Educational Technology

September 5, 2014

Top 10 Free Camtasia Studio Alternatives

Screen recording and video editing tools are quite imperative in eLearning. Camtasia Studio is one of the best, but it’s quite pricey and not very appropriate for tight eLearning budgets. Not to worry though, as there is a great deal of alternatives that come on no expense at all. In this article, I’ll present the top 10 free Camtasia Studio alternatives.

by Christopher Pappas

August 16, 2014

Why Learning Tool Interoperability Should Be Part Of Your eLearning Application

In this article, I explain LTI from the software development perspective. We recently implemented LTI in our eLearning platform and my goal is to share a few of the insights we’ve gained along the way.

by Ridvan Aliu

August 10, 2014

6 Effective Ways To Use Google Drive in eLearning

In this article, I'll talk about the many ways that you can use Google Drive to boost your eLearning course, and I will offer you some advice in regards to how you can take full advantage of the features that Google Drive has to offer to eLearning professionals.

by Christopher Pappas

June 1, 2014

5 Important Reasons To Use Free Plagiarism Checkers in eLearning

If you're still undecided about whether or not plagiarism checkers are really necessary in eLearning, then you've come to the right place. In this article, I will explore some convincing arguments for the importance of using free plagiarism checkers in eLearning. I will also share with you some tips for preventing plagiarism from happening in the first place.

by Christopher Pappas

May 17, 2014

10 Creative Ways To Use Free Timeline Makers in eLearning

In this article I will highlight 10 creative ways to use free timeline makers in eLearning design and development that can help you boost knowledge retention, clearly convey core concepts, and appeal to your learners’ needs.

by Christopher Pappas

May 12, 2014

8 Tips To Use Gmail as an eLearning Tool

In this in depth Gmail guide for eLearning professionals, I'll walk you through how to successfully use Gmail to develop and implement deliverables that help learners to connect, communicate, and collaborate in online learning environments.

by Christopher Pappas

April 11, 2014

Organize Your Smart Classrooms with Wibki

Are you looking for a way to keep your students on track and organized in the smart classroom? A new tool gives you the ability to easily organize your classroom websites and guide your students to appropriate sites.

by Rebecca Doctrow

February 28, 2014

Lesson Study 2.0 by SIBME

Group lesson study when executed well is one professional development exercise that can help contribute to improving teacher efficacy and student achievement. Sibme, a video collaboration platform developed by educators and for educators, helps make this cumbersome process more efficient and informative. 

by David Wakefield

February 11, 2014

5 Online Tools Every Teacher Should Try at the Classroom

The internet is becoming a tool for more than just researching papers. The tools that are available to instructors and students can mean the difference between success and failure.

by Adam Fort

February 10, 2014

What Is Google Hiding From Educators? 7 Free Educational Tools For eLearning Pros (2018 Update)

Google is a part of our everyday lives. We use it to search the web, read the latest news, and promote our business. But it’s also a powerful tool in the hands of online educators. What secrets does Google hold for eLearning professionals?

by Christopher Pappas

January 31, 2014

7 Wearable Educational Technology Secrets You Never Knew (2018 Update)

Wearable gadgets such as smart watches and VR headsets are all the rage in gaming circles. But what are their applications in the educational sector? In this article, I share 7 wearable educational technology secrets you never knew.

by Christopher Pappas

January 29, 2014

The 5 Best Free Rubric Making Tools For Teachers

Rubrics are generally something that makes the life of an educator easier. Rather than adding an arbitrary grade to an assignment, with rubrics educators are able to determine exactly where a student’s work excelled beyond expectations and exactly where it lacked quality. Although they are highly valuable tools, creating rubrics can be a difficult and time consuming process. That is, it used to be a difficult and time consuming process until you found out about these 5 best free Rubric making tools for teachers.

by Christopher Pappas