MEASURING TOOLS FOR DIFFERENTIATING INFORMATION FROM KNOWLEDGE include the following: Meaning: - Information is when the facts obtained are systematically presented in a given context. While Knowledge refers to the relevant and objective information gained through experience. See: Comparison between Data and Information: What makes data different from information? Description i.e. (What is it?):- Information means processed/refined data. While Knowledge means useful/purposeful/ reasonable information. Combination of Data and context: - Information describes the act of informing. While Knowledge means experience and intuition. Processing: - Information improves representation. While Knowledge increases consciousness of…
Day: July 26, 2018
Countries Where You Can Study for Free in 2016
Are you interested in studying abroad at no cost? Then, you will love this column. In the past, a good number of European countries which are members of the European Union (EU) offered tuition free education that enabled foreign students to enjoy quality education for free. Today, this is changing gradually as most of these countries have started charging tuition fees. Just recently, the Government of Sweden declared to stop granting tuition free education to foreigners. Before this declaration, this country has indeed helped a good number of international students…
Pen Ark Schools graduates students in grand style
Pen Ark School 2017/2018 graduation ceremony It was an exciting moment at Pen Ark Group of Schools as they celeberated their 10th and 18th Prize giving and Valedictory service for the secondary and basic respectively The event commenced with the introduction of guest by the master of ceremonies to the high table and an opening prayer which was conducted by a parent from the high table. An enlightening speech was given by the chairman of the occasion who began his speech by stating that the Lord Jesus is the main…
Command Day Secondary School Oshodi celebrates her Valedictory Service for the 2017/2018 set in Grand style
Command Day Secondary School Oshodi 2017/2018 Valedictory Service The euphoria of graduation was evident in the students of Command Day Secondary School Oshodi, as they painted the sky in their trademark green color to mark their Valedictory Service for the class of 2018. The ceremony which saw top personnel take their places on the high table to witness the glamorous occasion lived up to its billing as they delivered top-notch speeches to the outgoing students. The euphoria of graduation was evident in the students of Command Day Secondary School Oshodi,…
The Most Powerful Career Advice Every College Student Needs To Know
Career Advice is a must for everyone who turns into a Yes-man to get a job after college. That is why many people go through their careers hating their job or jumping off from one company to another. People go to college to get a degree and to pursue their passion and interest. Unfortunately, once they step outside the university they make choices different from the things that they want to be. They seem to become oblivious of their own goals. College doesn’t only prepare you for a job rather…
Comparison between Data and Information: What makes data different from information?
Comparison between Data and Information deals on checking the similarities and dissimilarities. Data are described as the facts or details from which information is derived. Individual pieces of data are rarely useful alone. For data to become information, data needs to be put into context. There are some yardsticks for comparing data to information. Comparing data to information is based on the following: 1. Meaning: Data is raw, unorganized facts that need to be processed. Data can be something simple and seemingly random and useless until it is organized. While…
How to Deal with Bullies
Bullies are those who use their strength or power to frighten or hurt someone who is weaker or smaller. It also means to put pressure on someone in order to make them do something you want. Bullying is a big problem. It can make kids feel hurt, scared, sick, lonely, embarrassed and sad. Bullies might hit, kick, or push to hurt people, or use words to call names, threaten, tease, or scare them. A bully might say mean things about someone, grab a kid’s stuff, make fun of someone, or…
Difference between the use of “ITS” and “IT’S” in English Language
Difference between the use of “ITS” and “IT’S” in English Language Did you know that the words “ITS” and “IT’S” are often used incorrectly? There is often confusion between “ITS” and “IT’S”. When you have a deep understanding of the breakdown of this issue, you will realise that there is good reason for the confusion. However, if you just want to know what is right, the matter is very simple. Read: Five Sense Organs of the Body The Use of “IT’S” “IT’S” is the short form of “IT IS” or “IT HAS”.…