Social media and virtual worlds can enhance teaching and facilitate learner engagement, yet the uptake of these tools in the classroom has not been widespread. A number of studies have recently been carried out to discover what prevents teachers from using social media and virtual worlds. The technology is developing fast, are the teachers ready? [...]
The way in which a product or information is presented is a key factor in determining success. Tracking eye movements is a simple way of finding out how well a product appeals to customers. Frequently used in market research, the same techniques work equally well for the designers of learning materials. New technology has been [...]
In 2005, Professors Anderson and McCormick wrote A Common Framework for E-learning Quality and Ten Pedagogic Principles of E-Learning, describing an approach to the development of effective e-learning programs. According to Professors Anderson and McCormick, the Ten Principles may help designers to construct pedagogically sound e-learning materials and related activities. The principles may also help [...]
Is education – in a more classical sense, or “Bildung”, as the Germans say, – in danger of falling by the wayside in the digital age? Or is it possible to provide a personal learning environment that really serves a holistic, individual and lifelong learning experience? What could be done to encourage students to reflect [...]
As a country dominated by space and renowned for its self-sufficiency, distance education has been part of Australia’s educational landscape for a long time. But does it necessarily mean that the nation is also at the forefront of e-learning development? Marc Niemes, founding president of the eLearning Industry Association of Victoria, talks about where Australia [...]
Building the school of the future: With the new School Forum – the Berlin Forum on Technology and Learning Trends for Schools, OEB aims to create a central meeting point for teachers and headteachers interested in qualified and exciting e-learning projects. By gaining insights from renowned experts, as well as inspiring and sharing knowledge with [...]
