Now you can you hold 70,000 books in one hand!

September 29, 2024 - Reading time: 2 minutes

If you are reading this blog, you are a certifiable smart person and probably know about Project Gutenberg (PG). They have been collecting digital editions of public domain books since Michael S. Hart first typed in the Declaration of Independence and posted it online in 1971. Since then, the project has added free books at an increasing rate, passing the 70,000 mark this year. If they're online, why make these books available on a thumb drive?

With about 70,000 local copies of books, it's pretty darned cool to know that, as long as you have this drive, you will be able to access all those books, even in a nuclear Armageddon. The fact that you can search and read the books, and highlight and take notes on them, on any computer with the drive just makes it better.

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How Schools are Leveraging Technology to Set Examinations

March 3, 2023 - Reading time: 3 minutes

The education sector has undergone a major transformation in recent years, with technology playing a significant role in the process. The incorporation of technology has allowed schools to simplify many of the processes involved in setting and conducting exams. Technology has made it much easier and more efficient, from creating question papers to grading and analysing student performance. This article will discuss how schools are leveraging technology to set examinations.

Digitization of Examination Papers

One of the primary ways in which schools are leveraging technology is by digitising examination papers. Gone are the days of hand-written question papers and manually graded answers. Today, schools can create, store, and distribute examination papers electronically. This saves time, eliminates the possibility of human error, and increases security. Additionally, digital question papers can be easily modified, making it easier for schools to update their question papers with the latest information.

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