Google, extending its 'SafeBrowsing' experience in Chrome, has now introduced a specific red flag that warns users of websites that encourage the download of unwanted software.
The search giant says that in addition to showing warnings for unwanted software downloads, which were introduced in August last year, Google Chrome will now warn users about the websites that "might attempt to trick you into installing programs that harm your browsing experience."
In the meanwhile, the company is adding further protection from unwanted software downloads to Google Search as well. "Google Search will now incorporate signals that identify such deceptive sites. This change reduces the chances you'll visit these sites via our search results," notes the Google Online Security blog.
Meanwhile, the company has also begun to disable Google ads that lead to sites with unwanted software, adds the blog.
Now Google is recommending site owners to register their site with Google Webmaster Tools to stay informed about these vulnerable or unwanted software downloads.
Last month, Google finally launched the Chrome Remote Desktop for iOS app that lets users control their computers through their iOS device.
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Friday 27 February 2015
Thursday 26 February 2015
Airtel Android Data Plan : 4GB for 2k and 9GB for 3.5k
Good news, Airtel has launched a competitive android data plan in Nigeria, where you can now get 4GB data for just N2,000 and 9GB of data for N3,500 for two months.
The new plan which is
in form of a promo is similar to the 1 + 1 BIS plan which only work on some SIM cards, as eligibility is required, so you should note that this plan will only work on some SIM cards but you dont have to waste your money as there is a way to confirm if your SIM card is eligible.
How to check if You SIM Card is Eligible For 1+1 Airtel Android Plan 4GB and 9GB
To check if your Sim Card is eligible, all you have to do is make sure you dont have up to 2000 Naira on your SIM card then dial either *437*1# for the 4GB plan or dial *438*1# for the 9GB plan. If you get a message that you do not have sufficient balance for this plan, then congratulations your SIM card is eligible but if you get a message in reply that you are not qualify for this plan, then oops! your SIM is not eligible, you can try another SIM card is you really want the plan.
How to Subscribe to 1+1 Airtel Android Plan 4GB for N2000 and 9GB for N3500 for Two Months
If you have confirmed that your SIM card is eligible, then you should recharge the SIM card as to which plan you want, see the details below:
Plans Validity Price Activation Code
Android 4GB plan 2 Months N2000 *437*1#
Android 9GB plan 2 Months N3,500 *438*1#
To check your Airtel Android Data Plan dial *223#
Also note that this plan will work on any device at all, even on computer.
Enjoy and share the page with your friends, For more info, call or text 07034538881
The new plan which is
in form of a promo is similar to the 1 + 1 BIS plan which only work on some SIM cards, as eligibility is required, so you should note that this plan will only work on some SIM cards but you dont have to waste your money as there is a way to confirm if your SIM card is eligible.
How to check if You SIM Card is Eligible For 1+1 Airtel Android Plan 4GB and 9GB
To check if your Sim Card is eligible, all you have to do is make sure you dont have up to 2000 Naira on your SIM card then dial either *437*1# for the 4GB plan or dial *438*1# for the 9GB plan. If you get a message that you do not have sufficient balance for this plan, then congratulations your SIM card is eligible but if you get a message in reply that you are not qualify for this plan, then oops! your SIM is not eligible, you can try another SIM card is you really want the plan.
How to Subscribe to 1+1 Airtel Android Plan 4GB for N2000 and 9GB for N3500 for Two Months
If you have confirmed that your SIM card is eligible, then you should recharge the SIM card as to which plan you want, see the details below:
Plans Validity Price Activation Code
Android 4GB plan 2 Months N2000 *437*1#
Android 9GB plan 2 Months N3,500 *438*1#
To check your Airtel Android Data Plan dial *223#
Also note that this plan will work on any device at all, even on computer.
Enjoy and share the page with your friends, For more info, call or text 07034538881
MTN BETTER ME CODES AND HOW TO USE THEM
MTN BetterMe
The world is fast changing, with technology taking over our everyday lives. Access to the internet provides opportunities that enable individuals attain greater heights and do a whole lot of things faster and better with less effort.There is need to stay ahead of the game and to be up-to-date with global trends, hence access to information is KING for 2015.
The good news is that
MTN is leading in the delivery of a bold new digital world for her customers, providing them with limitless access to the internet and the power to do more. In 2015, MTN is focused ondelivering digital products and services designed to make the lives of her customers a whole lot brighter.
MTN will be your partner, assisting you every step of the way to become a better you with the power of the internet. You can become a better farmer, a better doctor, teacher, trader, student etc. with the
limitless opportunities available on the internet.
limitless opportunities available on the internet.
One of such applications designed to enable customers achieve greater things in 2015 is the My2015 App.
My2015 App
provides easy access to a variety of digital content and offers MTN subscribers a single platform to access, view and share their New Year Resolutions &
Must-do, 2015 Prophesies, Events, News, Daily Deals, Gossips, Healthy Living and Lifestyle.
provides easy access to a variety of digital content and offers MTN subscribers a single platform to access, view and share their New Year Resolutions &
Must-do, 2015 Prophesies, Events, News, Daily Deals, Gossips, Healthy Living and Lifestyle.
The App, in addition to the various services that it provides, also comes with data bundle packages to enable users enjoy a wide range of the Apps’ features. Various offerings such as free data, voice and SMS
offerings have been included into the App to make it more appealing to our customers.
offerings have been included into the App to make it more appealing to our customers.
Where / How Can I Download the My2015 App?
- Send the keyword 2015 to 131 via SMS. An SMS containing the link for download
will be sent to you immediately. - Click the link to download the App free of charge.
- The link will take you to the homepage where you
select your area of interest.
***Free download is only available on Android platforms for now. Other platforms will come up soon. Link will be valid for 7
days.
What are MTN BetterMe Bundle Offers
There are three (3) types of BetterMe Offers that are available, namely:
- Daily Package Offer which consists of 20 National mins + 15MB + 35 National SMS @ N250 only
- Monthly Package Offer which consists of 100 National mins + 100 National SMS + 300MB@ N2,015only
- Monthly Data Bundle Offer which consists of 2015MB@ N2,015 only
See table below for activation command:
Bundle Type | Activation USSD command |
Daily package | *123*4*1*1# |
Monthly package | *123*4*2*1# |
Monthly data | *123*4*3*1# |
Thursday 19 February 2015
The Professional culture in education
The members of a profession interact during
their training, in their places of employment, within their professional
associations and also informally. Through these interactions, a profession
thus generates a distinctive culture embracing s fundamental
FACTORS MILITATING AGAINST TEACHING PROFESSION
There is no doubt that teaching profession meets the more widely accepted criteria of a profession. It is however pertinent to note that there are subverting factors that restrains the advancement of teaching profession.
Education and Training
Mtn Data Plan For Android Subscription Devices and Phones
MTN Data Plan For Android comes in different data packages ranging from 10MB to 7.5GB.
Although there is no specific designed MTN mobile AndroidInternet plan unlike blackberry users that have already designed data plans they can subscribe to.
Currently, Android phone users
uses the normal MTN Data Planwhich is very expensive when compared with blackberry data plan.Although there is no specific designed MTN mobile AndroidInternet plan unlike blackberry users that have already designed data plans they can subscribe to.
Currently, Android phone users
Also Android devices consume more data than any other phones that's why most Android users are crying out to MTN Telecoms so that they can at least bring out bundle plan that will suit them.
We believe that in no distance time, MTN will come out with plans for Android users. since Airtel has introduced their Android plans. You can check out Airtel data plan for android here.
Browsing with Android phone is more enjoyable and very fast when compared with other Phone OS. Android OS is generally lightweight. So in this article we are going to look at different MTN Data Plan for all Android devices.
Below are List of MTN Subscription for Android-
You can activate any of these plans on your Android phone with these Codes.
mtn data plan code
Bundle Plan | Price (N) | Total Data Allowance | Validity Period | Activation Code (Text to 131) | Activation USSD |
MTN Day Plan 10MB | 100 | 10MB | 24 Hrs | 104 | *104# |
MTN Weekly Plan 25MB | 400 | 25MB | 7 Days | 105 | *105# |
MTN Monthly Plan 100MB | 1000 | 260MB | 30 Days | 106 | *106# |
250MB | 1300 | 325MB | 30 Days | 109 | *109# |
500MB | 2000 | 750MB | 30 Days | 110 | *110# |
1GB | 3500 | 1.5GB | 30 Days | 111 | *111# |
MTN Night Plan 3GBNight(9PM-6AM) | 2500 | 4.5GB | 30 Day | 102 | *102# |
MTN Day Plan 3GBDay(9AM-9PM) | 6000 | 4.5GB | 30 Days | 107 | *107# |
MTN Weekend Plan 3GBWeekend (Fri9PM-Mon 6AM) | 3000 | 4.5GB | 30 Days | 108 | *108# |
5GB | 8000 | 7.5GB | 30 Days | 101 | *101# |
Here's What To Do Next
If you want to be getting free MTN 1G Data Plan for your Android phone, I ve got something special for you. Call me on 07034538881 now.
Smile Data Services and Internet Plan codes in Nigeria
Smile Telecoms is another 4G LTE internet service available in Nigeria. Although Smile networks is
only operating in Lagos for now, they have plans to expand their networks to other parts of Nigeria.
Smile Nigeria has been providing good and quality internet service in Lagos and they have different data bundle packages one can choose from depending on your available time.
This article will be focusing on Smile data bundle and how to activate Smile internet services.
Smile Network has 2 major internet plans anyone can subscribe to. They are Monthly and yearly data bundle plans.
Below is the Smile Data Bundles Plans:
How To Activate Your Smile Internet Data Services
Smile Network has 4 different ways you could recharge your data services
=>> Recharge with Quickteller
=>> Recharge at ATM
=>> Recharge with eTranzact
=>> Recharge with PocketMoni
Recharge with Quickteller
1) Visit quickteller.com/smile
2) Fill in the required details and click ‘Continue’.
3) Select card type (Verve and MasterCard only allowed) and input your card details
4) Click on ‘Pay’.
5) Payment will be confirmed as successful
6) Follow the prompts to close; transaction is complete
Recharge with ATM
1) Visit any Quickteller -enabled ATM
2) Insert your ATM card in machine and enter card PIN
3) Select Quickteller option: >Select "Pay Bills"> Select "Others"
4) Enter the Smile Payment Code, i.e 85701
5) Select current / Savings account type as applicable
6) Enter reference Number (Your Smile Account Number)\
7) Enter Amount
8) Accept the N100 convenience fee surcharge
9) Enter your phone number
10) Payment will be confirmed as successful
11) Follow prompts to close ,transaction is completed
Recharge with eTranzact
1) Walk into any bank
2) Ask to pay for Smile's internet subscription through thye eTranzact platform or use a PayDirect teller, whichever is avalible
3) Complete the teller slip, stating
.Your name
. Merchant Alias: Smile
Your Smile account number
Amount
Phone Number
4) Present the teller slip and cash to the cashier for posting
5) Collect a printed receipt of the transaction
6) Drop off the relevant copy of the teller slip in the banking hall.
Recharge with PocketMoni
1) Confirm that you have sufficient money in your PocketMoni account
2) Click "Pay Bills" option on the PocketMoni Menu
3) Click on "other" on the "PayBills" option
4) Enter Merchant Alas: Smile
5) Enter Service ID: Your Smile Account Number
6) Enter Amount
7) Enter PIN
8) Transaction is complete when you receive a successful transaction notification.
I hope this helps, for more information, call 07034538881
only operating in Lagos for now, they have plans to expand their networks to other parts of Nigeria.
Smile Nigeria has been providing good and quality internet service in Lagos and they have different data bundle packages one can choose from depending on your available time.
This article will be focusing on Smile data bundle and how to activate Smile internet services.
Smile Network has 2 major internet plans anyone can subscribe to. They are Monthly and yearly data bundle plans.
Below is the Smile Data Bundles Plans:
Data Bundles
Smile Anytime Bundles | Validity Period | Bundle Price in ₦ | Out-of-Bundle Rate in ₦ |
---|---|---|---|
PPU (Pay-Per-Use) | Not applicable | Not applicable | 3,000 per GB |
500MB | 30 days | 1,500 | 3,000 per GB |
1GB | 30 days | 1,800 | 1,800 per GB |
3GB | 30 days | 4,000 | 1,334 per GB |
5GB | 30 days | 5,500 | 1,100 per GB |
10GB | 30 days | 9,000 | 900 per GB |
20GB | 12 months | 17,000 | 850 per GB |
50GB | 12 months | 36,000 | 720 per GB |
100GB | 12 months | 70,000 | 700 per GB |
200GB | 12 months | 135,000 | 675 per GB |
Smile@home Night and Weekend Bundles | Validity Period | Bundle Price in ₦ | Out-of-Bundle Rate in ₦ |
---|---|---|---|
5GB | 30 days | 4,000 | 800 per GB |
10GB | 30 days | 7,500 | 750 per GB |
20GB | 30 days | 14,000 | 700 per GB |
Smile Packages | Package Includes | Package Price in ₦ | |
---|---|---|---|
Wi-Fi Router Starter Pack | One Wi-Fi router + one SIM + 10GB data | 23,000 | |
MiFi Router Starter Pack | One MiFi router + one SIM + 5GB data | 16,000 | |
SIM Only Starter Pack | One SIM + 2GB data | 2,300 |
How To Activate Your Smile Internet Data Services
Smile Network has 4 different ways you could recharge your data services
=>> Recharge with Quickteller
=>> Recharge at ATM
=>> Recharge with eTranzact
=>> Recharge with PocketMoni
Recharge with Quickteller
1) Visit quickteller.com/smile
2) Fill in the required details and click ‘Continue’.
3) Select card type (Verve and MasterCard only allowed) and input your card details
4) Click on ‘Pay’.
5) Payment will be confirmed as successful
6) Follow the prompts to close; transaction is complete
Recharge with ATM
1) Visit any Quickteller -enabled ATM
2) Insert your ATM card in machine and enter card PIN
3) Select Quickteller option: >Select "Pay Bills"> Select "Others"
4) Enter the Smile Payment Code, i.e 85701
5) Select current / Savings account type as applicable
6) Enter reference Number (Your Smile Account Number)\
7) Enter Amount
8) Accept the N100 convenience fee surcharge
9) Enter your phone number
10) Payment will be confirmed as successful
11) Follow prompts to close ,transaction is completed
Recharge with eTranzact
1) Walk into any bank
2) Ask to pay for Smile's internet subscription through thye eTranzact platform or use a PayDirect teller, whichever is avalible
3) Complete the teller slip, stating
.Your name
. Merchant Alias: Smile
Your Smile account number
Amount
Phone Number
4) Present the teller slip and cash to the cashier for posting
5) Collect a printed receipt of the transaction
6) Drop off the relevant copy of the teller slip in the banking hall.
Recharge with PocketMoni
1) Confirm that you have sufficient money in your PocketMoni account
2) Click "Pay Bills" option on the PocketMoni Menu
3) Click on "other" on the "PayBills" option
4) Enter Merchant Alas: Smile
5) Enter Service ID: Your Smile Account Number
6) Enter Amount
7) Enter PIN
8) Transaction is complete when you receive a successful transaction notification.
I hope this helps, for more information, call 07034538881
Android unlimited Data Plan with Airtel.
If you recall, some months back Airtel came out with 4GB and 2GB data plans for Android phones. The cost of subscribing to 4GB is 3,500 while the cost of subscribing to 2GB is N2000.
In order to provide more affordable data plans for Android users in Nigeria, Airtel introduced another new special data plans of 9GB and 4GB data.
These plans are like in form of former promo plans they used to have which was 1 + 1 BIS Plans. These plans only works on certain SIM cards and Airtel has a way to determine which SIM cards are valid or not for these offer. But there is a way to know whether your Airtel SIM Card is eligible to these offer.
How To Check Whether Your Airtel SIM Card is Eligible For 1+1 Airtel Android Plans of 4GB and 9GB
The simplest way to check whether your SIM Card is eligible or not is to first of all, make sure you don't have up to N2000 on your phone or else the money would just go, Then dial either
*437*1# for the 4GB plan
or dial
*438*1# for the 9GB plan.
If you get a message that you do not have sufficient balance for this plan, then congratulations your SIM card is eligible but if you get a message in reply that you are not qualify for this plan, then oops! your SIM Card is not eligible for this offer. You can subscribe to normal Airtel Android plans.
How to Subscribe to 1+1 Airtel Android Plan 4GB for N2000 and 9GB for N3500 for Two Months
After you must have confirmed that your SIM Card is eligible for this offer, then you should recharge the SIM card as to which plan you want, see the details below:
Plans Validity Price Activation Code
Android 4GB plan 2 Months N2000 *437*1#
Android 9GB plan 2 Months N3,500 *438*1#
To check your Airtel Android Data Plan dial *223#
With this plan, you can browse on any device including computer.
I hope this helps, for more information, call 07034538881
Acts of professional misconduct In Teaching Profession
Any act or behaviours by a professional that
violates or goes contrary to the professional code of ethics is considered a
professional misconduct. The teachers service manual (1987:8) noted that
infringement of, any article of the code of conduct shall incur punishment by
the school management board in the case of teachers. It went further to
enumerate those behaviours regarded as misconduct.
* Indecent dealing with a person who he knows to be a
pupil/student of a
school.
Nigerian Union of Teachers’ Code of Professional Ethics
In 1969, the Nigerian union of teachers (NUT)
formulated professional code of ethics for Nigerian teaching profession. The
main purpose of the ethics is to regulate the behaviour of teachers. Ethics is
the study or the science o morals. It is the rules or principles of behaviour.
It has to do with moral uprightness in dealing with others. When
Rationale for Teaching Profession
By its very nature, teaching possesses two
very appealing traits. First, it deals with the young, with those whose minds
and characters are forming. It is a privilege to be entrusted with the task of
facilitating the growth and development of the younger generation. The teacher
shares the parents' responsibilities and joy of direct involvement in promoting
the healthy and balanced mental and moral life of
IS TEACHING A PROFESSION IN NIGERIA?
Not every form of activity is work, even if
it brings remuneration to the person engaged in it. It is work only when it
produces something of value to others. The business of teachers is to help
students to achieve higher standards of knowledge, ability, skills, and moral
character. If teachers do their work well, the n their work is of great value
to others, not simply in a particular time, but also in the future.
Wednesday 18 February 2015
Starch Hydrolysis Test for Bacteria and more
Nitrate Reduction Broth:
Bacterial
species may be classified into different groups depends on their ability
to reduce nitrate to nitrite or nitrogenous gases provided in the growth
medium. The reduction in nitrate can be coupled to anaerobic respiration
in some bacterial species. Nitrate, present in the broth, is reduced to
nitrite which is then reduced to nitric oxide, nitrous oxide, or
nitrogen. The basis of nitrate reduction test the detection of nitrite and its
ability to form a red colored compound when it reacts with reagent A
which is
Voges Proskauer and Citrate Utilization Test For Bacteria
Voges
Proskauer Test:
This
test determines the ability of microorganism to ferment glucose. The end
products
HOW TO IDENTIFY BACTERIA
Staining Reactions:
Staining
is a simple basic technique that is used to identify microorganisms. Simple
staining is used to study the morphology of all microorganisms (Fig 1).
Gelatin Hydrolysis and Urease Test for Bacteria
Urease
test:
Urea
is a nitrogen containing compound that is produced during the decarboxylation
process of the amino acid arginine in the urea cycle. Urea is highly soluble in
water and is thus it is an efficient way for the human body to excess nitrogen.
This excess urea is then taken away from the body with the help of the kidneys
as a part of urine.
A PRACTICAL WORK ON THE IDENTIFICATION OF BACTERIAL SPECIES
Principle:
The
identification of bacteria is a careful and systematic process that uses many
different techniques to narrow down the types of bacteria that are present in
an unknown bacterial culture. It produces benefits for
many aspects of the research of microorganisms
and helps physicians correctly treat patients. Multiple
tests were performed to provide the fermentation
abilities, presence of certain enzymes, and
certain biochemical reactions. Qualitative observations were made
on the tests, which were compared to unknown bacteria
identification key to aid with the
identification process.
Tuesday 17 February 2015
How to study and Pass Jamb CBT with Ease....
Studying effectively for Jamb is not a matter of chance. Educators and psychologists have researched study methods for years. Some of the best studies come from the top universities: Stanford, Indiana, and Chicago where precise experiments with student groups have shed light on the most effective study methods. Students who follow these methods learn more easily, retain material for longer periods of time, and save themselves hours of study time. The ten study methods researchers have found that work are:
How to 1: Making and Keeping a Study Schedule
Set aside certain hours of each day for study just as you do for nourishment and sleep. Keep the same schedule faithfully from day-to-day. The amount of time needed for study will vary for each individual based on skills with the subject matter. An average of two hours of study each day for each hour in class is recommended. Going to class is only the beginning; the real work begins afterwards!
How to 2: Studying in an Appropriate Setting — Same Time, Same Place, Every Day
If concentration is your problem, then the right surroundings will help you greatly. Your study desk or table should be in a quiet place – free from as many distractions as possible. You will concentrate better when you study in the same place every day. It’s a mind set. For example, when you sit down at the kitchen table, you expect to eat. When you sit down in an easy chair, you watch TV, etc. Developing the habit of studying in the same place at the same time everyday will improve your concentration.
How to 3: Equipping Your Study Area With All the Materials You Need
Your study desk or table should be equipped with all the materials you might need to complete the assignment, e.g., pencils, pens, erasers, paper clips, stapler, dictionary, snacks, and liquid refreshments, etc. For some assignments, you may require a calculator or other supplies. With your materials at hand, you can study without interruption. If you have an answering machine, let it do its job during your study time. You can return the calls after you have finished studying. Taking your snack food and drinks to the study location will eliminate those endless trips to the kitchen which break your concentration.
How to 4. Not Relying on Inspiration for Motivation
Can you imagine an athlete-in-training waiting for inspiration to strike to practice in preparation for an event? Of course not. They train daily to stay competitive whether they want to or not. Like the athlete, you must get in training for tests and examinations by doing the assignments and preparing daily through review to be ready for the action.
How to 5: Keeping a Well-Kept Notebook Improves Grades
Researchers tell us that there is definitely a relationship between orderliness and high grades. Knowing where to find your materials when you need them is crucial. Keep a special section for each subject in your notebook as well as a semester calendar so that you can write down all important assignments as they are announced. Having all of this information together in one place is vital to your success. A well-kept notebook is a part of good time management. If you’ve ever misplaced an important assignment, you know how much valuable time can be lost looking for it.
How to 6: Keeping a Careful Record of Assignments
Put it down in black and white—including the details—and keep it in your notebook. Knowing just what you are expected to do and when you are expected to do it is the first giant step toward completing important assignments successfully and on time.
How to 7: Making Use of “Trade Secrets”
Flash cards aren’t just for kids! They are a legitimate study tool. Use the front of the card to write an important term, and on the back, write a definition or an important fact about that term. Carry your flash cards with you. Use them during “dead time,” such as standing in a check-out line, waiting in a doctor or dentist’s office, riding a bus, or waiting at the Laundromat. Keep a set in the glove compartment of your car for long lines at your favorite fast food drive-in restaurant or bank. Post them on your bathroom mirror to review while shaving or applying make-up. You’ll be surprised how much you can accomplish during those otherwise “dead times.” Think about developing your own “trade secrets” that will improve your study skills.
How to 8: Taking Good Notes as Insurance Against Forgetting
Learn to take good notes efficiently as your instructors stress important points in class and as you study your assignments. Good notes are a “must” for just-before-test-reviewing. Without notes, you will need to reread and review the entire assignment before a test. This may require you to read anywhere from 100-300 pages of material in one sitting. With notes, you can recall the main points in just a fraction of the time. The time you spend in note taking is not lost, but in fact, is a time-saver.
How to 9: Over-learning Material Enhances Memory
Psychologists tell us that the secret to learning for future reference is overlearning. Experts suggest that after you can say, “I know this material,” that you should continue to study that material for an additional one-fourth of the original study time. The alphabet is an example of overlearning. How did you learn it? Probably through recitation which is the best way to etch material into the memory trace. Manipulate the material as many different ways as possible by writing, reading, touching, hearing, and saying it. In an experimental study, students who overlearned material retained four times as much after a month than students who didn’t over learn.
How to 10: Reviewing Material Frequently
A student who does not review material can forget 80% of what has been learned in only two weeks! The first review should come very shortly after the material was first presented and studied. Reviewing early acts as a safeguard against forgetting and helps you remember far longer. Frequent reviews throughout the course will bring rewards at test time and will alleviate pre-test anxiety.
Although these ten study methods do work, there is one other component needed when using all of them – taking responsibility for studying by following through on assignments. All the study methods in the world won’t help you if you don’t help yourself. As with most everything in your life, your motto should be, “I’m responsible for my success!”
If you put forth the effort to study effectively, the improved skills will soon become a habit and be just as natural as breathing. The result can be better grades, greater knowledge, and higher self-esteem. These skills will also serve you well in your professional and personal life
How to 1: Making and Keeping a Study Schedule
Set aside certain hours of each day for study just as you do for nourishment and sleep. Keep the same schedule faithfully from day-to-day. The amount of time needed for study will vary for each individual based on skills with the subject matter. An average of two hours of study each day for each hour in class is recommended. Going to class is only the beginning; the real work begins afterwards!
How to 2: Studying in an Appropriate Setting — Same Time, Same Place, Every Day
If concentration is your problem, then the right surroundings will help you greatly. Your study desk or table should be in a quiet place – free from as many distractions as possible. You will concentrate better when you study in the same place every day. It’s a mind set. For example, when you sit down at the kitchen table, you expect to eat. When you sit down in an easy chair, you watch TV, etc. Developing the habit of studying in the same place at the same time everyday will improve your concentration.
How to 3: Equipping Your Study Area With All the Materials You Need
Your study desk or table should be equipped with all the materials you might need to complete the assignment, e.g., pencils, pens, erasers, paper clips, stapler, dictionary, snacks, and liquid refreshments, etc. For some assignments, you may require a calculator or other supplies. With your materials at hand, you can study without interruption. If you have an answering machine, let it do its job during your study time. You can return the calls after you have finished studying. Taking your snack food and drinks to the study location will eliminate those endless trips to the kitchen which break your concentration.
How to 4. Not Relying on Inspiration for Motivation
Can you imagine an athlete-in-training waiting for inspiration to strike to practice in preparation for an event? Of course not. They train daily to stay competitive whether they want to or not. Like the athlete, you must get in training for tests and examinations by doing the assignments and preparing daily through review to be ready for the action.
How to 5: Keeping a Well-Kept Notebook Improves Grades
Researchers tell us that there is definitely a relationship between orderliness and high grades. Knowing where to find your materials when you need them is crucial. Keep a special section for each subject in your notebook as well as a semester calendar so that you can write down all important assignments as they are announced. Having all of this information together in one place is vital to your success. A well-kept notebook is a part of good time management. If you’ve ever misplaced an important assignment, you know how much valuable time can be lost looking for it.
How to 6: Keeping a Careful Record of Assignments
Put it down in black and white—including the details—and keep it in your notebook. Knowing just what you are expected to do and when you are expected to do it is the first giant step toward completing important assignments successfully and on time.
How to 7: Making Use of “Trade Secrets”
Flash cards aren’t just for kids! They are a legitimate study tool. Use the front of the card to write an important term, and on the back, write a definition or an important fact about that term. Carry your flash cards with you. Use them during “dead time,” such as standing in a check-out line, waiting in a doctor or dentist’s office, riding a bus, or waiting at the Laundromat. Keep a set in the glove compartment of your car for long lines at your favorite fast food drive-in restaurant or bank. Post them on your bathroom mirror to review while shaving or applying make-up. You’ll be surprised how much you can accomplish during those otherwise “dead times.” Think about developing your own “trade secrets” that will improve your study skills.
How to 8: Taking Good Notes as Insurance Against Forgetting
Learn to take good notes efficiently as your instructors stress important points in class and as you study your assignments. Good notes are a “must” for just-before-test-reviewing. Without notes, you will need to reread and review the entire assignment before a test. This may require you to read anywhere from 100-300 pages of material in one sitting. With notes, you can recall the main points in just a fraction of the time. The time you spend in note taking is not lost, but in fact, is a time-saver.
How to 9: Over-learning Material Enhances Memory
Psychologists tell us that the secret to learning for future reference is overlearning. Experts suggest that after you can say, “I know this material,” that you should continue to study that material for an additional one-fourth of the original study time. The alphabet is an example of overlearning. How did you learn it? Probably through recitation which is the best way to etch material into the memory trace. Manipulate the material as many different ways as possible by writing, reading, touching, hearing, and saying it. In an experimental study, students who overlearned material retained four times as much after a month than students who didn’t over learn.
How to 10: Reviewing Material Frequently
A student who does not review material can forget 80% of what has been learned in only two weeks! The first review should come very shortly after the material was first presented and studied. Reviewing early acts as a safeguard against forgetting and helps you remember far longer. Frequent reviews throughout the course will bring rewards at test time and will alleviate pre-test anxiety.
Although these ten study methods do work, there is one other component needed when using all of them – taking responsibility for studying by following through on assignments. All the study methods in the world won’t help you if you don’t help yourself. As with most everything in your life, your motto should be, “I’m responsible for my success!”
If you put forth the effort to study effectively, the improved skills will soon become a habit and be just as natural as breathing. The result can be better grades, greater knowledge, and higher self-esteem. These skills will also serve you well in your professional and personal life
JAMB 2015 UTME REGISTRATION OFFICIALLY CLOSES, SLIP REPRINTING AND OTHER DETAILS NOW AVAILABLE
The Join Admission and Matriculation Board registration for 2015/2016 UTME officially closed on the 6th of February, 2015.
All registered candidates are therefore to take note of the following;
1. JAMB Reprinting of Slip will commence from 21st of February, 2015.
2. The Examination is expected to commence from March 4th, 2015. This does not mean that all registered candidates will sit for the examination on the same date. It only means that the examination will officially commence on March 4th, 2015(All thing been equal).
Candidates are to ensure that they re-print their slips to know the actual Date, Time and Venue of their examinations.
3. For comprehensive updates on 2015 UTME, candidates should follow this link: All about JAMB 2015
FOR MORE INFORMATION
All registered candidates are therefore to take note of the following;
1. JAMB Reprinting of Slip will commence from 21st of February, 2015.
2. The Examination is expected to commence from March 4th, 2015. This does not mean that all registered candidates will sit for the examination on the same date. It only means that the examination will officially commence on March 4th, 2015(All thing been equal).
Candidates are to ensure that they re-print their slips to know the actual Date, Time and Venue of their examinations.
3. For comprehensive updates on 2015 UTME, candidates should follow this link: All about JAMB 2015
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Wednesday 11 February 2015
Latest on Galaxy S6 : To have metal body and 5.1-inch display
The news comes from Bloomberg, which cites "people with direct knowledge of the matter" revealing key details for the Galaxy S6 as well as saying there will be two variants of the flagship.
The second model looks to be the widely rumoured Samsung Galaxy S Edge, with the sources confirming a three-sided display for one of the handsets.
It seems Samsung will stick with the 5.1-inch display found on the Galaxy S5, but resolution could get a bump from full HD to QHD - falling in line with the likes of the LG G3 and Galaxy Note 4.
Another sneak peek
If you're wondering what the Galaxy S6 will look like a third party case manufacturer has posted a transparent case for the handset online, which appears to show the curved edges and a textured volume rocker key. Round the back a large camera lens protrudes from the rear and a heart rate monitor looks to be situated next to a LED flash. There's no guarantee this is the final design for the S6, but it does fall in line with previous leaks.
All will be officially revealed on March 1 at Samsung's MWC 2015 press event where TechRadar will be reporting live to bring you all the latest.