Educational Technology

February 12, 2017

The First Videodisc: Phonovision

Before electronic videodisks, Scotsman John Logie Baird created them from phonograph platters. Don McLean's work resurrecting Baird's original disks reveals an early step in the history of interactive video.

by Bill Ferster

February 4, 2017

The Diffusion Of Innovations: Everett Rogers

Can a rural sociologist who studied animal husbandry in the 1950s have anything to say about the way high-tech products are accepted into the marketplace? Turns out he can. Let us talk about the diffusion of innovations.

by Bill Ferster

February 1, 2017

From Memex To HyperCard

HyperCard was an important tool for eLearning at the birth of the Apple Macintosh computer. But before there was HyperCard, there was Vannevar Bush’s Memex.

by Bill Ferster

January 26, 2017

5 Things Instructors Can Learn From YouTube

I picked something up from my DIY journey on YouTube: Lessons in teaching that training managers might find helpful. So here they are – the 5 things you, as a training manager or instructor, could learn from YouTube.

by Glen Vondrick

January 20, 2017

Quick Guide: Improving Education With EdTech In Africa

EdTech in Africa has the chance to increase the access to education for Africans by benefiting of the rising internet penetration rates. Keywords are eLearning and mobile learning: From statistics and policies to the implementation in the daily live.

by Jens Ischebeck, Africa and Middle East

January 8, 2017

Attention Span: Technology – Friend Or Foe?

Educators should look at technology as a student's friend, not a foe. By taking away a student's cell phone, you lose a teachable moment. A mobile device is a powerful educational tool. Not all students know how much of its value extends beyond social media. Let us talk about attention span and how technology can help rather than harm it.

by Elizabeth Goodhue

December 29, 2016

5 Computer Skills That Will Help Advance A Tech Career

Here is a look at 5 skills that will help advance a tech career.

by Sarah Smith

December 29, 2016

The Pros And Cons Of Using Virtual Reality In The Classroom

Is virtual reality the new hype in our modern education? Can our ways of teaching new generations become more productive with the use of VR? Well, this article’s all about the pros and cons of virtual reality technology in the classroom.

by Paula Hicks

December 25, 2016

8 Ways Live Streaming For Education Is Going To Change The Future Of Learning

Using live streaming for education, students will be able to watch the experts in their field as they solve problems in real time. This is more conducive for learning as studies show, we learn more when we are able to visualize.

by Damian Wolf

December 24, 2016

How To Close The Skills Gap In Africa

Africa is the youngest of all continents; there lives an incredible amount of young people. This population needs education and skills in order to participate at the economic growth. Read more to learn why eLearning is one part of the puzzle to close the skills gap in Africa.

by Jens Ischebeck, Africa and Middle East

December 14, 2016

Interactive Formative Assessments: The Secret To Optimized Learning

Here is why the secret of optimized learning and teaching lies in interactive formative assessments.

by Charles Wiles

December 10, 2016

4 Principles, 4 Structures, And 8 Magic Tips For Educational Blogging

Do you feel the bore when you talk about blogging or do your students feel so? You may in fact turn that bore into an ever-green learning experience that builds portfolios for your students. Here are the principles, the structures, and some magic tricks for effective educational blogging.

by Mehdi ZOUAOUI