Self-grading digital platforms can help improve learning through engagement and enable quick feedback for continuous improvement. Previously, we showed you how to make flashcards in Word. This time, we will provide you with an overview of the digital task card maker platform, Boom Cards. What are Boom Cards? Accessible through the Boom Learning platform, Boom …
Children with special needs can feel anxious and easily troubled by an unfamiliar environment. Planning their day in advance and familiarizing them with it using visuals can help relieve anxiety among children with special needs. PicturePath is a platform that enables children with special needs, caregivers, and school teachers to stay in the loop for …
Instruction Design (ID) or Instructional System Design (ISD) is used in the development of instructional videos. There are a number of models used for instructional design to make the identify the needs of the learners and to cater for those needs. One of the most commonly used ISD model is ADDIE. In this post we …
Making classroom activities more fun and engaging is key to getting the attention of young children and therefore to help them learn. Colorful classrooms and educational props will help stimulate their minds and foster more effective learning. Acknowledging even the smallest achievements or quick wins can also give them a sense of pride and accomplishment. …
Scientific simulations are an essential tool for students and teachers to explore different scientific concepts for learning, research, and further study. With the advancement in modern technology, improved methods to generate scientific simulations are now available, such as PhET Simulations. What are PhET Simulations? PhET Interactive Simulations are the brainchild of Nobel Laureate Carl Wieman. …
Classrooms have been increasingly going virtual over the years. From remote learning initiatives to online classes during the COVID-19 pandemic, virtual learning seems to be here to stay! If you’re a teacher wondering how to make your virtual learning more interactive, maybe it’s time to move past the conventional PowerPoint presentation in favor of something …
Back in the day teachers used to provide children with books, before PowerPoint presentations and digital content replaced conventional storytelling. Vooks through its curated library and book streaming service has been trying to maintain the balance between the two. Vooks aims to enrich the book reading experience for children through its book streaming platform that …
Writing a thesis is as important as defending it. The goal is not only to present one of the largest papers you ever worked on throughout the university years but also to build a strategy and create a presentation that answers all questions the audience might have. Of course, today, this task is largely facilitated …
For many people it might sound like a strange question, however, many beginners still find it a bit confusing to understand what a presentation is. This not only includes students learning about the art of presenting their ideas but also people across various cultures who find the concept alien. For example, if you ask an …
Whiteboards are widely used in education but also in different business situations, for example if you need to tell a story or describe a process or just make some nice drawings for the office and jokes for co-workers. Even in Lean Startup organizations whiteboards play an important role. However, if you are looking to make …