Educational Technology

May 2, 2019

Editors' Choice

Are Textbooks Becoming Obsolete?

In their 2019 Annual Letter, Bill & Melinda Gates claimed that "textbooks are becoming obsolete". I look at whether textbooks really are becoming obsolete, and if eLearning solutions should be used to augment or replace them. The answer is more complex than a soundbite; the trends are clear.

by Richard Anning

April 27, 2019

Social Media In Education: Can They Improve The Learning?

Using social media such as Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram and so on provides free access to online communication and information. What if schools made use of them? Can they contribute to improving learning and teaching? See some examples of the benefits of social media in the classroom.

by Manuela Willbold

April 24, 2019

How Is IoT Establishing The Modern Classroom?

The Internet of Things or IoT has many applications in our daily lives. One of the aspects it affects is modern education. Explore how the IoT is changing modern classrooms and education.

by Muhammad Qamar Shafiq

April 20, 2019

Digital Transformation In Higher Education: Will Universities Survive?

Higher education and the nature of universities is changing and will continue to change for the next decade. Twenty years ago, 'digital' was not a major concern for universities. Although the World Wide Web started as an academic endeavor, universities were slow to catchup with a global digital transformation.

by Dariya Lopukhina

April 19, 2019

Mobile Apps In The Education Industry: A Productive Approach

This article is for the education institute owners and student who are not aware of the mobile apps in the education industry and its uses.

by Paresh Sagar

March 24, 2019

8 Top Trends Of Digital Transformation In Higher Education

The process of digitalization has started among all the major industries. However, in this article, I would like to cover digital transformation in higher education. Those who have tried modern technologies in education report increase in the overall performance of higher education institutions.

by Danylo Fedirko

March 22, 2019

5 Ways LMS Forums Can Be Used By Educators

This article outlines 5 interesting approaches to using forums for online courses. Examining the potential uses of forums helps educators to develop online class environments that have clear pedagogical intentions which keep the student experience at the core of course design.

by Christopher Drew

March 17, 2019

Smart Learning In The Digital Age

Smart learning bases its foundation on smart devices and intelligent technologies. By tapping on these resources, we can create effective digital learning environments that offer convenience to learners and keep pace with the changing demands of the digital age.

by Melissa SF Tham

March 17, 2019

7 Reasons Why You Should Conduct Assessments Online According To Students

More and more educators are transitioning from the traditional pen-and-paper exam to online exams in keeping up with the times. Not only does this benefit the teachers in making their jobs easy in correcting assessments and giving feedback, but the benefits are also equally shared by students who take them.

by Mikki Abrazado

March 10, 2019

2019 EdTech Trends You Should Be Excited About

EdTech has made tremendous strides over the years, but educators should particularly be excited for 2019.

by Brandon Jarman

February 20, 2019

Helping Teachers Integrate Technology: The 5J Approach

How can we help teachers (or any novice technology user) better integrate technology into what they do? This article, written by Mary Burns several years ago, and based on research conducted by Mary and colleagues, promotes 5 strategies to promote better technology-related professional development.

by Mary Burns

February 17, 2019

Adaptive Learning Technologies For People With ADHD

Technological personalization in education has seen a significant rise in the last few years. It was notably advanced in what we know as adaptive learning, which is a customized educational model intended for students of all ages.

by Ann Nikitina