Archive for the ‘Education’ Category

Playing with pills: computer game to train nursing students on drug calculation

Saturday, August 7th, 2010

A computer game was developed at the University of Stavanger, Norway to help nursing students having difficulty passing exams on drug calculation.

NetOps, the University’s unit for web-based studies is testing a computer game to aid in learning.

“Often termed “serious gaming”, the idea is to make learning easier and more fun by using methodology from computer games. Project leader Petter Mordt points out that there are many ways of learning.”

Read more at: Playing with pills (http://www.uis.no/frontpage/article26439-50.html)

Embrace Life – always wear your seat belt

Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010

Just got this from the email and would like to contribute in spreading this important message. A lot of lives are lost yearly that should have been saved if only they used seatbelts.

“Embrace Life- Always wear your seatbelts”, a viral video produced by the Sussex Safer Roads Partnership, UK (http://www.sussexsaferroads.gov.uk/) garnered 1 million hits worldwide for its powerful message on the importance of wearing seatbelts. For those inured to blood and gore because of shows like CSI, or are tired of bloody scenes from the usual public service ads on road safety, this is a welcome approach. View the video here: http://www.embracethis.co.uk/

“Share w/ friends and loved ones, especially those who still think seatbelts are a hassle.”

Free Online Course Materials at MIT

Wednesday, May 27th, 2009

Want to study without leaving your home for free? Of course its not totally free. You still have to spent on Internet connection and computer time/hardware. No free lunch, right?

Or needing materials for your class whether you’re a student or a teacher…..

Here is the link to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Open Courseware:

MIT Open Courseware

MIT Open Courseware

Of course you won’t get a MIT or OCW certificate or a degree, but you’ll gain additional knowledge. And something that you won’t loose when you share to others. I think this is the principle behind all these open sharing online…. :) So please share this to others…