3 Brain Training Apps to Try out Now

Just like you can train your body to get stronger, there are ways to give your brain even better capabilities. Working out at a gym allows you to tone your muscles and improve your cardiovascular stamina, while brain training apps can sharpen your brain, making it easier for you to focus and learn new skills.
It all comes back to the idea of neuroplasticity, which is the brain’s ability to create new connections in response to certain circumstances or changes in your environment. Neuroplasticity helps you to retain memories, make fresh ones and even master unfamiliar skills.
Brain training apps use the process of neuroplasticity through games in an effort to help reshape the brain. According to Nadine Kaslow, Ph.D., professor and vice chair at Emory University’s Department of Psychiatry and President of the American Psychological Association, reports that apps can boost mental health through games that have been specifically designed to improve brain function. Next time you pick up your smartphone, consider downloading any of these three best brain training apps that will put your mind to the test:

Lumosity

This app is designed by a team of scientists and designers, and has more than 50 cognitive games that are tailored to different brain goals such as problem-solving, attention, processing speed and memory. Lumosity allows you to track your mental progress with each game and even compares your performance to the other 70 million people using the app. According to developers, just one session a day on the app may improve mental skills.

Elevate

Just like Lumosity, this brain app offers more than 35 mini games that target skills such as focus, math, speaking abilities, comprehension and memory. However, the app is a bit more personalized than its competitors. Elevate keeps track of how many times you log-in regularly and even tweaks the games to become more challenging as your mind becomes sharper.

Fit Brains Trainer

The designers of this app were able to make brain training both fun and challenging through more than 60 games and in-depth performance reports so you can track your progress. Fit Brains Trainer works to target all areas of the brain, including concentration, language and visual-spatial, memory and speed of thinking. However, it also focuses on the development of other skills, including self-control and social awareness. This app will even send you training reminders so you can constantly stay mentally sharp.

Mp banned online classes for pre primary and primary section

In madhya pradesh, the School education department has banned online classes of pre primary and primary classes. This bam is both for government and private schools 

The main reason for it is that many students across the state do not have digital device or data recharge facility,beca bec of this students are not able to attend online classs and losing their studies 
Anther reason for banning is by taking classes online at school hours, studying online through electric gadgets,it affect both the physical and mental health of the child.
Many parents do not want to pay extra for poor limitstioli of physical classes. It is also not possible to always supervise students in online classes 
For teachers it is tough in o line classes to gauge the learning of distant and distracted children.
According to sources the use of apps made in china in the operation of online classes is an other reason for it.
Due to covie19 pandemic  all schools are closed to keep the study go school are conducting online classes for all students now banning classes will have a different impact on the studies. For now surely we know it is impossible to reopen schools and we don’t know when the covid 19 go or its  vaccine will come 
We now have to think ahead and plan batter for an uncertain future. 
We need to build a flexible and effective education sturcutes. This ban will not prevent the elite form giving their children the best online education the world can offer. 

What is a Dental Hygienist?

Dental hygienists are dental professionals who work closely with other members of the dental team such as dentists, dental assistants and front desk staff.  Dental hygienists are most known for their clinical work, but they can also serve in several other roles, such as educator, researcher, administrator/manager and advocate. 
Some dental hygienists work their entire careers clinically, while others may start their career by working clinically for several years before moving to a different role of their choice.  Regardless of their desired role, all dental hygienists must complete a dental hygiene program before they can become certified to work with patients.

How long does it typically take to complete a dental hygiene program?

The length of a dental hygiene program varies by institution.  Earning an Associate of Science in Dental Hygiene typically take two years, while earning a Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene typically takes four years. Many institutions also require students to fulfill several prerequisites before they can begin the dental hygiene program. Herzing University offers a Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene in Minneapolis, Minnesota you may complete in three years with no prerequisites for program entry. 
At the end of a dental hygiene program, graduates must successfully complete a series of licensure exams for the state they choose to work in. The exams needed for licensure in Minnesota include: The National Dental Hygiene Board Examination (NBDHE), Central Regional Dental Testing Services (CRDTS) clinical exam and a state jurisprudence exam.

What does a dental hygienist do?

The range of services that dental hygienists can perform varies in each state. In Minnesota, dental hygienists are able to perform many services under general supervision, meaning the dentist must give his or her consent for the services to be performed. This gives dental hygienists a certain degree of freedom while treating patients. 
Clinical dental hygienists often have a large amount of flexibility in creating their own schedule.  Some hygienists choose to work three days a week, while others choose to work five days a week.  A typical schedule consists of six to ten patients per day, depending on the age of the patient and the procedure(s) being performed. 

Four of the skills you will master as a dental hygienist:

• Perform and interpret dental x-rays:

Dental hygienists often take x-rays (also known as radiographs) in order to gather information for a dental exam.  Although dental hygienists are not licensed to make an official diagnosis, dentists appreciate when a dental hygienists summarize their findings of possible areas of decay, periodontal bone levels and other artifacts prior to the dental exam

• Perform oral cancer screenings:

Oral cancer screenings should be completed as a part of every assessment. While dental hygienists cannot diagnose a patient with oral cancer, they can inform the dentist’s recommendation for treatment or suggest that the patient be referred to a pathologist or oral surgeon for further evaluation. 

• Perform preventative and non-surgical periodontal procedures: 

Dental hygienists focus on prevention.  A major part of dental prevention is receiving regular dental cleanings.  Preventative dental cleanings include child prophylaxis and adult prophylaxis, which are thorough cleanings meant to remove plaque and stains from the teeth. Dental hygienists can also provide other types of “dental cleanings” that fall under the preventative or non-surgical categories, such as scaling and root planing. The dental hygienist will perform an initial assessment of the patient’s current oral condition to determine the type of cleaning that is necessary.

Give local anesthetic injections:

In Minnesota and several other states, dental hygienists are able to administer local anesthetic to their patients to keep them comfortable during certain procedures, such as scaling or root planing. In some cases, dental hygienists also administer local anesthetic when a patient is undergoing a filling or tooth extraction.
Dental hygienists are an invaluable part of the dental team. In a clinical role, they assist the dentist in performing a variety of different dental procedures in order to ensure a patient’s oral health. Dental hygienists also help assess a patient’s oral condition and provide the necessary treatment. As a dental hygienist, you will master many different skills, all of which will help you provide exceptional dental care for your patients.
Ashley Chouinard, MS, LDH is the Department Chair for the Dental Hygiene program at Herzing University-Minneapolis. Professionally, Mrs. Chouinard has worked in the dental field as a Licensed Dental Hygienist, Dental Hygiene Supervisor and a Dental Office Assistant. Ashley works diligently to bring current in-the-field experiences to the classroom each day. Ashley earned her Master of Science degree in Education from the University of Wisconsin-Stout, her Bachelor of Science in Community Health from St. Cloud State University and her Associates of Science degree in Dental Hygiene from Normandale Community College.

5 Steps to Create the Perfect Outline

The writing process can be stressful, especially when you don’t know where to start. That’s why you need to begin with an outline.
An outline is simply a framework for presenting the main and supporting ideas for a particular subject or topic. Outlines help you develop a logical, coherent structure for your paper, making it easier to translate your ideas into words and sentences. Once your outline is complete, you’ll have a clear picture of how you want your paper to develop.
Here are five steps to a strong outline: 
  1. Choose Your Topic and Establish Your Purpose. A lot of writers struggle to define the initial focus for their paper. Trying to come up with a topic from a list of possibilities is a difficult task, but understanding your essay’s larger purpose is just as important. Having a goal or objective in mind will help you set guidelines and limitations on what is appropriate content for your essay. What do you want your readers to learn from reading your paper? What do you want them to understand about your topic? These questions can help you focus your ideas around the specific take-home messages you want to leave with your readers.
  2. Create A List Of Main Ideas. This is the brainstorming part of the writing process. The goal here is to come up with a list of essential ideas that you are planning to present in your article or essay. This step can be a list of arguments to answer a question, a list of resources, or it could even include tips on how to do something. No matter what the topic is, this step gives you a chance to get all of your ideas out and have a list of possible topics that you can touch on in your essay. 
  3. Organize Your Main Ideas. The goal of this step is to rearrange the list of ideas that you came up with in Step 2, putting them in an order that will make sense to you and the reader. There are many different strategies for organizing your ideas, and these will vary depending on the type of essay you are writing. Some common organizational structures are cause and effect, classification, chronological and process. Once you have put your ideas in order, you’re well on your way to developing the structure of your essay.
  4. Flush Out Your Main Points. After you have decided on the order of your main points, you’ll want to add some relevant content to help support each main idea. Your goal in this step is to expand upon your original ideas so that your reader has a better understanding of each point. You can add more detail to each concept by including examples, quotes, facts, theories or personal anecdotes. While this step may seem tedious, it will make your drafting process much easier. You’ll save time in the long run because your paper will be more logical and focused and your ideas will be fully developed.
  5. Review and Adjust. Most people would think that after step four your outline is done, but that is not the case. Writing is a repetitive process, and all good writers continue to review and revise their essay until they feel it is the best it can possibly be. The same goes for an outline; it should be like a roadmap that you use to direct your essay exactly where you want it to go. Make sure that you’ve included all of your ideas and established the connections between each of your main points.
Although outlining may seem like a long process, it will make the writing process a much easier experience.  Once you have your outline completed, all the hard work is done. You’re ready to start putting your ideas into full sentences and writing a logical, well-developed essay.  
Brandon Ramey, Marketing Intern at Herzing University, is currently a junior college student studying a degree in Business Marketing. Once he graduates, Brandon aspires to go back to graduate school for an MBA in Marketing. 

Impact of yoga on students life

Today on 21 June we celebrating the 6th annual international YOGA DAY, following it’s inception in the united nations general assembly in 2014. As we all know  yoga is an physical,mental and spiritual practice which originated in india. 

Yoga help us to maintain balance in life and in controlling the mind, body and soul and helps in achieving peace in life.

Yoga also play an important role in students life. Every students life go through ups and downs 
In today’s world where there is alot of pressure of exams and career that leads  students to go in stress and depression.To over come from these problems yoga can easy help the students. There are many positive impact of yoga on the life of a student. Yoga helps in managing stress and anxiety and keep relaxing 
Yoga asanas build strength , flexibility and confident 
According to the study of International Journal of Yoga, it was found that scholastic performance was enhanced in students who frequently practice yoga as campare to those who do not.As academic or scholastic performance was described as the capacity to perform tasks and show capability in academic tests with standard reviwirev method.
By doing yoga for 10min before going to start studies, it will help in increasing body energy level and boost concantration. Yoga can also done by taking break in studies. Sitting for long hour in one place tighten the muscles that caused by stress,it can be relived though 2 minute yoga practice.
Yoga enhances the brain’s capactic and improve intelligence quotient.
Many students have the problem of not able to focus on studies,this problem is also solve by yoga. Regular yoga practise help in boosting the focus level and lead to a disciple life. when a student studying and end up losing fucus he /she must get up and do 2 mintures of exercis it can be a normal wlak from study room to kitchen or can do some stretching.
According to the studies yoga practice has a positive effect on the brain and body. Yoga balance the blood pressure and keep heart rate normal when it goes on haywire mode under very pressure siuations like in exam hall.
Now days many student spend slots of time I front on computer and mobile screen to stuys that is leading to eye strain and headaches. Yoga allows you to take of you eyes and brain.
So to do more batter in life make  yoga part of the life  !!

Changing landuse pattern in haryana

Land is perfectly finite and scarce in relation to the ever-increasing human wants and needs. Judicious and rational utilization of land, hence land use management, faces the challenge to adjust its use by increasing the proportion of particular use over other uses or certain area can be put to multiple uses. There is variability in the land use pattern in different areas. Both physical factors such as topography, climate, soil types, as well as human factors such as population, density, technological capability and cultural and traditions play an important role in deciding the land use pattern of the areas. And as humans are evolving, progressing and our needs are increasing, and economic activities change with time, land use changes over time and space. Studying the changing land use pattern also helps to know the social, cultural and economic development of the area as well as the people. We can also know about the past condition of land and what the future condition will be. 

Irrigation is an important aspect of agriculture. Water is essential for agriculture, and food is essential for humans. Hence, in this study we also tried to see the association between irrigation and different types of crops and number of crops. It is done to see whether irrigation supports only some specific types of crop or all the crops. Also, the association between number of crops and irrigation tells us whether there is the practice of monocropping (where one or a few crops are grown in greater proportion) or practice of growing different types of crops in the area. 

Food is essential for survival; hence we are taking the state of Haryana for the trend analysis as it is one of the important states in terms of producing food. Haryana State came into existence simultaneously with green revolution i.e. 1966-67. After the formation Haryana emerge as leading State in field of agriculture production. The agricultural economy of Haryana is dominated by food grains. Haryana has emerged as one of the major food grains producing States in the country. Consisting only 2.3 per cent of country’s total area, Haryana has been contributing significantly to the food basket of the country. In 2012-13 country’s 120.78 million hectares area was under food grains production from it, 4.40 million hectares area under food grain production in Haryana; it is 3.64 percent of total country area under production of food grains. Haryana which covers only three percent of food grain area produced 16.23 million tons of food grain in 2012-13and this constitutes 6.31 percent of total food grain production; almost double share compares to area and greater than many large states. It is a matter of interest to know at what extent the land use pattern has been changing, what kind of changes in pattern the land has undergone over a span of 15 years.

Pradhanmantri Garib Kalyan Rojgar Yojana- A step towards employability of migrants

                                   Madhya Pradesh Migrant Workers Employment Updates; Pradhan Mantri ...

The Prime Minister on 20th June launched a rural public works scheme-Garib Kalyan Rojgar Yojana- to make migrant workers employable. One of the severely hit people are these migrant workers who were stranded without any jobs. They started to head back towards their hometown as they did not have any permanent place to live where they used to work. The central government has communicated with 116 district administrations to plan about formal employment engagement of a segment of these migrant workers. These districts will explore various sectors like hospitality, manufacturing, service and travel sectors to provide a formal employment engagement to these workers.

Highlights of this scheme:

  1. To address the vulnerable condition of migrant workers, this scheme will deploy 50,000 crores from among the outlays for 25 existing schemes for welfare.

  2. Under this scheme, 3,00,000 migrant workers will be trained and placed as apprentices in rural industries and other district level formal job clusters.

  3. Of the 3,00,000 migrant workers, 1,50,000 will be offered short-term skills and the other 1,50,000 will receive a certificate through a programme- Recognition of Prior Learning.

  4. The scheme will offer informal works immediately for 125 days, while 3,00,000 people will get formal work through this scheme.

  5. Under apprenticeship, an industry can employ an apprentice for three years at a stipend which is on par with minimum wages of semi-skilled workers.

This scheme is like one arrow and two shots. There are two benefits of this scheme

  1. This will train migrant workers in the formal job sector, which increases their employability.

  2. Since it is an apprentice programme, the industries will not have to worry about their permanent wages as they have to pay stipend for a short period. Also some amount of stipend will be reimbursed by the government which will be done under the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana and the Apprenticeship Scheme.

States chosen for implementation of this scheme:

Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand and Odisha are the states where this scheme will be implemented. Across these states, 116 districts have been selected by the government to implement this scheme. These districts have estimated to cover about 2/3 of the migrant workers


5 Easy Proofreading Tips

Proofreading is an important, but often overlooked, part of the writing process. A few spelling and grammar mistakes can hurt your grade and leave a negative impression. Follow these simple proofreading tips to ensure that your writing is error-free:

Give yourself enough time for revisions

Avoid procrastinating on assignments and allow yourself enough time to review your work thoroughly. You’re more likely to recognize mistakes when you’re not burnt out or under pressure to meet a deadline. It’s wise to give yourself at least a few hours before the assignment is due so that you can check for errors and make necessary revisions.

Use spellcheck

It’s common for students to make spelling or grammar errors while typing, many of which can easily go unnoticed by the writer. Luckily, most word processing applications have a spellcheck function that catches your mistakes before you do. A misspelled word will likely be underlined in red, while a grammatical error might be underlined in blue or green. Pay attention to these marks and be sure to complete a full spellcheck sweep before you submit your work.

Print it out and read it aloud

Spellcheck is a great tool for fixing spelling and grammar mistakes, but it does not catch all errors. After you have finished your spellcheck, print out a copy of your work and review it yourself. Read aloud to check for missing, repeated and misused words. Make sure that your sentences flow smoothly and that you have used the right punctuation. Reading aloud forces you to look closely at each sentence and allows you to recognize errors that you might have otherwise missed.
Look for common errors
Look back on past assignments and review the instructor’s feedback. Do you struggle with proper comma use? Are there words that you tend to misspell? Note these issues and make a point to correct them in future assignments.

Have a friend or professor provide feedback

After you have finished proofreading, ask someone else to review your paper. He or she might find additional mistakes or have advice as to how you can improve your writing in the future. Seeking feedback from your peers and professors is a great learning opportunity and will help you become a better writer and proofreader.
All good writers take extra steps to proofread their work. Proofreading ensures that the final version of your paper is error-free and increases your chances of making a positive impression on your reader. You’ve already put in the work to write the paper — why not make it the best that it can be?

The Social Stock Exchange

                                            The Social Stock Exchange: Future-Proofing Capital Markets ...

The Finance Ministry was thinking upon the idea of a social stock exchange and gave a hint about the same in the 2019 budget. SEBI constituted a panel for it and the panel recently gave its recommendations regarding the exchange. Some of the recommendations are as follows:
  • Direct listing of non-profit organisations through the issuance of bonds and a range of funding mechanisms in a report submitted to the market.
  • The social stock exchanges can he housed within the existing stock exchange and such as BSE and/or NSE. This will help the SSE leverage the existing infrastructure and client relationships of the exchanges to onboard investors, donors, and social enterprises (for-profit and non-profit).
  • The profit social enterprises can also list on SSE with enhanced reporting requirement.
  •  To encourage, giving culture some tax incentives have also been suggested.
  • Fundraising instruments like equity and SVFs have been recommended for social profit enterprises and zero coupons zero principal bonds, SVFs, Mutual Funds (MFs), various pay-for-success structures, other securities for NPOs.

“These recommendations, if implemented as a package, can result in a vibrant and supportive ecosystem, enabling the non-profit sector to realise its full potential for creating social impact,” the panel suggested in its 72 page long report.

Is it a new concept?
Well, it is not a new concept. It has been tried in some countries. There are various models of it, like in London it acts as a platform to connect social enterprises with potential investors. In Canada the platform is called SVX and it also allows retail investors to invest. The social investment exchange of Kenya helps welfare organisation to connect with domestic and foreign investors. The impact investment exchange in Singapore, in partnership with Mauritius, allows only accredited investors to participate. In South Africa, the SSE SASIX works like a regular stock exchange where impact investors can buy shares in social businesses based on location and mission.
SEBI has also asked for public comments on the same and they can be send to SEBI till 30th June. 
It is definitely going to help NGOs, if implemented.

Educationists call for cancellation of JEE and NEET

As the covid 19 cases increasing swiflys in india and everyone is under distress during this pandemic it effecting especially the students as many of education institutions are planning to have their regular exams.But how will be it possible ? How will they condect it ? And most important question what are the measures for student saftys? 

All over the country students are demanding for cancelling the exams this year.Apart from students,  educationists are also calling for scrapping of all india level entrance exams this year.

Dr.  R Murali,Tamil Nadu secretary said ” everyone is under distress during this movie 19 pandemic and cases are only expected to increase in July and August. An examination for crores of students across the country would be higlhy impossible to be held safely At least for this one year, the exams must be scrapped for students sake. 
The main reason behind the scrapping exams said that studetst are facing mental pressures during this period.

They are proposing for an alternative assessment for admission to student.
It will me more better to consider scools borad exams marks than entrance exams.
On the other hand many of are saying that exams should not be cancle but just postponed it till the covid 19 situation is under control as many of students have prepared day and night for entrance exam plus many students do not done good in board exams.

Smart Answers to Common Interview Questions

An interview is the most important part of the hiring process. An interview helps the employer evaluate each job candidate and also allows the applicant to communicate why he/she is the best fit for the role. Most employers will use a variation of several common interview questions that are tailored to the job in question. While it is impossible to predict which questions the interviewer will ask, it is always best practice for you – the interviewee – to be prepared. Here are a few smart approaches to answer some common interview questions.

“Tell me about yourself…”

This is often the first question in an interview and an opportunity for you to set yourself apart from the other candidates. You should focus on your accomplishments, your previous experience, your goals and how you can bring value to the company.

“What are your strengths?”

This can be a difficult question because it is not always easy to identify our own strengths. Consider your previous work experience or your experiences as a student. What have you done well? In which tasks have you been most successful? Develop a list of 3-5 strengths and support each strength with examples that are related to your accomplishments. For example, if you believe one of your strengths is flexibility, follow up with an example of how you demonstrated flexibility at work or in school.

“What are your weaknesses?”

It is important to be aware of one’s weaknesses, but it is equally important not to dwell on them extensively during the interview. Reflect on one or two areas where you might need improvement, but also tell the interviewer how you are working to overcome those weaknesses. For example, if you lack experience with Excel or Word, follow up with an explanation of how you are working with the software to become more proficient.

“Why did you leave your last job?”

Always give a positive response, even if your reasons for leaving may not be positive. You might say, “I felt it was time to take on new challenges,” or “I wanted to pursue new opportunities.” A forward-focused response will help you avoid burning any bridges and will make a good impression on the interviewer.

“Tell me about your ability to work under pressure…”

Explain the instances where you have thrived under pressure and achieved better results. Pull in examples of how your communication skills minimized the stressful aspects of working under pressure, resulting in a successful project.

“Where do you see yourself five years from now?”

You should go into the interview with a few short-term career goals. Focus on goals such as growing and developing with the company, maximizing your skill sets and being a part of a highly productive team.

“How do you handle criticism?”

You want to show the interviewer that you can approach criticism as an opportunity to learn. You might say that you never take criticism personally and offer one or two examples of how you handled criticism with an eye on growth and development.

“What irritates you about co-workers?”

Working with others at work is a valuable quality. You could highlight to the interviewer that you can get along with all kinds of co-workers, and put emphasis on your flexibility and your willingness to adjust to other working styles. This presents you as a team player who is willing to take ownership of your working relationships.

“What qualities do you look for in a boss?”

Avoid listing overly specific qualities, as this could potentially limit you. Instead, consider how you work and learn best. List a few attributes of a good leader, such as competent, fair and encouraging.

“Why should we hire you?”

Stay focused on what you bring to the table. Bring your strengths back into the discussion and do not forget to re-establish how your experience has prepared you for the role in question. You want to show the employer how you can bring value to the organization and why you are the best candidate for the position.

“Do you have any questions for me?”

Always, always have questions for the interviewer to answer. Do your research before the interview so that you can ask thoughtful questions about the company. You can also ask questions about the role, such as, “What do you see as the first objective for this position?” or “What are your expectations for this position in the first six months?” Steer clear of questions about salary and benefits. There is a time and place for these questions, typically in the final stages of the hiring process or when the job offer is made.
These sample questions can be used as a guide to help you prepare for your interview. Consider each question, formulate a thoughtful answer and practice your answer so that you feel confident and comfortable on the day of the interview. While this list is not exhaustive, it will help you establish your strengths, weaknesses, accomplishments and goals — key talking points during any interview. By following the tips provided, you will increase your likelihood of impressing the hiring manager and walking away with a job offer.
Jack McCallum has been with the online business department at Herzing University since 2011. When not teaching, she serves as the President/Principal Consultant for HR Balance LLC—a consulting company specializing in human resources management, organizational development, leadership coaching, and training/development. She started HR Balance LLC in 2003 after years of serving in a leadership capacity for a variety of for-profit and non-profit organizations. A keynote speaker and presenter, Jack has served as an industry expert for radio and print media.

Online education during covid 19


ONLINE EDUCATION DURING COVID 19

Due to the covid 19 pandemic all over the world the education institution are closed. Now, Students do not need to get up early in the Morning for school, there is no more morning PT classes and no more scolding of teachers. But the education will not stop there; Indian education system has turned towards delivery of education via the internet — or online education. Teachers are using online platforms like Google classroom, zoom, skypy, whatApp for classes. Online classes ensuring that education will not stop due to corona virus. We human have not experience this before and most of us were not prepared for it sure. It’s a first time experience for all.

Research suggests that online learning has been shown to increase retention of information, and take less time, meaning the changes corona virus have caused might be here to stay.

There are many online platforms are providing free courses and online classes to help the students during this pandemics.

As it is a new experience for students so it has both positives and negatives impact on students

I would like to talk about positive side of it, now students do not have to travel for attending the classes now they can attend classes in their phone, it will save their time and students can use that time for self studies or for other activities. Another plus point is there is a button of mute on online platforms which help in muting the unwanted sound and noise from background that is not possible in a normal classroom it help both the teachers and students to actively focused on class.

However the other side of E-education is: as it’s an online platform teacher is not able to keep eyes on students plus not able to know who all are actively attending the classes. It will make student introvert as there is less changes of interacting with everyone. There is possibility that students only attend the classes that they want to attend it will impact the attendance of students.

Some students without reliable internet access and/or technology struggle to participate in digital learning. The Indian youth are also characterized by limited digital skills. Only 17.6 per cent of the youth could use a computer and 18.4 per cent could access internet. Especially the rural children do not have the online facilities like access of internet even some do not have mobiles and computers.

I can conclude it by saying that E-education is a good way of delivery education to students during this time but of now it is only urban quintiles in India are the somehow ready for online education. Government education policy during the covid19 needs a more egalitarian means of delivering education. The emphasis on online education has to be accompanied with changes in curriculum, textbooks, teacher training, examination systems and pedagogy. And most important to access basic facilities to rural children of online education, only than country like India will able to use E education as a way of delivery education to students.   


ONLINE EDUCATION DURING COVID 19

Due to the covid 19 pandemic all over the world the education institution are closed. Now, Students do not need to get up early in the Morning for school, there is no more morning PT classes and no more scolding of teachers. But the education will not stop there; Indian education system has turned towards delivery of education via the internet — or online education. Teachers are using online platforms like Google classroom, zoom, skypy, whatApp for classes. Online classes ensuring that education will not stop due to corona virus. We human have not experience this before and most of us were not prepared for it sure. It’s a first time experience for all.
Research suggests that online learning has been shown to increase retention of information, and take less time, meaning the changes corona virus have caused might be here to stay.
There are many online platforms are providing free courses and online classes to help the students during this pandemics.
As it is a new experience for students so it has both positives and negatives impact on students
I would like to talk about positive side of it, now students do not have to travel for attending the classes now they can attend classes in their phone, it will save their time and students can use that time for self studies or for other activities. Another plus point is there is a button of mute on online platforms which help in muting the unwanted sound and noise from background that is not possible in a normal classroom it help both the teachers and students to actively focused on class.

However the other side of E-education is: as it’s an online platform teacher is not able to keep eyes on students plus not able to know who all are actively attending the classes. It will make student introvert as there is less changes of interacting with everyone. There is possibility that students only attend the classes that they want to attend it will impact the attendance of students.
Some students without reliable internet access and/or technology struggle to participate in digital learning. The Indian youth are also characterized by limited digital skills. Only 17.6 per cent of the youth could use a computer and 18.4 per cent could access internet. Especially the rural children do not have the online facilities like access of internet even some do not have mobiles and computers.

I can conclude it by saying that E-education is a good way of delivery education to students during this time but of now it is only urban quintiles in India are the somehow ready for online education. Government education policy during the covid19 needs a more egalitarian means of delivering education. The emphasis on online education has to be accompanied with changes in curriculum, textbooks, teacher training, examination systems and pedagogy. And most important to access basic facilities to rural children of online education, only than country like India will able to use E education as a way of delivery education to students.   

Locusts- The Hungry Beasts

The farmers are already distressed because of Covid-19 and to add to their misery, the locusts have invaded their farms. After creating havoc in East Africa, Middle East and Pakistan, these swarms of locusts have arrived in India. 

What are locusts?

Locusts are nothing but grasshoppers in a group. They are grasshoppers when they are in solitary and locusts when they are in groups. They have been around but their sudden rise is associated with rise in cyclones and rainfalls. These environmental changes have been a favorable condition for them to breed. The increase in population density leads to changes in their appearance  and brain chemistry, which causes them to move in large groups or swarms. The current species are desert locusts. 

Why are they a problem?

Locusts basically eat everything that is green. A swarm of locusts consists of 40-80 million adults and that too in a range of one square km. They can cover an area of 100-150 kms in a day.They can eat as much as 10 elephants in one day. One locust has the capacity to consume 2.3kg of food per day. When there is a swarm attack for more than two continuous years it is called plague. 


As per the April data, they have destroyed 3,50,000 metric tons of cereal, nearly 2,00,000 hectares of cropland and over 1.3 million hectares of grazing land in Ethiopia. There were $2.5 billion dollars in crop damages after a 2003-2005 locust plague in West Africa. If not controlled they can do a lot of damage to the crops. The damage is not just related to crops but also the psychology of humans. Farmers put their heart and sole to raise crops and when they see it destroyed in minutes they are devastated. 


India is facing a problem after a span of 26 years. However, this time the locusts are immature and immature ones are more dangerous as they have a longer life span. The locusts that entered India are about 10-12 days old and are moving in search of food. Since, the Rabi harvesting is over and the Kharif sowing is yet to begin, they were unable to find any vegetation.

Is this a new problem?

Locusts have been a trouble for many decades. In the 19th century, Western America was troubled by a species of locusts called Rocky Mountain. They not only used to eat crops but also wool from the sheep, back of horses and even people’s clothes. These species are now believed to be extinct.   

How are they prevented?

They can be prevented to some extent with the use of some chemicals. There are experts who study weather patterns and past records of swarm to see where they might move next. That area is then sprayed with chemicals to prevent them. 


With the cyclone Amphan and early rains, these locusts will enjoy good breeding conditions in India and that will be a huge problem for Indian farmers.