Educational Technology Tools

February 5, 2017

7 Ways To Integrate Technology For Successful Project-Based Learning

Successful project-based learning focuses on use of technology alongside classroom teaching to achieve higher effective learning. To ensure a successful pedagogy, your tech platform needs to be properly implemented. Here, we discuss 7 key methods to effectively use technology to aid the classroom.

by Siddhant Jain

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 27, 2017

8 Computer Skills For Every Teacher To Master

It has become extremely hard for all of us to keep abreast with the constantly evolving computer-based technology. This is especially the case with educators who are now, out of sheer necessity, required to stay a step ahead to preserve their relevance in their careers. Here are 8 computer skills for every teacher to master.

by Adam Fort

January 21, 2017

Intelligent Tutoring Systems: What Happened?

Intelligent Tutoring Systems (ITS) promised to the dream of a truly adaptive learning experience almost 30 years ago, but in spite of millions of dollars spent and promising student learning outcomes, they have not flourished.

by Bill Ferster

January 21, 2017

ZincShower: Technology, Serving Training Entities

Through ZincShower, LearningLovers.org has had the opportunity to meet those responsible for business initiatives that generate technological solutions to meet the needs of training centers and schools.

by Leticia Lafuente López

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 14, 2017

Transforming The Teacher: From Speaker To Digital Guide

Much has been said about transforming the teacher: From a conceptual point of view, teachers stop being the ones giving knowledge in a masterful lecture in the classroom, and they become the guides to their students in an active learning process.

by Leticia Lafuente López

January 13, 2017

How To Ensure Rural Students Benefit From eLearning

Online courses are proving a viable and popular way to fill gaps for K12 students in rural areas. Read on to learn how rural students can take advantage of online learning resources to fill gaps that brick-and-mortar schools can’t always cover.

by Sarah Pike

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 31, 2016

Interview: Digital Educational Creativity In Arteportfolio

Arteportfolio is a platform for creating digital portfolios developed by Youder, a study of graphic design and online and offline audio visuals.

by Leticia Lafuente López

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