Google announces Chrome operating system plans

Google announces Chrome operating system plans

by Darren Allan 

Google has announced its plans for the Chrome operating system, designed for netbooks with a keyboard (as opposed to the Android OS, which is focused on touch devices, namely tablets and smartphones). On the official Google blog, Linus Upson, VP Engineering, and Sundar Pichai, VP Product Management, made a joint post discussing Google's plans for the Chrome OS. The company ...

Computer Science

Computer science is the study of theoretical foundations of information and computing. It is also the study of techniques used for implementation and applications within computer systems. Computer science is often described as systematic studies of algorithms and the processes they control. Computer science has many sub-fields such as computer graphics, computer programming and the human-computer interaction that occurs. Computer science is far beyond most jobs in IT as it dives much deeper into invention and innovation rather then the creation and troubleshooting jobs of IT.

Computer Educations Online

As the world relies on the Internet more and more each day it is now wonder that education has followed along. For those too busy to go to a university and need to study on their own online education options are the way to go. It is easy to obtain a certification or degree from the comfort of their homes. They are also more cost effective than regular schooling so that those on a budget can get the required schooling needed for a better job. Online computer eduction is usually comprised of interactive simulation and audio and video tutorials.

Learning online a viable option

As more online schools pop up all over the Internet the level of education is also on the rise. With just about any topic of study being available via online courses it makes it a great alternative for those who simply can not seek out standard educations. Stay at home parents or busy executives who need to learn certain skills or achieve degrees in their field are finding it easier to get the required education on their own time. Courses are completed one task at a time which can be done during the day or even at night. Before selecting the right school and course for you make sure to seek out review from previous students.

The difficulties of online courses

The amount of students taking online courses is at all time high with over 3 million students enrolling in at least one course. The success rate of those students is great too but that doesn’t mean that there aren’t any challenges. Students will most likely face technical issues during their studies such as computer failure, Internet outages and other equipment failure. Students also face motivational issues since they work on their own time and their schedules. There are also challenges of not having face time with your professor. Most students seem to work through these issues just fine.

Reasons to take a online course

Here are many great reasons to take an online course. The ability to take courses anywhere and anytime are huge benefits. The flexibility to work on your own pace also makes online education very attractive. This makes sure that it does not interfere with your current job. Those studying while working will find their educations becoming useful right away which helps drive motivation. Motivated students are often able to complete degrees much faster than standard scheduled courses which is a big plus. There are many courses available in a variety of vocations and at a huge discount in cost over standard universities.

Online Education Myths

Some people see online courses as a free pass to a degree and that minimal effort is required to get a passing grade. Those same people think that those with online educations can not compete with students taught in standard schools. This is all a myth since most online courses require weekly online meetings and discussions that are vital for success. Students not participating in these discussions will likely not get a passing grade. Another myth is that courses can be completed any time and anywhere. This is partially true since most instructors do what they can to accommodate schedules but again there are strict requirements for all courses online.

A few pros of online schooling

Online schooling was introduced in 19th century. Online schooling has a lot of pros under its belt. You don’t need to spend your funds and time on travelling. Students spend almost 8 hours of their day in school but with online schooling you have a lot of free time. You gain an opportunity of self studies and you don’t have any interference of class mates in your personal life.

Selecting the best online school

Many online schools serve a sample of their online lectures. So just judge the best for your child by observing the lectures of different schools and note their quality and explanatory power of lectures. Find out the past records of the institute and try and contact their faculty and consult them or the students who have approached the facility of a particular institute. Check out whether the institute has any record of any violence or forgery or not for sure.

MARKET OF ONLINE COMPUTER EDUCATION

Many of us might find online education or e-learning as a new ideology, but already this industry has been worth for 38 billion Euros. As statistics show, 3.8 Million have utilized the facility of online learning by 2006 only in unites states and estimates have been made that 44% students have been into e-learning till 2009 and by the end of 2014, this figure will jump to a striking 81% students using it.

HISTORY OF COMPUTER ONLINE EDUCATION

Thanks to Sir W.D. Graziadie, this methodology of modern education was found out in 1993, when students were distributed lectures, tutorials and assignments via electronic mails. As the method gain support, more software programs were used to provide students with VICES, abbreviated as Virtual Instructional Classroom Environment in Science. The study materials resulted to be more efficient, reliable, portable and replicable

What researchers say about online education

Adult students returning to college have increased over the last two decades. An overwhelming majority of employers are willing to hire a job applicant who has an online degree. 85% of employers representing a variety of industries across the U.S. believe that online degrees are more acceptable today than they were five years ago. When asked if employers have ever encountered job applicants with an online degree 34% yes. So if you are thinking about getting some online education you’re not the only one.

Seniors getting online computer education

There is a steady and growing number of older Americans that are discovering the Internet. Across the country programs are popping up everywhere to help elders master the Internet. This is an important tool for seniors trying to overcome isolation and stay independent. There are many ways for seniors to take classes, at libraries, at schools and of course on the internet. There are tons of courses online that seniors can take part in without having to leave their home if their health is a factor.

'Essential as pen and paper'

Microsoft's Ray Fleming suggests that the higher levels of computer use at home for schoolwork by pupils is a reflection of the limitations on computer use in school.

Young people say computer use is one of their favourite activities

"School use of information technology can be very scheduled - it's often structured around particular lessons," he says.
At home children look for information on the computer in a more informal way, he says.
And he forecasts that this trend for studying at home with a computer will increase.
"There is an increasing blurring between learning-time and leisure-time and so computers in the home are becoming as important as those in the classroom," he says.
The widespread availability of computers at home also raises questions about handling this information.
"There are so many sources of information, that the challenge now is not about finding information but finding the most useful questions," he says.
Earlier this month the government announced a £300m Home Access scheme to give a laptop to 270,000 low income families and free broadband access.
Children's Secretary Ed Balls said that being without the internet at home leaves pupils "at a disadvantage to their peers".
"Computers are no longer a luxury for the few, but are as essential a part of education as books, pens and paper."

More studying 'on home computers'

By Sean Coughlan BBC News education and family

Pupils may not use computers at school as much as those at home

Pupils are more likely to use computers for their schoolwork at home on a daily basis than they are to use them every day at school, according to a survey.

A study carried out in the UK for technology company Microsoft showed 37% of secondary pupils used computers for study every day at home.
This is a more intensive use than at school - where 30% of pupils were using computers each day.
The survey considered the computer use of 512 families with children.
The study reveals the increasingly pervasive use of technology for homework by pupils in their own homes.
Playing on the computer
Among these secondary level pupils, aged between 11 and 18, more than 90% used a home computer for schoolwork at least once a week.
And more than a third were using their family's computer for homework or revision every single day.
There have been concerns about the "digital divide" - in which children from better-off families get an advantage in school from better computer equipment at home.
The government says there are about a million children without the internet at home - leaving them at the other end of the scale from the two in five pupils who are using computers at home every day for schoolwork.
As well as using computers for homework, they have become a major feature of leisure time - identified by 71% of young people as being among their favourite activities.
Parents also use computers as a leisure activity - but at a lower level than their children - with 65% saying it was one of their favourite activities.
There is also a strong belief among parents that having a computer at home is valuable to their children's education.

HOW DANGEROUSE WARNING BY AVAST SOFTWARE

• Third monthly “America’s Most Wanted“ list points to education-related websites
• AVAST virus lab tells students to protect their computers when returning to school
• Upgrading pre-installed antivirus trialware is an unnecessary expense

PRAGUE, Czech Republic, September 8, 2010 - As students prepare to return to school across the globe, AVAST Software, providers of the AVAST Antivirus program, features infected education-related websites in its third monthly “America’s Most Wanted” list. AVAST points out that downloading antivirus and anti-spyware software can go a long way to protect the investments made in new computers for the coming school year.

As the new school year begins for students, many will find themselves scouring the web to keep updated on the latest trends in school fashion, supplies, learning tools and more. Following is a sampling of the most infected education-related websites¹:

• educationalinfo.com
• edwebdirect.com
• greenfieldspublicschool.com
• kingfahdschool.com
• knowledge-source.com
• learnonline.mihanblog.com
• school-backpack.com
• schooldna.com
• tutorialshot.com

”With the new school year, many students will acquire new computers and getting a certified antivirus and anti-spyware software is a key step in protecting this investment,” said Ondrej Vlcek, Chief Technical Officer at AVAST Software. “It is fact of life that education is not immune from the danger of malicious and hijacked websites. The real lesson to be learned is that all computer users need to be protected from malware and viruses.”