CHAPTER I Introduction Technology came from the Greek word tekhnologia which means systematic treatment of an art or craft. It is the branch of knowledge that deals with the creation and use of technical means and their interrelation with life, society, and the environment, drawing up on such subjects as industrial arts, engineering, applied science. E-learning refers to the use of electronic media and information and communication technologies (ICT) in education. It is broadly inclusive of
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lead to a successful academic career. The skills like critical thinking, problem solving and effective communication will allow you to be successful. When a person chooses to continue their education, there are several techniques that must be learned in order to achieve academic success. True academic success is utilizing what they learn in the classroom and applying it to real life situations. Understanding one’s own learning style and using the necessary communication skills will offer students
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Effects of Employment on Student Academic Success Compiled December 2006 BYU Employment Services The average yearly costs of education continue to increase around the country. According to the College Board’s “Trends in College Pricing”, the 20062007 average total costs (including tuition, fees, room and board, books and supplies, transportation, and other expenses) are $16,357 for fouryear public colleges and universities; and $33,301 for fouryear private colleges and universities. These costs represent nearly a
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Ph.D. Stressors, Academic Performance, and Learned Resourcefulness in Baccalaureate Nursing Students. (2009) Directed by Dr. David F. Ayers. 135 pp. Despite extensive research establishing that stress affects problem-solving ability and coping, and leads to decreased learning, academic performance, and retention in nursing students, a paucity of research explores specific factors that could enhance these learning processes and outcomes. This explanatory correlational study examines the mediating
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CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1. BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY The goal of every business is to make profits for the owners. This looks to be an extremely effectiveness difficult task unless firms discover the different ways to improve on efficiency and of their operations. Recruitment is the process of generating a pool of capable candidates applying to an organisation for employment (Gold, 2007). Applicants with experience and qualifications most closely related to job specifications may eventually
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THE STUDY HABITS OF UNIVESITY FRESHMEN Researchers: Marina Clarisse A. Ballesteros Aevon P. Chua Mary Angeline M. Gonzales Bea Margarita M. Gumatay I. INTRODUCTION Education is not merely about studying, hence in fact that study habits directly reflects one’s self-learning ability and the lecture’s effectiveness therefore it is significant to comprehend or find out the habits of students in able to effectiely adjust oneslf and thus improve to the furthest possible and effective learning
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Educational Research and Reviews Vol. 6 (7), pp. 522-527, July 2011 Available online at http://www.academicjournals.org/ERR ISSN 1990-3839 © 2011 Academic Journals Review The effects of poverty on academic achievement Misty Lacour1 and Laura D. Tissington2* 2 Southern Arkansas University, Magnolia, Arkansas, USA. th University of West Florida, 1732 N. 13 Avenue Pensacola, Florida 32503, USA. Accepted 12 May, 2011 Poverty, which forms a specific culture and way of life, is a growing
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Running head: A STUDY ON HOW IIUM STUDENTS PERCEIVE THE 1 EFFECTIVENESS A study on how IIUM students perceive the effectiveness of extracurricular activities on building soft skills. ‘Izzati Khairunnisa Binti Nordin 1117368 Imraatul Farihah Binti Bunyamin 1110182 Department on Information Technology Kulliyyah of Information and Communication Technology International Islamic University Malaysia English for Academic Writing LE4000 Section 12 Supervisor: Madam Alina
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at a Time Disclaimer Academic programmes, requirements, courses, tuition, and fee schedules listed in this catalogue are subject to change at any time at the discretion of the Management and Board of Trustees of the College of Science, Technology and Applied Arts of Trinidad and Tobago (COSTAATT). The COSTAATT Catalogue is the authoritative source for information on the College’s policies, programmes and services. Programme information in this catalogue is effective from September 2010. Students
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(Ict) Compliant Librarians On Library Services Delivery In Academic Library: The Case Of National Open University Of Nigeria(Noun)Library By Nebeolise, Lucy Ndidiamaka National Open University of Nigeria,Victoria Island , Lagos -----------------------------------------------------ABSTRACT----------------------------------------------------- The study aimed at examining the impact of information and communication
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