Educational Technology

February 5, 2016

How Students And Teachers Use Digital Flashcards

Paper flashcards used to play an important role in both teaching and learning. With the revolution in the edTech industry however, digital flashcards become more and more popular. eFaqt is an online study tool that offers digital flashcards. We asked our top student and teacher user how they combine digital flashcards with classroom education.

by Christiaan Henny

February 5, 2016

Transforming Traditional Teachers Into eTeachers: Is It Really Necessary?

This article answers the question whether there is a necessity for traditional, brick, and mortar teachers to be transformed into eTeachers with qualifications supported by appropriate certificate.

by Marta Długosz-Sawicka

February 4, 2016

Educational Legislation Guide To ICT Suppliers In Spain

This article describes the Educational Legislation for ICT providers who are willing to offer ICT products and services in public schools in Spain.

by Leticia Lafuente López

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