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Sep 11
Meet the winner of the iPad
Recently, Educaedu held a raffle for an iPad and the winner was Isabel Cristina Pais Antonio, from Cerquilho City, Sao Paulo, Brazil. For us at Educaedu, the delivery of this award was filled with emotion because soon after the winner received the prize, she sent us the following story:
“Today I received my iPad and want to thank you from the heart for this wonderful gift. Let me tell you briefly what happened to me earlier this year: I have an 18 year old daughter, and in February my daughter and I were at home when three thieves entered our home. My daughter was sleeping and was taken out of bed with a gun in her face. We were taken hostage by these men for over an hour while they stole everything and put it in our car. They took everything: the laptop, digital cameras, and mobile phones among other things. My daughter was awaiting the results of her university entrance, and begged in vain to be able to keep her laptop so she could see the results on the USP website. They took everything, but thank God they did not do anything to us. Now she is studying a BA in chemistry from the “Universidade Federal de São Carlos” (UFSCar), and was also accepted at other important educational institutions such as UNIFESP, UNESP, and she missed out on a place at the USP by only three people, so thank you very much for this gift, which I will give to her. “
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Jul 11
Meet the iPad winner
Educaedu.com recently held a promotion offering an iPad as the prize. To participate in the draw, users needed to answer a survey about a course they had taken. The winner of this promotion was Isabel Cristina Paes Antonio Mendes, from the city Cerquilho in San Pablo, Brazil. This is the evaluation made by Isabel:
I am currently in the fourth semester and I have really enjoyed the course so far. The online classes are very dynamic, with many diverse activities. We had a problem with the lack of (printed) teaching materials; they were only available in PDF format in the virtual library and they were really necessary because studying three books relating to the module, doing the activities and taking exams online and at the center was all very difficult. They say the printed material is being sent, hopefully I don´t have to read them on the computer again! The online teachers are very helpful and the activities are well planned for our learning.” (By Isabel Cristina Paes Antonio Mendes, about the Undergraduate Degree in Pedagogy).
Congratulations to the winner and thanks to everyone who participated in our survey!
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Sep 10
Computer Game Art & Design – Course of The Week
Behind every PlayStation, Nintendo and PC game is a brain – the Computer Game Designer. Anyone can play a video game for hours on end, but the real challenge is to create one yourself. According to the PriceWaterhouseCoopers, the video game sector will note the fastest growth in the global entertainment industry in the coming years. A career in Game Art and Design is definitely worth considering if you have a passion for video games!
Relevant Game Art and Design coursework will generally include such key topics like 3D modeling & animation, level creation using commercial engines, digital audio and video production, and demo reel creation. There are a number of colleges where you can pursue this career:
In The Art Institute of California – USA Bachelor of Science in Game Art & Design students learn hands on, using industry-related software and technology.
Master of Arts in Computer Games Art at the University of Teesside, School of Computer Animation & Games in Middlesbrough, UK focuses on the creative design and development of content suitable for a computer gaming environment.
3D Graphics and Game Development Graduate Certificate at the Concordia University in Montreal, Canada offers the fundamental concepts and advanced design principles of 3D graphics and intelligent systems.
After you successfully complete the program you should be able to research game genres, styles and trends to aid in the design of games and business plans; create and edit storyboards, scripts, graphics, soundtracks and animation; develop game narratives, character histories and online help files; design a complete game level from storyboard through media distribution; prepare a portfolio and demo reel to assist in securing your future job.
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Sep 10
Cooking Lessons to Become Compulsory in the UK
Chikara Kakizawa
A recent survey found that 75% of British children can’t boil an egg and in Australia obesity has overtaken smoking as the leading cause of premature death and illness. Obesity in Britain has been rising since the 1980s, when ready-made and microwave meals as well as cake mixes became more prevalent in British supermarkets. It’s scary that today’s children don’t know how to cook at home, but it´s because their parents were never taught to cook. If you cannot cook properly it is impossible to know how to eat properly.
In Britain a 1 hour cooking lesson per week is, at least theoretically, compulsory for primary school children. In 2008 the British Government announced that cookery would be compulsory for 11-14 year-olds from 2011 . The Australian Government is now considering implementing cookery in schools too.
Many specialists agree that while cooking, children learn skills that benefit in other subjects, such as mathematics (measurements), chemistry (following instructions and chemical reactions) and language (through reading).
Cooking lessons at school teach the importance of a healthy balanced diet, nutrition and the importance of getting enough vitamins in an easy and fun way. They also make children more responsible and conscious consumers who know how to shop for food. The top five meal suggestions that a teenager should know how to prepare are soup, risotto, spaghetti bolognese, shepherds pie and casserole.
As a result of the British Government’s decision, there is an urgent need to recruit more food technology teachers and to give further training to current teachers. Pursuing a career in cookery might just be an excellent choice, so get it while it´s hot !
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Jun 10
Summer Reading List
School may be out for the summer (for those in the northern hemisphere) but that doesn´t mean you need to be videogaming nor facebooking 9 hours a day. Instead, settle into a comfortable place, kick off your flip flops and lose yourself in a good book. Reading never goes out of style and it keeps the mind sharp.
Here is a list of a few good summer reads:
- The Girl Who Kicked the Hornets Nest by Steig Larson. This is the third of a best-selling series by Larson.
- Blindness by José Saramago. Saramago is a nobel prize winning author from Portugal, who recently passed away at age 87.
- The Passage by Justin Cronin. A current New York Times Best-Seller.
- I know I am but what are you? A compilation of essays by comedian Jon Stewart, who is, by most people’s standards, a very entertaining human being.
- The Lacuna by Barbara Kingsolver. This is Kingsolvers 13th novel which won the Orange Prize for Ficition.
- Three Cups of Tea by Greg Mortensen and David Oliver Relin. If you haven´t already read this one yet it is a must! Inspiring summer read and best-seller.
This is just a short list and there are tons of great books not mentioned here. Feel free to add your suggestions and recommendations by making a comment.
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Jun 10
Wine Sommelier – Course of the Week
Wine tasting. Photograph Regis Duvignau/Reuters
Do you love wine, people, and the finer things in life? If so, the career of wine sommelier may just be right for you. A sommelier is a wine steward with expert knowledge about a variety of wines, the foods they pair best with, serving wine and providing expert advice to customers. When you dine in an elegant restaurant and you want to order a bottle of wine with your meal, you can ask the sommelier for their recommendation. Generally, working in a restaurant and attending wine tastings will get you started and though sommelier is a job title potentially anyone may claim, becoming a certified sommelier requires classes, loads of studying, tasting and an examination. Various sommelier schools, usually in the wine-producing countries, offer sommelier certification programs for wine-lovers. Most programs are also taught in English:
The Old World Wines: Career in Sommelier Consulting, Wine University in Drôme, France
The New World Wines: Career in Sommelier of the Argentinean wines, Argentine College of Food and Drink in Buenos Aires, Argentina
After completing a sommelier program you can work as an expert wine consultant in restaurants, hotels, resorts and casinos. You can manage sales programs for import/export agencies, you can instruct courses in wine/beverage education, host wine tours abroad or develop wine training programs for restaurant and hotel staff.
However, if your dream is to own a vineyard and pursue wine production, we would suggest that you undertake this distance education course in Wine Technology and Viticulture Graduate, where you will learn about winegrowing and financial management for agribusiness. It’s awarded by The University of Melbourne, Australia.
The only requirement for starting this career is that you must be 19 years of age or older! Sorry!
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Jun 10
Natural Health Practitioner – Course of the Week
One of the trends that has been gaining more and more popularity these days is the pursuit of a healthy lifestyle. Maintaining a healthy body is not just about getting enough exercise, it is also about eating right. The Spa & Wellness industry is experiencing rapid growth, which in turn is driving the requirement for professionally trained and experienced practitioners in areas such as: Aromatherapy, Day Spa, Massage, Reflexology, Acupuncture, Reiki, Hypnotherapy and Natural Health Practices. A number of institutions including spas, hotels, medical clinics, schools and hospitals need to have someone trained in natural health and nutrition on hand. Most of the Natural Health programs are based on the principles of traditional naturopathy – that healing will occur naturally in the human body if it is given what it truly needs: fresh air, sunlight, suitable diet, clean water, exercise, rest and relaxation. Naturopathic Medicine is one of the many areas of alternative medicine that emphasizes the healing power of nature, a ‘life force’ which drives the regenerative cure mechanisms of the body.
According to the American Bureau of Labor Statistics, educational requirements for those who would like to start a career in Spa & Wellness can vary but formal education is often a must. In Canada, after completing certificate programs you will be able to get a business license to work in the industry. Professional associations ratify courses and recognize their graduates as legal practitioners. The British Naturopathic Association for example, recommends BSc Health Sciences: Naturopathy at the University of Westminster in London. There are numerous programs that can ensure a good start towards your dream career:
A two year Diploma in Exercise and Wellness at Camosun College in Victoria, Canada prepares you for a career in wellness education, exercise, and physical leadership.
Master of Science in Complementary Alternative Medicine at the American College of Healthcare Sciences in Portland, USA.
Bachelor of Science in Health and Wellness an online study program from Kaplan University, USA.
If you like the idea of promoting a healthy lifestyle, get started on your way to becoming a natural health practitioner today!
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Jun 10
1GOAL – Education for All
It´s round 2 in our series of blogs about the 2010 FIFA World Cup and education. This time we are focusing on the 1GOAL campaign that is being promoted during this years World Cup. 1GOAL addresses the issue that there are 72 million children around the world that are denied the chance to go to school and receive an education. The initiative stems from the United Nations pledge in 2000 to ensure that all boys and girls have the chance to complete primary school by the year 2015. Since this project started many countries have joined the fight, and in the last 10 years the number of children now attending school that previously were not has increased by 40 million.
On the 25th September 2008, the United Nations launched the Class of 2015, supported by world leaders, celebrities and the FIFA World Cup. This new initiative is to accelerate the progress of reaching the global education goals by 2015. The 1GOAL campaign for the World Cup stems from this, and is receiving huge support from players and fans everywhere. The video below talks more about the Class of 2015 and their goals:
The President of South Africa supported the campaign with these words:
“We support the footballers and their fans in calling on all world leaders to do their part to ensure every child can go to school. We need to see action at the World Cup and beyond. By acting now, together we can ensure education for all.” ~ President Jacob Zuma, South Africa, Host 2010 FIFA World Cup (Source: http://www.join1goal.org/about-1GOAL.php).
The coach of England´s Leicester City team Chris Powell is going to the World Cup as an ambassador for the 1GOAL campaign, as are many other people. He will be visiting townships around South Africa, including Johannesburg and Cape Town, to spread the word about the campaign and bring awareness to the cause both in South Africa and globally.
The World Cup is the most watched sporting event in the world, so its great to see people taking this opportunity to increase awareness for something that is important and relevant to everyone. To join the goal of education for all, visit the 1GOAL website and show your support.
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