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How eLearning Adoption Can Help Students Score High in Exams

October 19, 2019 admin

Students Woman Studying Online Browsing E-Learning Concept

India is one of the biggest markets for elearning. The country’s elearning market will touch the US$1.95 billion mark by 2021 if the current Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 24.75 percent continues. And chances are, schools as well as colleges will implement at least some degree of elearning in coming years. Reasons for Elearning Popularity There’re several reasons why elearning is gaining popularity. India is home to nearly two million schools and colleges. However, India is facing a shortage of qualified and experienced teachers. At least a million vacancies…

7 Reasons Exams Are Important

September 24, 2019 admin

Many students, irrespective of their age, find exams of all sorts extremely stressful. In fact, way back in 2011, Australia’s Macquaire University even debated if they should do away with exams altogether. However, exams, in spite of the anxiety they cause, are actually very important for students’ development. Here are seven reasons why – 1. Exams Provide A Balanced Assessment Exams test students in different contexts – short answer, essays, multiple choice – so they can demonstrate the information they know and how they can apply it. Furthermore, exams indicate…

4 Key Reasons Self-Study Is Important

September 21, 2019 admin

In today’s digital day and age, there is plenty of information all around us, easily accessible 24/7 from the convenience of our mobile devices. Although our modern-day learning environment still values traditional classroom-based learning that features an instructor on-site, self-learning has also become an equally essential supplemental tool since it yields wonderful results. Let’s take a closer look at four primary reasons why self-study is so important in an academic context – 1. It Inculcates Discipline & Boosts Self-Esteem Learning how to sift through an overwhelming amount of information, evaluating…

8 Learning styles to succeed in exams

September 17, 2019October 6, 2019 admin

learning styles and methodologies to crack board and competitive exams

Every student is unique in how they respond to information – some respond better to videos, other to writing elaborate notes, some to interactive demos and others to simply hearing a lecture closely. This is precisely why most teachers and professors offer a blended teaching style known as VAK – visual, auditory and kinaesthetic. In order to improve your academic performance, it is first highly important to understand what the different styles of learning are and then to identify which learning style is most suitable for you. Let’s take a…

Artificial Intelligence is changing the educational landscape

September 16, 2019 admin

CBSE Announces Introduction of AI as Skill Subject

In the last decade or so, education system has undergone many changes, thanks to the increasing adoption of technology in the field of education. Artificial Intelligence based platforms like Speedlabs are revolutionising education by making many areas of teaching and learning more efficient and effective. Automated record keeping and exam gradation Schools are now able to computerise many of their routine administrative tasks, which were previously handled by teachers. AI based testing relieves teachers of paperwork, maintenance of records, and grading of exams .With more time and energy, they are…

Online Education In India – The Way Forward

September 12, 2019 admin

Although India has over 1 million registered schools and more than 18,000 higher education institutes, did you know 58% students don’t complete their primary school education, 90% don’t manage to complete secondary school and 90% never make it to college? Well, with India ranked now as the third largest online education market in the entire world, the future is starting to look rather bright. Here’s why – There are over 290 million Smartphone users in India, and studies indicate another 180 million users will be added to this number by…

How To Set Smart Study Goals

September 5, 2019 admin

Setting goals allows you to focus your energy on action-oriented steps to lead you to your desired destination. Hence, if you want to improve your academic performance, one of the best ways to do that is through goal-setting itself. Setting study-related goals not only channels your focus toward what really matters, it also reduces procrastination and prevents you from finding excuses to avoid tackling subjects you aren’t interested in head-on. So, let’s take a look at six ways you can set smart study goals – Step 1 – Set Specific,…

Advantages Of Technology-Aided Self-Study

August 23, 2019September 5, 2019 admin

The influence of technology can be felt in just about every sector, including education. With the increased availability of high-speed Internet across India, a growing number of people using Smartphones and the recent Digital India Project, it only makes sense for Indian students to finally reap the benefits of technology aided self-study. In fact, India’s online education market is projected to grow to nearly $1.96 billion by 2021 and the number of people enrolled in online learning courses will touch nearly 9.6 million by then, as well. So, let’s take…

8 Quick Tips for Successful Exam Preparation

August 17, 2019September 26, 2019 admin

Many students wonder how to perfect the art of exam preparation. Often times, exams can cause anxiety and stress. But, that doesn’t have to be the case. There are many tried and tested techniques that will help you prepare for exams smartly. Let’s take a look at 8 of them – 1. Avoid Panic Rather than getting into panic mode as exams approach, adopt a positive attitude. Sometimes, yoga and meditation can help your mind focus better, too. Even while studying, remember the importance of taking 5-15 minute breaks every…

7 Reasons Math Is Important For Long-Term Careers

August 14, 2019September 8, 2019 admin

How to Prepare Study Timetable for Class 12?

Often, it is difficult for children and teenagers to understand what the point of math really is, which usually makes it very difficult to get everyone excited about this subject in the classroom. However, math actually holds a lot of significance not just in one’s day-to-day life, but also at the workplace. Irrespective of what industry one is keen to join in the long run, a strong grasp of math can help one maintain an edge. Let’s take a closer look at how – Brain PowerResearch conducted by…