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Educational Technology

August 12, 2013

25 Free iPad Apps For Teaching Geography

Are you looking for a way to teach your children or students geography? Offer them a totally free vacation around the world by downloading the following Free iPad apps.  Let them see the location, heritage and beauty of each country just by tapping your fingers.

by Christopher Pappas

Educational Technology

August 11, 2013

The Audacity Of Audacity

Audacity is a free, easy-to-use, multi-track audio editor and recorder for Windows, Mac OS X, GNU/Linux and other operating systems. In this post, Ryan Tracey shares how he uses it to turn the Subject Matter Experts in his organization from zero to hero in a few clicks.

by Ryan Tracey

Learning Management Systems

August 9, 2013

Why Organizations Choose Αn Open Source Learning Management System

Open Source Learning Management Systems have become extremely popular in recent years.  So, why should an organization choose an open source Learning Management System as opposed to a homegrown or proprietary LMS? Kineo recently distributed a survey to organizations which reveals the reasons why they chose open source.

by Steve Lowenthal

Game-Based Learning

August 8, 2013

The Agile Approach To Learning Game Design

Corporate learning professionals, instructional designers, trainers and eLearning pros… listen up. I want to let you in on a little secret: Game-based learning requires a whole new approach to learning design. It’s not the same as eLearning development, and it’s definitely not a set of skills you can pick up at an in-service day. The ADDIE approach to learning and development simply does not work with games. You have to go Agile instead.

by Steven Boller

eLearning Trends

August 8, 2013

The Top 3 Trends In e-Learning For Generation Z

Designing e-Learning products for Generation Z teenagers? Indigo Multimedia shares three key attitudinal and behavioral trends to consider in the design process.

by Caroline Greener

eLearning Authoring Tools

August 7, 2013

Turn PowerPoint Storyboards into Interactive Rapid e-Learning Content

Would you like to know why PowerPoint is a fantastic tool for outlining, or storyboarding, your e-Learning courses?

by Kristen Marshall

Social And Emotional Learning (SEL)

August 7, 2013

The Use Of Social Media In School Projects

The following article gives real life examples of school projects in which the students used social media. Some took it upon themselves to use these outlets, and instructors assigned others. The following social media learning tactics are common and effective nonetheless.

by Matt Hart

Instructional Design

August 6, 2013

The Myth Of Learning Styles

Myth: 82% thought that teaching children in their preferred learning style could improve learning outcomes. This approach is commonly justified in terms of brain function, despite educational and scientific evidence demonstrating that the learning-style approach is not helpful (Kratzig & Arbuthnott 2006). Check The Myth of Learning Styles article and infographic to find more!

by Christopher Pappas

Social And Emotional Learning (SEL)

August 6, 2013

The Twitter Guide For Teachers

Twitter can be an incredible tool for both teachers and students when used correctly. As a teacher, your role in the process is to be professional, understanding, and as creative as possible. In regards to Twitter, the possibilities are as endless as you make them. At the Teachers Guide to Twitter you will find: How as a teacher can you effectively utilize Twitter, a creative writing lesson plan using Twitter, 15 creative ways to use Twitter in the classroom, and 15 videos on how as a teacher can you use Twitter in classroom!

by Christopher Pappas

Learning Management Systems

August 6, 2013

Challenges Of Moodle UX And How To Address Them

There is no denying the fact that Moodle is a great learning management system. However, like with any other product, there are some pitfalls that can be found with Moodle as well. Would you be interested to know how can you address the Moodle UX challenges?

by Jason Silberman

eLearning Career

August 5, 2013

20 Resources for New eLearning Professionals

The following eLearning resources not only provide excellent, relevant and useful information on a variety of e-learning areas. Most also provide a means for you to connect with the other learning professionals, helping you to grow your personal learning network.

by Matthew Guyan

Educational Technology

August 5, 2013

55 Free iPad Apps For Practicing Reading

Are you looking for a way to practice reading with your child? In the following list you will find stories, picture books, audio playback games and other fun interactive applications that will help your kids practice reading, pronunciation and articulation, and enrich their vocabulary.

by Christopher Pappas