Archive for the ‘Learning at Home’ Category

Thinking about going to uni? Consider Open Universities Australia

If you’ve considered going to uni, or going back to study to change your career but you can’t afford to take the time out to study full time then perhaps a course from Open Universities Australia is for you. Open Universities Australia allow you study online for a degree from a number of recognised and [...]

Technologies to Improve Online Learning

In today’s world where getting the desired job has become a dream come true, an additional degree always helps. Knowledge is something that is never wasted. The more knowledge you have the better are the chances of your success. In the professional world, however, knowledge means educational degrees. But there are several among us who [...]

Study skills to Get The Best Grades With the Least Amount of Effort

Despite the best efforts of classes such as “Study Skills” or the lessons in “Time Management”, “Study Habits” or “Study Techniques” that are taught in pastoral care groups, most people do not learn the most effective study methods in order to get the best results. Even when they reach college or university, most people are [...]

Parental controls for internet access (Keeping your children safe online)

As a teacher in the area of ICT, I’m often asked about ways in which parents can help protect their children from undesirable content online, or ways in which parents can filter their family’s internet access. Here in Australia, Internet Service Providers are not required to supply web filtering services to their customers, leaving families [...]