Educational Technology

June 9, 2016

Skills Development: 5 Trends Towards eLearning Advancement

This article is about trends in eLearning that have addressed difficulties in the Knowledge and edTech industry, particularly in relation to skills development. Digital Learning Management System features have provided support to global and personal issues. The dynamics and outreach of the industry stretch immensely.

by Malini Chaudhri. Ph.D. L.Ac

April 23, 2016

5 Ways To Use Mobile Technology For Exam Prep

While some individuals may have a great deal of confidence in their ability to pass an examination with minimal study, most people want to prepare as best they can for an upcoming exam. For decades, the standard approach to exam prep was taking a classroom-based course or buying a book of sample exams. Eventually, computer-based preparation became the standard and paved the way for mobile learning options, which are very popular today.

by Peter Murphy

April 1, 2016

Gamifying The Classroom: The Little Smart Planet Case

This article describes how the educational platform Little Smart Planet is gamifying different subjects at Primary and Secondary Schools in Spain.

by Leticia Lafuente López

March 30, 2016

Using Virtual Reality In Education

The beginning of the Sixties, besides the Cuban Crisis and the rise of the hippie movement, is notable for giving birth to Sensorama, one of the earliest prototypes of the modern virtual reality equipment. It allowed for viewing stereoscopic 3D images accompanied by stereo sound, smells, as well as wind effect. The device was revolutionary for its time, and it spearheaded the development of what Jaron Zepel Lanier dubbed in 1989 as “Virtual Reality” (VR). Having obtained a catchy name, the new technology has been gathering new adherents ever since.

by Michael Treser

March 21, 2016

Apple, Google, Microsoft And The Looming Global Crash

This article ponders what key aspects of the most recent Annual Reports of the 'big three’ (i.e. Apple, Microsoft and Google) might actually mean when considered against a backdrop of a likely looming global crash of our present-day fiat monetary system; it then posits what the implications might be for eLearning in general.

by Chris Alexander

March 6, 2016

Critical Thinking In Spidery Prose

This rather whacky 7th geek article has been written with a good dollop of artistic freedom. It features a she-spider and he-spider starting off on the wrong foot and then winding up strangely talking about virtual reality and augmented reality. Throughout the article nevertheless, there are actually some critical-thinking moments of clarity upon which the reader might dwell.

by Chris Alexander

March 3, 2016

Applying The SAMR Model To Create An Effective Blended Learning Strategy

Technology is a powerful tool in corporate training environments, but creating an effective blended learning strategy can be a trying task. In this article, I'll offer insight on how to use SAMR to integrate technology into your online training curriculum.

by Christopher Pappas

February 12, 2016

EdTech Providers: Guide For Landing A High-Paying Dream Job

Top high-paying edTech providers are in demand for more than just their technical skills. What does it take to reach this level? You must establish a reputation as somebody who can predict upcoming changes in education, business, and technology.

by Leona Henryson

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 25, 2015

7 Attractions Teachers Find In A Blended Learning System

Do you know what blended learning is all about? If not, then it is the high time to pay attention on this attribute: It is playing crucial role in education.

by Katherine Brunt

October 7, 2015

Education Technology: 2 Ways Education Has Dramatically Changed Since You Went to School

In this article I will explain how education has come a long way and how access to education has improved with the help of technology. Here is how far education technology has come since the 90s.

by Melanie Nathan

September 23, 2015

8 Tips For Choosing The Best Online Tutoring Company In The USA

Picking out the best online tutoring company in the USA is a challenging task due to the availability of innumerable companies there. Quality, reference check, survival in the market, affordable costs, and use of reliable tech tools are some yardsticks needed for choosing the best online tutoring center in the USA.

by Chandan Singh Dev