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April 13, 2016

How To Engage Adult Learners: The Remind App

Remind is a communication tool that helps tutors connect instantly with students; especially adult learners. Send quick, simple messages, notes, attachments, or audio to any device or broadcast to all clusters (classes). Messages can be translated to over 60 languages.

by Julian Davis

April 9, 2016

The Increasing Ease Of eLearning

Gone are the days where students were only given the option of studying in person, forced to waste most of their day attending just a few classes. Now, with the increasing popularity and ease of eLearning, students no longer need to make arduous journeys to their classrooms and can instead find the model of learning that best suits them.

by Vikas Rana

April 6, 2016

Digital Devices: Motivating Above Average Students

Digital devices have become a crucial part of our everyday lives. Students are very diverse in the way they learn such as some being slower learners, faster learners, visual learners, or auditory learners. Technology has become an essential tool to equalize a variety of learners. For students that consistently excel, utilizing a variety of online tools will help continue expanding their minds.

by Christiaan Henny

March 25, 2016

10 Best Language Learning Apps For Kids

When it comes to children learning languages, sooner is better. Starting at the age of three, exposure can help children in a variety of ways. Give your child an edge by checking out the following 10 language learning apps for kids that are aimed at making language learning fun.

by Tyler Tassinari

March 24, 2016

The New DEAL (Decisive Educator App List): Instructional Design 2.0

With our culture now connected like never before, we have to be extremely intentional when it comes to teaching and learning, and the only way to do so is to relate to students (and society more broadly) on their terms. Here is how the decisive educator app list can help us understand that the technology that now defines and changes us every day need not be mysterious; it only requires that we be receptive to new possibilities and invest the time necessary to affect positive change.

by William T. Kendal

March 6, 2016

Why Digital Literacy Is Critical In eLearning

Digital literacy has become part of our lives. We easily navigate on the web, searching for articles and videos, and sharing information with our friends. These tasks seem easy, however they are not that easy for everyone. There are still many people for whom the web is a confusing, dark space. Digital skills should be part of education to ensure that every student, independent from age and background, can equally participate and benefit from the infinite knowledge of the web.

by Christiaan Henny

March 5, 2016

Taking Your School Online? The Top 3 Things That Chief Information Officers Should Consider

If you are a school principal, CIO of a K12 educational network, or part of the school’s governing body, taking your school online has probably given you more sleepless nights than most other issues.

by Krish Kupathil

February 27, 2016

7 eLearning Games And Apps That Make Students Think Out Of The Box

When somebody mentions educational games and eLearning software, most people envision games and apps geared towards preschoolers and primary school students. Here are 7 eLearning games and apps that appeal to students and make them think out of the box.

by John Unger

February 26, 2016

Integrating Technology In The Classroom: 24 EdTech Tools And 5 Benefits Of Educational Technology Integration

When the topic “Integrating technology in the classroom” comes up, the image that comes to mind is the use of computers in the classroom. However, this is not the case.

by Sarah Smith

February 11, 2016

Teacher Experts: 9 EdTech Tools To Help You Succeed

There are so many great edTech tools available online that it can be difficult to sort through them all to find the ones that are worth your time. Instead of spending hours that you wish you could get back, start with this list.

by Jessica Millis

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

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