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Virtual Virtuoso: Optimal user experience features for e-learning

Neo LMS

Studies show that this largely unwanted national experiment in widespread distance education has not been very successful thus far, with schools across the US reporting rampant online absenteeism , and mounting frustration and discouragement among students, parents, and teachers alike. Use customization and gamification.

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Why your young students love e-learning

Neo LMS

Social media channels provide the digital alternative for the “traditional” social life and support communication within online communities non-stop. They turn to other social media sites , like Instagram, Snapchat, Tumblr, Yik Yak, or Twitter. Gamification is all about data.

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6 Benefits of Immersive Learning with the Metaverse

ViewSonic Education

At the same time, because the metaverse is also being used in areas like social media and the creation of video games, its use as an educational tool has not necessarily been fully understood by all. For instance, imagine a class trip to study mountain ranges.

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Make your LMS a social learning platform

Ask a Tech Teacher

We inadvertently learn from our daily social interactions, with most of our informal learning happens through online sources of information. For example, YouTube, social media, news websites, even self-help videos/blogs which are present in every possible genre. What makes your LMS a social learning platform?

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How Students Respond to Digital Media in the Classroom

EdTech4Beginners

Opponents argue digital media is distracting and can worsen classroom performance — but others believe forbidding digital media could hinder the performance of students who learn better with technology. Here’s how digital media has an impact in the classroom — and how it might shape the future of education.

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Top 5 LMS benefits for HE students

Neo LMS

What’s more, even the most dull online course can be made more engaging for students if gamification techniques are implemented during their design phase. They have to balance so much more than the ratio between study time and leisure time; their “leisure” time often translates to working time and family time. Self-paced courses.

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8 Biggest Reasons Why Teachers Prefer eBooks in Classrooms

Kitaboo on EdTech

Gamification Makes Learning Interesting: Classroom is a place where students learn new things and at the same time they are competing with their peers to score the highest marks in all subjects. With eBooks being embedded with gamification, teachers are able to use these techniques to motivate students to do better in class.

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