Learning Technologies

January 30, 2021

5 Ways VR Gives Students New Ways To Learn

Virtual Reality is being used more and more in day-to-day activities and is being used around the world. Education is one of the newer fields that it is being branched into, and there are a lot of different ways that Virtual Reality can enhance a student’s learning experience.
by Kelly Young
December 22, 2020 | Sponsored

Introducing The xAPI

The Experience API or xAPI for short; is a specification document created by a consortium of learning experts led by the Advanced Distributed Learning Initiative (ADL), which is a US Government Programme. Whilst the document was being formed its prototype name was ‘project Tin Can’, but these days it is known by its official name, xAPI.
by Emma Whiteside
December 20, 2020

Reign Of Error, Reign Of Terror: Part 2

While challenges of interacting responsibly during a pandemic are evolving, it is important to encourage people to ask questions and maintain open lines of communication with each other. Implementing best communication practices helps everyone connect more effectively and maturely, not only during a pandemic but also in normal times.
by Rosemary Sage
December 16, 2020

Reign Of Error, Reign Of Terror: Part 1

This two-part article assembles evidence to suggest that recent world changes, particularly in technology, have altered the way we communicate. This has positive effects for greater connectivity but negative ones for communication aspects which can cost lives. Part 1 looks at this background.
by Rosemary Sage