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Sep, 2015

5 ways to be a great teacher

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 always been at the forefront of criticism and fire. Are students and teachers the sides of the same coin or are they not? It is important to note that teaching is also about mentoring and inspiration. Teachers often straddle this thin red line of being both educator and idol.

Here are 5 good ways that traditionally have helped make great teachers:

Teaching is about partnerships: If you are willing to walk an extra mile as a teacher, then you should forge a partnership with all stakeholders. No student is too young nor too old to be held accountable and taken care of. In this case, as a teacher your primary worry should be about building communication inroads with students, parents and administrators that help monitor individual performance.

You should stand accountable too like your students: If you are a teacher, you would know that whatever you do is not infallible. You should rise beyond the halo and stand accountable to your peers and students. Don’t try to defer things. Attend to responsibilities now. Keep records of class activity and students. Knowing your subject is not good enough. Be a convincing teacher, one that is thorough and honest. Admitting mistakes is also fine provided you learn from these and never repeat. Accepting responsibility is part of your DNA.

Try to withstand adversity: There are many troubles teachers face in schools, colleges and university. Online tutors too face the heat all too often from parents and students who are ready to pounce at you at the slightest provocation. You should know how to balance contention, controversy, conflict and failure all in the same breath. You have to realize that adversity is your strange bedfellow that will stay with you your entire career. You should be able to handle disagreements not just with fellow teachers but also with students and their guardians.

Take the long view to success: If you want steady returns from your students and want to see the success rate double in your classroom, then you have to take the longish view of things. Academics is not about quick results. It’s about staying put for decades, seeing students ride high on success later in life. Just like forging partnerships, a great teacher forges motivation and praise with long term goals.

Be competent and good rather than being just good: A good teacher may sometimes be incompetent as an administrator or even an educator. You need to stay abreast with latest in your area and also be a great human being. Competency and goodness are not mutually exclusive in teaching! Your interest in your students’ lives and their performances also is part of your key responsibility area or KRA.

Finally, if you are a Gen Next teacher who lives with the times, you should open up to the case of virtual learning and web based platforms. These often use e learning tools and new methods that enable students to learn in an interactive method. Websites and education experts such as MyEdge have a host of these new technologies that an expert teacher needs to teach a “class”. The faster you embrace such methods and technology, the better your success ratio!

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Aug, 2015

By MyEdge

Tools for Online Learning

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 amongst the students by making learners touch & feel the various concepts in real time being taught in the class. Not only does it lead to more active learning but also drastically improves the entire teaching experience of the faculty. Teaching over the years has made an unfortunate distinction of being a mundane job for some, however technology lends that magic touch which makes this profession an extremely interesting one.

Goals of an E-Learning solution

The primary goals of an e-learning technology includes helping students achieve their academic ambitions, engaging students in brainstorming & thought provoking discussions, expanding their learning horizons much beyond their books & notes amongst others. Tools in e-learning ensure consistent communication, development of customized content, sharing of knowledge across geographical boundaries & access to world’s best learning resources at the touch of a button. In addition, the tools personalize the students’ experience and offer a wide range of learning management systems which engages the student’s in quizzes and assignments.

Benefit of a learning management system

Learning management systems are a key tool in e-learning today which enable students to receive learning content easily. The key features of an LMS include course calendars, class reminders, assessments and testing. Not only does an LMS offer online virtual classes but manages the tests which are provided to students. Even if students cannot devote time to traditional learning, they can access the coursework through the learning management system. Helping e-learners to interact with instructors who are miles away, an LMS helps e-learners to receive content which educates them further.

Ensuring more effective learning

Tools for e-learning are easy to use for the end user. Video tutorials and well-designed coursework benefit the students largely. The e-learners can access up-to-date content without any challenge. The multimedia and the form of online teacher offer a more effective learning experience helping the students to retain better in comparison to the traditional methods of teaching. This sums up the benefits of e-learning tools.

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Aug, 2015

By MyEdge

Changes brought about by technology in today’s classroom

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 but enables teachers to present prepares the students for the real world situations/ case studies for the students as well. It has become more convenient to make learners well versed with – What to expect? With the easy availability of affordable gadgets, students no longer have to stay confined within the walls of a conventional classroom. Also, they The students can work on the assignments collectively with several sharing resources like Google hangouts which are available at the click of a button today. It has been seen that Mobile classroom technology has can easily bridged the gap between 2 learners and has bridged the physical gap to enable homeschooling. learning and the classroom.

How technology is playing a role in learning

With textbooks becoming less likeable extinct today, online ebook library are a popular choice. They are cheap, up-to-date, interactive and can be accessed with more ease. They come loaded with a lot of links by the author which can enable the student to understand the difficult concepts better. With the advent of technology in the classrooms, the student and teacher roles have undergone a transformation as well. Not only has the student become more engaged and active, but the teacher plays a more important role than just providing information. They can be approached by the students at any hour and offer virtual classes which the students can access either from office or from home.

Learning made easy

With technology making a foray into today’s classrooms, delivering personalized learning has become easier for the teachers. Not only can the lessons be customized according to each student’s requirements, but their progress is monitored continually and more effectively as well. The teacher’s can fetch the past perfromance of a student and can study their success graphs easily. The learning tools enable the students to excel in academics at their own pace. Additionally, incorporating a study plan is easy on a mobile device enabling an . This helps the students to get an easy access to the study plan. Additionally, Social learning platforms too play an important role in learning. It helps the leaner to engage in self paced learning and derive maximum benefit from the resources.

Benefits of technology

With rapid advancements in mobile technology, it has become easier to connect with anybody, anywhere. This makes the devices a popular choice of the students. Not only can they take part in group study, but can connect with the teachers when in doubt. In a virtual classroom chances are les that the students will be rushed through the curriculum. They will be taught at a pace which they are comfortable with which gives them the opportunity to understand the concepts well. Making the classrooms more engaging, technology has made interaction between the students and the teachers easier. Thus, we can see that technology has the power to transform how people are learning.

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Aug, 2015

By MyEdge

How students make use of technology at home

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 who go on to complete such online courses is low but things are expected to change drastically in the foreseeable future.

Students can take part in these classes from the comfort of their homes, coffee shops, travelling etc. The classes and online courses can be accessed through their computers, mobile phones and tablets. The students can take notes electronically which can have a beneficial impact on the valuable study time whilst avoiding any unnecessary wastage of paper. Environment friendly learning!

Making use of tools for learning

Sharing notes within the study group is easier than before for students through cloud-based tools such as Evernote and the Google Drive. Google Drive not only allows the students to share but also create and edit the course outlines as well. The tools make it easy for the students to access notes, add comments and keep track of all the recent changes. Wikipedia is an important source which students make use of frequently, to look up on a particular topic. They can refer to the works cited by the article for additional resource.

Beyond the physical classroom environment

Apart from engaging in virtual classrooms, students refer to social media sites such as Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and MyEdge to connect with experts. They share ideas and resources with individuals who have the expertise in subjects of their choice. Additionally, it is now possible to hold relevant thought provoking conversations across geography virtually. Technology plays an important role in academics today as it provides the students an opportunity to continue learning outside the classroom and make the best of a broader online learning environment.

How conferencing is useful

Few web-based conferencing tools such as Google Hangouts, MyEdge Virtual Classrooms are used by students to converse with experts. Additionally, with Google Handout and Google Docs, the students can share their research findings easily. Virtual Conferencing allows the students to hold team meetings for group projects by interacting with their peers and instructors in real-time.

Adoption of technology

In an online class, it is not uncommon for the students to feel the need of digital content and tutorials. Accessing valuable resources through a click of a button is now possible through websites & mobile applications. Honing specific skills and hobbies has also been made easy with the power of the internet.

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Aug, 2015

By MyEdge

Top 10 online learning tips to clear UPSC exams

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 citizens of India and have to be within the age limit of 21- 32. Three to five years relaxation is given for OBC and SC/ST candidates.

Getting through the UPSC examinations is not an easy task. You need heavy preparations to appear and succeed in it. The IAS examination serves as a common ability judging examinations for other administrative services like IFS, IPS. More than often, several attempts are needed to pass this extremely competitive examination that thousands appear every year.

Technology has evolved and so has opportunities. Nowadays, you can avail online tuitions for UPSC examinations. Make use of the online sites and information along with offline studies to qualify in your examination fruitfully.
Discussed below are top 10 tips to clear IAS examinations.

1.Get access to internet:
Get a laptop or a tablet to access the internet whenever. You can also visit cyber cafes to browse. However investing in a laptop or a tablet and a high speed internet plan is better and wise.

2. Buy books online:
You can research and find out from the internet the names of books that are preferred by IAS topper. There are various e-commerce sites that have huge stocks of books for IAS aspirants, you can order online and get them delivered at your doorstep. These sites offer discounts to their customers so you will get them cheaper than at stores.

3. Study via apps:
To get the access of studying on the go find android apps that offer study material for IAS candidates. At present there are a few good apps that can provide you mobile online study options.

4.Get enrolled for online IAS classrooms:
Do some research and get enrolled in an online IAS tutorial. You will get immense help from a good and reputed online tutorial company. Live chat rooms and mock tests will help you to know about various aspects of IAS examinations, views and get important information.

5.Go through the Government websites:
Be active in searching the various Government websites for reports and data about the UPSC examinations. They are often updated and you will get the latest inclusions and information than what you can get in books. You will also get authentic information about government schemes and policies, economic data etc.

6.Use the social media:
Go to the important pages and account of the leading media on Facebook, Twitter and the likes. This will get you information of the current affairs and general knowledge while keeping you updated with the latest development of the UPSC examinations.

7.Use gadgets:
Whenever you study or go to an important seminar or lecture related to UPSC examinations, use a voice recorder on your mobile phone or any other voice recording gadget. This certainly helps when you are studying.

8.Blogging:
If you are good and fast in typing, write blogs on UPSC subjects and share them over internet. You will get comments and views from those interested in it. A healthy discussion can give you a great insight and information that certainly helps.

9.Use Google Maps:
This is a useful tool for studying geography while preparing for the UPSC examinations. It allows to access to the different maps of the world and detailed specifications too.

10.Play Games:
All work and no play makes anybody dull. Play online strategic games. They will not only help you to refresh your mind but will also make you think differently. They is a huge array of games online. Choose one that relaxes you and yet works out your brain efficiently.

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