Friendship !

A best friend is the first person who comes in when, out of the door, the whole world has gone. A best friend is one who loves the truth and you, and will tell the truth in spite of you. There are lots of people who you make friendship with, but it is very hard to find a true and honest friend. But I am very lucky that I have a best friend with whom I can share my feelings and divide grief with. During my studying from elementary school to university, I have lots of friends. Among those, there are a few friends who are my best friends. Furthermore, Honesty is his good manner. Friend also can teach us about loyalty . I love my friend so much . And i hope we can stay together until forever . Friends forever !

cheese cake !

Go figure, right? So, yeah, I wanted to make a cheesecake but I didn't want to make a creamy cake that sat on a biscuit crumb. I wanted something lighter, something more cakey and not too rich. I was about to give up and make something completely different (like a quiche or a crepe -- yes, my thoughts are always so random) when I remembered a Japanese cheesecake I'd eaten a long while ago (like five years ago) that I really liked. Yes! Perfect!

The Japanese Cheese Cakes (I'm not quite sure if it really does originate in Japan; I have never eaten one there either of the times I'd been there) are light and soft and have a more subtle (though not at all insipid) taste of cheese. The cake isn't overly sweet and there is no crust, so put away our digestive biscuits!

The cake also comes unadorned. There are also no toppings (no strawberries on top, no Oreo cookies in he middle ...) and though I have tasted a matcha-flavoured one before, I prefer the authentic, unflavoured Japanese Cheesecake the best.

 
Some compare the texture of this cake to flan, a souffle or a chiffon cake but, truth be told it's also almost like eating a slice of brie (although no brie is used; only cream cheese). The texture is the result of the emulsification of corn starch and eggs in the recipe -- this is what I've read. I figure it also has to do with the whipped egg whites (six, mind you) that are gently folded into the batter.

I don't know the science of it ... yet ... but I like the result. This cake is light, cheesy, not too sweet and oh-so-comforting. I am pleased that this is one cheesecake I am still fond of.

Increasing Student Retention in Online Courses

Increasing student retention in online courses involves a combination of strategies that can be deployed at both the institutional and the course levels. This article will present a few of these strategies with some research-based analysis of the ways in which each will contribute to student retention in the online classroom; the most important of these strategies include institutional recognition of the wide variety of factors that may have an impact on student retention in online programs as well as the importance of course design in order to maximize retention rates.

Research shows that course completion and program retention rates are “generally lower” in online courses than in face-to-face courses. In fact, more than 50% of nontraditional undergraduates will leave college without earning a degree after three years (National Center for Education Statistics 2002). Such a statistic is

important for understanding retention rates in online programs since these programs typically attract a larger number of non-traditional students, who may have a number of factors that work against their success. According to Rovai and Downey (2010), these factors include “varying degrees of mismatch between the difficulty of online courses and students’ academic preparation, family and peer influences, the high degree of self-directedness required for most online programs, the interaction of course design and cultural issues, the need to adapt to computer-mediated communication, economic factors, variability in the level of employee support, and time management and technology issues" .

Institutional Influence
Clearly, some of these factors are outside institutional or faculty control. It is hard for institutions or online instructors to mitigate economic factors, increase employee support, or aid in offsetting family and peer influences. However, others of these factors are within institutional and instructional control, and it’s these areas where institutions and instructors of online courses should focus. Following the guidelines laid out by the Middle States Commission for the support of students enrolled in online programs is one easy way for institutions to ensure that students begin the program with the tools they need to succeed and thus to increase the chances that retention rates will be higher. Providing up-front information to prospective students about the nature of online learning, for example, as well as assisting these prospective students with decisions about whether or not distance education will best meet their needs can increase the chances that both students and the program itself will succeed. Perhaps even more important are orientation courses for students enrolled in online programs. Each online institution should have a comprehensive orientation that provides students with information on the entire program, including support services (such as registration, advising, information resources, and student services) as well as the structure of the program (degrees, certificates, and programs of study available, along with information about the deans, chancellors, or directors of each program) in addition to more basic information about online learning (what to expect, how to participate in an online course, and what the workload is like) and the learning management system used by the institution. Such information could be provided in a few ways, but the most effective, according to research, would be to put the information into the LMS so that students experience the system as they are being oriented. Video tutorials, audio messages, and other multimedia tools should be used to help students become familiar with the system while simultaneously gaining knowledge about the institution and the resources available to them.

Designing for Success
A high number of studies point to the importance of course design in aiding student retention and success. According to Fisher and Baird (2005), “due to the rapid expansion of distance learning programs educators need to re-evaluate traditional pedagogical strategies and find ways to integrate curriculum, technology, community, and learning in a manner which supports student motivation, self-regulation and retention in virtual learning environments” . According to Fisher and Baird, online instructors should be focused on “designing curriculum that fosters the creation of web-based learning communities and peer-support networks among online students” through the use of “social media and web-based collaborative assignments” as methods for ensuring “student learning, retention, and student assessment” . Courses providing community and collaborative learning, research shows, are at the base of successful online programs.

LOVE !!

Love is the a beautiful feeling that express honesty, affection and at the
same time friendship. Around the world people are concerned about solutions for many of social problems. The feeling love could be the key for many of that problems. Although, some people do not believe that it is possible. Problems that include world hungry and violence are some example of social matters that love could solve. The most important reason why love could help the hungry problem around the world is the fact that love ties people together in a way to help each other. First of all, feelings such as, caring about others and helping each other is also included in love. Besides, someone moved by that magic feeling are more likely to do little actions that today's are being more and more rare. For example, to join a non-government institute that help people with hungry or even feeding someone who need food is a simple attitude that this feeling insentive people to do. Secondly, the spirit of sharing is not very comum in today's world. In fact, people tend to be more selfish and caring less about others. However, love flourish that felling and make people more likely to share what they have. For instance, sharing the half a lanche with someone who do not have or even giving a piece of a fruit are attitudes that people moved by love often do. Therefore, love incentive people do help solving social problems, as hungry, which is just by us and we don't realize. Another important social matter that love could help to solve is the violence. It is undeniable that the first thing to associate with love is peace. First, that fantastic feeling attrach people around with a peaceful sentiment. For example, starting a fight or thinking of taking someone life are thoughts that do not exist when one's are contagious by love. Currently, the world are moved by ambition, revenge and meanness. Usually when you read or watch some news the first headlight that appears is about war, murder or people being killed and there are anywhere to be safe. As an example, a 20 years old student has been killed in Alberta, Canada by a lost bullet two months ago. Actions like that is avoided when love is surrounding people life's. In conclusion, Love is answer for most of the world question. It is a necessary feeling in life because it is wonderful and magic. Also, it hold people together in way to help and care about each others!

Our Time As A Gold

TIPS TO SUCCESSFULLY IN MANAGING OUR TIME...

1. Make a list of what should be done

Make a list of what to do and try to constantly renew the list and keep it up to date. Include in this list both urgent and non-urgent things so as never forget or ignore something again. Keep the list all the time with you in your briefcase or in your daily agenda.

2. Allocate your time correctly

Include an estimated time frame for each action and the date by which each task must be completed. If the order that each task must be completed does not matter it may be possible to complete something during an unexpected free time. For example, you can look for information on the Internet while you wait in your office to start a meeting.

3. Set your own deadlines and meet them

Be realistic about the deadlines you set and try to meet them. It is true that any work gets exactly the time allocated for it. Have you ever noticed how quickly you can finish something you have to write, give assignments and take decisions on the last day before your vacation? Although we tend to complete many things when we are under pressure, is less stressfull and much more professional to establish and follow an action plan.

4. Use your time intelligently

Consider the case to check your e-mail only certain times of the day and let the answering machine respond to your calls so as not to interrupt your work for a couple of hours. If possible, avoid dealing with the same job or the same e-mail again. Never open e-mail address if you do not have time to read and edit, that is, to answer it, send, or delete it.

5. Organize your desktop

Organize your desktop; manage the copies of your files, your computer folders and e-mail folders so that you can easily find what you want. Minimize the time you spend when searching for information.

6. Insist in your targets

You should have an “in tray” in your office so that others can give you what they want to give you and not just leave it on your desk. Have you ever come back from a meeting and find additional records, letters and documents all over your office? Rather than follow your own program, you are “forced” to follow someone else’s priorities.

7. Do not distract your attention

If you have a door, you need to close it occasionally. If you have an open door policy that must always be open for your employees but you do not have time to really listen to their questions and concerns, then you will not manage to keep your promise. If a colleague comes to your office when you have a job and cannot discuss, seek to find another time to meet.

8. Co-operate with your colleagues

Colleagues will expect you to finish the job on time, so make sure to avoid any delay. You would expect the same from them. To avoid any delays, give more time to the project so as to be able to handle unexpected complications, misunderstandings or missed deadlines. If the date of presentation is the 25th of the month, be sure to plan to finish everything by 23.

9. Avoid unnecessary Supervisions

If you authorize someone else for a job or a contract, do not deal any more with this, unless you have a specific responsibility to monitor. Many people spend precious time to listen or read reports of other projects. If the investigation of your colleagues or their professional responsibilities does not affect your daily work, your performance at work or objectives of your career, you could simply express an interest just to encourage them.

10. Cancel routine meetings

Decide if the meeting is absolutely necessary. If, you have to attend, set an agenda and make sure that you follow it – start the meeting and finish it on time. If your presence is not necessary for the entire meeting then leave earlier.

11. Be constantly busy

Keep your skills in shape by having at least one project to be involved. Two or more projects would be even better because you are given the opportunity to change speed and to focus on something else for variety. To deal simultaneously with different project assures that you will always have something on which to work. Also, it keeps your mind alert and renews your prospects.

12. Choose carefully your projects

Make sure that your work has some value for the company and that it raises your skills better. There are many good reasons why you cannot accept to take part in a meeting and refuse to take an additional project. Successful entrepreneurs know how to say «no». Ask yourself, "this will promote my career?" and"Can I give the necessary time to this assignment?” You will win more respect by working with a colleague, whose expertise and skills complements your own, rather than getting an extra work on your own and overloading yourself.

Study Group !

BENEFITS OF STUDY GROUP

1.easy to solving a problem Solution

Because study groups meet at regular times, attending students cannot procrastinate.

If alone, a student might postpone studying until the night before class. When in a study group, however, students have to be present at a specific time, and they are not able to procrastinate .

2. Learn Faster

Working together, students in study groups can generally learn faster than students working alone.

For instance, some part of the textbook that seems completely confusing to you could be quite clear to another student.  In a study group, instead of spending valuable time puzzling over the difficulty, you can learn quickly by simply asking a question.

In addition, you can help your fellow students also when they have difficulties understanding something that you do understand.

3. Get New Perspectives

If you study by yourself, you will always see your material from the same perspective – yours.

While this may not be a problem, getting fresh perspectives on a topic can help you learn it more thoroughly.

Study groups are the perfect places to find these new perspectives. As you listen and ask questions, you will soon start noticing a wide variety of different viewpoint on the same idea.

This will force you to think more about your position and will, therefore, develop your critical thinking skills while helping you study.

4. Learn New Study Skills

In addition to learning new perspectives on a topic, you can also find new study techniques.

During the college years, each student develops his own particular study methods. While yours may work excellently, you probably can still find ways to improve your learning abilities and sharpen your mind.

By joining a study group, you will have opportunity to observe a wide variety of study methods in action. After considering the pros and cons, you can improve your own study regimen by incorporating the best methods with your own.

In addition, you can help your other study members improve by sharing your favorite study tricks also.

*STUDY GROUP HAS ITS OWN BENEFITS AND SERIUOSLY IT HAVE MANY ADVANTAGE ESPECIALLY FOR STUDENT . I HOPE FROM STUDY GROUP WE WILL SHARE MANY THINGS THAT WE DIDN'T KNOW .TENGSS !

Tips For Exam

EXAM tips

1) Pens and Pencils

Some exams require the use of PENS, while others have to be completed in PENCIL. Make sure you know what you should be using in every paper before you go in.

2) Websites

All the major examination boards have websites these days, usually with sample papers and examiners' reports that you can download. These sites are well worth a visit as they may offer a lot of sound advice. The examiner's report, for instance, can give you an idea of exactly what it is that they are looking for.

3) Take Spares

Take spare pens and pencils just in case the one you are using stops working.

4) On time not In time

Allow for problems, hold up and traffic jams on the way and make sure you arrive with time to spare so that you can go in calmly rather than in a frantic rush.

5) It may sound stupid, but ...

Don't forget to read the instructions and make sure you know what you are being asked to do. You should go into the exam well aware of what is expected of you, but you should always check. Don't, however, waste a lot of time on this.

 

(SO,WHEN THE EXAMINATION WILL COME, WE MUST PREPARED OUR SELF BY MANY THINGS JUST NOT PREPARATION STATIONERY ONLY BUT, PREPARATION FOR MENTAL AND PHYSICAL MUST BE ENSURE FINE... :)