It’s become a common word but have you ever asked yourself ‘What is Cyber Security?’ Maybe you have an interest in it and have been thinking about finding out more or maybe pursuing it as a study option. Well, read on… Cyber security is concerned with protecting the likes of computers, servers, networks, programs, mobile […]
Are you worried about going back to college? Keeping a positive mental attitude can be so important and can be what separates the failing from the successful students. To help you on your studies, we’ve compiled our top tips when it comes to achieving academically. The Habits of Successful Students When you arrive at college, […]
What is Springboard+ Springboard+ is an initiative that aims to provide free/ subsidised education, upskilling and reskilling opportunities through higher education in areas where there is a skills need. Courses are free for people who are unemployed, who were previously self-employed, and for people returning to work. The courses are also available at a 10% […]
After over a year of running online classes almost every day YourEnglish.ie recently asked their students why they chose to attend an English course on Zoom during the pandemic. As we are (hopefully!) leaving the Coronavirus era behind us, online education (including face-to-face English classes on Zoom) is bound to stay with us. 5 Reasons To Study […]
Are you hungry to be creative? Do you have an eye for detail? Do you love to take pictures – not just selfies but of the world around you. Whether that be catching a great image or noticing a great light or capturing a moment in time. If you have a passion for taking photographs […]
A new United Nations report – Technology in Education: a tool on whose terms? – is urging a rethink on how technology is used in education worldwide. The 2023 Global Education Monitoring (GEM) Report examines the impacts of educational technology, especially digital, on teaching and learning across the globe. The wide-ranging report notes that technology […]
Blended learning is widely regarded as a method of education in which students learn via a combination of electronic and online media as well as traditional face-to-face teaching. While it has been around as a concept and an educational method for some time, it is only really now in light of Covid-19 that blended learning […]
Open Training College tutor Joe McDonald explores how you and your organisation can enhance the quality of supports that you provide. ‘Quality is not an activity; it is a habit’ – Aristotle It is an absolute commitment to pursue excellence in every interaction that we have and in each action that we take. Can you […]
Have you ever thought about a career in the legal profession? Are you thinking about becoming a solicitor? Did you know that it is not necessary to study law at University to become a solicitor? Many qualified solicitors have come from a background in Arts, Commerce, Science or Psychology, and many other areas! This can […]
Last week, we took a look at the challenges facing students dealing with the online element of blended learning, in particular those challenges that involve self-regulation and the use of technology for studying. In this second part, we focus on the challenges facing teachers experiencing the particular online element of blended learning. Blended learning is […]