When I sit down and think about designing a new class, Gamification comes to mind. It really is a combination of lots of learning theories delivered a little differently. This is where my mind goes...
Learning management systems are used by academic institutions and companies to manage, track, and deliver courses and training programs. One of the fastest growing software sectors over the last decade, it is now a billion dollar plus industry with hundreds of competing offerings. This infographic takes a look to the most popular options as measured by a combination of their total number of customers, active users, and online presence.
21st Century Classroom indisputably emphasises on the effective use of technology and encourages students to develop learning skills that involves using of various applications.
The key to a well qualified workforce is higher education, but it all starts with access. But, are Massive Open Online Courses a threat or an opportunity?
Massive Open Online Courses, or also known simply as MOOCs are breaking by storm into education. This infographic gives you the basic information you need to know to undestand this ground-breaking trend.
McKinsey recently published their views of converging trends for open online courses and new business models surrounding MOOCs. Millions of students are taking advantage of affordable - often free - world-class online courses and materials. These new business models include textbooks, tutoring, proctored exams, pre-degree fees, and more.
So what are parents saying about mobile learning and all the education technology in early childhood / K-12 learning? Basically that technology needs to properly integrated, properly handled, and properly used. In other words, it needs to all be done in a relatively controlled environment where teachers leverage a blended learning environment in order to help guide students with their mobile learning.
From Learning Analytics to the MOOC movement, and from Gamification to new Design Possibilities, the e-learning field is turning out to be the game changer in 21st century education.