Every year, lakhs of candidates compete in the RBI Assistant examination. This year applicants are fighting for 926 vacancies making it highly challenging in nature. Due to high competition, time constraint and the difficulty level of the exam, one must utilise their time strategically and ensure consistent efforts for each section.
User Experience (UX) Design -- also known as Human Centered Design -- is a multidisciplinary field that deals with user needs, their working environments, ergonomics, and the trouble-free interaction of user while interacting with the system or a product in either digital or a physical form.
When the Delhi government announced its plans of opening India’s first sports university in October 2019, it was a revolutionary decision in the history of education. The idea to include sports in the main curriculum was a much-needed initiative to normalize sports-focused education in India. This gave our youngsters a full-time opportunity to enhance their skills in sports and pursue a career, a move that needed a major mind shift more than anything, across stakeholders including schools and parents.
In engaging with the media, young people explore and learn about themselves and the world around them. Youth involvement in the media spans a wide range of activities – from learning technical, production, writing, and reporting skills to developing and deconstructing media content– and is closely connected to the processes of media education and media literacy. In doing so, they bring their own unique knowledge and perspectives. The praxis in media education is of utmost important especially when we refer to studies in Journalism, Communication, Film, TV and Online. Praxis can be understood “as a social or pedagogical process which enlists human efforts to understand the world more accurately in conjunction with a political will to transform social practices and relations” (Sholle and Denski, 1993). Connecting theory and practice is crucial for the youth while participating in any media or media literacy environment. To this end, the youth has to not only imbibe the practical aspect but also thoroughly absorb the cultural and media theories, as well as engage in scholarship in the humanities, social sciences, and philosophy to demonstrate the emergence of new models that seek to blend theory with praxis.
US education secretary John Gardner wrote a great book in the 1960s that asked the question “Can we be equal and excellent?”. Most university leaderships long ago concluded that quantity, quality, and cost cannot co-exist. We’d like to make the case that while this may have been true in the analog world of education, recent progress in technology can enable universities to break the false trade-off. We think technology can be an innovative disruptor of higher education and could be creatively applied in six areas:
2020 is the decade of unprecedented advancements. Looking back at the beginning of the 21st century, technology was not that prominent and half the things we use nowadays did not exist -- iPhone, 4G, Twitter, Facebook, and many such products and services were unheard of. But today we have embraced technology in all aspects of life and 2020 brings the promise of such metamorphic technology advances that will change the way we live, work and socialise.
Close to a decade ago, the term IoT (Internet of Things) started floating around publicly - with an inherent promise to refine and idealise our lives. Fast forward to the present, IoT is already exhibiting its dynamic potential. Thanks to this novel concept, every imaginable object, device and machine is now equipped with smart consoles - connected via multiple network channels and/or Internet providing innovative data collection and communication techniques.
Is your child struggling in his/her studies? Are you afraid that she isn’t motivated enough to make the needed effort? Well, it is common for primary school kids to struggle with learning, social, and emotional problems, so you don’t have to be too worried for now. If you want to help them to live up to their full potential, you really need to identify the obstacles that could be getting in their way.
Passion is at the forefront of anything that you want to do in life. Each of us is blessed with a talent that is unique to us. When you enter a dance studio, you should feel at home; there is a sense of belonging. Passion for dance will come from within and it is this passion that will make you realize that you were born to dance. If you are not passionate about dance, after a while either it will start feeling like a “job” or you will stop enjoying the experience of choreographing, learning and dancing.
As a matter of fact, the students in India are extremely talented when compared to students from other parts of the world. But still, it can be seen from various official figures and informal analysis of students from all over the world that the students in India are lagging behind. The main reason behind this is not a lack of talent, but lack of resources.
After a baby is born, hygiene is the most important factor to be kept in mind. The health of a newborn baby is very critical. Despite its importance, hygiene is the least talked about topic. More lessons on personal hygiene need to be given by parents besides giving shaving lessons to boys and period talk to girls. There is much more to personal hygiene that is even ignored in advertisements. The body spray advertisements showing that it is enough to spray and go off without taking bath is to be blamed first out of all. Here are some modern tips on hygiene and cleanliness which need to be followed.
Psychometric test is a scientific and standard proven method used for measuring a person’s mental conditions, capabilities and behavioural style and functioning. The word psychometric is a term abbreviated for psychological measurement. It is a combination of personality and cognitive tests.
During a pre-flight safety briefing, passengers are reminded that in case of an emergency, they secure their own oxygen masks before they help their children. That’s because only once you know how it’s done, you can do it for your little ones. The same truth applies to mental health as well, and it is something teachers should consider.
A new year, a new decade, and a new disease!! As most of the world was celebrating the imminent arrival of the New Year on 31 December 2019, WHO was alerted to several cases of pneumonia in Wuhan City, Hubei Province of China. It was caused by a previously unknown virus. A week later, in January 7, the new virus had been identified as coronavirus, belonging to a family of viruses that includes viruses such as SARS and MERS. This new virus has been temporarily named “2019-nCoV. As of 26 January 2020, a total of 2,014 confirmed 2019-nCoV cases had been reported globally.
In general, Vitamin D is known to be the nutrient for stronger bones and teeth and is manufactured with the help of sunlight only. The nutrient is divided into Vitamin D(2) and Vitamin D(3) based on the sources. While Vitamin D(2) can be acquired from vitamin D rich food, Vitamin D(3) can be produced when sun rays hit the skin.
Data Analytics is probably the most widespread word that is used across the world today. Organizations from every area of expertise are reliant on data analytics for a wide exhibit of administrations and to help the organization accomplish its objectives quicker and convey utility to its client in a tangible way. When we amalgamate traditional information with the area and geospatial intricacies, it comprehensively deals with client necessities.
According to a study by Oxford University, the academic success of 3 to 5-year-old kids depends more on their home environment and parental involvement rather than toys given to them. In the research, involving 3000 children of 3 to 5 age groups, kids who had few toys, and had spent more time with their parents performed better in school. They also scored better in areas of emotional and social development. Parents' attention proved to be of more importance than toy money can buy.
The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores are a requirement alongside other credentials for admission to graduate programs. Currently administered by the Educational Testing Service (ETS), it’s divided into three sections, which are: Analytical Writing, Verbal Reasoning, and Quantitative Reasoning. Your overall test score is an average of your score in each section.
MISSION: The Global Challenges Forum Foundation http://globalchallengesforum.org/ has been established as a think tank headquartered in Geneva to create strategic global networks to overcome specific challenges in different countries. Acknowledging that 1.7 billion people on the planet are in the age group of 15-24 years, and that over 80% of the world’s youth lives in developing countries, a special project on developing a network of 1 Million Youth Leaders by 2030 https://www.1m2030.org/, has been established in conjunction with the prestigious United Nations Institute of Training and Research (UNITAR) in Switzerland. Dr. Walter Christman, USA, the Founding Chairman of the Global Challenges Forum says that “The 1M2030 has a vision to fulfill the United Nations Sustainability Development Goals (UNSDG’s) by creation of a network of 1 million youth leaders and entrepreneurs by 2030 and beyond, across the world, with a focused effort on developing countries”.
Do you want your child to experience another world filled with exotic delights, wishing chairs, and naughty pixies to develop their imagination? Introduce them to the fantasy world of evil witches, committed friends and talking animals.
Pictures not only freeze the moment but also tell us moving stories and bring back a rush of memories. But when pictures have a historical, political or social connotation attached to them, they have the potential to raise the collective conscience of an entire generation and play a catalyst to major change. Something similar happened recently when photojournalist and independent social documentary photographer Rohit Jain showcased the photographs of children, the second or even third generation affected by the deadly Bhopal Gas Tragedy, also touted as the worst industrial disaster of the modern world that killed about 3,800 people. The impact of the photos was such that it brought back the haunting memory of the tragedy that took place 35 years back, but its wounds are still fresh. People were forced to rethink and empathise with the victims of this tragedy who still have to live with its impact, even as the disaster itself has been erased from the public memory. “For my one-month long project, I had received a grant from the Pulitzer Centre. I wanted to bring to public attention, the memories of this disaster which not only affected those who lived in 1984 Bhopal, but continues to affect the subsequent generations, till day after 35 years,” says Jain, who released this project in December 2019.
Given the degree of competition and the ensuing unpredictability in the civil service examination conducted by UPSC, the decision of entering into this arena is a big decision by all measures. Since the preparation for Civil Services Examination is going to be like a marathon race, one should always have the right and sustainable reasons for starting the preparation and keep going in it and not having the superficial and unsustainable reasons like peer pressure, parental expectations, power, prestige, money or other associated perks.
2019 proved to be a bountiful one for young readers as children’s books in every genre - adventure, mythology, science, and environment hit the bookshelves this year. This December, Godrej & Boyce Mfg Co. Ltd (est. 1897), a Godrej group company with a presence across 14 diverse businesses collaborated with renowned children’s book author Katie Bagli to launch a fact-cum-fictional book on mangroves - ‘Many Secrets of Mangroves’. A nature lover, Katie Baglihas several published titles to her credit and is known for setting her stories among the Indian wildlife and nature. The author of the books ‘On the Wild Side’ and ‘The Zoo Around You’ spoke to EducationWorld about her latest offering.
Over the years the Indian education system has rapidly improved and has been receiving recognition for the quality and high standards of teaching. Classroom learning is also undergoing change at an unprecedented rate and it is evolving the teaching methods and driving the way students consume educational content. In the past, computers used to occupy an entire room, and only a few organisations could afford them, but now they have given a new dimension to the education sector.
Our industrialized, hi-tech world has allowed sedentary habits to permeate our lives. All of us have surely come across media warnings cautioning us against this inactive lifestyle, which has resulted in a rise in obesity and other non-communicable diseases like heart disease and diabetes. A few years ago, The World Bank published an article titled ‘Sedentary lives, the other global epidemic’. As Educators, how should we be addressing and even preventing this elusive epidemic?
India has enormous economic potential, given its unique demographic dividend. The steady growth in its working-age population is going to continue till 2055 (or 37 years from its beginning) as per studies. However, India can reap its demographic dividend only if it offers good health, education and employment to its youth population.
A focused approach in education helps students enhance their chances of employability and prepares them from an early age for the career landscape. With the fast-changing dynamics of the job market and spiralling competition, a simple college graduate has negligible chances of securing a job despite his merit. Today, the industry is so fast paced that in order to land a job one needs to have a sound knowledge of how the industry functions.
Every year, December 15 is celebrated as International Tea Day. Apart from celebrating 'tea' - one of the most consumed beverages worldwide - this day also calls for better working conditions of tea plantation workers across the globe.
Generation Z (or the iGeneration), who are in school and university today, have never witnessed the introduction of the Internet, smart phones and tablets, video games, on-demand TV and film, and social media. For them, this is all very much the norm and part of their everyday lives. The skills they are developing interacting with technology every day, will be essential as they step out into an adult world of emerging technology breakthroughs in AI, robotics, quantum computing, biotechnology and so on.
No matter what stage of education your child is at, ensuring they get the most out of their school years, whilst enjoying their learning experience, is always a priority. Parents with children entering primary education will be considering the best educational pathway to offer children a good educational grounding. As a child’s first introduction to formal education, primary years education can set a child up for not only academic success at school, but life beyond.
An ideal leader is an individual with the confidence and ability to lead. There is a general perception that confidence comes with a strong personality and good education. But the most integral element that is not given its due credit is mental and physical health of the person.
Edtech, or education technology, has evolved over the past decade and has also revolutionised the education market. While we are set to step into the next decade, we have a list of the top edtech apps that is expected to see exponential growth in the year 2020:
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