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Top 6 benefits of using technology in the classroom It is important to acknowledge that students are already interested and engaged in using technology, this creates many amazing opportunities for schools and teachers to benefit from integrating some forms of technology in the classroom and to make teaching and learning more effective. Here are some of the main benefits of using technology in the classroom. ∆Improves engagement When technology is integrated into lessons, students are expected to be more interested in the subjects they are studying. Technology provides different opportunities to make learning more fun and enjoyable in terms of teaching same things in new ways. For instance, delivering teaching through gamification, taking students on virtual field trips and using other online learning resources. What is more, technology can encourage a more active participation in the learning process which can be hard to achieve through a traditional lecture environment. ∆Improves knowledge retention Students who are engaged and interested in things they are studying, are expected to have a better knowledge retention. As mentioned before, technology can help to encourage active participation in the classroom which also is a very important factor for increased knowledge retention. Different forms of technology can be used to experiment with and decide what works best for students in terms of retaining their knowledge. ∆Encourages individual learning No one learns in the same way because of different learning styles and different abilities. Technology provides great opportunities for making learning more effective for everyone with different needs. For example, students can learn at their own speed, review difficult concepts or skip ahead if they need to. What is more, technology can provide more opportunities for struggling or disabled students. Access to the Internet gives students access to a broad range of resources to conduct research in different ways, which in turn can increase the engagement. ∆Encourages collaboration Students can practice collaboration skills by getting involved in different online activities. For instance, working on different projects by collaborating with others on forums or by sharing documents on their virtual learning environments. Technology can encourage collaboration with students in the same classroom, same school and even with other classrooms around the world. ∆Students can learn useful life skills through technology By using technology in the classroom, both teachers and students can develop skills essential for the 21st century. Students can gain the skills they will need to be successful in the future. Modern learning is about collaborating with others, solving complex problems, critical thinking, developing different forms of communication and leadership skills, and improving motivation and productivity. What is more, technology can help develop many practical skills, including creating presentations, learning to differentiate reliable from unreliable sources on the Internet, maintaining proper online etiquette, and writing emails. These are very important skills that can be developed in the classroom. ∆Benefits for teachers With countless online resources, technology can help improve teaching. Teachers can use different apps or trusted online resources to enhance the traditional ways of teaching and to keep students more engaged. Virtual lesson plans, grading software and online assessments can help teachers save a lot time. This valuable time can be used for working with students who are struggling. What is more, having virtual learning environments in schools enhances collaboration and knowledge sharing between teachers.

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Key points: ∆Australian scientists have become the world's first outside of China to copy the coronavirus ∆The discovery will enable scientists to develop a test to identify people who might be infected, even before they show any symptoms ∆It will also help speed up work towards a vaccine for the disease, which has claimed more than 100 lives in China and infected six Australians ∆Described as a "game changer" that will help scientists determine whether a future vaccine is effective, experts at Melbourne's Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity on Tuesday became the world's first scientific lab outside of China to copy the virus. They will now share it with the World Health Organisation (WHO) in Europe, which will in turn share it with labs worldwide — including one from Queensland — involved in the worldwide race to develop a vaccine. The team of scientists grew the virus from a patient who had been infected since Friday. The ABC was in the lab the moment scientists discovered they had successfully grown the virus, with Mike Catton, the co-deputy director of the Doherty Institute, confirming it with three words. "We got it," he said. "Fantastic." A scientist in a lab coat smiling Mike Catton said the discovery was "vitally important".(ABC News: Loretta Florance) Dr Catton told the ABC the discovery was "vitally important" and would become a critical part of the toolkit to show if vaccines work, with scientists able to test any potential vaccine against a lab-grown version of the disease. It will also enable researchers to develop a test to identify people who might be infected with the virus, even before they show any symptoms. Right now in Australia, patients with initial coronavirus symptoms undergo testing in hospital, with samples sent to the Doherty Institute, the only lab in Australia that can test samples a second time and give a 100 per cent answer about whether someone is infected or not. But this could all change following Tuesday's discovery. What are the signs and symptoms of coronavirus and how is it spread? As the number of confirmed cases of deadly coronavirus in Australia continues to grow, experts are beginning to get a greater understanding of the disease and its impact. Read more Doherty Institute lead scientist Julian Druce, who was there with Dr Catton at the moment of discovery, described it as a significant development in the global understanding of the virus, and for the response to it. "This will be a game changer for other labs within Australia," Dr Druce said. Growing the virus will also help experts understand more about how coronavirus behaves. The Doherty Institute is the second lab in the world to copy the disease. A lab in China was the first, but did not share its discovery with the WHO. However, the same lab released images of the genetic sequence of the disease, which helped scientists at the Doherty Institute copy it. Dr Druce said scientists at the institute had been working hard to understand more about the illness, which has already claimed at least 106 lives in China and infected another 4,200 people worldwide. "It's been 10-12 hour days, 2:00am finishes; so it's been pretty full on," he said. "We've designed and planned for an exercise like this for many years. This is what the Doherty Institute was built for. "And that's really why we're able to get an answer from Friday to today [of] diagnosis, detection, sequencing, and isolation." A scientist pointing at a screen Doherty Institute lead scientist Julian Druce celebrating the discovery.(ABC News: Loretta Florance) Australia 'alert not alarmed' Dr Catton, who is also the pathologist supervising at The Doherty Institute, said Australian scientific facilities were well prepared to deal with outbreaks like the coronavirus. "This virus qualifies as a three out of four, so it's a level three virus and that's based off our understanding of SARS (severe acute respiratory syndrome) and MERS (Middle Eastern respiratory syndrome), which are its close cousins," Dr Catton said. Australian children trapped in Wuhan by coronavirus A boy and a girl wear face masks. There are at least 140 Australian children currently in Wuhan, the Chinese mega-city under strict lockdown. Their parents seek help to escape this nightmare. Read more "It's dangerous, it does kill some people, but it hasn't got the lethality that viruses like Ebola do." But he said early diagnosis of a disease outbreak like the coronavirus was important because it gave health authorities around the world a better chance of containing its spread or, at the least, its severity. What is different is how much more mobile the world is, he said. "I'd still say we're alert but not alarmed," Dr Catton said. "We shared the view of national health authorities that it was likely there would be cases in Australia. That didn't happen with SARS, which is a similar virus. "I think it's something like 150 million visits more each year with China to countries like Australia than was true back then." A hotel guest has a temperature measuring device placed on her forehead inside a hotel lobby A woman being tested in the Chinese city of Wuhan, where coronavirus originated from.(Supplied) At this stage, coronavirus does not have a death rate as high as SARS. "SARS we know had a death rate — a mortality rate — of about 10 per cent. This [coronavirus] appears to be 3 per cent; my personal opinion is it will turn out to be lower than that," Dr Catton said. Chief medical officer Brendan Murphy said there has been no known human-to-human transmission of the coronavirus in Australia. "There is no cause for concern in the Australian public, there is no human to human transmission of this virus," he said. "It's important to note because we had some media [ask] about masks today; there is no need for the Australian public to wear masks." Those who have the illness are being kept in isolation. All Australian-based patients are in stable conditions.

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I was scrolling in my FB news feed then i saw this pic. It made me laugh. HAHAHA maybe next time 😉

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BETTER DAYS WILL COME❤

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There are moments you think you won't survive but then you survive. #bestfeeling❤

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Work on your insecurities and learn how to love yourself❣

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“I am you, but stronger”

Juniper the Fox

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Let us know what is the history of computers

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-Home Budget. Computer can be used to manage Home Budget. -Computer Games. An important use of computers at home is playing games. -Working from Home. People can manage the office work at home. -Entertainment. -Chatting & Social Media. -Information.

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1. Cucumbers are super nutritious. 2. They contain antioxidants and micronutrients. 3. Cucumbers may help keep your blood pressure in check. 4. They can keep your digestion going strong. 5. Cucumbers keep you mega-hydrated. 6. They keep your gut happy. 7. They may help promote a healthy weight. 8. Cucumbers may help regulate diabetes. 9. They could help strengthen your bones.

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Our eyes communicate something about us. They communicate something about our soul and character. And, then, as we age or encounter tragedy, they communicate something a little deeper. They tell friends and family whether or not the same person is present; the same person they knew twenty years or twenty days ago. We look into their eyes, and we may see something different. The weight of the years has worn what was once inside, and there is emptiness to what was once there. The impact of a tragedy has so deeply impacted someone that the same twinkle or intensity is absent. When I looked into my brother’s eyes recently, I did not see the same person I once knew. There were sporadic sparks of what I remembered, but clear gaps of what was once present. Has his soul or mind changed? Probably. Can it be recovered? Maybe, but not the same as it was. Yes, it has been said that our eyes are a window into our soul, and I believe this is true. Our eyes communicate a lot about what is happening inside each of us and what is on our minds. They give people a peek in – letting us navigate inside and get a sense of the person. And, yes, I realize it is more than our eyes, and I know not everyone may have the use of theirs. There are so many other wonderful outlets for our soul and mind to shine through. The point is: Life can wear on us. Joys can brighten us. Disaster can fall on us. Events can enliven us. There are so many things which come our way, but we need to let our soul and mind shine through. We need to ensure: Our soul is aligned with our outward expressions Our mind is aligned with our interactions Our inner self is articulated and connected to our external community Our eyes translate what is inside of us. What are they saying?

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Did you know that approximately 1.28 BILLION people are active on Facebook? – roughly equivalent to the entire population of India, the world’s second most-populous country

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Did you know that the average daily time spent on social is 142 minutes a day. 😮😮😮

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Suicide cases are rising among youth. They give up easily which is wrong.  They are being pessimists that's why, feels like they can't solve their problems anymore. They should always look for the brighter side. Think about why you started and that will keep you going on. CHEER UP :) FIGHTING!!!

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What was the name of the first computer ? Introduced in 1946, ENIAC (Electronic Numerical Integrator and Computer) was the first general-purpose electronic computer. It was built for the United States military to calculate the paths of artillery shells.

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TRIVIA TIME!! Did you know that 48% of people (of 18 to 34 years age group) check Facebook right when they wake up. Well, now you know!

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Uses of computer in education

It’s hard to deny that computers have taken a prominent role in modern society. From the smartphones in our pockets to the smart devices controlling our appliances at home and everything in between, computer technology is everywhere. It should come as no surprise that the use of computers in education has been steadily increasing and in many ways has revolutionized traditional education. Computers in the classroom have multiple benefits for both students and their teachers.