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Must-have features in any LMS

Neo LMS

A good example would be how Facebook and Twitter have incorporated common like/favorite and share/retweet buttons. Learning platforms features are standardized because users expect each platform to have the same basic features, such as integrating a school’s grading system in the LMS. Any other feature you might want to add?

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Why your young students love e-learning

Neo LMS

They turn to other social media sites , like Instagram, Snapchat, Tumblr, Yik Yak, or Twitter. An LMS with social media-like features and integrations with social sites will surely keep more students logged in and active during an online lesson. An LMS is the perfect tool for gamifying learning content.

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6 Tips for making the most of ed tech exhibitions

Neo LMS

From lesson creation to assessment and gamification, there is something for K-12 schools, universities, vocational schools, and so on depending on the purpose of the conference. It’s OK if your class is not ready for the shiny new trend that pops up on your Twitter feed from time to time. Not to mention 3D printing, AR and robots!

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Smartphones in the classroom: friend or foe?

Neo LMS

They can collaborate on a group activity on an online chat, on Twitter, or on any platform you deem is the most appropriate for what they have to do. The first time I tried gamification with my students was during a seminar on green marketing and consumerism. And now, story time!

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Can Pokemon Go be part of the classroom?

Neo LMS

Pokemon Go is an AR game that uses two big things you’re probably familiar with if you’re into the educational system and digital learning: gamification and augmented reality. Just stick with the more-tested gamification tools and wait for AR technology to really spread in the educational arena. At least for now.

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Storms over liberal education: notes on the 2016 AAC&U conference

Bryan Alexander

I was there for a few reasons, starting with having the fine opportunity to lead a pre conference workshop, followed by presenting on two panels, helping out with a Twitter component, and reconnecting with dozens of friends and colleagues. On Twitter several people, on site and out of country, praised open as a business model.

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INTERVIEW: Digital learning trends that are reshaping EdTech

Neo LMS

When you go to Twitter, you don’t see every single Twitter’s feed in the world. Twitter automatically knows what your interests are. Gamification. Gamification is another area that’s been around for a few years. Graham: I’ll tell you what, gamification surprised me.

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