Educational Technology

January 28, 2016

ITIS Majorana School: An Example Of Best Practice

I recently had the opportunity to visit ITIS Majorana School of Brindisi, one of the best innovative school examples in Europe. Here is how a school is revolutionizing education through the use of digital technologies.

by Tiziana Saponaro

January 25, 2016

7 Reasons To Use Beacon Technology On Campuses

Beacon technology can wirelessly transmit information to students within a specific range. In this article, I’ll highlight the ways beacon technology can improve college campuses and provide examples of how actual colleges are using this technology today.

by Morgan Scheuerman

January 22, 2016

7 Benefits Οf Technology Integration Ιn Τhe Education Sphere

The future of the educational system is practically determined by the development of technology. Some educators and experts are against the trends of implementing EdTech tools and apps in every single aspect of the schooling system, mainly because technology is a source of distraction for students. However, proper technology integration guides students towards greater understanding of all concepts covered in class.

by Stephanie Norman

December 24, 2015

3 Tips For Effective eDays: What Educational Institutions Can Learn From Corporations

As businesses are implementing teleworking policies, school districts are following suit and turning to technology to make Electronic Learning Days, or what some refer to as eDays, a reality.

by Axel Schmidt

December 17, 2015

5 Document Sharing Sites For Overseas Teaching

Whether you are already involved in an overseas teaching job or are preparing to leave: There are so many document sharing websites and applications to use.

by Sarah Smith

December 9, 2015

Periscope For eLearning: Is It Worth The Bother?

With a six-month hoopla around Periscope, this app gained the affection of many educators who started thinking on using Periscope in classrooms. But is everything so trouble-free? What are the advantages and drawbacks of using Periscope for eLearning, and what changes would save this software's reputation for making it #1 app among educators?

by Lesley J. Vos

December 2, 2015

How MotionMagix’s Interactive Play Platform Transforms The Way Kids Learn And Play

Give kids a choice between playing and studying, they would most definitely choose playing! Kids tend to have a meager attention span. Various reasons could be associated with this; interests, child personalities, level of engagement, interactivity to hold the child’s attention while the child is getting entertained at the same time.

by Anup Tapadia

November 27, 2015

Re-evaluating Classroom Technology: The Changing Landscape Of Student Engagement

Most teachers in recent past used to start their class with “Put down your phones!”; nowadays it has been substituted by a more modern version, “Pick up your phones!”. The use of classroom technology has become one of the key trends in modern education. Its impacts, however, are not always easy to assess.

by Sarah Green

November 27, 2015

How To Use Comic Strip Making Websites To Enhance Your Teaching

Imagine a group of immigrant students sitting together around a computer and collaboratively creating a comic strip together that tells a story. Think of the language and speaking skills they develop as they work together to put words and sentences into the mouths of the comic characters.

by bill zimmerman

November 26, 2015

5 EdTech Tools To Create Exciting Camera Presentations 

There are many EdTech tools out there to help create camera presentations. Here is a list of 5 incredible ones.

by Sarah Smith

November 19, 2015

10 Must-Have Google Chrome Apps For eLearning Professionals

If you aren’t already using Google Chrome Apps in your online course, then you may be missing out on an invaluable design resource. In this article, I’ll highlight the top 10 Google Chrome Apps that every eLearning professional should know about.

by Christopher Pappas

October 31, 2015

10 Online Research Tools Every Online Learner Should Know About

This article will give you some insights on how to make your research process more effective using online research tools.

by Antonio Tooley