Swine flu also called the H1NI virus originated in the pigs and hit the headlines in 2009 when humans were found to be infected with this virus. This virus is essentially transmitted from person to person and its symptoms are similar to that of common influenza. The World Health Organisation (WHO) called the swine flu a pandemic in 2009, since the flu was spreading at an alarming rate among humans around the world.
Empathy: Empathy is one quality that makes us truly human. No matter how technologically sophisticated they are, robots will never have the innate ability to connect with and understand other human beings on an emotional level.
Every classroom has learners or students who appear bored and detached, who don’t complete courses, or who, if questioned, don't know or have not understood the concept. Learning suffers when students are bored, disinterested and demotivated. It has been observed that engaged learners are happier, more productive, and more committed.
Young children inherently lack the knowledge and ability to recognise and deal with strong unpleasant emotions. So they often express it physically in the form of tantrums or hyperactive behavior. At such times, it turns out to be a challenging task for a parent to soothe the child down and give him/her space to process the emotional agony and gradually let it go.
When Ralph Waldo Emerson said, "What you do speaks so loud that I cannot hear what you say," he was referring to what we call ‘body language'. Body language is made up of the non-verbal signals that you voluntarily or involuntarily use to communicate your emotions and intentions including your facial expressions, hand gestures and posture. With research showing that 55 percent of communication comes from body language, learning how to decode it proves to be a valuable skill at your workplace and social settings.
With the diverse palate its restaurants cater to, Bangalore is indisputably a gastronomic paradise. Among the Silicon Valley's popular culinary getaways, there are quite a few which also offer a slice of the city's rich history on your plate. Let's take a look at some of them.
We often rely on chemical antibiotics to recover quickly from bacterial infections. However, over-dependence on chemical antibiotics has been unleashing a global epidemic of antibiotic resistance at an alarming rate and with grave consequences.
In an exclusive interview with EducationWorld, Mr Ian Davies, Head of Garodia International Centre for Learning Mumbai (GICLM) - which has recently launched the International Primary Curriculum (IPC) - talks about the way forward for international schools in India.
Philippines has been a sought after destination for Indian students wishing to pursue medical education since the past few years. Besides its affordable medical universities, bountiful natural resources, acceptance of English language, the country welcomes diversity like none other; the locals are extremely hospitable towards foreign tourists and students. In general, Filipinos are warm, cheerful people with a great sense of humour. According to Gallups index, the country is ranked among the happiest countries in the world. Pursuing MBBS or other higher education courses in Philippines is a wise decision. Philippines universities offer world class education in the fields of medicine, nursing, pharmacy, business and many more subjects. Indian students are seen keenly interested in some of the top medical universities in Philippines.
With the increase in pressure on students these days, children and young adults go through a lot of stress - be it exam stress, relationships, or peer pressure. Teenage is a time when they undergo a number of changes, both physically and mentally.
When looking for opportunities to study abroad, until a few years ago, a handful of countries came to an Indian students mind. The United States and the United Kingdom with their prestigious colleges and great institutions of higher learning, many of them with Ivy League tag, topped the list. However, restrictions on student visa and post qualification opportunities for internship in the UK and USA has suddenly brought up questions in the minds of both the students and their parents.
Am I a good parent? Am I being too overbearing/lenient? The perpetual doubt has lingered on in a parent's mind since time immemorial. And with good reason.
The battle between digital and print media is long over but publishers across the world keep harkening back to the time when physical books were the only way to discover and ingest new information. When figures released earlier this year by the Publishing Association showed that eBook sales had fallen by about 17 percent in the UK alone, it led to a lot of media frenzy. But a deeper analysis showed that the reason behind this decline is probably higher eBook pricing rather than a renewed demand for print books. Jonathan Stolper, president The NPD Group, also attested to this fact at the Digital Book World in January 2017.
India has been among the fastest-growing economies in the world in the last decade. However, a key issue that is plaguing the country is the quality of education provided to children across all levels. While successive governments have sworn to make education accessible to all and enrolment of children in schools is as high as 97 percent, the quality of education being provided in these schools is way below average. In a country like India where the student population is on a steady rise, this is a serious cause for concern.
Art education means different things to different people, but the crux of it, is that it imparts knowledge and education in various fields of the arts like music, theatre, dance and visual arts. Society functions in such a way now, that a majority of the manual and technical jobs that were done by people before, can be done by machines. The main demand lies in innovation and creativity, thinking outside the box and having good interpersonal skills.
Australia is steadily emerging as a favourite study abroad destination beckoning Indian students not just for the academic opportunities it offers but also the employability factor, which is a major plus point.
The education sector is seeing the application of new digital platforms like never before. One of the most profound ways in which technology has changed education is that it has made it more accessible than it was a few decades ago.
The pace of innovation in artificial intelligence (AI) has continued to accelerate in the past couple of years. AI scientists are devoted to creating machines that can perform tasks which require human intelligence. When AI can already drive our cars, take care of our customer service calls, and perform other daily tasks that have needed manual work until previously, it is no wonder that the degree of automation is only expected to increase. Speculations are already in order about the employment disruption that would be caused by AI-powered machines and bots. As a matter of fact, a study conducted by Oxford University estimates that AI could replace 47 percent of jobs in the US over the next two decades.
Just a few years ago, scoring 90 percent in the board exams was considered quite a big deal. In todays competitive scenario, even 95 percent doesn't seem enough if one wishes to pursue ones dream career or get into the best colleges. This has obviously created an environment of undue stress and pressure for both parents and students and justifiably so. However, it is important to remember that marks alone doesn't guarantee professional success and board exam results are not the end of the world. It is more imperative, instead, to maintain ones mental and emotional equilibrium and ensure that result-related anxiety doesn't harm ones health and peace of mind.
The term art encompasses a large variety of works, from paintings to sculptures, architecture to design, and in modern times, digital art. Everyone can appreciate and marvel at art, and being subjective in nature, different art forms appeal to different people. Art appreciation, however, refers to the exploration and analysis of the art forms that we are exposed to. It can be highly subjective, depending on an individuals personal tastes and preferences, or can be done on the basis of several grounds such as elements of design and mastery displayed in the piece. Art appreciation also involves a deeper look into the setting and historical implication and background of the piece, a study of its origins.
Often we come across people-achievers and self-proclaiming zealots who state skill training is ok but gut and gumption seal the deal”. In fact, this perception is scarily spreading amongst the youth as fresh faced kids feel entitled to a particular arena in the occupation field without the backup of experience. Truth is, a skill-less approach to any job restricts you to a great extent, making you a one-trick pony”. On the other hand, constant skill training acts as a platform to elevate your professional development, giving that necessary push for you to soar. Sceptical? Let us look at reasons why constant development and training is essential.
Professor (Dr.) Patrick Phelan (professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering, and assistant dean of Graduate Programmes at Arizona State University's Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering) talks about the need for innovation in higher education and benefits and challenges of pursuing an engineering degree abroad in an interview with EducationWorld.
As aptly said by English philosopher Sir Francis Bacon, "Reading maketh a full man....", there is no substitute to reading a good book for all age groups. Books offer a peek into realms you might never have a chance to explore in real life and besides offering a healthy dose of wisdom, also exercise your imagination in their own unique ways. It is also believed that children who read fiction grow up to be more empathetic and forge better interpersonal and social bonds as compared to their peers who stay away from reading.
Claimed as the most expensive, most complex and the highest-ever grossing superhero film Avengers: Infinity War is about the team of superheroes uniting to fight against an inter-galactic tyrant – Thanos, who is set out to acquire all infinity stones to complete the Infinity Gauntlet that will help him establish control over the universe.
Completing class 12 is one of the initial and most crucial milestones in life. The choice of what must be the next step forward does cause anxiety to both students and their parents. The decision to choose the most appropriate course should be zeroed in after evaluating not just ambitions and interests but also aptitude and willingness to commit to the demands and requirements of the course.
Teacherpreneurship is a combination of teacher and entrepreneurship, wherein the focus is on the teachers, who are ready to take risks, in making profitable learning experience for their students. It describes their relentless effort for the betterment of the education system. Teacherpreneurship is the mindset of the teacher to create something unique and innovative, based on leadership, both for profitable or non-profitable reasons. The teachers of Entrepreneurship or Business impart lessons to the students on how to incubate an idea and how to implement it. Therefore, the teacher is the right person to introduce entrepreneurship skills in the classroom, as teacherpreneurship is an expanded form of entrepreneurship, which adds value to the context of education and leads to an innovative and pioneering education system.
If you have just finished school and stepping into college this year, you will feel the gush of freedom in this transition from school to college but remember with freedom comes responsibility. We have 10 tips to help you deal with new life, new experiences and new situations in college.
For most parents, picking and packing the right snack for children is a daunting challenge. We know that snacks play an important role in managing kids' hunger levels and boosting nutrition. So, lets look into some tried and tested methods that can benefit both parents and children.
With the holiday season upon us, most of us are busy packing our travel bags. Travelling is one of the best times to bond with family, besides enthusing relaxation and revelry, travel is great learning experience for children and adults. According to various studies, well-travelled children are likely to be more confident, more adventurous, more flexible and likely to score better grades than their less travelled counterparts. Every vacation irrespective of the distance travelled or expenses incurred can teach children innumerable things beyond their school curricula. We have listed eight of them:
The healthcare industry in India is growing at an accelerated pace. It was valued at US$ 110 billion in 2016 and is growing at 22 percent CAGR, according to a report by research firm RNCOS and industry chamber ASSOCHAM. The industry is expected to reach US$ 372 billion by 2022. This is resulting in a huge demand for skilled hospital and healthcare professionals. A healthcare management programme offers students training in various aspects of the business such as marketing strategies, sales planning, enterprise and advanced business concepts.
With the admission season coming into full swing, there is only one thing on every management aspirant's mind – how to get past the group discussion? It might seem like a herculean task at first especially for the reticent ones, but if you follow these five simple techniques, you can certainly make the right impression:
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