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The Barriers of E-learning and How to Survive It

By Guest PostFebruary 5, 2014Education, Technologybarriers of elearning, computers, internet, jennifer joplin, obstacle, online learning, plagtracker, software, technology issues, time zone

Students can experience convenience and benefits but at the same time, barriers of E-learning. These barriers hinder the learning process that is why it is important to evaluate the kind of barrier and know how to survive it.

Technology Issues

E-learning doesn’t require students to be very good with computers, software, and Internet. It only requires little technical skill. But there are some people who really find it hard to deal with technology issues. If they won’t do anything to resolve it, they will only feel frustrated that will only lead to not continuing the learning process. (more…)

Microsoft Board names Satya Nadella as CEO

By Guest PostFebruary 4, 2014TechnologyBill Gates, bing, ceo, chairman, dina dublon, Microsoft, microsoft server, office, satya nadella, steve ballmer, technology advisor; john thompson, tools business, virtual instruments, xbox

Bill Gates steps up to new role as Technology Advisor; John Thompson assumes role as Chairman of Board of Directors.

REDMOND, Wash. — Feb. 4, 2014 — Microsoft Corp. today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Satya Nadella as Chief Executive Officer and member of the Board of Directors effective immediately. Nadella previously held the position of Executive Vice President of Microsoft’s Cloud and Enterprise group. (more…)

Nighttime smartphone use zaps workers’ energy

By Guest PostFebruary 3, 2014Health, Technologynighttime, productivity, recovery functions, smartphone use

Using a smartphone to cram in more work at night results in less work the next day, indicates new research co-authored by a Michigan State University business scholar. (more…)

„Changing the world is hard“: Auf dem Weg zu einem neuen Internet?

By Guest PostFebruary 1, 2014Politics, Technologyaaron swartz, berlin, berliner gazette, byung chul han, ccc, changing the world, chaos computer clubs, christoph bieber, digitale kontrolle, einbruch der dunkelheit, florian schmitt, frank rieger, gesellschaft, informationsstruktur, internet, jacob applebaum, kulturstiftung des bundes, micah l sifry, nsa enthuellungen, open data bewegung, paradox der demokratie, philosoph, politik, politik digital, politikwissenschaftler, usa, volker gerhardt

Allerorten wird das Allheilmittel der Transparenz gegen digitale Kontrolle und Machtmissbrauch angeführt. Einzelne Whistleblower aus dem Umfeld von Julian Assange und Wikileaks, aber auch Edward Snowden gelten als Magier dieser Zauberformel. Inwiefern bereichern Leakings unsere politische Öffentlichkeit sowie eine neue demokratische Informationsstruktur? Und wie können die Vermittlungsprobleme hin zur traditionellen Politik und zum politischen System gelöst werden? Diese und andere Fragen wurden auf der internationelen Konferenz „Einbruch der Dunkelheit“ in Berlin diskutiert.

In der Folge der Enthüllungen Edward Snowdens wird das Verhältnis von Gesellschaft und Technik schon seit einiger Zeit intensiv diskutiert. Die Möglichkeiten digitaler Selbstermächtigung (z.B. durch Verschlüsselung) einerseits und kollektiver politischer Gegenentwürfe andererseits spielen in diesem Zusammenhang eine wichtige Rolle. „Verschlüsselt alles, was sich verschlüsseln lässt“, forderte unlängst der Sprecher des Chaos Computer Clubs (CCC) Frank Rieger. (more…)

8 best tips for designing banner advertisement

By Guest PostFebruary 1, 2014Small Business, Technologyad campaign, ad zone, banner advertisement, banner advertising, best tips, click here, ctr, designing, essay jedi, flash banner, gif data file, internet marketing strategy, jpg, logo, register now, seo, website visitor

Banner ad campaigns are becoming increasingly more preferred on the net right now. A stylish banner effortlessly captures the interest of visitors making them click it. Undoubtedly that It is now a very good internet marketing strategy. To be able to improve your CTR you need to design a great looking banner. Listed below are 10 best tricks for creating your banner advertisement.

1. Use small files

It’s probably the most essential thing you have to remember when you create a banner. When the JPG or GIF data file is too huge it will take some time to download therefore, the visitor might have scrolled down the web page and failed to notice your banner. If site visitors failed to see your banner, chances are they will definitely not check it out. Consequently make sure your file is below 10K or 15K. It is sometimes hard to do its but its worth your time and effort in doing it. (more…)

IBM Study Identifies How African Businesses Can Overcome the Technology Adoption Gap

By Guest PostJanuary 27, 2014Technologyafrican business, african economy, african it leader, economic growth, egypt, ibm study, Kenya, morocco, nicholas nesbitt, nigeria, overcome, pacesetters, South Africa, technology adoption gap

Research reveals common challenges preventing IT progress in Africa recommends steps to overcome technology roadblocks

Nairobi, Kenya – 27 Jan 2014: IBM IBM today announced the results of a new study entitled ‘Setting the pace in Africa: How IT leaders deliver on the potential of emerging technologies’, which found that while nearly 87 percent of African IT leaders rank new technologies such as analytics, cloud, mobile and social media as being critical to business success, only 53% are pushing forward with adoption. (more…)

Online Design: Novel Collaborative Software Helps Systems Engineers Link Performance and Cost

By Guest PostJanuary 25, 2014Technologyaaron hansen, corps base, cost, cost aware environments, daniel browne, fact, factor, georgia tech, gtri, humvee, jennifer delockery, mcsc, model based systems, modeling, novel collaborative software, online design, performance, quantico marine, research institute, santiago balestrini robinson, simulation, sysml, systems engineers, systems modeling language, Technology, tommer ender, what ifs

Today’s modeling and simulation (M&S) software provides indispensible tools for systems engineering challenges. Such programs allow investigators to experiment with “what-ifs” by adjusting design parameters and examining potential outcomes.

A team from the Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) has produced an advanced web-based tool that lets physically separated participants collaborate on model-based systems engineering projects. Known as the Framework for Assessing Cost and Technology (FACT), the program utilizes open-source software components to allow users to visualize a system’s potential expense alongside its performance, reliability and other factors. (more…)

Microsoft releases global survey revealing widespread belief in developing and developed nations that personal technology is transforming lives for the better

By Guest PostJanuary 24, 2014TechnologyChina, davos, economic gap, global survey, internet user, mark penn, Microsoft, personal technology, switzerland, united states, world economic forum

Findings: technology strongly impacts business innovation including starting new businesses; developing countries believe strongly that personal tech spurs job opportunities and eliminates harmful economic gaps, boosts education.

DAVOS, Switzerland — Jan. 24, 2014 — A new global survey of Internet users conducted by Microsoft Corp. reveals distinct regional findings and differing viewpoints between the developed and developing world. However, overwhelmingly the more than 10,000 people surveyed from 10 nations said they embrace personal technology, particularly in emerging markets, and see it as the foundation of innovation and economic empowerment. (more…)

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