Mobile technologies provide learning opportunities anytime and anywhere. Students can learn when and how it is convenient for them. Audio podcasts in particular seem to be made for mobile learning, as they do not require to follow … Read more
The 2016 edition of Innovating Pedagogy is the fifth in a series of annual reports on innovations in teaching, learning and assessment that is published by the Open University (read a summary of 2016 report on Innovate Learning … Read more
450 participants from 50 countries, 3 keynotes, 3 invited talks, 4 workshops, a movie, museum trips, topic lunches, 250 sessions, 2 SIG meetings, posters and round tables: E-Learn 2016 was a great event – 3 days packed with … Read more
For the majority of students, the profile in a social networking community is a natural part of their everyday communication portfolio – just as indispensable as the cell phone, and possibly more important than the e-mail address. Online … Read more
“Widespread enthusiasm behind makerspaces in steadily growing” (Horizon Report, 2014). Makerspaces are community-oriented workshops that engage learners in problem-solving through hands-on design and construction, oftentimes combining analog material with digital tools. ‘Making’ comprises artistic creation, engineering and computing. … Read more
“Augmented reality can also help students learn by placing course content in rich contextual settings that more closely mirror real-world situations in which new knowledge can be applied” (Horizon Report, 2016). Augmented reality (AR) offers a new way … Read more
“Wearable technology refers to devices that can be worn by users, taking the form of an accessory such as jewelry, sunglasses, a backpack, or even actual items of clothing such as shoes or a jacket.” Horizon Report Wiki … Read more
For the majority of students, the profile in a social networking community is a natural part of their everyday communication portfolio – just as indispensable as the cell phone, and possibly more important than the e-mail address. Online … Read more
Twenty-first century life is fueled by information technology facilitating our actions and communication. Recognizing technology’s usefulness as well as its limitations, technical skills related to varied forms of information technology use have become necessary competencies for citizenry, success … Read more
Design patterns have become popular in the domains of architecture, software design, human computer interaction, Web 2.0, organizational structures, and pedagogy as a way to communicate successful practical knowledge. Patterns capture proven solutions for recurrent problems with respect … Read more