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Monday 20 June 2022
The Importance of E - Learning in Today's Corporate World
The concept of e-learning is not new to corporate organizations and individuals albeit the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic has fueled the need for organizations to leverage technology platforms to drive learning initiatives. In simple terms, e- Learning (Electronic Learning) is the act of learning (educating or training) through the use of digital resources such as computers, the internet, software programmes and mobile devices. Now more than ever before, there is a heightened need for organizations to provide learning solutions to employees using digital platforms as the benefits far outweigh the demerits. With digital learning solutions, organizations are able to achieve much more than was possible in times past. This article brings to light the benefits of digital learning and reasons why organizations must rethink their learning strategies. Why it is imperative for organizations to leverage digital platforms for learning The use of digital platforms for learning is dramatically changing
our education system and the corporate world should be willing to adopt this new reality. The days of classroom training are gradually coming to an end due to hi-speed internet and other advancements in technology. It is becoming more difficult for employees to stay engaged and attentive during lengthy classroom training sessions, the attention span of learners has declined significantly over the years. Research shows that e- Learning requires about 60% less time than learning the same information in a classroom setting. Training providers must look for ways to provide training programmes that ensure learners are properly engaged- leveraging technology makes this possible. Advancement in technology has made access to information a lot easier and faster, individuals now have easy access to news articles, videos, podcasts and other forms of digital content. The benefits of elearning are numerous, we have listed some of them below 1. E-Learning gives room for more flexibility in terms of training delivery method and timing. 2. Through digital learning, information can be accessed easily anywhere and at any time. 3. E-Learning courses are typically less expensive thus saving employers additional costs. 4. There is practically no limit to the number of learners that can take a course at the same time unlike a typical classroom training. 5. Digital learning allows learners learn at their own pace thereby increasing engagement and retention. The future of corporate learning For organizations to survive, they must constantly evolve to meet the needs of our ever-changing world and e-Learning is a key enabler for the success and growth of any organization. According to Forbes, "Companies like IBM, Sears, and Visa are starting to turn off their old systems and build a new generation of learning infrastructure that looks more like a 'learning network' and less like a single integrated platform." Forward thinking organizations acknowledge the fact that employees are more receptive to e-Learning, they understand that the younger generation of the workforce grew up with technology embedded in their daily lives and education, hence they are tailoring their training to accommodate, interactive videos and other multimedia learning techniques. This is an important piece in the continued success of such organizations while the other organizations that fail to evolve will eventually fade away. A study by the Journal of e-Learning and Higher Education states that "Satisfaction level with webenhanced teaching increased to 95% in the 2011 - 2012 investigation, compared to 73% - 87% in the 2003 - 2004 one." This study shows that in both investigations students were pleased with the concept of online learning, especially the students from 2011 - 2012. From such studies, organizations should realize that E- Learning is not simply an additional feature to education or training but is indeed a core and effective educational method that can and should be adopted, it is a powerful tool that provides businesses with highly skilled employees and also benefits the corporation economically. E- Learning is an important factor in training and education and it is here to stay. The organizations that will survive now and in the future are those who constantly evolve their systems and processes to meet modern-day demands. Organizations that are serious about survival must not only update what their employees learn, they must also revamp how their employees learn.
Friday 21 June 2019
How Many Wrist Watches Do You Think There Are?
You can pick any brand of watch to discover the different styled watches, the color of watch faces, the color of watch bands, Stainless steel watches, gold plated watches even wood watches are available. When you get into the expensive range of watches you discover a whole new range of watches with diamonds, solid gold watches, titanium, and lots of other precious metal watches and jewel filled watches.
The watch movements vary as well from manual to fully electronic with some newer style watches having heart monitors, temperature, speed, and a whole lot of analytic information available. Then there are dive watches going down to 4000 Mar, now that's a long way down but deep sea divers need reliable watches that can handle the pressure at these depths so it's great to see a range of wrist watches that cater for the individual as well as all the other drivers who enjoy the ocean or cave diving.
Glamorous watches make up a large part of the industry because everybody wants to look different from the girl next door. New watches come on the market every day so keep watching or searching for your favorite style of watch, there is something out there to keep you happy when you look at all the watches available right now. I saw a watch the other day that has belts going in different directions to tell the time I was really intrigued as to how it works, it would be a real talking point at a party or with your friends.
In the beginning people could only tell the time from sundials which they placed over doorways of their homes or businesses, showing midday and the four stages of the sun as it travels throughout the day, the other forms of clocks for telling time were water clocks, not easy to transport when you were on the move. In the 1500s with the invention of the springs, portable clocks and watches were produced. One locksmith from Germany Peter Heinlein created the "Nuremberg Eggs" which could be put on the table instead of being hung from the wall, they only had an hour hand as the minute hand was not introduced until much later and they lost time as the spring unwound but they were popular with the wealthy individuals as they were a truly portable timepiece.
With the invention of the humble spring, the world of clocks and watches took a giant leap into the forward. Men didn't wear wrist watches back in the 1800's they were thought to be too feminine and only ladies wore them. Men had a watch on a chain which they kept in the pocket of their vest which was called a fob pocket. Remember in the old movies, there would be someone standing at the train station taking out his watch on a gold chain from his fob pocket checking the time, today the fob pockets are still on the vest of men's 3 piece suits. It wasn't until someone tied one of these watches to his wrist with a piece of string so he could keep track of time and keep working that he asked a watchmaker to make a watch he could wear on his wrist, a couple of lugs were attached to the sides of the watch and a strap was put on so he could wear it.
It took a long time for this to become popular as the first real use was in the military and watches were worn by soldiers so they could synchronize battle plans, check the time without fumbling with a pocket watch, Soldiers wore watches in the Boer War and in WW1. After the Great War more men were wearing watches as they had done during the war and it became recognized as a tribute to those who had served their countries on the battlefields so from this time on women weren't the only ones wearing watches. By 1920 it was fashionable for men to wear a watch and new designs were being made by a whole range of watchmakers, glass faces were replaced with plastics, different metals were used for the casing, minute hands were added and the rest is history.
When I was a child, watches weren't really worn by children unless you were from the upper class as most families couldn't afford to buy their children a watch, when out playing one day I remember asking my friend what the time was but neither of us had a watch so he pulled up his sleeve looked at his arm and said "A hair past a freckle" and we burst out laughing, it shows how far we have come over a short period of time. How many children have a watch today?
The first watch I ever got was back in 1960. Two sailors we knew had just returned from Singapore and brought these watches back for us as gifts I do remember they didn't last all that long maybe because I didn't know how to treat or look after it properly, I probably over-wound it, breaking the mainspring.
A few years later I was given another watch from a close friend of the family he was an American Pilot and it was a gold Bulova which I still have to this day although I don't wear it. Every time I see or think about it, I see the person who gave it to me, unfortunately, he passed away a short time ago so he and his watch are constantly on my mind.
Tuesday 30 April 2019
Auckland Traveling
International flights arrive preponderantly at port or city. The country's biggest landing field and town lie port. Here could be a probability to mix fantastically metropolitan excitement and cultural life with nature's unbelievablebeauty. The Hauraki Gulf rims the eye outline going picturesque views over beaches, bays, inlets, and islands. A myriad of looking at and action opportunities ar out there or simply passing time within the sun in an exceedinglynear restaurant and strolling the promenade.
Water and strand activities involve sailing, ocean fishing, kayaking, ANd island cruising to pay an idyllic be one in every of the gulf's islands. alternative unreal pursuit invitations to rope jumping, Harbour Bridge rising, or golfing. there's additionally area to stretch intent on the outskirts of the town. There twenty-one regional parks encapsulate every a special quality of the made selection encompassing port. Like this, they're accessible and pleasant in many ways for everybody.
The Waitakere Ranges Regional Park within the west is one in every of the most important. Walk, swim, and surf endless black iron sand beaches at the geographic region. Some in style beaches ar easy accessible like Piha or Muriwai. Others like Karekare and Bethells imply a brief walk to induce to the water. additional overseas like Whatipu and Anawhata challenge with a gravel road and a walk to achieve the beach. excellent family beaches arallotted round the Waitemata Harbour and Manukau Harbour.
The parcel encompasses a set of 200 forty kilometre tracks deed variable degrees of fitness. gorgeous views over the town, Ranges, valleys, wetlands, and coastlines ar the reward. Offered ar ten minute walks to long tramps. Discover sorcerous places with cascades and waterfalls, waterholes or a lake bordering AN interior dune. show pride in exploring the flora in its richness. There ar kauri trees New island forest giants once desired for his or herwood, nowadays valued for his or her individualism. quite 100 specimens of pteridophyte grow during this park from sizes of one or two of inches to quite twelve meters height. This makes over 1/2 the number home to New island. The nickname The Land of the pteridophyte found its origin during this truth. conspicuous on the coast is additionally the New island flax and therefore the pohutukawa trees. Flax leaves ar the resource for ancient Maori weaving. the long-lasting pohutukawa trees fringe the coasts. usually they're known as New Zealand's Christmas trees tributed to their blooming season around Christmas time. Through their crimson red blossoms, they gained international recognition and ar found in gardens as way as African nation. beat all West port could be a region worthy it slow on a replacement island vacation.
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