The internet can help students in a lot of way; it provides many opportunities for students to have a better education experience. It’s advent has brought about a whole new way of learning and finding information. While it is true that it can be a source of distraction to students during their study time, there is no doubt as to the many benefits students can derive from it. The key thing then is learning to conquer those distractions and reaping the full benefits of the internet for study. In this post, I’ll be showing you five ways to better utilize the Internet for study.
Searching for academic materials
When working on a research project, you’ll need to consult the body of knowledge already available on that topic. Students often find it difficult assessing such information because of the number of hours they may need to put in at the library. Also, doing a typical search for such information on a search engine doesn’t always deliver expected results. Google has made it easier for you to access information of this nature using Google Scholar. The search results on Google Scholar are from academic journals.
Online Courses
There are several online course platforms offering a wide range of courses free to learners. They include Coursera, FutureLearn, eDX, Khan Academy, Udemy and a host of others. From learning micro economics to improving your English Language proficiency, there are courses available for you to take. These courses are taught by academics from leading universities across the world.
Keeping abreast of opportunities worldwide
Organizations, universities and governments publish information on the internet from time to time on opportunities available to students in the form of scholarships (both undergraduate and postgraduate), grants and internships. The internet keeps you informed of these so you can take advantage of them.
Networking
You can build a valuable network of colleagues from around the world online. Social Media affords you this opportunity. When you build networks, you can exchange ideas and learn from others no matter where they are in the world.
Stay up to speed with the latest advancements in your field.
We live in the information age. You get ahead by what you know. Advances are made in your field of interest regularly. The internet helps you stay up to speed with these advances.
These are just a few ways you can better use the internet as a student. If you do have more tips and ideas, you can share them with us in the comments section below.
Searching for academic materials
When working on a research project, you’ll need to consult the body of knowledge already available on that topic. Students often find it difficult assessing such information because of the number of hours they may need to put in at the library. Also, doing a typical search for such information on a search engine doesn’t always deliver expected results. Google has made it easier for you to access information of this nature using Google Scholar. The search results on Google Scholar are from academic journals.
Online Courses
There are several online course platforms offering a wide range of courses free to learners. They include Coursera, FutureLearn, eDX, Khan Academy, Udemy and a host of others. From learning micro economics to improving your English Language proficiency, there are courses available for you to take. These courses are taught by academics from leading universities across the world.
Keeping abreast of opportunities worldwide
Organizations, universities and governments publish information on the internet from time to time on opportunities available to students in the form of scholarships (both undergraduate and postgraduate), grants and internships. The internet keeps you informed of these so you can take advantage of them.
Networking
You can build a valuable network of colleagues from around the world online. Social Media affords you this opportunity. When you build networks, you can exchange ideas and learn from others no matter where they are in the world.
Stay up to speed with the latest advancements in your field.
We live in the information age. You get ahead by what you know. Advances are made in your field of interest regularly. The internet helps you stay up to speed with these advances.
These are just a few ways you can better use the internet as a student. If you do have more tips and ideas, you can share them with us in the comments section below.
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