THE SAGA OF COURAGE

 

A story of relationships deciphered by Royal fleet; weaved beautifully in the thread of emotions….this is The King’s Speech is all about. An instant human connect, which will change your existing notions about kings who are suppose to live royal, but is a victim of speech impediment here. Brilliantly narrated and set on British topography. In total, A MUST READ! Click to read more.

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VIDEO GAMES: EVIL IN DISGUISE!

Gone are the days of Super Mario and PacMan! With technology smoothly permeating into the lives of children, Xbox has made a way to children's bedroom…eventually taking charge of their important activities. There is no doubt that one should be technologically literate, but to let that technology be in a commanding position is something, which does not sound pleasing to the ears!

It is indeed true that coping with boredom is an extremely crucial task especially in the case of children who need to keep themselves busy constantly. And in such a crisis, what good can do to a restless soul than games – a perfect icing on the cake! Playing a video game is not only engaging and appealing, but an important mental activity for children to vent out their excitement and satisfy their need of adventure and pleasure. The game effects are so fascinating that they inadvertently wish to spend more time on them.

But the irony is that video games are addictive in nature. Well, yes…they do have an adverse impact on a child’s psychology.
Video games can hamper a child's academic, physical and social growth. All are aware of the fact that a coin has two sides and ignoring either of the sides is not a good idea. Similarly, keeping aside the negative impact of video games will not do any good either if in a quest to save a child’s overall healthy growth from deteriorating.

A real workout medium for a child’s brain, video games definitely equips him with an abstract and logical thinking, thereby, enabling him to follow instructions and consecutively solve problems effectively. To be more precise, here are some bonus features of video games interaction:

1. Video games teach management skills. The players get to learn valuable ways to manage their resources in the best possible way. Building strategic skills to tackle the problem further helps in finding the solutions easily.
2. To make learning fun, video games make use of striking colors, animations apart from posing some interactive challenges for the children to overcome them. This gives them the ability to understand the fair use of color combination. Blending fun with learning actually motivates a child to imbibe latest knowledge techniques.
3. Multiplayer games help children learn the essence of teamwork. This aids them in listening to new ideas and formulating plans accordingly.

However, coming back to the main issue as already discussed, we cannot negate the facts that there are certain negatives shades to this otherwise fun gaming concept. The videogame culture has adversely affected a child’s overall development leading to a stunted mental growth. The effects are very much visible in his other facets of life…be it his physical or social interaction. Getting fixated with video games is so overpowering that they rather prefer aloofness where the only pal is in the form of an electronic game! No wonder, constant gaming leaves an unpleasant impact on a child’s psychology, which tends to deteriorate at an early age itself. To be more specific, some of the frequent harmful consequences affecting kids are Spondylitis (severe backache), poor eyesight, and higher obesity level to name a few. The not-so-good aftereffects of excessive gaming automatically leaves its’ brunt even on their plummeting academic standards – indeed, an alarming signal!

The violent and disturbing animation easily leaves negative imprints on children’s personality…i.e. visible gradually to the world. Psychologists doing research work on the same for decades now state that children simply get enthralled with the gruesome picturization and start deriving sadistic pleasure by playing those games, which only glorifies blood, violence, fights and abuses. According to the innumerable studies conducted, the mere reason behind children’s fascination towards such activities is their inability to vent out dissatisfaction or vengeance socially. Thus, video games function as a guinea pig for these souls to unburden themselves in whatever manner they prefer…without any fear, without any hesitation, without any restriction…they are the MASTERS there! But little do they know that this eventually makes them an easy catch and susceptible to online dangers.

To keep a tab on the mounting negative impact of video games on children, both parents and peers need to adhere to certain dos.

1. Parents should be extra vigilant towards their child's choice of games. They should always check the age limit mentioned on the cover of a game. Too much portrayal of violence and bloodshed in any game should be avoided at one go.
2. Time limit restriction is vital when playing video games. This will help parents keep a check on children from not getting addicted to games.
3. Too much of video gaming can be brilliantly substituted with a lot more outdoor fun activities. This will do well for their overall healthy development.
4. More preference must be given to mentally stimulating activities like book reading, physically challenging sports or even following enlightening shows on television.
5. Encouraging group interaction will ultimately help children imbibe better etiquettes, which is crucial to learn as in team coordination. 

Understand the psychology of your children and see them grow naturally!

Exorbitant Fee Charges: Hurdle for an Ambitious Nation!

Knowledge = Power^Shared

According to an old saying “Knowledge shared is knowledge multiplied”. Though the above equation is certainly not a mathematical derivation in any sense, it does capture our understanding of knowledge sharing.  Especially in case of teachers who as per Indian tradition are acknowledged as descendants of God on earth and on whom we all rely for a bright future ahead.

However, with time – even education is not far from commercialization. Tamil Nadu government has taken a stern step towards regulating these activities by passing a circular wherein it has ordered a new fee structure for both private and unaided schools. The new school fee regulated as of now states Rs 11,000 for higher secondary schools, Rs 9,000 for high school, Rs 8,000 for middle school and Rs 5,000 for Elementary school.

The new school fee slab has been devised only after keeping in view certain parameters like infrastructure, faculty strength and other factors. The committee has proposed 10% additional expenditure charge for future development in schools.

Even though this regulation has evoked negative response from some schools – but it has been appreciated largely as it cuts on the oversize amounts being charged from parents in the name of donation. Also, it works in favour of the teachers as the recent findings have revealed that even though the school is charging sky rocketing fees, teachers are getting less paid.

The Solicitor General, Mr. Gopal Subramaniam states that the law in no way has infringed on the autonomy of the schools. In fact, each school was given a questionnaire and was asked to forward its respective fee structure with details and accordingly the fee was fixed by the committee. The sole objective behind all this was to prevent any profiteering or collection of capitation fee. Out of 10,934 schools, a total of 10,233 schools submitted proposals to the committee and it fixed the same amount of fees for 5,628 schools as per the request.

While a lot of schools have already raised objections to the newly implemented fee structure law, a team of auditors have been appointed to verify the calculations as submitted by the schools as part of their appeal. Meanwhile, there is no such fixed dates from which the enforced fee structure is supposed to be implemented as the schools are yet to receive the letters.

Board Exam Tips For Students: Put Your Best Foot Forward

“I quit being afraid when my first venture failed and the sky didn't fall down.”

Allen H. Neuharth

I always get tensed and nervous when I enter the exam hall and even forget some answers...I get all the more tensed and even start shivering when I think of how am I going to face the board exam pressure?

Well, these are some general problems often faced by students during the Board Exam season. But a simple reply like “Relax! take a deep breath and avoid the test panic.” suffices all the worries off their heads.

There can be some basic reasons that in spite of good preparation and practice, students don’t perform well or give their 100% in their exams.

The nervousness and anxiety can be tied to varied specific events such as the first day of school, taking a test or going on a first date. For some students, this anxiety becomes so overwhelming that they face difficulty in concentrating during the test or forget the information which they had studied.

Some interpret it as butterflies, shakiness or a racing heartbeat during an exam…while others experience a full-blown panic attack when faced with a testing situation. Scientifically, psychologists name it as test anxiety, which is a psychological condition wherein people experience extreme distress and anxiety in testing situations. This can handicap the student’s will power to perform, no matter if he has studied or not. The severity of test anxiety can vary considerably from person to person.
Symptoms of test anxiety can be classified under three major groups: physical (sweating, shaking, rapid heart beat, dry mouth, fainting and nausea), cognitive and behavioral (avoidance of tests, blanking) and emotional (depression, low self-esteem and anger). Students also develop gregarious attitude by hurting themselves, taking drugs or indulging in destructive activities.

Taking all these things into account, there are certain does and don’ts which every student should adhere to when preparing for the crucial board exams.

“If you hear a voice within you say ‘you cannot paint’, then by all means paint, and that voice will be silenced”.

 Vincent Van Gogh...

It is strictly recommended for students to stop getting panicked…and should rather develop a feeling that they are appearing for another set of ordinary exams no matter even if it’s the arduous Board Exams. Here, the key funda which they mustn’t forget is that the easiest way of winning a battle is to win the battle first in the mind.

Students can conquer the exam fear by formulating blueprints and implementing them practically in their routine life. They can at anytime, anywhere refer to the eLearning portals as per their convenience and use online materials such as solved question papers backed by logical and coherent reasoning for constant practicing. The test papers too help them know where exactly they are lacking. All these will steadily develop the required proficiency and hold over weak subjects which are the most crucial elements demanded from them during the Board exams.

A student is suggested to always ask himself as to where exactly he is going wrong and should develop the habit of learning from his previous mistakes. He should persistently talk to his friends and relatives to know the root cause of such hindering reasons.

They should try to study at least four subjects out of total five per day, which will eventually keep their memory sharp for all subjects. Spending one hour religiously for each subject will mean giving four hours daily for all four subjects. But remember not to study continuously.

Also, they are advised to take small breaks after every hour which they can utilize by either watching a TV or interacting with friends without getting into study related discussions. This is vital for revitalizing one’s tired soul.

Again, students shouldn’t easily get worked up and worried if thoughts like forgetting previous chapters cross their minds. They should rather wipe out such destructive thoughts by concentrating on new concepts with a fresh mind and full dedication. This will help them in getting disillusioned and at the same time will boost their confidence on themselves.

Students are highly recommended to perform yoga and meditation if facing extreme stress. This will in due course enhancing their concentration power, since, yogic exercises are known for removing the antioxidants from the body and refresh the entire human system.

Healthy eating habits incorporating nutritious foods are a must do in the list while junk foods are a strict no-no.

Last minute preparation always results into a total chaos and may deliver catastrophic results. In such circumstances, students are advocated to carry all the necessary materials with them such a pen, pencil, board roll number, etc. as they leave for the exam centre.

Last but not the least, they should remember not to let other’s expectations overpower them…rather should have complete faith in themselves, a mandatory requirement as they gear up to face the grueling exam session.

Subject Related Tips For Students To Conquer Boards

It’s March again, the spring time when the sweet fragrance of flowers pervades all around…when the sprightly sun pushes the buds and humans to come out of their closets…and when the festival of color, Holi, gradually sweep away the winter blues. It’s actually the time which leaves everyone with anticipations for an exciting journey ahead.

Inspite of all happenings in this beautiful spring season, there is however one lot which is still seen perspired and stressed…and it is none other than the poor student community. Reason being…the horrifying Board Exams! The season, contrary to its warm connotation, only give students restless days and sleepless nights never experienced so dreadfully in any other season. Due to the overdue stress, children tend to lose their so-called radiance of the face. 

Burdened with questions like how to master a subject, a student starts feeling the exam heat right from the beginning of the year. To their dismay, they cannot apply same strategies for all the subjects…rather require specific stratagems for each. For instance, Chemistry equations need to be tackled differently from the way Physics theories are handled…while Math entails altogether different tactics to solve the confusing sums. In such a scenario, there pops the question as to what requisite steps should be taken in order to deal with all of them smartly?

So, let’s start with subjects one by one…

Math, the most dreadful of all, needs smartness but most importantly demands practice…the only mantra to knock down the great Math fear. On the initial note, students should start with topics they like the most. Even if a certain portion doesn’t hold a good weightage in the paper, it will at least act as an excellent motivating factor during the preparation. They should try keeping pace either with the school teacher or with the tutor. Constant revision of the topics will only sharpen a student’s memory skill vital for the otherwise grueling Math paper. It is always advisable for students to strengthen their good topics first then proceeding onto the worst portions. One should refer to previous years’ question papers in order to get a strong foothold apart from working on the neatness part crucial while solving Math problems.

Science is the next most dreaded subject in the league. Mugging isn’t the solution; rather getting into the gist of the concept is much more imperative here. Knowledge of Science is a gateway to the world of technology. Keeping that in mind, students should learn to know and grow with science concepts, which will eventually help them understand the topics and the logic behind them.

In the Commerce stream, Accounts hold a strong position. It is highly recommended for students to focus on the basics where one should be very clear about the basic terminology and their logic. With practice, one gets an edge over the subject. Further, a good expert’s help in this area too aids a student conquer all the odds.

English is the next most important subject demanding full-fledged attention. A thorough English practice will only turn out to be helpful in one’s future. One should rather develop the habit to listen to spoken English than cramming up the usage of tenses and other grammar rules.

Tips are as well required to study subjects like Economics, Geography and Business Studies. In such a case, students should understand the fact that these subjects are partially practical knowledge based while the rest is theory based. All these subjects give an insight of the future world, though cramming is required till the time one actually gets to experience these concepts in real terms.

In the case of Computer Science, one should be familiar with its’ technical jargons to get an insight of the subject. A lot of mentoring is however required in this area. Understand and then explain it to others is the best trick to get a firm grip on the subject. Practical usage will manifold a student’s command over the subject which will gradually aid him to grasp the subject apart from making him technically sound in it.

For subjects like History and Social Science; the technique applied to get into the root of the matter is altogether different. One should inculcate the habit of watching period movies, read drama novels. This will certainly retain a person’s interest in the subject as well help him remember the important dates and occurrences. One can try Extramarks Smart Learn Modules and Mindmaps also for this purpose.

Last but not the least, students should not lose confidence in themselves. This is not the end of the world. One just needs to be strategic and confident. For this, inculcate vast interest in whatever subjects are meant for studying as this will not only help one score better marks in the exams but will also improve one’s knowledge of the subject.

So, enjoy learning.

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The Palace of Illusions

Can you rewrite a classic? What can you add to an epic that is timeless? What can you tell me about the Mahabharata that B.R. Chopra did not? These are some of the misgivings that I had when at the recommendation of a friend I sat down to read Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni’s “The Palace of Illusions”.

Well, by the end of the book the writer managed to convince me that it’s all about the perspective. The book is the Mahabharata through the eyes of ‘Panchali’ - which is, the key difference here, a tale which has always been dominated by the male characters and was primarily testosterone charged has been turned on its head. The writer gives a deep insight into probably one of the strongest women characters in Hindu mythology “Panchali”. How Panchali born of fire lives out her inevitable destiny is what the book is about. Of all the Mythological women, she was perhaps the strongest of them all, demanding her rights in a male-dominated society. Unlike the idealistic, softer Sita, Draupadi is unabashedly the most prominent queen with a woman’s pride, a sharp intellect and a strong will.

Her question to the messenger for Yudhishtira when Duryodhana had ordered Draupadi to come to court after the five brothers lost the dice game still resounds in my ears! Draupadi was never the one to obey her husbands unreasonably; she refused and sent the messenger back to ask Yudhishtira, “Did you lose me before or after you lost yourself?”

The book also captures the other women in Mahabharta like Kunti, Gandhari, Amba beautifully, changing them from clichéd caricatures to three dimensional characters. The way the writer defines the key relationships in Panchali’s life her lifelong friendship with Krishna, her tumultuous relationship with Kunti, the love of her life and the one who truly loved her most are both novel and enlightening.

The book succeeds in creating lasting images of Kurukshetra where the Pandavas fought the Kauravas, the Palace of Illusions that the Pandavas built for themselves in the jungle and much more. This mention brings us to notice the title “The Palace of Illusions”. This was a famed palace – even the envy of gods that the Pandavas built for Draupadi in their capital city of Indraprastha. The palace was perfectly named as its walls had unseen doors, and while what appeared as doors were infact solid walls. Also, what might appear as pools of water was actually flooring while flooring looked like pools of water. Confusing? Indeed it is. May be the same theme runs even through the entire book – like the war that seemed just and fair by ending in favour of Pandavas – becomes an illusion of bravery and fairness by Duryodhana’s last words to Krishna, “Even with gods by their side, Pandavas could not have won the war without deceit."

Something to ponder on definitely! Who were the real bad guys in Mahabharata or were there any? Was the Great War of Kurukshetra worth the sacrifices victory demanded? Can one fight his own fate? A good book is one that forces you to think and maybe even change pre conceived notions.

That is what Divakaruni’s book did for me - it made me think and change my opinions about a lot of the characters in the Mahabharata. For me, the best and the most interesting thing about the book was that it explained the reasons that led to a lot of the incidents in the Mahabharata and the reasons why people did what they did.

Remakes rarely do justice to the original, so in this case “The Place of Illusions” is an exception. I think it’s a must read for all young Indians to get a deeper understanding of our history as well as get a perspective that probably none of the history books or televisions serials can provide!

Sweety Thomas
Extramarks User

Suggested Similar Readings:

- Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni’s plotline of Bhima and Draupadi love is similar to be as found in Yuganta, where Irawati Karve explores this relationship.

- Divakurni herself gives credit to Pratibha Ray’s text for somewhere being the inspiration behind “The Palace of Illusions”. Pratibha Ray in Yajnaseni explores the special relationship shared between Draupadi and Lord Krishna, i.e. of sakha and sakhi in deeper, more elaborate manner.

E-Learning: Learning The Electronic Way

E learning is the most convenient way of learning, which amalgamates education and technology. It has caught the fancy of students and is increasingly becoming the buzz of the town because of its convenient and cost effective model. Not only students but also parents find it a convenient model of learning. Education always being given a priority has changed its silhouette from being conventional to more innovative and interesting.

Why e learning?
The role of e learning has manifolded in the last few years especially with the Internet becoming a global phenomena. People find learning online quite intriguing, simple and beneficial compared to conventional classroom teaching, since, it provides the learner with instant access to any subject material within seconds.

Offering solutions to several topics is actually the forte of e learning, which helps in the smooth lifelong learning procedure. It provides online tutoring to pupils across the world, and thus, makes learning quite convenient and flexible in nature. It gives control to student over when and where they study. Convenience is the key feature, which further helps in defining e learning effectively. A perfect ambiance is created which promotes an active approach towards learning. The medium even supports increased communication between the experts and students and aids in providing frequent and timely individual feedback.

E learning requires investment of time and effort for developing new skills, new approaches and new resources. For improving effectiveness and quality of student learning and making it more worthwhile, it is vital to replace the existing traditional modes of teaching with more active and engaging learning opportunities. This has been brilliantly achieved wherever appropriate by the e-learning medium.

How e learning is beneficial for students?

Students in the 21^st century have got an innumerable option to hone their learning skills and this has been heightened with the advent of e learning. Getting hold on difficult topics has become plausible with e learning, which benefits students in their education sector.

In India, online experts make frequent use of exclusively designed study materials for teaching students online. These materials are based on the NCERT curriculum, which perfectly caters to the need of students across the country. They are provided with worthwhile study materials such as NCERT guides, CBSE notes, CBSE sample papers, notes on CBSE physics, maths to name a few. For students, all these functions as bonus features, which make them go for this innovative, less tiresome learning medium.

E learning helps in filling the educational void usually left after the school hours. Thus, no way a student’s education suffers. The study materials are prepared using the worldwide resources of the Web by qualified teachers having expertise in the education field. These are communicated in an intriguing fashion to the learners using the virtual reality technology. Functioning as a real time study support to students through subject experts via Virtual Classes, the queries of students are further solved eventually making them more proficient in the subject. Students prefer online learning also because of the fact that it is highly appreciated for its economic value as it eliminates the travel time and costs without compromising the quality and requirements.

As learning is a continuous, cultural process, so access and opportunities to learn should as well be available to students in real time after the school hours. And this is effectively done by e learning which fosters self paced learning whereby students access the study support round the clock at their pace and convenience.

Online Learning: Have a Vision…be Demanding

Online learning has become a demanding trend in the contemporary world where just seeking conventional educational degrees are considered no more trendy or adequate. Learning beyond these defined boundaries is more appreciable nowadays and people opting for that extra are seen with reverence.

Online education classes have beautifully outplayed the traditional approach towards knowledge attainment through their technologically advanced features. Plausible for just about anyone interested in refining his educational skills, online learning is seen as a convenient mode dispersing education quite achievable beyond the stereotype system of classrooms. Becoming an intrinsic part of all major educational institutes to emanate learning more dexterously, online learning has become an extended hand of academic empowerment.

Considered as a means to the end, online learning give students a flexible learning technique not provided by any conventional learning mode. Enhanced with latest in IT field, this is economical and modern in approach.

Online Learning…Blessing for Students
"Good teaching is good teaching, no matter how it's done."

This old adage still rings true when talking about the profitable attributes of online learning in the contemporary context. Vital especially for both higher secondary and senior secondary students, studying online has become the “in” thing particularly in the Indian context, since, that adds to a student’s basic concept inheritance.

E learning websites make increasing usage of varying advanced tools to impart conceptual clarity on the distinct subject matters, such as through mindmaps, Smart Learning Modules, Solved Board papers and Practice papers to name a few. These are designed exclusively to fulfil the discrete school board requirements, which are taught and practiced on a daily basis, and are chiefly meant for ICSE and CBSE classes. With growing exam pressure, students desire to have readily available online experts who can teach them as and when required as per their requirements not plausible after school hours. But online classes, or virtual learning, excellently substitute these issues and successfully offer real time study help post school hours. Students find these innovating learning devices quite conducive in nature, which eventually forces them to get more accustomed to online learning method to aggrandize their overall learning process.

Giving new dimensions in education, the unique medium of cyber classrooms boast of the following salient features exceptionally beneficial for school and college students:

1:- It is accessible anytime, anywhere
2:- Enables student-centred teaching approaches
3:- Is accessible 24*7
4:- Provides course material based on any board, such as ICSE, CBSE or state boards
5:- Offers online classes following any Board pattern as Online CBSE class or Online ICSE class
6:- Increases student interaction
7:- No boundary, therefore, exposes student to the vast array of knowledge
8:- Beautifully integrates technology advancement in learning techniques
9:- Is seen much less intimidating than what is generally seen "in the classroom"
10:- Increases bonding and camaraderie generally found to be missing in traditional class environments
11:- Makes instructors more approachable
12:- Cuts extra travel time and other associated costs
13:- Helps in developing Internet-savviness among young learners

Online learning has enabled expedite learning supposable in the growing educational competition. Just about anyone can think of achieving an online degree, which wasn’t the case a few years back. Technology advancement has made online learning websites selling like hot cakes, which anybody would like to have a taste of.

Online Study, An Excellent Way Of Learning Round The Clock

Competitive outlook, craving for more information and zeal to outshine in the academics has always been the key requirements of knowledge seekers. Moreover, with the integration of learning and technology, Gen X is looking for more from different quarters of education world. They do not want to constrict themselves to a specified study support that they get in their schools but yearn to explore more and expand their knowledge base. They have become the masters of their own world and vie for quality study support beyond the boundaries of a school.

In search of real time study support, online study is becoming the foremost choice of net savvy generation. They find Internet like a treasure house that has solutions to all their queries. Moreover, today the information technology has embraced learning processes and given rise to innovative elearning method that students are actively opting. This new age learning method is not only qualitative but also economical.

What Is Online Study?

Online study if explained in simple terms is the usage of computer and Internet to avail study support anywhere, anytime. Here learners are given a free will to decide the comfort and pace of their learning process. They can schedule their learning hours as per their convenience. Students can avail the study support round the clock and strengthen their concepts to score extra marks in the exams.

Why Online Study Is Scoring Over Private Tuitions?

After school study support has always been the requirement of students to learn more. With the passage of time and advent of information technology, this support is just transgressing from private tuition centres to online study support. The reason behind this move is the convenience in terms of time, cost and energy that is lacking in private tuitions. Today a student can unearth lots of information and access standardised study modules through online study. Moreover, the process proves a boon to the students especially when exam fever grips them and they do not want to waste any time in travelling to the tuition centres.

We all know that learning pattern differs for every student. Having regular classroom teaching even after the school hours in the private tuition often becomes irksome to the students. They desire to explore more in their own terms and conditions; this is another reason that is making online study a foremost choice amongst students.

Complete Solution To Score Extra Marks In Exams

Excelling in exams with brilliant scores has always been the driving force of learning. When a student starts preparing for exams he looks out for sample papers, question papers and other test papers to get acquainted with the pattern and style of questions asked in exams. Online study websites cater to these requirements of the students by providing a collection of model test papers, board papers and other sample papers. Online availability of CBSE board papers, ICSE board papers and other board papers helps a student to prepare successfully for exams. Moreover study content based on CBSE syllabus further helps a student to comprehend the topics and add more information to score extra marks in exams. To meet the requirements of CBSE X board and other board students, online study website also offers online tests to check the proficiency level and revise the topics during last minute of exams.

E-Tutorial: A Learning Makeover

E-tutorial, a term formulated to define the new-age learning technique, has taken the world with a storm. Giving contemporary education a razor-sharp connotation, e-tutorial has become a global phenomena where it is helping in imparting a multifaceted perspective to modern learning.

Why e-tutorial?

With learning becoming quite customized and convenient in nature, e-tutorial or online learning has become a booming industry worldwide giving an impetus to both career and study. Easy to install technology and simple process expands the role of this learning medium quite obviously seen as a revolutionary innovation vital for knowledge liberation. The medium offer instant solutions when faced with imperative issues such as:


1:-To acquire an additional edge important for excelling in schools and colleges
2:-When facing an increasing competition
3:-To acquire higher scores
4:-To avoid travelling to coaching classes
5:-To clear doubts of any specific subject by an expert
6:-To get conceptual clarity as per one’s convenience

Moreover, e-tutorial has become a favourite among school students nowadays especially because of its exclusively designed study materials often used by experts. Elearning portals exclusively offer practice papers and board papers widely based on the NCERT curriculum, thus, giving enough reason to go for them. This often includes:

1:-Practice Paper for CBSE
2:-Practice Paper for ICSE
3:-Solved Model Paper for CBSE
4:-Solved Model Paper for ICSE

Salient features accentuating the enigma of E-tutorial

The magnetism of e-tutorial has enchanted every netizen with its quick exam preparation quality. Elearning website portals help in bringing forth a high quality, personalised coaching directly to a learner’s home irrespective of the fact wherever he is or whenever he needs it.

This particular advancement in the web world technology has actually become a blessing in disguise for millions of students who are now seeking personalised learning from this amazing educational medium. The varied advantageous features, however, boast of the following:


1:-E-tutorial offers LIVE, online coaching, homework help and focused exam preparation
2:-Render services incorporating the best tutors
3:-Reaches students, irrespective of geographical location
4:-Students avail online tuition from the comfort and safety of their homes
5:-Promises higher marks and demonstrably better academic performance
6:-Comparatively less stressful for both student and parent


Proven as a convenient and affordable tool for both career and study, the student is fortunate enough to have a personalised learning experience and individual interaction with a tutor. Using an audio and a shared whiteboard technology, online coaching is provided which further emphasizes the role of e-tutorial in the contemporary world. The tutoring is designed keeping in mind each student’s individual capability, which are further evaluated. Automated feedback and quality processes as well ensure a student’s fast achievement of the set goal.

Virtual learning has become a reality, which cannot be discarded. Come what may, whether it rains or shines, a student never loses touch with his online school which efficiently saves his precious time, money and energy. Becoming a fast-growing choice for both parents and students, e-tutorial is here to stay for a long time.

Online Education For Students

Round the clock study support is all what today’s smart generation yearn for. They want availability of study support anytime, anywhere. In today’s world, this has been made possible through online education. Also known as elearning, online education is truly about the convenience of students, offering flexibility in their learning schedule. It means that students can learn at their pace and convenience. They don’t have to visit the tuition centres and waste their time in undue travelling.

All a student needs is a computer and Internet connection to get started. Registering with dependable online education portal provides them access to various study modules in real time, after the school hours. This fits in the hectic schedule of the parents as well as students, both looking for convenient and economic study support in the comfort of their home.

How online education has made learning more interesting for students?

As the learning process is changing with decreased attention span, education needs to be more creative and compelling. Usage of instructional media to make learning more interesting is the area where online education scores over other means of study. Mind Maps is one of such tool that gives the snapshot of each chapter and its flowchart presentation helps to comprehend and retain all the elements of concept effortlessly.

Availability of study modules like Smart Learning Modules (SLM) for students has made learning more innovative and interesting. Students having access to online education for different subjects use it as a supplement to their classroom learning material. This way they get better understanding of the concept, which in turn helps them score high in exams.


Online education a real help to prepare for exams…

Students need quick and comprehensive help to prepare successfully for exams. Moreover when the competition is on the rise day by day, they always prefer practising with test papers and get acquainted with the pattern and style of questions asked in exams. In such situations online education websites forms a first hand support to them, as they are a treasure bank of solved model papers and other test papers that students can access anytime, anywhere.

What would be better for students than to assess their proficiency level in a subject or a specific topic? A reliable online education portal provides the facility of online tests for students. Students can take online tests as per the flexibility of subject, chapter, time and difficulty level. The automated result of these tests further helps a student to identify their weak concepts and lay more emphasis on that specific topic.

A day before exam has always been dreadful for students especially for board students. They get confused what to revise and how to revise in minimum time so that every topic is covered. In such circumstances Mind Maps for class X students forms an effective revision tool for them to browse through all the topics quickly and get away from all the exam blues.

Thus, online education helps a student to get hold of time and browse over quality learning material that can further clarify their concepts. It has proved to be one of the credential learning tools for students of every class and especially those residing in small towns that are devoid of quality study helps.

Trends of E-learning education

As the new academic year sets in, new hopes and aspirations blossom in minds of students. New books are bought; backpacks have new crisp notebooks- above all, a new energy in the heart and mind of the child. They start afresh with new resolutions to set new records with outstanding performance in exams throughout the year.

Students are participating in on-line learning at institutions of higher education in the India. There are many websites, which provide online education for senior secondary school students, and they provide interactive and lucrative offers for student. By using these offers students get highest score in upcoming examination. Only few of the websites are offering annual study packages for student to can get unlimited access for a year. One of them is Extramarks.com, providing unlimited services at a reasonable price.

Private institutions have become more involved with on-line presentations as the cost of instituting such a system is gradually decreasing. Properly trained staff must also be hired to teach students on-line. These staff members need to understand the content area, and also be highly trained in the use of the computer and Internet. Online education is rapidly increasing, and online doctoral programs have even developed at leading research universities

E-learning services have evolved since computers were first used in education. These trends are moving towards blended learning services, where computer-based activities are integrated with practical or classroom-based situations.

E Learning- Technology Blended with Education

In todays fast pace world when time is becoming a critical factor, the pattern of learning is also undergoing major transformation. Populace want and need to learn according to their schedule, anytime, anywhere, so learning must be available on a 24x7 clock, with just-in-time delivery to the office, home and holiday spots. In this context information technology has emerged as a revolutionary vehicle, giving rise to inventive mode of learning, e Learning. Any learning that utilizes a network (LAN, WAN or Internet) for delivery, interaction, or facilitation and the medium of instruction in computer is e Learning or Electronic Learning.

E Learning is an umbrella term that includes distributed learning, online education, Computer Based Training (CBT) delivered over a network, and Web Based Training (WBT). As e Learning is self-paced, hands-on learning, it endows with very rich learning experience that can even surpass the level of education one might experience in a crowded classroom. It can be synchronous, asynchronous, instructor-led or computer-based or a combination of both.

Coupled with the communicative powers of technology, today e Learning has influenced different facets of education & training. It is now used, as an option by companies for training, disseminating information and other information management needs for their employees. By using this mode of instruction, companies can save millions of dollars in education and training their employees.

Although used for various purposes, e Learning is one of the most promising innovations to improve classroom teaching and learning after the school hours. E Learning permits teachers to develop study materials using the worldwide resources of the Web and communicate information in a more engaging fashion. Availability of wide-range of texts, diagrams and images with video and sound, including virtual reality technology makes teaching an interesting and effective process that holds the interest of students in the classroom.

As learning is a continuous, cultural process, so access and opportunities to learn should be available to students in real time after the school hours. e Learning fosters self paced learning whereby students can access the study support round the clock at their pace and convenience. A real time study support to students through subject experts via Virtual Classes further solve the queries of students and make them more proficient in the subject. It is highly appreciated by the teachers and students for its economic value as it eliminates the travel time and costs without compromising the quality and requirements.

Amidst all such benefits, e Learning has a major pitfall, viz. lack of face-to-face interaction between the students and the professor. But the quality education at economic cost available as per the convenience and flexibility of learners conceal the snag in e Learning and makes it a foremost choice of today’s knowledge driven generation.

Etutoring: The Growing Virtual Trend Wooing the Netizens

Elearning, a term coined in the 21st century with the advent of the Internet, is an umbrella term meant for describing innovative learning done through a computer. It is usually connected to a network, thus, giving ardent learners the opportunity to learn almost anything anytime, anywhere. With the World Wide Web, it has become quite plausible now to reach to the remotest corner of this global village and quench the thirst of knowledge-seekers.

People find web-based, online learning much more convenient simply because of its’ many advantageous features, as the usage of latest technology and ingenious concepts to satisfy a craving mind. They are provided with a unique opportunity where they dive deep to unravel the mysteries of the universe and explore learning and attain knowledge as never done before.


Etutoring: Gateway to Myriad of Knowledge

With eLearning, eTutoring, another highlighting feature, has come into existence which has successfully transcended the traditional classroom learning, thus, making itself much more creditable for generation N. Easily accessible, eTutoring or virtual classes have effortlessly carved for itself a vast niche audience which finds the modern teaching style coupled with technological evolution much more salubrious and profitable.

Virtual class or eTutoring offer learners a way to stay ahead of the information tide of an expanding knowledge base. This gives them the privilege to have learning program as per their convenience. Online learning offer real-time learning in a vast number of subjects and topics for individual instruction which further adds charm to this growing learning tool. Be it students, parents or teachers, all are provided with flexible learning processes not found in any other learning mechanism.

Etutoring does not outright negate the importance of traditional learning style, rather accentuates it through its much beneficial features designed especially for a student’s aspiring future. It aids a learner with sufficient devises and skills to implement the gained knowledge in the best possible manner he could.

With virtual classes, online experts are given the leverage to share their vast ocean of knowledge with knowledge seekers anywhere at their own pace. Unlike other form of education, eTutoring is equally seen as rich and as valuable as the classroom experience and its’ unique features impart an invaluable experience that leads to comprehension and mastery of new skills and knowledge, just like its traditional counterpart.

Internet, a priority in any occupation, has helped set a perfect platform for eTutoring and eLearning, vital for any beginner to access to and essential for having a firm grip in his field of knowledge. Years of refinement and perfection using established teaching principles have aided in imparting the right dosage of information and which has eventually forced educational institutes, businesses, and organizations worldwide to have Internet learning, a mandatory tool in their routine learning.