Embarking on the journey of entrepreneurship can be thrilling yet daunting. With careful planning, creativity and hard work, anyone can turn a business idea into a thriving enterprise. But starting a successful company from scratch requires dedication, resilience and a strategic approach. Before diving in, it’s important to lay the proper groundwork to set your […]
Last week, we took a look at the challenges facing teachers dealing with the online element of blended learning, in particular those challenges that involve self-regulation and the use of technology for studying. Before that in part one, we looked at the challenges facing students. In this third and final part, we focus on […]
Digital learning has rapidly gained traction over the last number of years and is now weaving itself into the very fabric of learning experiences across the globe. Integrating technology into classrooms is imperative for creating future-ready students. Digital Education The Growing Digital Classroom In many ways, digitally enabled formats provide greater accessibility to students in […]
How to Stay Motivated in College During Lockdown: With the reality of colleges moving their classes online, it is imperative that now, more than ever, we make sure that students don’t become disorientated with their studies, lack motivation, get left behind and slip through the cracks. Little research has come out so far of students’ […]
So, ya wanna be an actor…? Well, you’re not alone. From community theatre halls to Broadway, and from major motion pictures to public broadcasting, thousands of folks take to performance every day. Most of that number are amateurs – performers for whom acting is a passionate, lifetime avocation. The word “amateur”, after all, is from […]
Exploring Career Opportunities in the Thriving Logistics and Supply Chain Sector. In today’s interconnected world, where global trade is the lifeblood of economies, the logistics and supply chain sector plays a pivotal role in ensuring the seamless movement of goods from manufacturers to consumers. In Ireland, as in many other nations, this sector forms the […]
“Without mathematics, there’s nothing you can do. Everything around you is mathematics. Everything around you is numbers.” -Shakuntala Devi Maths Week is currently taking place this week from 10th – 18th October and is always a great time to encourage young people to form a positive attitude towards maths and features a variety of […]
In this guest blog post, Open Training College Associate Tutor Joe McDonald explores the importance of change. Change is inevitable and there is no escaping it. However, that’s no bad thing! Take a moment to consider just how much change has taken place within your own family, your local community, those towns and cities that […]
When it comes to workplace safety, health and safety awareness, as well as general knowledge of health and wellbeing, are absolutely vital. No matter what the size and sector of a business, having a qualified occupational first aid practitioner is not just an asset to a company, but is also a statutory requirement in the […]
Here is the most important career planning question: What do you want to be when you grow up? It is not an easy question to answer. Careers are not what they used to be. Neither is studying. In the 21st century it is not unusual for people to change careers in midlife. Studying does not […]