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Media has opened new dimensions in learning. Now education is no longer a constraint for anyone. Media has brought education to the doorstep of each and every individual. All forms of media- the newspaper, radio, television and the internet are equally important in imparting education. As the technology is progressing, the different educational modules are being channeled through certain community access centers like community radio system, televisions, internet, community multi-media centers etc. Media literacy or education does not only mean to be entertained by media but to learn something from it. As a major part of the learning process is concentrated on children, media plays a significant role to satisfy their intellectual curiosity. Children often learn important things through the media, which change their perspective to life. Moreover, radio has now started to enter into the educational sector commonly known as Community Radio System, which indirectly forms the part of e-learning process. Computer-based education has transformed the traditional offerings of distance learning. This medium of education converts the traditional static resources into interactive and interesting online modules for the learners. The primary motive of the Interactive Learning Modules is to create modular interactive learning materials for the development of education and to demonstrate their effectiveness in university curricula as well as industrial training programs. Interactive Learning Modules, which is another form of media, serves the purpose of both the technical and management corporate trainee people along with the people with learning disabilities. The main aim of this article is to focus on the positive effects of media on learning and how different forms of media have contributed to the development of mankind.  Read more...

During the last few decades a continuing but significant move has taken place, resulting in less emphasis on teachers and teaching and greater stress on learners and learning.

This article provides an overview of key issues concerning the use of language learning strategies (LLS) in second and foreign language (L2/FL) learning and teaching

Weinstein and Mayer (1986) defined learning strategies (LS) broadly as “behaviours and thoughts that a learner engages in during learning” which are “intended to influence the learner’s encoding process”. Later Mayer (1988) more specifically defined LS as “behaviours of a learner that are intended to influence how the learner processes information”.

A good number of definitions and meanings have been used for Language learning strategies (LLS) by key figures in the field. Tarone (1983) defined a Learning strategy as “an attempt to develop linguistic and sociolinguistic competence in the target language — to incorporate these into one’s interlanguage competence”. Rubin (1987) suggests that Learning strategies “are strategies which contribute to the development of the language system which the learner constructs and affect learning directly”. O’Malley and Chamot (1990) defined Learning Strategies as “the special thoughts or behaviours that individuals use to help them comprehend, learn, or retain new information”. Oxford (1990) views that language learning strategies are the specific actions, behaviours, steps, or techniques that students (often intentionally) use to improve their progress in developing language skills. These strategies can facilitate the internalization, storage, retrieval, or use of the new language. Strategies are tools for the self-directed involvement necessary for developing communicative ability. At the same time, we should note that LLS are distinct from learning styles, which refer more broadly to a learner’s “natural, habitual, and preferred way(s) of absorbing, processing, and retaining new information and skills” Reid (1995), though there appears to be an obvious relationship between one’s language learning style and his or her usual or preferred language learning strategies.  Read more...

Learn the Best Way for YOU

by Bill Repp

Q. My job requires me to learn new software and procedures constantly, and I sometimes I feel overwhelmed. Some of my co-workers seem to learn new ideas and techniques faster and more easily. Are there some learning tips that can lighten my load? —Thomas M.

A. Each of us learns differently: by actually doing it; by hearing someone explain it; by watching it done; or by quietly thinking about it. We usually prefer one of these learning styles, and it’s important that we learn new ideas using the style that’s best for us.

First, think about how you typically like to learn something new: doing, hearing, seeing, thinking. Then, follow these guidelines, developed by the Center for Accelerated Learning (www.alcenter.com), to learn better, faster, more easily.

Learning by Doing

• Build a three-dimensional table-top model of an idea or process you want to remember, using cardboard, Lego parts, Tinkertoys, paper clips, Play-Doh, or anything else that’s handy.

• Create cards that you can sort or post, based on what you’re learning.

These could be flash cards or cards that you can use for a matching or sorting game.

• Physically act out ideas you’re learning by miming or moving your body or by touching physical objects as you repeat out loud or in your mind the ideas or terms you want to remember. When you sit down to learn from written material, computers, or videos, get up frequently and sketch what you just learned on a flip chart, white board, or butcher-paper wall mural using words, doodles, and color.  Read more...

More and more people wish to know how to learn to speak Spanish fluently and as a result, there are more and more courses teaching people how to learn to speak Spanish fluently than ever before.

In this article, I am going to show you some of the basic principles and secrets behind learning to speak Spanish fluently and the program that literally saved me months of tedious trial and error.

After following my advice and approach, I personally guarantee that not only will you be fully prepared for that trip to Spain, but your friends and family will be stood in shock as you impress them with what is considered to be a flowing, sexy and exotic language!

After all, your dream vacation can be ruined if you can’t grasp the language properly, and can also get really frustrating (both for you and the Spanish locals!)

The approach I am going to share with you really saved my skin because at the time, I was planning a trip to Spain to work as a holiday rep, and I quickly realized that I hardly knew a word of Spanish!

I always dreamed of the gorgeous Spanish sun beating down on me, sipping those cocktails and getting involved in the local Spanish culture. But because of my poor Spanish, I knew I had to learn quickly, but obviously I didn’t want to skip the fundamentals either.  Read more...

Network Marketing is largely involved with teaching and learning. In fact, throughout every process of the business you could say that to some degree, you are consistently either in the process of teaching or learning. The great part about network marketing is that you learn while you earn. The quicker you learn, the quicker you can earn.

This business can have a large learning curve for many people which can inhibit the growth of your business if not approached correctly. There are a few things you can do to accelerate your learning curve and grasp the subject quickly, that you can teach to your team which will contribute to growing your business faster.

5 Attitudes for Effective Learning

If you use the following 5 guidelines, you can significantly increase the speed at which you learn.

1) Desire

Your desire for learning the information must be personal, and aimed at the end result. A willingness to follow a system for success is important, but the only way to master a subject is to possess a true desire to learn it.

2) Motivation

This is not about getting psyched up and excited. It is about asking yourself, What’s in it for me? The more reasons you come up with to study the material, and learn from those who are successful, the more you will get out of the learning experience.  Read more...