One small step for most, one giant leap for Emily Jones – looking for my confidence!

So I am on a mission to find my lost confidence, I know it is somewhere but I lost it a while back and I am having trouble finding it again...

I am a what I call a naturally shy person, it is in my make-up – passed down on my Mother’s side, but I am fed up with feeling that low level fearfulness that lays in the pit of my stomach and which shows itself in so many different forms and at times when I need the most courage.

Physical symptoms include redness of the cheeks which spreads across the nose and out to my ears, a shaky voice when speaking in front of people, loss of concentration, an inability to hear what someone is telling me even though I am desperately trying to listen, negative voices in my head telling me what I am doing wrong at that very moment – i.e. “hello, I am your negative voice and I wasn’t sure if you were aware but at this very moment you are standing funny, your voice sounds a bit shaky, that last thing you said was not funny, the person you are with is not interested in what you are saying because it is stupid...oh and you are laughing way to loud!” That voice is enough to send me packing, running back to my house with my head hung low!

Guest Blog - Distance Education Paves the Road to a Shining Future

“Knowledge is Power” and ‘learning is lifelong’ - these two thoughts beautifully complement each other in the present age of 21^st century where education holds a significant position. Technological and communication advancement in the last few years have held a massive influence in both academic and professional sectors worldwide. Distance learning that until a decade back heavily relied upon postal service witnessed a new ray of light under the influence of tech-development, while the professional sector turned global featuring an international approach. With competition becoming stricter, upgrading one to the latest technological skills and advancing approach in the professional sector holds the key to surviving through the odds and challenges that the changing economy might throw upon you.

Guest Blog - Online Learning and Higher Education Accessibility - Finding the Connect

Is online learning a practical alternative to traditional learning? This is probably the most common question that runs in the mind of every professional and student willing to fit into the shoes of the flexible mode of learning. Though, it is hard to bank upon the worthiness of this latest form in learning yet, it can be said that the venture of education into the online world certainly holds reaping benefits for many. It has made higher education accessible for many who were by some reason or the other unable to enroll in the traditional learning set-up. Furthermore, the introduction of online education has also made learning flexible and accessible designing it according to your own needs.

Online Learning Changes in Teaching and Learning - The Twisting Tale of Learning - Written By Robert Williams

Distance learning that has been in the world of education for long witnessed a recent surge in the age of 21st century – the era of Internet and communication technology developments. Well, with distance learning witnessing a change by becoming net based and tech-infused learning, it is imperative that it also brought around a twist in the tale of learning. Online education, the latest innovation in delivering knowledge resulted in Online Learning Changes in Teaching and Learning. Educators found a new way of learning that is far more flexible and convenient offering beneficial approaches for them, while teachers too had to give into a new role of becoming online instructors.

Are children taught the right lessons in school or are the subjects outdated and of no use ? - Your views

I have been asking the question whether parents think that their children are being taught the correct subjects in school. Do you think that the lessons taught are teaching our children to survive in this modern day and age or are the lessons / subjects outdated. If so what lessons would you like to see on your childs' timetable ?

Well I wasn't prepared for how strongly you all felt about this subject and the debates are still raging on and I am sure will continue to for a long time yet.

I would like to thank all that took part and these are my findings...I am no way qualified to say if the subjects taught are the right ones but what I am going to do is feedback what parents have said about this interesting subject.