learning. It…