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Technology today has become a new way of living and is entrenched in every facet of modern human life. The internet, mobile phones, computers and various other tools of information management have completely changed the way how people live, learn, interact and work. Youngsters today are already exposed to various digital tools and are driving innovation in the technology sector. This has resulted in a mindshift of sorts in the education sector, with more and more institutions around the world realising the importance of adopting technology in the classroom. In the last five years digital literacy has risen beyond just being a buzzword, emerging as one of most important concepts in modern education. Here's a checklist of what's essential : * Terminology Without the ability to understand the relevant terminology, digital literacy can be a daunting endeavor. When students understand the various terms related to technology, using it becomes far more easier. It

Playing Sudoku or crosswords may not arrest age-related mental decline, as earlier studies suggested, but can boost mental ability over a lifetime, shows a research. The new study challenged previous studies that suggested mental agility can be maintained or improved by exercising the mind with such brain teasers. Led by a team from the University of Aberdeen in the UK, the study found that such activities had no effect on the rate of mental decline associated with ageing. However, regularly engaging in intellectual activities boosts mental ability throughout life, providing a "higher cognitive point" from which to decline. The study, published in the BMJ, did not show that they decline any slower. Read More Business Standard

As we age, we may develop certain disabilities that make it difficult to walk, climb, balance, or maintain our fine motor skills . In turn, these changes can affect our ability to perform routine, daily tasks. However, according to a new research, it is often possible to treat these difficulties before they lead to disability. A team of researchers examined information from a study called SHARE. It involved a survey of people aged 50 and older across most European Union countries and Israel every two years. This survey collected information about health, social and economic status, and participants' social and family networks . A total of 30,434 people participated in this survey. The research team who studied the information from SHARE published their findings in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society. For example, having good muscle strength helps us maintain the ability to function well. Research suggests that a minimum level of strength is needed for go