Author: Jacob Sullivan

Computer Courses for Beginners
Computer Educations

Computer Courses for Beginners

- by Jacob Sullivan

If you’ve been interested in learning how to use computers but haven’t had the time to take a course, you’re not alone. There are computer courses available online for beginners that are geared toward kids and adults. Computer Central has the expertise to teach you how to use computers for both personal and professional use. Whether you want to learn how to use a mouse and keyboard, or how to access the Internet and manage personal information digitally, these courses can help you become more familiar with computer technology and its many features.

Online computer courses for beginners

There are many types of online computer courses available. You may wish to start with something as simple as MS Excel. These courses can be very useful for people who want to learn about the inner workings of the computer. There are many advantages to taking such a course. For example, a …

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The Importance of Computer in Education
Computer Educations

The Importance of Computer in Education

- by Jacob Sullivan

In addition to reducing book theft, computers make learning easier and facilitate 21st century skills. Children already use the internet and can access the answers to their questions instantly. They will be delighted to use a computer at school. Moreover, they are more likely to learn more holistically with a computer, because they are used to using their mobiles, tablets, and home computers at home. Computers are an essential tool for schools to offer students an excellent learning environment.

Computers make learning easier

In the past, teachers have spent much of their time seated in front of the classroom, often with the computer looming over their shoulders. Teachers feared that computers were going to take their jobs, but it’s now clear that computers make the job easier. Jostens Learning Corporation spokeswoman Leslie Eicher explains that computers have changed the way teachers teach reading, writing, language arts, and math. Teachers are …

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Continuing Education for Adults
Continuing Education

Continuing Education for Adults

- by Jacob Sullivan

Continuing education for adults is a type of education aimed at those who have already completed college or high school. Courses might focus on creative writing, art appreciation, photography, or history. Businesses often enroll employees in continuing education classes to improve their skills, from computer literacy to persuasive public speaking. Teachers of these courses are known as training representatives. While adult education classes are not required for employment, they can enhance one’s resume or career prospects.

Careers in adult education

A master’s degree in adult education can lead to a variety of administrative positions. You can work as a student affairs administrator at a community college or university. You can also work as a school principal, department head, or supervisor. Some institutions also use administrators with master’s degrees for other purposes, such as nonprofit community organizations or state boards of education. For more information, see the list of jobs available …

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The Importance of Government Funding for Adult Education
Adult Education

The Importance of Government Funding for Adult Education

- by Jacob Sullivan

Why do we need to invest in adult education? In a nutshell, adults need to learn the basics of a subject to get a job. It develops learner’s behavior and encourages change. Adults can learn new skills and concepts if they missed the opportunity to learn in their youth. Education also transmits societal structure and culture and supports social change. This article explores the importance of government funding for adult education.

Self-directed learning is a form of adult education

Adult educators can encourage self-directed learning by facilitating intentional learning activities. However, there are several important differences between self-directed learning and traditional classroom instruction. While the former focuses on learning to master a particular skill, the latter focuses on the process of learning. Self-directed learning is not a new concept, but its implementation has been evolving for decades. The concept of self-directed learning originated in the 1970s. The term self-direction has …

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A Guide to Public School System History
Public School

A Guide to Public School System History

- by Jacob Sullivan

If you’re looking for public school system history, you’ve come to the right place. From the first one-room schoolhouse to the Great Depression and the Teacher’s League, this article covers all the bases. In addition, it gives an overview of the major events that shaped our public schools.

Read on to learn more! If you’re a new parent, here are some facts about the public school system:

New York City’s common council refused to provide funds for sectarian schools

A controversy surrounding the Public School Society’s refusal to provide funds for sectarian schools stretches back to the late 1800s, when the state legislature passed a law limiting public financial support of non-public schools. As Catholic schools expanded in New York City, sectarian schools competed with public ones for the same students. In the decades that followed, the number of Irish immigrants to New York City increased dramatically. This conflict spawned …

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