Many critics of the digital revolution are quick to mention that reading from screens makes for inferior reading comprehension. There is a rising belief that any knowledge gleaned from a digital source is somehow inferior to knowledge gleaned from a traditional paper source. A study in Scientific American makes a number of statements claiming the legitimacy of … Continue reading Does Digital Content Affect Reading Comprehension?
In ancient times, a centralized university or library was the sole source of education for everyone in a given society. If you wanted to hear a lecture, you had to be physically present when the teacher spoke. If you wanted to read a book, you had to do so in the library itself. If you … Continue reading How Technology is Changing the Landscape of Education
With the proliferation of social media sites and gaming apps, it’s easy to see why technology is oftentimes perceived to have a negative effect on our kids. But is it really that bad? Technology isn’t entirely bad, especially when you consider the role of education technology (ed tech) plays in schools across the nation. When educators … Continue reading How Technology Can Help Students Learn
PowerPoint is a potent tool for use in presentations. However, a combination of skill and experience on the part of the presenter can help make a good presentation into an outstanding one. Here are important PowerPoint tips for users: Being legible is the single most important consideration for PowerPoint slides. Users need to choose readable … Continue reading Important Tips Every PowerPoint User Should Know
People who have studied accounting understand the tedious and time-consuming effort needed to complete even a single financial statement. Not to mention the frustration of having to start over because of a single mistake, which can render an entire document useless. For businesses, using a robust and easy to use accounting software like QuickBooks is … Continue reading Why Your Accounting Department Should Start Using Quickbooks
If you are familiar with Microsoft Outlook and have been using it for quite some time, you know that Outlook can slow down. If Outlook is not looked after properly, it can be just about useless to utilize. However, do not despair, because there are certain effective ways to speed up Outlook. Use these following … Continue reading Speed Up Microsoft Outlook with Simple Tips
Although Microsoft’s upcoming Windows 8.1 has its appeals for private consumers, it is also going to be powerful enough to fulfill the needs of modern businesses. No matter the exact duties and responsibilities expected of your position, Windows 8.1 in the office will help make it easier to live up to them. Here are some … Continue reading How Windows 8.1 Will Improve Office Life
With the boom of education technology (or ed tech), there are now more solutions for the classroom than ever. It’s great to have plenty of tech options to choose from, but it can also be confusing instituting them in a class. The next time you find yourself wondering what solution to pick, simply view the … Continue reading How to Pick the Right Technology for Your Classroom
Mere days ago, Microsoft brought its newest installment to market, Windows 8.1. From design to functionality, here are the essential differences in the new Windows operating system: Return of the Start Button. Users who are fans of the iconic Windows Start button will celebrate its return. However, if you were hoping for a Windows 7-esque retreat, … Continue reading What’s New in Windows 8.1
Excel users have found that the software can be used for much more than just spreadsheets. Have fun with Excel by trying some of these creative ideas that will help students and employees become more familiar with the software. Turn photos into spreadsheets. Through utilizing the conditional formatting feature, you can convert photos into spreadsheets to … Continue reading Lighten Up with These Fun Uses for Microsoft Excel