A step by step guide to improve your Study Skills.

Struggling to be a good student? Not to worry at all, it isn’t any magic. It only requires consistent efforts, little hard work and complete dedication. No one is born a perfect student. Everyone just follows a simple methodology of constant practice. This practice involves some steps:

1. Prepare a Time Table

A timetable is a must to start an effective learning. It helps one to organize the subjects properly. With the help of a timetable, one can balance the subjects and can denote equal time to all the subjects.

2. Discover your Learning Style

One should be able to identify one’s level of knowledge and understanding. The perfect way of studying should be clear to a student.

3. Inculcate Reading Habit

A student must develop the habit of effective reading. Reading helps to increase the word power and enhances the vocabulary too. Effective reading builds imagination and broadens the mind. Thus, reading is one of the most important aspects of developing skills.

4. Improve Notes-Making

Apart from reading, one should also note down important points and must ponder them. This will help in revising a topic quickly and precisely.

5. Improve Listening Skills

A popular quote says,”If speech is silver, silence is gold.” This is a worthy point to think. Sometimes, it is worthy to be quiet. It helps to grow one's understanding. If we speak, we only say what we know but if we listen we will come to know what we are unaware of. A better listening contributes to better understanding.

6. Improve your Communication

Good communication skills attract the people towards us. Our ideas and the way we express them introduce our true self. The more intellectual we are, the more influential we become. Thus, it is very important to socialize and communicate with people of good intellectuality.

7. Self Assessment

One should also take a regular revision test on the basis of his understanding of the topic. This will help the student to assess his learning. Online tests and quiz portals are helpful for this assessment.

8. Avoid Distraction

In order to become a good student and an effective learner, one should avoid distractions. They may be internal or external. There should not be any second thoughts at the time of learning. These may include television, games, computer, mobiles and also diversion of thoughts.

9. Take Refreshing Breaks

You all might have heard,”All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.” This follows in learning as well. Continuous studying can make anyone dumb. So, breaks are necessary to relax the mind and give it a refreshing exercise.

These simple steps can help you to not only become a good student but also an effective learner. So, get started today and revise your plans and take a step towards excellence.

All the Best to all!

Written by: Shalini Chauhan

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Why we love Study Material. (And you should too!)

What will be the first thing you do when you start studying? - A search for the perfect study material. Now what exactly is study material and how does it different from books?

Books are the combination of every minute detail and a long explanation of each and every topic whereas the study material is basically the study notes and the short and important explanation of the topics. Students can go with books when they have plenty of time and the purpose of studying is to enhance the knowledge. But if students are just left with few days before exam, they must go for study material or study notes.

Why study material is useful?

Study material is useful because now students want short and easy explanation of everything which they can learn and understand easily. Many techniques are used by the sellers to make their study material attractive and understandable. They even use flow charts and diagram. There is a fact that students can learn quickly and for longer time with visual images as compared to theory. So those who make these notes idea, they should focus on the diagrams, charts, graphs, images to explain the topic.

With the help of these study notes for classes, students can easily attain good marks in exam. He/she just need to understand things properly. A good study material for exam can replace a teacher if it is made in proper manner.

What are things that keep in mind before making study material?

It is made to make things easy not complicated and the main purpose of the study notes is that student do not need a teacher to make things simplified for himself/herself. So they should be made in the manner that student can just read the topic and it remains in his/her head. He/she do need to do cramming. Cramming and learning can make things worse for student because only learning can make student to forget the things in few days. But if he/she focuses on understanding the topic with the visual images, he/she remembers things even after exams and for longer period.

 A proper understanding of the topic is compulsory to get good marks.  And a proper understanding needs a proper study material

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Job: Just another benefit of Education!

Today in this blog, a very common but important topic would undergo discussion: Is Education only a medium to get employed? Are millions of children today receiving education just to get hired and follow a routine as exciting as watching a paint dry? By saying that “Getting hired is the only objective of receiving education” you are limiting the endless possibilities the word “Education” has in store for you.

For instance let’s take an example of William Shakespeare: One of the greatest playwrights, poets and actors of English Language. All he had in hand was his education and knowledge that lead him to be a great personality. Never in his life did he apply for a job or even urged to get one. He knew that his education alone could make him stand out of the rest of the world and that was true. Even today Shakespeare is known as an eminent personality of literature and his play entertain and educate the masses. Such is the importance of education!

The fact that education and job are two distinct factors is clearly relatable from the above narrated example. Education has the power to create opportunities for an individual. If one is educated he does not have to ramshackle the market for jobs! Jobs on the other had are just a medium to earn a living. Millionaires and Multimillionaires today are at a level not because of their job but because of their education. As I mentioned earlier: “Education is a very vast word” and not just restricted to classroom training. It is education that builds up the confidence in you and instills in you the practical knowledge of the outside world. It makes you capable enough to equip your vital life skills. You can easily communicate with people of different age groups, standards and personalities and expand your knowledge.

Do not misinterpret my idea, as education is not the key to getting jobs is not what I meant to say. Let me make it more vivid to you in simpler words!

Education is like that topmost branch of a hierarchy which has both professional and personal benefits. It depends on the individual on how he wishes to grow the tree or can work them go hand in hand because I must say that restricting yourself to just getting jobs may prove to be a savage decision for you in the future!

  

Written By: Anamika Jakhmola

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The Benefits of Online Tutoring and Learning

Online tutoring & learning is a kind of platform where anyone can participate virtually. They may learn on their own or can make others learn too. It is such a platform where distance doesn’t matter whether they belong to which places or what they do. This is a unique and new way for the growth and development of the education to take it to the new and higher level as much as possible.

I didn’t know about online tutoring & learning ever before. I got to know about online tutoring & learning when one of my friends got a job in such a platform. My friend made me aware about the online education system; he described that through online tutoring & learning we can provide best solution to make someone learn even to the distant places not even going to the target area. I got curious to know more about the benefits of online tutoring & learning after I heard that this kind of education system also exists.

When you have a good command over any subject, any topic or might you have such a talent that no one knows much better than you, they you may teach them as a tutor through which you can earn money as well.

On the other hand, if you want to learn and want to practice on any work or any project then you can take help and solutions from the tutors or experts as well.

Such a commendable medium for education, online tutoring & learning can be used any-where, any-time whether you are in the office or at home. Distance and in person presence doesn’t matter at all. The main purpose of online tutoring & learning is to diminish the wall of difference in the education system and make it available for all at anytime.

As the age is no bar in online tutoring & learning system therefore maximum number of population can take benefit from the resource not even spending a long length of their time.  They can communicate or share their views on any topic, sort out query or can also discuss and develop new theories and ideas according to their need with each other.

Online tutoring & learning is the best way for the growth of the knowledge and education. People must be aware about such kind of a platform. 

Written By: Rajat Gupta

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How N.C.E.R.T Solutions can help you?

Some questions never came with an answer. Luckily the questions in N.C.E.R.T textbooks come with answers. You need to put in some efforts to find them nevertheless. For finding answers to N.C.E.R.T textbook questions, you have a few options. Let's dive directly into the options you could use to find answers to these questions. 

The first method that you could use is to buy books giving you solutions of the questions present in the N.C.E.R.T books. The solutions present in such books are detailed and comprehensive. These solutions, more often than not, are enough to suffice most of the needs of the students like you. While they come in handy when you are studying, let's face it, books aren't easy to carry around. And these books, which are highly detailed, are bulky and difficult to carry around. Many of these come in parts but then carrying those around is difficult as well.

An alternative method to the aforementioned is to use something which you carry with you almost all the time. You guessed it right, your mobile phone. Your mobile phone stays with you almost always and can act as your gateway to a lot of information. There are apps available that give you N.C.E.R.T textbook solutions for free or a little amount of money (much cheaper than the book would cost). These solutions are highly detailed and often give you steps to solve the problem along with references to the topics used in the solution. This is critical to you as a student since you are constantly bombarded with a lot of knowledge due to which you tend to forget which topics belong to which chapter. You can check answers just about anywhere you want to. Word of caution: when I say anywhere, it excludes the examination hall.

Mobile apps also give you links to videos explaining various concepts through animations and visualizations which makes the process of studying highly interactive. This enables you to understand the concepts better thus helping you solve the problems yourself. And trust me, solving the problem yourself would give you a certain degree of satisfaction and self-confidence which is highly appreciated when you have an exam. 

I, for one, would definitely choose mobile apps for getting solutions of N.C.E.R.T textbook questions for the reasons mentioned above. If you need more reasons, download such an app and find the reasons that appeal to you by yourself.

                                                                                            Written By: Syed Ali Mudassar

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Online Education

With the advent of technology, the field of Education has transformed to a much greater extent. The invention of computer with the blend of ‘internet’ has offered much ease to the students across the globe. Students can access information at anytime, anywhere in the world.

The trend of ‘Online Education’ or ‘E-Learning’ has been increasing rapidly. Since the emergence of smart phones, education has become a pocket material.  Whether it is basic science or rocket science or be it arithmetic or calculus or simple unitary methods or be it English grammar or be it any competitive exam , each and every topic is available online with a thorough explanation which offers complete understanding. The mode of availability includes both notes and videos. Not only study materials but also quick recaps and revision tests are available to keep a regular check and then assess the understanding of a student. It helps the students to assess themselves.

The one of the biggest advantage of online mode of education is that the students are provided the ease of putting up any query at any time. The answers are provided immediately to uproot the doubts instantly at the moment. Also, there is no need to carry the piles of books everywhere because the information you want, is now just a click away. Online Education has made searching a topic much easier than ever before.  

 

This mode of study is also beneficial for our nation’s economy. This technological revolution in the field of education has opened new and broader horizons for us. According to a recent survey conducted jointly by Google and KPMG, the Indian Online Education Industry will hit $1.96 billion by 2021. The main factor responsible for this is the increased internet penetration amid a surge in smart phone ownership. This increasing trend of Online Education will boost up the economical status of our country in near future.

Online Education provides students innovative and creative thinking. Students are provided with more than one way of solving a certain problem which, in turn, broadens their mind and helps them to think in other way also.

Now, it’s high time our education system should also realize the need of introducing online mode of study in the curriculum.

Written by: Shalini Chauhan

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Exam Tips for Students!

Whenever a student starts studying for exam, things that come to his/her mind is: where to start from? How to start? What to do next? These are the things which are not taught in schools. A proper guidance is necessary for students preparing for exams

Here are some tips for preparation, which every student must follow during the exam time.

1.     Make a proper schedule-

Before starting anything for your preparation, it is necessary to have a proper schedule to manage time. Students should divide their time according to their needs.

2.     Do not be a bookworm

Some students have tendency to study 24*7 to get good grades in exams, which is totally wrong. If you want to score good marks and enhance your knowledge, it is better to study for few hours on daily basis than to spend the whole day in front of books.

3.     Health is wealth

You can only be able to study, if your body allows and supports you. Some students complain of headache, insomnia, back pain, and stomach ache during exam days. These problems occur only because students generally neglect their health to study, without realizing its consequences. So it is advisable to students to take a healthy and balanced diet, to sit in a comfortable posture and to not sit continuously for long hours.

4.     Test!Test! Test!

Practice tests are compulsory if you are aiming high for your exams. Time to time tests are compulsory to get a proper judgment of your performance at that point of time and makes you know that which subject needs more hard work and practice.

5.     Do not go for marks only

While preparing for exams, students should remember that they are studying for excellence and not just for marks. Students today are just blindly running in rat race and their only focus is to attain the top position.  For this, they are just cramming things which is making their foundation weak. Not only students, but also parents should have a check on their child, whether he/she is just cramming or understanding things.

6.     Have plenty of sleep.

A good sleep is necessary during exam preparation time for the students. Lack of sleep can affect their concentration power and make them feel sleepy the whole day. It is important to take at least 8 hours of sleep to make your brain work healthily.

7.     Try to make most of your morning time

“Early to bed and early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise”.

It is not only a proverb but also a fact. Waking up early makes your mind and body sharp and active. Students, who studied for whole night, thinking that would be more beneficial, are just doing it the wrong way. Best time to study is in the morning. Try to wake up early and have a heavy breakfast and then follow your exam preparation schedule.

8.     Stay active

“All work and no play, makes Jack a dull boy”

Never study continuously for long hours. Take a break after every one hour and take out some time for outdoor activities. This will make your body active and improve your concentration.

If, a student wants to achieve good result then remember, hard work and smart work are the keys to success. 

Written By: Himani Raghav

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