Education Roundtable To Set New Benchmarks For Global Learning

The International Education Roundtable is set to deliberate on issues that are pertinent to major learning systems globally.

The international body, which consists of representatives from countries like the US, Canada, Australia, China, Singapore, and Hong Kong, is aiming to make education curriculums prepare students to be well educated global citizens of the future.

The body also recommends recruiting and hiring the best teachers and effectively grooming school leaders. Moreover, the group is also setting measures to gauge and improve impact of information and communication technology on education.

Each year, it is a common knowledge that almost all governments spend billions on improvements and reforms on education. In most cases, such budgets take care of school building construction and renovations.

Are these measures enough to ensure a good and high-quality level of education? Why are some schools performing much better than the others? Is there a way to address education problems of today?

The International Education Roundtable brings about greater attention to results of current international benchmark tests and reports.

The group has been responsible for bringing issues about education reform to international platforms from domestic agenda. Thus, the roundtable is presenting a good and viable opportunity for global education ministers to come and merge efforts in discussing topics that are top priorities on everyone’s agenda.

There is a need for different education ministers from all over the world to meet so there would be an effective exchange of ideas.

 Ministers could also raise their own education experiences in their countries, so that they could eventually learn from each other.

 As the cliché goes, people should learn from the mistakes and lessons experienced by others. In this way, innovations could be successfully scaled across a system. They could be adapted and used by others.

The body also aims to identify several other issues and challenges that school systems worldwide are currently facing amid the current economic situation.

 Most participants to the round table meeting indicate that they think education is presently remaining as among the most important investments for the future. Such ministers also commit to continuously seek major improvements for their own school systems. These are despite the current economic downturn.

When it comes to education, there are just too many pressing issues. It seems that education is a very challenging subject.

 Most global governments are experiencing difficulties in meeting up and addressing education challenges. It is estimated that about half of total global population of children are still not going to formal schools.









 What are governments to do with such a problem? Surely, such a concern should be addressed by governments not singly but as a collective entity.

The global round table for education aims to formally find solutions to pressing education issues. It aims to improve and bolster the current state of education not just in developed nations but also throughout the world.

There is a need to monitor how institutions and schools perform. For one, coming up with lists of top schools could inspire education institutions to do better.

Second, more obscure schools could look up to role models. Third, major setbacks and problems could be instantly identified and addressed in a collective manner.

The world should unite when it comes to distracting issues that hound education. People should hope collective efforts like round table meetings would not falter.

How To Get Started With Information Products

The first step to creating your own information product is to figure out what people want to know about your niche.

Think back to when you first started your business, what questions did you have?

Let’s say that you own a business selling floral arrangements created from silk flowers,
here are a few questions that people may want answers to:

• How do I make my own arrangements?

• Where is the best place to buy the items needed to make them?

• How do I preserve them to last over the years?

• How should they be cleaned?

• How can I start a floral arrangement business?

All these questions can be answered in one information product like an e-book, but they
can also be split up into a few different ones.

You can write an e-book using your business knowledge that will teach other people
how to start their own floral arrangement business.

 You can tell them everything they need to know about how to get started, and even provide them with a bonus resource sheet on where they can buy the best items for the best prices. You can find a free guide
here.

Write a step-by-step e-course and split it up into different lessons that teach people how to make their own silk floral arrangements. Once you have the course written, the rest is automated.

Your visitor can sign up, pay for the course, and your autoresponder will automatically send them the lessons based on the schedule you have set up.

Promote through freebies. If you want to answer the questions about preservation and cleaning, then write up a tip sheet or small report and give it away to people who sign up for your newsletter. A 5 day e-course is another way to do this, and you will benefit in more than one way.

 First, you’ve captured your visitor and placed them on your mailing list and will be able to promote your business to them, but you’re also promoting your information product within the tip sheet, e-course, or small report that
they are reading.

Tips To Note When Choosing A Movie Download Site

The Internet is swamped by numerous Websites today that are offering tons of videos. Yes, watching videos is now made possible because the speed and power of the online media continues to rise.

Have you heard about downloading and watching movies online? Many users are now using the Internet because of the countless movie download sites.

Are you confused because there are just too many movie download sites today? Have you tried some of them and end up being just disappointed and frustrated?

 You should be very discerning and careful when choosing a movie download site, most especially if you are paying for required memberships and subscriptions.

Here are several guidelines that could help you do so.

Choose a movie download site that is offering unlimited downloads. Many Websites are offering membership options for numerous or unlimited downloads.




Doing so would be very beneficial in the long run especially if you are addicted to downloading and viewing movies through the Internet.

 However, take note that most of movie download sites that offer unlimited downloads are charging much more compared to those that are charging on limited downloads.

Many Internet users are misled by the price difference between sites that offer limited and unlimited movie downloads.

 First of all, sites that offer limited downloads for a certain period would naturally charge less compared to those that are offering unlimited downloads. If you are not into downloading and watching movies across the Internet, the limited option would be right for you.

 If you intend to watch one or just a handful of titles, you are better off in such memberships. However, if you are into regularly watching movie downloads the unlimited option would be the best. It would cost you much more if you download movies beyond the limits in limited memberships.

Make sure the movie download site you chose is offering a wide array of movie titles. It is always best to enjoy the widest selections of titles, and even games, music, and television shows.

It would be appropriate if you would first check on a site’s portfolio or list of movies before you finally decide to secure a membership.


You should be sure that you would not be stuck in a membership that you would not actually enjoy. You have all the right to do the necessary checking.

 The best movie download sites are those with the biggest portfolio of titles and those that are at the same time committed to expanding their range.

Lastly, take note of the video or movie quality. The best are those sites that offer DVD-quality movies.

However, be careful because most membership Websites know this. Thus, they promise DVD-quality movies.

It is only after you finalized membership that you would realize that such sites are only offering substandard quality of movies. It is just frustrating to wait long hours downloading a movie file and then getting disappointed with the video quality.

There is nothing better than staying at home and watching your favorite movies. If you are a home buddy and you value company of your family, patronizing movie download sites’ services would be best for you.

There is no more need to spend too much for buying and renting DVDs or getting to movie houses to watch a movie.

Getting Education Versus Getting A Degree

Many college students often lament that they just need to accumulate sufficient college credits so they could earn a degree and simply move on.

This ‘just-get-by’ attitude is very discouraging and disappointing, especially to educators who want to give students useful education rather than a degree.

You should be wondering by now, is there a difference between getting education and getting a degree?

 To begin with, college degree is just a representation. It is a certification attesting that an individual has actually studied in a variety of useful fields.

 It also indicates that the individual has achieved a target level of subject mastery.

 In contrast, education is everything any degree is representing. It should be regarded as the more important between the two.

 That is because it is education that would help individuals get on with the real-life challenges in the workplace. It is education that would make anyone rise from above the rest.

Traditionally, students are usually told that earning a college degree is the real key to success. When success is tackled, it could mean financial and personal.

There are already many studies that show how individuals with college education are able to win the workplace.

They are usually the ones earning substantially higher salaries throughout their lifetime compared to those who are without degrees.

 Information like these makes anyone infer that college degree is simply leading to a difference. Thus, many students believe that to be able to achieve success, college degrees are essential.

If you want to make a difference, you should get into the realization that it is college education that truly makes the difference, not the degree. Is there a difference between the two other than the above mentioned?

There is. It is possible that an individual attain a college degree without real education. It is also possible that an individual get real education without earning a degree. Are you confused?

Many college students just aim to pass subjects and get on to earning the sought-after degree.

They do not pay much attention to learning and much of the lessons they take in class are not retained. However, they could still pass exams and earn good grades at projects. In the end, they could still manage to graduate from college without much seriousness.

On the other hand, a student may take college courses seriously that they are practically adapting and using the lessons learned to daily life situations.

They could have learned lessons through the heart.

Thus, retention is not a problem. However, due to unlikely and inevitable circumstances, they could not be able to finish college and earn a degree (usually due to financial constraints).

So which is better, attaining a degree or attaining education? Initially, everyone would say it is both. But a closer and deeper take on the issue would lead you to a single possible answer: it is the education.

However, the world and the workplace are yet to learn from this realization.

Nowadays, degrees are still regarded as synonymous to education. People have yet to see companies and prospective employers looking more closely into this argument.

For the meantime, individuals with both a degree and education are on the winning end. It is just very important that you open up to learn more while you are studying to earn a degree.

 You could have both if you only would be more serious in finishing your college and learning basic professional skills.

Have a nice day.

Practice Outsourcing, Relieve The Pressure And Make More Money!

Outsourcing is the delegation of tasks or jobs from internal production to an external entity (such as a subcontractor).

Most recently, it has come to mean the elimination of native staff to staff overseas, where salaries are markedly lower.

This is despite the fact that the majority of outsourcing that occurs today still occurs within country boundaries, especially in North America.


It became a popular buzzword in business and management in the 1990s. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Outsourcing

So it simply is taking something that is required by your business and instead of doing it yourself or in house, you pay another individual or company to do it for you.

The reason I wanted to get into this today is because I saw someone in a forum pretty upset.

 She was trying so hard to put together a good sales page for her product and through here post it seemed she was pretty frustrated and depressed about it…

And there was good advice given and I wanted to echo that for any of you that might be in business and are struggling trying to do everything yourself.

In the beginning it might make economic sense I suppose. If your funds are short, you might have to try and do a lot yourself, but keep this in mind…

The most successful marketers and business people do well because they focus on the things THEY are good at. The rest they give to others to do for them.

Some people will actually just create products and have others create the sales pages, content, graphics and more for them.

In this person’s case above, she could go to a place like eLance and put the job up for people to bid on. She’d pay someone a few bucks and probably get a fantastic sales page.

If you are looking for a programmer, you might go to elance.com.
The investment can come back to you a 100 or 1000 fold. Find people that are good at other things that you are not or don’t have time for.

I’ve done it myself. I’m working on an on going project with an individual who I found through eLance. We are co-authoring an eBook together. The project itself is long term.

 It involves a lot of research and time, but she brings to the table things I don’t. I bring to the table things & experience that she doesn’t.

We are a team.

So the next time YOU get frustrated or stressed because of time or inability to do something, think about it. Think about going out there and finding someone to help you with your project and business.

Also learn to pace yourself & not put to much pressure on yourself if something isn’t working out. It’s not worth losing your sanity or becoming depressed over something like your business.

ALL of us struggle with something; every business struggles… We are not all good at everything… Even the most successful of us have times of difficulty.

Just focus on your strengths and your goal. Work at it. Don’t focus on the obstacle; focus on the result your effort will have.

Taking breaks will help as well. Take a walk. If something is REALLY driving you crazy, set it down for a few days and work on something else. When you come back to it, you’ll come back with fresh energy and will be more effective.

OR… simply ask for some help in your favorite forum!

Strength and growth come only through continuous effort and struggle. -Napoleon Hill

The Internet, A Never Ending Gold Rush

QUOTING MYSELF WITH A SELFIE.... :) I agree with everyone. I believe the "Gold Rush" will last until someone replaces the internet with a new medium... About 10,000 years from now....hehe... what do you think ? 

 

I look at the internet as being a reflection of the off-line world. It is and will continue to be a dynamic environment. Everyday someone is inventing a new product or technology that will spin off 1000s of niches. And remember this, there is an effect that I see rarely (if ever) communicated.

Even if you're in a crowded market, people drop out of that market daily. Stick with it long term and you will float to the top. And I also think that the same crowded market can vanish from relevance when you come in with a far superior product or service. The longer you're in the game, the more you learn, the better you become... failure is not an option. 

 

Enjoy the Ride, Read along! I'm very passionate about this. I think there is a lot of opportunity online. I just think a lot of people don't have the direction they need to capture it... And I wanted to add: The internet is not going to go away unless something better replaces it down the road which would probably only create more opportunity for us. I believe that the internet and off-line world will merge and create huge opportunities in the years to come. 

 

And remember, it's growth into the global sphere has barely gotten off the ground. There is a whole world out there that hasn't even jumped on board the World Wide Web! Hang in there... It's a number game! This is something I posted on the Warriors Forum after having a small, short drought. 

 

I hadn't made a sale for a longer than average period. I finally made one this day and had to communicate how I felt to someone. It sort of developed into more than that. QUOTING MYSELF WITH A SELFIE AGAIN:

I just want to say, I love this internet stuff!! To all the newbies out there that are just getting started with their online businesses and haven’t seen the first sale yet or anyone that’s having a streak of bad luck... I just wanted to take the time to tell you to HANG IN THERE.

 

 There is nothing better than being in business for yourself. I’ve been my own boss for years; I had a remodeling business a few years ago…

I’m so conditioned to working on my own that I think it would drive me crazy if I had to punch a clock again. Getting up without an alarm clock every day is so nice. It is so exciting when someone actually spends money on one of your products. You've worked so hard on your website or choosing the perfect affiliate programs that are going to offer the best products at the highest commission. It's great when you see that hard work pay off. My main product is affiliate programs and Adsense. 

 

I’ve been doing PPC for a long time, but once in a while I fall into a rut like I have been the last week or two. It’s a little worry some, but I keep doing the things that I’ve always done.  

 

I keep my eye on the ball and don’t let up. I stick to my routine. I work on my site, I write my articles, I fine tune my PPC campaigns and add new ones, I study SEO, I learn from e-Books and Forums about the online business, and just systematically work the plan... yes, I do have a plan. I’ve been a salesman for a long time. There is one thing I’ve learned from my sales experience that can be translated to online world:
 

Numbers. Numbers. It’s all about numbers. I can possibly sell life insurance. I work with a couple different brokerages and can literally quote 100s of companies for any one person in minutes. I use various lead systems to find prospects. 

 

About 2 years ago I  got with a lead program to sell "Computer Hardware Products" This one company really had an incredible system that really drove home the importance of knowing your numbers...
 

Here were my numbers selling Hardware Products: If I got leads per week, made phone calls, I would set 5-7 appointments, and make 2-3 sales... Consistently. It’s a numbers game. It never failed. If I was making $2000 per month I could double that just by doubling the leads and the phone calls… of course it probably helps to be a good salesman also. 

MY POINT: It’s the same way with online business. If you see X number of people, you will make X number of sales. This is why I don’t worry. I can predict when I am due. I know my numbers. (i.e., I’ve had 300 clicks without a sale, I normally get one sale every 200 clicks... ... 

 

Maybe that's why I like PPC, it's a numbers game. I’m certainly not making 1 million dollars a year online (yet). But I know it’s just a matter of time. More traffic = More sales
 

If I consistently work my plan and stick to my routine I will realize success... actually a nice 6 figure income would be sufficient. And so can all of you! It may not happen overnight, but it will happen if you’re persistent. 

 

I could write an eBook, but I just wanted to take a few minutes and communicate my experience... I’m off a fresh sell after a short drought and still have the residual adrenaline effects running through my body. So please forgive me. Stick with it everyone and I’ll see ya’ll at the top!!

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Sometimes I get in the zone and write something profound... Have a wonderful day.

The Trouble With Managing Forums

The main trouble with forums is that the medium is imperfect, but what on earth is perfect anyways. Therefore we have to rely on one of our senses to interpret our communications with each other.
Our sense of sight.
You have people from all over the world. Different backgrounds, different educations, different values, different attitudes, and different personalities. The medium itself is expressionless. Expression and body language are big parts of communication. Many forums have used smileys as a means to express yourself better by giving the post a mood. There are many little notations you can add to express your mood or reactions. Unfortunately even those can be misinterpreted easily by different people. There is also the writing experience of the poster that is a factor. There are different levels of posters - beginner to advanced all mixed together. There are different styles of writing influenced by education or geography. Every forum has rules that can be slightly different from one to another. One will allow a little self promotion and another will prohibit it. Sometimes it's a fine line to follow.
A large issue is the fact that we often depend on the number of posts a person has to determine the validity of statements or intentions. Many posters with a few posts are in awe of those with thousands. If you have 3000 posts, you can say something about anything and have an impact whether it's based in truth or not...
The volume of posts alone cannot determine intelligence or the experience of the poster. One person can have 100 posts of pure brilliance. Each post composed of profound thoughts, well written comments, smart ideas, and relevant information. Another can have 4000 posts which are composed of nothing more than fluff. Most contributing little to the forum.
Someday I hope to see a universal method that stretches across all forums. Create a way to document a persons journey and experience in forums. Essentially a fingerprint that can be implanted in the posters profile. A stand alone database that can be accessed for information on this poster. That combined with some new innovations to help communicate... Is it a size factor. The larger the forum the easier to control.
I don't think so. It's the management of the forum. The Administrators or Moderators are in control. The trouble is some forums lack leadership. I've seen, on several occasions, forums destroyed or at least wounded, because of the lack of control. Then regular people in the forum will try to act as police and it will mushroom into a war. The Admin or Mods need to police the halls. They need to control the crowds.

It can happen fast. One second all is calm. The next, the forum is on fire. A Policing Presence is so important. Also there must be a clear system of conduct. Clear to anyone stepping foot through the doorway. There also has to be a clear discipline policy that is followed to a "T". It's not an easy task to keep things together. This is especially true for a newer forum. Unless you already have a team of people in place you can trust to control things, it's a crap shoot. So, know, if you are considering starting a forum for any reason, it's not as easy as just uploading it to your server and letting the visitors have at each other.

You have to have a game plan. It has to be well thought out. Try and recruit some people to help you out with it. This is if you have the traffic and expect a lot of signups. If the process is slowed it may be easier to control on your own and people will grow with the forum. But if you dump hundreds of people from all over the world in a short period of time... look out! And lastly, it does depend on the topic of the forum. If it's a forum about Scams, you will attract the scammers as well as the people trying to get help. If you create a forum for hungry entrepreneurs, expect some conflicts. If you have a forum about the Care of Rabbits, you'll probably be safe.

Certain topics will attract certain personalities. Just some thoughts about the subject I had on my mind. It's interesting. Forums have become a good way to create community. So I know a lot of people are already doing it or probably considering it. You just have to know that it will take some of your resources (i.e., time especially) to manage it. This isn't a thing that can just put up and forgotten about. Plan well before taking it up. Have a nice day.

How To Get Out Of The Information Loop

This is something I see being discussed and it's a Problem today for New and even some Experienced Internet Marketers.

It's regarding the moment you realize that you know enough.
A lot of people get into a trap or "loop" of buying ebooks  after ebooks and also purchasing courses after courses looking for some magic formula to success.
I honestly believe some of it stems from laziness. We think this online stuff or other Works should be easy.
So many search in vain for the easy formula or the easy way out, Yes, there are some available less complicated pathways, but don't get over worked as it can be disastrous !!!
Until that day many get to realize the formula is never that easy and we already know how to be a success online.
Some people have spent hundreds of dollars looking for the magic formula. But did they find it ?...
They didn't. Why? Because there isn't one that does not involve hard and smart work.
when one emerges it doesn't last long; the market becomes saturated with people running after the opportunity and overnight therefore that opportunity loses it's power.
That  is why I think it's so important to hang out in forums, read all the free stuff out there and then choose a path that is suited to YOU.
After you've decided what path is best, then maybe buy a few eBooks related to that path.
But commit to it and don't be distracted because you see everyone else running to the New Big Thing.
Everyone's going to be selling you something.
 All of them will convince you it's the next best thing, but they are just SELLING something.
I'm not saying don't buy anything. I am saying focus on a specific area and get to work.
Don't get bogged down by purchasing every new thing that comes along... This will never stop.
There will always be new products to google over...
You need to know when to stop. It's a bit of an addiction, but admitting you have a problem is the first step:) So take a look at what you have.
Take a look at yourself and make a decision to start acting. Start putting your money into your business instead of info products. Start today! Wishing You Success.