Networked Life – Online Course by Coursera to start on 10 September 2012 (6 weeks long)

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Spread the love Next session: 10 September 2012 (6 weeks long) The course will seek to answer the following questions: What science underlies companies like Facebook, Twitter and Google? How does your position in a social network (dis)advantage you? What do game theory and the Paris subway have to do with Internet routing? How might a … Read more

12 Free Tools to learn just about anything online

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Spread the loveLifelong learners are continuously using the internet to foster self-directed learning. They take advantage of the numerous free tools and resources online to keep developing current and new skills. Obviously, you are already using one or more of these tools; but probably not to full potential. The interesting thing about technology is that … Read more

The Pains and the Gains of Social Media

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Spread the loveSubmitted by: Muhammed Abdullahi Tosin The recent cruel murder of the daughter of a retired Nigerian general, Cynthia Osokogu, by persons she allegedly met on Facebook has once again brought to the fore, the pervasive risks and threats affiliated with the usage of social media. Many observers, especially those who – or whose … Read more

Jonathan “Why we initiated the New Postgraduate Scholarship Scheme- Nigeria”

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Spread the lovePRESIDENT Goodluck Jonathan yesterday gave an insight into why his administration initiated the postgraduate scholarship scheme for Nigerians. He said apart from building the capacities of the beneficiaries, the programme was designed to raise the standard of teaching in the country’s universities. Jonathan said from the reports presented to the Federal Government, less … Read more

How Students can use Social Media in the Classroom

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Spread the loveTechnology is ubiquitous these days. Everyone has a cell phone, a laptop, a tablet and/or an iPod. It seems that companies are constantly releasing new gadgets meant to save time and make life easier. This means that everything we do is centered around technology, including our personal lives and our workplace which also … Read more

Introducing Khan Academy Computer Science course – Learn programming FREE

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Spread the loveComputer science and programming technology are the next generation skills every young and dynamic individual would want to develop. From the predictions of the Institute for the Future, computer programming related skills take a higher priority in the top 10 future work skills. And there is currently enough evidence that every professional need … Read more

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