Category: Education

  • The Spread of Knowledge

    Knowledge can be spread in many ways which include; oral, visual reporting, writing, physical movements, education and training among others. Before the printing press was invented, disseminating and dispersing of knowledge was mainly through word of mouth, although in some parts of the world like Egypt and other ancient civilizations, there were scribes who spread…

  • Podcasts as an Education Tool

    Technology has been evolving at a tremendous speed over the years. Internet applications have been increasing in number due to endless innovations.The discovery of podcasts is among the most creative Information Technology innovations. The term podcast has had many definitions due to its many features. Consolidating all the definitions, a podcast is simply defined as…

  • Higher Education Funding

    Developed countries owe their success to higher education, and thus third world countries must emulate this concept to advance themselves. Third world countries have poor education systems that further complicate higher education. Most universities do not have their own income generating projects which leaves them at the mercy of international donors and federal governments (Akkari…

  • Wikis as an Educational Tool

    Table of Contents Introduction of the Concept of Wiki How do Wikis Allow Users to Place Content on the Web Wide Range of Topics found on Wikipedia Use of Wiki as Training or Learning tool References Introduction of the Concept of Wiki A wiki is a website that runs on wiki software that offers a…

  • Can Iranian Adults Reach Same Level of Proficiency as Children?

    Table of Contents Introduction Conclusions References List Introduction Foreign languages such as English are taught through a context restricted environment in Iran. In this situation, second language is acquired by classroom practices that restrict use of specific textbooks and defined teacher’s classroom work management. Outside this restricted learning context, learners do not get support from…

  • Differentiated Instruction, Its Sense and Advantages

    Table of Contents Introduction Rationale behind Differentiating Instruction How to Differentiate Instruction Usage of Technology in a Diversified Population of Students Conclusion References Introduction Educators conduct investigations thus discovering several ways of instilling knowledge upon learners. It is vital to assert that the discovery of differentiated instruction has achieved scores of goals in the academic…

  • Virtual School Consultant Project

    Table of Contents Virtual schools in the U.S. Virtual school program Models for state-based virtual programs Recommended model Developing virtual school model Conclusion Reference list Virtual schools in the U.S. Virtual schools were conceived in 1996 in two regions of the United States with the establishment of the Virtual High School and the Florida Virtual…

  • A Discussion of the Benefits and Limitations of Second Life

    Table of Contents Benefits of Using Second Life as an Instructional Tool Benefits of using Second Life for Professional Development & Networking Limitations of using Second Life as an Instructional Tool Limitations of using Second Life for Professional Development & Networking Comments Perspectives & Experiences Benefits of Using Second Life as an Instructional Tool The…

  • Educational Issues in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

    Table of Contents Introduction Education system in the kingdom of Saudi Arabia Education and religion Education and gender Quality versus quantity Assessment issues in the Saudi curriculum Conclusion Reference List Introduction Education is one of the key pillars for the development of modern Saudi Arabia. The benefits of modern education in this kingdom are wide…

  • The Study of International Copyright Law

    Formative Evaluation One of the greatest problems which foreigners in general and foreign students in particular encounter as they get accustomed to the new place and its traditions and social interaction is the law and its multiple issues, namely the copyright law. Devoting these sessions to teaching foreign students the peculiarities of the copyright law…