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Educational Technology

November 30, 2013

The 5 Best Free Web Search Tools For Teachers

There’s no denying the fact that the Internet is a great tool for students to increase their knowledge. However, some search engines can also lead students to less-than-desirable websites or websites without any valid content. Use these 5 Best Free Web Search Tools for Teachers to ensure that your students find relevant and safe results whenever they search the web.

by Christopher Pappas

Mobile Learning

November 29, 2013

Moving to Mobile - What are the Gotchas? Part 2

A strategy is needed in order to successfully launch any mobile learning (mLearning). There are seven categories within a mLearning Strategy that, when addressed, will amalgamate your work into “gotcha” free mLearning. This blog will cover the second and third – Audience and Learning.

by Greg Gardner

eLearning Design and Development

November 28, 2013

Awesome eLearning Course Guide

Your guide to designing and implementing awesome eLearning courses. At this article, you will find the top 10 tips for creating awesome eLearning courses that are effective, engaging, and immersive.

by Christopher Pappas

eLearning Infographics

November 26, 2013

5 Awesome Instructional Design Infographics

From instructional design history to instructional systems design at this post you will find 5 awesome instructional design infographics!

by Christopher Pappas

Educational Technology

November 26, 2013

12 Free iPad Apps For Teaching Handwriting

If you are looking for a way to teach your little ones how to handwrite, check the list below. In this list you will find 12 Free iPad Apps that will help your children learn how to handwrite starting from small words and numbers. The audiovisual material provided will make learning a playful and fun process. 

by Christopher Pappas

Learning Management Systems

November 26, 2013

5 Handy Tips For Moodle Migration (2018 Update)

There’s been a lot of talk about Moodle, but what exactly is it, why do you need it, and how can you guarantee a smooth migration? In this article, I'll share 5 handy tips for a smooth migration to Moodle.

by Christopher Pappas

Online Courses (MOOC)

November 25, 2013

Video Games and Learning: MOOC Story

I just finished a great class titled “Video Games and Learning”. K. Squire and C. Steinkuehler from the University of Wisconsin–Madison taught the 6 week course via www.coursera.org to ~40,000 students including me. The class focused on Massively Multiplayer Online (MMO) video games.

by Anne Knowles

Educational Technology

November 24, 2013

Top 10 FREE Google Chrome Extensions for Teachers

Are you looking for Google Chrome Extensions for educational purposes? If yes, try out the Top 10 FREE Google Chrome Extensions for Teachers.

by Christopher Pappas

eLearning Design and Development

November 24, 2013

How To Write Aims and Objectives for eLearning Courses

Aims and objectives can sometimes be incredibly confusing but every eLearning course needs to have them. Here's an explanation of what they are, why they're needed and a simple way to write aims and objectives for eLearning courses.

by Rebecca Ogrady-Marshall

Educational Technology

November 24, 2013

The 8 Best Free Word Cloud Creation Tools For Teachers

Word clouds are a fun way to help students think creatively about any topic. However, it can be hard to find the right tool for your needs. We have made it easier for you by compiling a list of the eight best free word cloud creation tools for teachers.

by Christopher Pappas

Mobile Learning

November 22, 2013

Moving to Mobile - What are the Gotchas?

So you want to move to mLearning. Great! Do you know how to get there from where you currently are? Not sure how to get started? This blog series will discuss seven categories I’ve found helpful in creating a mLearning strategy.

by Greg Gardner

Blended Learning

November 21, 2013

Finding the Right Balance with Blended Learning

When it comes to employee training, sometimes finding and choosing the best eLearning method is difficult. Getting everyone to agree on one training method is often the most difficult task. For example, online training is extremely cost effective and time efficient, while classroom training has different yet equally important benefits. This makes it especially difficult to decide which method to use.

by Christie Wroten