Ransom E. Olds

Problem The current study investigated media multitasking habits and media multitasking beliefs, and explored the relationship of multitasking habits and nationality, specifically with Malaysian and American college students, and its effects on academic performance. It also investigated the relationship between multitasking beliefs, multitasking habits while studying and academic performance. Media multitasking has detrimental effects to academics, increases errors, and hinders creativity,…

People all around the world are taking Massive Open Online Courses, otherwise knowns as MOOCs. In the article, “The Year of the MOOC”, Laura Pappano states that MOOCs are free online course that anyone in the world can take. In an essay called “Chunky Peanut Butter,” by James Gregory the author explains his qualities and he can complete a MOOC. The best candidate for taking a MOOC because Gregory is flexible with working with people, serious about his work, and dedicated to advance his education…

According to article 26 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, everyone has the right to an education. Nowhere in the article states that an education received at an online institution is more or less legitimate than that of a psychical institution. As it happens, studies have found that 74% of for-profit universities offer online courses, and more than half of these are equivalent to classes offered in person. With this being said, an online education does help students due to the fact…

User side and server side factors that influence the performance of a website User side factors A user side factor is the capability of the users system must be taken into consideration because, if not, people who may become potential users could be prohibited from using the site. • Download speed: is the data capped by a user’s ISP, this is usually the amount of data that is used when something is being downloaded per second. The dial up speed of downloads tends to be at the speed of 56KPs,…

possible to offer personal copies of original source materials to academics and laypersons alike.”2 This would make it possible for the common person to have a copy of old texts that may be scarce, perhaps even texts that are too fragile to handle in their original state. The average consumer may not be interested in personal copies of old manuscripts, but this may appeal to a smaller market and therefore increase the potential of the Espresso Book Machine becoming widespread. Overall the…

Task switching is a habit that every individual has partaken in from time to time. Whether it be when someone is trying to do homework and listen to music or watch television and eat. Individuals most likely do not realize when they are performing two tasks at once. The current review provides a summary of previous research on this topic. First, the review will focus on the background of task switching, such as what it is. Second, it will focus on how the task switching works and how much…

Sometimes, we love a song not only because the melody is beautiful or the lyrics are meaningful but also because it brings us a sense of peace and ease, reminding us of our childhood memories which we sometimes forget in this too busy life. As found in the study of Carol Lynne Krumhansl and Justin Adam Zupnick, “Cascading Reminiscence Bumps in Popular Music”, which is also published as a brief article named “Kids Have Emotional Connections to Parents’ Music” on the “Discover magazine”, music…

School is very stressful for many students especially for someone who is new to the university lifestyle. It becomes difficult to balance their course load and their social life. Students must adapt to the new environment and begin to really understand their study habits. Learning in a classroom is not always the most efficient way for an individual to comprehend the content of a course. Students in their first year of university, who take online courses are more likely to receive better grade…

The Hames Center will implement the SAIL Program as a regular addition to our permanent schedule. This evidence-based program aligns with the DHSS’s priority to to promote health and wellness across lifespans, as this programs addresses older adults and will benefit family and caregivers. It supports the department 's core service and objective to protect, promote and improve the health status of Alaskans by providing direct health services to the senior population in Sitka, AK. Services will…

Kitty (Catherine Genovese) We all know New York for being a beautiful city full of attractions, but from all the beauty and exciting things going on terrible things also happen. A women named Catherine Genovese alias Kitty, was brutally murdered with no pity or help from anyone. When this horrible situation happened psychologist were very intrigued to learn why didn’t anyone help or call the police, many People witnessed the crime being committed but did nothing to help. Darley and Lantane…