Friday 10 August 2012

The Impact of Computer Technology On Education

August 10,2012
There is hardly any facet of Science and Technology advancement without the use of Computer. In fact Computer or ‘’artificial intelligence’’ as it is otherwise called occupies a centre stage when reseaching advancement in Technology. Because it cannot just by-passed if there is a focus of any meaningful impact .

Computer configuration and make are being upgraded constantly to meet emerging trends.The impact of Computer technology on education in recent times is amazing. We can now bring the most advanced machines right inside the convenience of our home; offices and the class room and perform infinite tasks with them unlike what was obtainable with the first generation of computers.

The Computer World is an industry that will never grow old. It permeates every facet of human endeavour, so talking about its impact of Computer on Education we look beyond pupil- teacher relationship in the class room since knowledge is dynamic. Engineers, Economics, Accountants, Architects, Artisans etc, are finding better ways of doing things through advancement in Computer Technology and its applications. The field of Medicine has made tremendous discoveries in diseases diagnoses and treatment through the use of advanced software in Computer Technology.

Clinical consultations and advanced medical procedures are better done in connections with the use of computer automation. This is extended to the classroom and laboratories. So leanings and improvement in this regard is continuous, if not one can grow obsolete. Noticeably, there is a paradigm shift, except we would want to reverse back to the dark ages.

The impact of Computer Technology on education is noticable on how it has revolutionised the learning process. It is easier for the Teacher to impact knowledge with the use of Computer through the aid of audio-visual medium. Power point animation software can be used to present information in an interactive manner, a situation when the Teacher just watch on and do a stress less moderation. This medium makes teaching and learning process more interesting and less tedious. This method has been proven to be very effective at increasing students’ retentiveness and attention span.

Students can now make presentation in a digitalised manner with Computer software that takes learning and presentations far deeper and more comprehensible. It is also easier to carry a PDF or e-book reader than a bulky note or Text books. In the same vein, it is easier to carry and retrieve bulky information through the computer for the Teacher than the stress of lesson notes and text books.

Unlike in the time past, students from different parts of the World can interact simultaneously through the use of computer connected to the Internet. It is possible to discuss and share latest developments in the different fields of human endeavour without necessarily having to travel or through the orthodox means of exchange of information with delays that are unavoidable.

In the course of doing so, such information and knowledge acquired can be stored same time without the hassle of writing which ordinarily would have taken several hours and perhaps a number of information not captured.

We can say that the so called digital-gap between the advanced economies and the developing ones is bridged as a result of impact of Computer Technology on education.

With the wide range of application of computer Technology it has become a compulsory part of our school curriculum. It is not enough to appreciate what a computer can do by been able to switch it on and off it. It is equally imperative to constantly keep abreast with the latest discoveries and developments as it impact on current realities of our daily living.

In time to come, some persons may lose their relevance in their field or career just because of lack of self improvement in this regard; and it is becoming a compulsory requirement to be computer literate in order to be gainfully employed in most establishments.

It is also pertinent to note that if the impact of computer technology on education will be sustained, it has to be a compulsory subject up to the tertiary level and in all facet of learning. I think this informed the reason why in recent times some institutions have made computer literacy a compulsory requirement before gaining admission for further learning as the entire process is digitalised.

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Tuesday 24 July 2012

The 3.75G Internet Network

July 24,2012
Since the advent of internet services whether on mobile phones or other devices, Internet Data services have witnessed a phenomenal growth and development over the years. 3G is a term used to describe third generation of mobile internet systems. It provides a high speed mobile broadband services such as downloading heavy attachments, video streaming, participating in video blogs, make video calls, download music while enjoying the usual voice call and text messaging. The speed of 3.75G can come up to 42mbps.

If your mobile phone is of lower configuration you will find it impossible to download bulky or heavy attachments and other services that the 3.75G provides. So your device ( phones, Tablets, Modem and Router) have to be 3G enabled to take full advantage of these benefits. The beauty of the 3G network as it progresses is that what you could only do on your computer before, you can now do on the comfort of your mobile phones. Also note that your device has to be configured to browse the internet which could be automatic or done manually. You will find details about this as you go through similar posts on this blog. You will also find other measures or software that will make your internet surfing more enjoyable. For more information on the 3G Network,feel free to contact us on onlinenaija@gmail.com or submit your comment.

Airtel WAP,MMS and Internet Configuration for Mobile Phones

July 24,2012
Airtel WAP,MMS and Internet configuration for Mobile Phones offers one of the fastest and cheapest internet services via mobile cell phones with a continuous improvement. It is necessary to keep abreast with these developments in order to take full advantage of it. As soon as a registered Sim Card is inserted into a cell phone, if the phone is compatible with over the air configuration three messages showing WAP, MMS and Internet configuration settings would be received from Airtel.Each of them should be saved. All we need to do is to choose the ''save'' or ''install'' option by pressing the MENU key , click on ‘’save’’ or ‘’install’’.
However if the phone model can not be configured automatically for Airtel WAP, MMS, and Internet Configuration for Mobile Phones there will be the need to do it manually. Navigate to internet connection settings, select network, which is Airtel Gprs this time around, and fill in the following information for the steps that is outlined:

AIRTEL WAP
Homepage URL---http://airtellive.com
Bearer----GPRS
APN-------wap.ng.airtel.com
User name---wap
Password----0000

AIRTEL MMS
Homepage URL----http://aitellive.com
Bearer-----GPRS
IP address---- 192.168.175.184
APN---------mms.ng.airtel.com
User name-----mms
Password------ 0000

AIRTEL INTERNET
Homepage URL…..http://airtellive.com
Bearer----- GPRS
APN----- Internet.ng.airtel.com
User name------internet
Password----- 0000

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How to Configure China Phones To Browse the Internet

July 24,2012
How to configure China Phones to browse the internet before now have always been the concern of users. China phones cannot be configured over the air or automatically to browse the internet at the moment .Though in recent time some come with Google application but in most cases they still have to be configured manually. The dominance of China Phones in the GSM market especially due to its affordability and for the fact that most makes accommodate the use of more than one Sim Cards made it gain so much prominence. This is why an alternative measure as to how to configure them to browse the internet was a welcome development. But note that you may find slight variation in the various steps given by different authors on how to achieve this aim this could be due to modification and use of internet terms by different manufacturers of China Phones. Below are steps you will find useful in configuration of China Phones:

Step 1. Click on MENU
Step 2. Click on Services or Web services
Step 3. Click on Data Account
Step 4. Click on GPRS and edit it
After this you will be given a number options (profiles) choose any , renamed it and set it as default. For example if MTN is your Network, you named it mtn gprs . Fill in the other required information as follows:
APN= web.gprs.mtnnigeria.net
Username = web
Password=web
Authentication Type= Normal
After this click on save. Go back again and click on MENU, then click on services and proceed to click on wap. Select the profile you activated earlier.
Select http as the connection type
-IP Address= 10.199.212.2
Port=9201(for wap) 8080(for html)
Save and activate profile, your China Phone is now ready to browse the internet.
How to configure china phones to browse the internet is not an uphill task. It take a simple understanding of internet terms used by different manufacturers.

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Friday 13 July 2012

GLO Data Bundles for Browsing the Internet

July 13,2012
Below are the Glo Data Bundles for browsing the internet with respect to Handsets, Tablets and Smart Phones. Streaming audio and Video, download applications and chat with Family and Friends on their Data enabled Devices. Data plan can be purchased by the USSD code or through SENDING an SMS code for any of the Data plans to 127.To check Data usage or balance text INFO to 127.

Plans(Instant surf)-Data(10MB)—Price(N100)—Validity(24hrs)—Code(*127*51#)—SMS Code(51)
Plan(Weekly)-Data(50MB)—Price(N400)—Validity(7days)—Code(*127*52#)—SMS Code(52)
Plan(Always Micro)-Data(200MB)—Price(N1000)—Validity(30days)—Code(*127*53#)—SMS Code(53)
Plan(Always Macro)-Data(1024MB)—Price(N3000)—Validity(30days)—Code(*127*54#)—SMS Code(54)

You can call customer care on 121 for any other further query toll free for glo data bundles for browsing the internet or you can text MENU to 127 to get more details about these plans. Subscribe to Nigeria Technology Archive periodic updates through www.onlinenaijatech.blogspot.com or reach us through onlinenaija@gmail.com Please note that this information can change without any prior notice from Globacom or from the Nigeria Technology Archive, it is your duty therefore to constantly visit these websites.

GLO Router Plans

Plan (Silver)- Data(10GB)—Price(N10,000)—Validity(30days)—Code(*127*11#)
Plan (Gold)-Data(15GB)—Price(N15000)—Validity(30days)—Code(*127*12#)
Plan (Platinium)-Data(20GB)—Price(N18000)—Validity(30days)—Code(*127*13#)

With Router you can share GLO Internet access with more than one Laptop or PC. Router can connect up to 100 Laptops or Computers simultaneously. It is ideal for small internet business and offices.

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Airtel Data Bundles for Browsing the Internet

July 13,2012
Airtel data bundles for browsing the internet refer to the periodic data plan for browsing the internet from your phones or device. You can choose the data plan that suits you. After making this choice you can purchase data bundle either by USSD activation code or by sending the data plan code via SMS to 141.The corresponding cost of the data bundle will be deducted from your account. This may be sustained or changed with the passage of time(Terms and conditions apply). I however envisage that it will get better and better with time.
Plan (Daily)-Data (10MB)—Price—(N100)—Validity (24hrs)—Code(*141*11*1#)
Plan (Weekly)-Data (25MB)—Price (N400)—Validity (7days)—Code(*141*11*2#)
Plan (Easy)-Data (80MB)—Price (N500)—Validity(14days)-Code(*141*11*3#)
Plan (Life)-Data (200MB)—Price(N1000)—Validity(30days)—Code(*141*11*4#)
Plan (Midi)-Data (250MB)—Price(N1300)—Validity(30days)—Code(*141*11*5#)
Plan (Surf)-Data (500MB)—Price(N2000)—Validity(30days)—Code(*141*11*6#)
Plan (Smart/Tab/Pad)-Data(1024MB)--Price(N3000)-Validity(30days)-Code(*141*11*7#)



DATA PLANS FOR DATA CARD, MIFI AND ROUTERS
Plan(Day)-Data(150MB)—Price(N500)—Validity(24hrs)—Code(*141*12*1#)—SMS Code(103)
Plan(Plus)-Data(3072)—Price(N5000)—Bonus(1536)—Validity(30days)—Code(*141*12*2#)—SMS Code(101)
Plan(Max)—Data(5120)—Price(N8000)—Bonus(2560MB)—Validity(30days)—Code(*141*12*3#)—SMS Code(102)
Plan(Premium)—Data(10240MB)—Price(N15000)—Bonus(5120MB)—Validity(30days)—Code(*141*12*4#)—SMS Code(105)
Plan(Weekend)-Data(3072)—Price(N3000)—Bonus(1536MB)—Validity(30days)—Code(*141*12*5#)—SMS Code(108)
Plan(Night-off peak)-Data(3072MB)—Price(N2500)—Bonus(1536MB)—Validity(30days)—Code(*141*12*6#)—SMSCode(107)

You can contact customer care on 111 free of charge for any further query Airtel data bundles for browsing the internet or e-mail us on onlinenaija@gmail.com You can subscribe to our monthly updates through www.onlinenaijatech.blogspot.com . Please note that these plans can change any time without any prior notice, it is your duty to constantly update yourself by visiting Airtel website or the Nigeria Technology Archive

Wednesday 11 July 2012

ETISALAT DATA BUNDLES

July 11,2012
Below are Etisalat Data Bundles plans for browsing the internet in Nigeria. Once the decision of the choice of data bundle is reached , all we need to do is dial the access code and the corresponding charges will be deducted from the account balance.Once a data plan is choosen and not yet expired there will be the need to opt out to migrate to another Data plan by dialing *229*0#.

Plan(Monthly)--Price(N1000)--Data(200MB)---Code(*229*2*1#)
Plan( Monthly)--Price(N2000)--Data(500MB)---Code( *229*2*2#)
Plan(Monthly)--Price(N4000)--Data(1GB)---Code(*229*2*4#)
Plan (Monthly)--Price( N6500)--Data(3GB)---Code( *229*2*3#)
Plan (Monthly)--Price(N8000)--Data(6GB)---Code(*229*2*5#)
Plan (Daily)--Price(N100)--Data(100MB)---Code(*229*3*1#)
Plan (Weekly)--Price(N500)--Data(50MB)---Code( *229*3*4#)
Plan (Nights&wkend)--Price(N4000)--Data(3GB)---Code(*229*3*3#)

To check data balance dial *228# or call Etisalat Nigeria customer care on 200 for free. Please note that Etisalat Data Bundles can change without any prior notice, you have to keep updates by constantly visiting Etisalat website or the Nigeria Technology Archive at wwww.onlinenaijatech.blogspot.com .

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