Scientists have proven that we may pass the benefits of physical and mental exercises to our brain onto our children through improved learning ability. And that happens without any alterations in the DNA. That’s why people over 50 years old should do brain twisting exercises such as puzzles to keep their mind sharp. As such, […]
Category Archives: Education
5 Things you didn’t know affected your weight!
For the longest time, we’ve been made to believe that fighting obesity is all about willpower. However, medical research proves otherwise. The truth About Obesity featured on BBC April of this year, reveal 5 surprising factors that can affect your weight.
5 study tips to help you ace the big exam
Preparing for a big board exam is a tall task. It requires stamina, dedication, and an incredible amount of knowledge that you need to recall at a moment’s notice. Just reading about the board exam requirements is enough to make even the most devoted student feel anxious. But, fear not; with the right studying techniques […]
NCLEX Exam Format and Information
So you’re preparing to take the NCLEX-RN nursing exam. Fantastic. This will be a milestone in your nursing career, and the test is pricey, so you want to optimize your chances of getting a high score. Registration and scheduling fees are typically between $200 and $300. Additional costs for materials tend to run an average […]
GRIT: Why is It So Important?
In recent discussions of success and mastery, “GRIT” has quickly become a go-to buzzword referring to a person’s drive and persistence at mastering new skills and achieving long-term success. No matter what stage you may find yourself at in your career, having GRIT can be your greatest asset. By having a better understanding of what […]
Print vs. Digital – Which is Better for the Student?
Is education more effective through digital tools or traditional print books and literature? The anecdotal debate is loud, but the timing of a number of studies is now starting to clear up the dust. What is also becoming clear is that the goals of education are just as important for lesson learning as the format […]
An Introduction to Active Learning
What is Active Learning?
Don’t Graduate from “Google University”
We recently came across some research that Google searches can give your brain “an inflated perception of self-knowledge”, a likely condition that will soon be classified as a mental disorder by DSM-5 (paradoxically, when we googled this syndrome, we came across a condition called Dunning–Kruger effect that deals with the illusory superiority of this kind. Clearly I […]
Snapword – Gamification of Nursing and Medical Education
Gamification of education – Is it a buzz or the way millennials learn, retain and recall knowledge? Why gaming in eLearning? Games are fun, have levels, tolerate failure, are competitive, award points and badges Games on mobile devices offer flexible learning environment Self paced with instant feedback Skyscape has developed Snap Word gaming platform which […]
SkillsHub – Get Ready for the Workplace
Prepare your students for the workplace Get away from the paper-based checklists and using text books that were obsolete at time of print. Skyscape’s Skills Hub platform allows you to spend more time teaching and impacting outcomes by: Electronically giving immediate feedback to students and running reports without the paperwork burden Generating aggregated reports […]