EdTech4Beginners

MARCH 7, 2018

Using mobile for educational purposes is a slightly new concept. The material that is available for e-learning on a mobile device is specifically designed by expert instructional designers to make it compatible with a small screen. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOC). MOOC is not a new concept in the e-learning industry.

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GoConqr

FEBRUARY 2, 2016

One of the biggest EdTech trends in 2016 and for the years to follow will be gamification. Gamification will provide the necessary motivation, engage learners, and bring back the fun element in the learning process. Mobile learning. It is therefore important that eLearning content is mobile supported. About GoConqr.

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Bryan Alexander

DECEMBER 29, 2015

And the MOOC numbers look like they’re rising. Unless the worm turns globally, I’d expect planet MOOC to keep growing in 2016. Mobile : as humanity continues to migrate ever-increasing swathes of life into handhelds, educators slowly follow suit. I expect to see numerous stories along these lines in 2016.

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TeachThought - Learn better.

MAY 27, 2015

We were going to include several videos and frameworks, but that makes the post clumsy and slow-loading on smaller mobile devices. Mobile learning. Gamified learning (gamification). Self-guided MOOC. Traditional MOOC. Non-academic video + “academic” questioning. Learning through projects.

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Bryan Alexander

JANUARY 24, 2016

I kicked things off with a survey of major technological developments in a very top level way, then dived into specific, currently used digital tools (the LMS, ePortfolios, video, robotics, big data, social media, 3d printing, etc.). But participants were very, very engaged from the start. Online learning is on the rise.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 29, 2014

The themes are: Increasing Access and Discovery Opportunities; Emphasis on Mobile; Content Management and Technical Infrastructure; and Rethinking the Roles and Relationships of Librarians. It runs for 2 weeks (October 20-31) with video presentations uploaded daily Monday through Friday. What is Digital Leadership? with Eric Sheninger.

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TeachThought - Learn better.

FEBRUARY 9, 2015

Stated simply, a flipped classroom is one where students are introduced to content at home through digital tools (usually video), and then practice it at school under the guidance of a teacher. Gamification. Mobile Learning. Learning expressly through online courses and related digital resources. Flipped Classroom. Genius Hour.

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