Benifits of Online Learning Education

Why do students flock to the online learning environment? With over 4 million students are enrolled in online schools and universities (and that number is growing 30% per year), there are many compelling arguments for attending a cyber classroom (Lewis, 2005).

Students can "attend" a course at anytime, from anywhere. This means that parents can attend to their children, then sit down to class; working students can attend classes no matter what their work schedule might be, folks that travel for business or pleasure can attend class from anywhere in the world that has internet access.

Online learning enables student-centered teaching approaches. Every student has their own way of learning that works best for them. Some learn visually others do better when they "learn by doing."

Course material is accessible 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Students have the ability to read and re read lectures, discussions, explanations and comments. Often spoken material in the classroom passes students by due to a number of distractions, missed classes, tiredness or boredom.

Advantages and Disadvantages of Online Education for Graduate Study

Online education is more common than ever. In fact many educators and policy makers view online education as the wave of the future. Is an online graduate degree program right for you? Consider the pros and cons of an online graduate program.

Advantages of Online Education:

Accessibility: Attend online classes from anywhere.

Flexiblity: Work when it make sense for you - at night, morning, wee-hours. You're not tied to a class schedule (usually)

nterpersonal Breadth: Your peers will include students all over the country and even the world. My online students have included military personnel working overseas as well as adults in many countries.
Cost: An online education does not require that you relocate to a new place or that you forgo full time work.

10 Reasons to Choose Online Education

Online education isn’t the best choice for everyone. But, many students thrive in the online education environment. Here are 10 reasons why online education continues to grow in popularity.

1. ChoiceOnline education allows students to choose from a wide variety of schools and programs not available in their area.

2. FlexibilityOnline education offers flexibility for students who have other commitments.

3. Networking OpportunitiesStudents enrolled in online education programs network with peers from all over the nation.

4. PacingMany online education programs allow pupils to work at their own pace.

New women’s magazine In Assam

A new monthly magazine named Women’s Panorama was launched on November 11 at Guwahati Press Club. Published by the Shillong-based Eastern Panorama group of publications, Women’s Panorama is a magazine “dedicated for the women of Northeast India”.

Inaugurating the first issue (November 2011) of Women’s Panorama, eminent filmmaker from Assam, Manju Bora, expressed hope that the magazine will emerge as a trusted platform for all walks of women in the region.

The award winning film director and also an acclaimed author, Bora, however, rejected the conventional idea of a woman magazine to be confined to some recipes, make-up and fashion tips. She stated that the magazine should enlighten the readers about various field of activities, which will help them to get empowered.

Mentioning some national woman magazines like Femina, Savvy, Women’s Era and Nandini, Priyo Sakhi, Barnali, Mondakini in Assamese, Bora agreed that those have helped thereaders to get enlightened.

“But we have to do more. The women's issue should be reflected in proper perspective. I hope Women's Panorama can bring a real change,” she concluded.

Addressing the gathering Harsh Jhunjhunwala, editor-in-chief of Women’s Panorama described the initial plan for the magazine and assured the readers a sensitive, balanced and comprehensive product every month, a press note informed.

Women’s Panorama editor, Sonata Dkhar, highlighted the focus areas of the magazine and mentioned her pledge to bring various burning issues related to millions of women in the 'alienated and trouble-torn region of the country’.

A number of journalists, writers, social activists and contributors to Women's Panorama were also felicitated during the event, which was presided over by N Thakuria.

A minute’s silence was also observed in memory of Dr Bhupen Hazarika, who had passed away on November 5 in Mumbai. Paying tribute to the legendary cultural icon, the launch of Women’s Panorama, earlier scheduled for November 7, 2011 was postponed.

Assam on 2-yr school mission

Assam on 2-yr school mission
 

Guwahati, Nov. 18: Government schools in Assam will be able to compete with private schools within two years, particularly in the rural and semi-rural areas of the state, education minister Himanta Biswa Sarma promised today.

Sarma was reacting to a query on why Dispur was not taking action against private schools which were, among other things, flouting rules and fleecing students.

The minister promised that its 50,000-plus government schools will boast of better infrastructure, “quality and motivated” faculty, relevant vocation courses and English-friendly curriculum within two years.

The education department has already launched a cleansing drive to check unfair practices in the education department.