Businesses often consider that accessibility is vital for social responsibility, and undoubtedly it is. Now organizations, start-ups, and enterprises have started realizing implementing digital accessibility standard that undoubtedly is an unseen opportunity to expand their business and stands ahead of the curve. Digital accessibility indicates building digital technologies like products, services, or devices accessible by […]
There is hardly any person who does not love books, regardless of the genre of the books. Many of us sink hours into reading books. If you are a classic book lover, you perhaps notice a considerable need for eBooks, and their demand is skyrocketing with the advent of technology and much desire to have […]
There is a mushrooming growth of eLearning courses available on the net, claiming with considerable pitches the many benefits of the courses. Many express their doubt about the efficacy of eLearning at the outset. They still believe that conventional learning is the best. However, as the benefits of eLearning start pouring in, the preconceived idea […]
The ripple effect of globalization and the unprecedented technological and digital advancement have changed the complexion of many realms. It has opened the floodgate of opportunity to decrease training cost, revamp the productivity at the workplace, and practical and faster delivery of content to delight numerous learners across the length and breadth of the globe. […]
Education sector has seen a drastic change in recent years. Learners and instructors have switched from brick and mortar classes to virtual learning classrooms. Moreover, learners globally can access quality courses from distance learning services. Distance learning allows the learners to take up their degrees and diplomas from their comfort zone. Moreover, with distance education, learners […]
The digital world is evolving on a rapid scale. With more and more learners switching to the internet for course materials, the demand for online courses is also rising. Scenario learning solutions are replacing tedious lectures and presentations. Scenario-based learning utilizes the graphics, simulated, and problem based virtual solutions learners going through the course. It focuses on […]
The internet has blurred the line between near and far. Distance elearning services have made learning possible from the comfort of homes. Distance education is not a supplement to learning but a different platform that allows learners to learn remotely. It has opened up possibilities for other age groups to begin or continue their education. Many institutions […]
Where are we? Yes, exactly! Where are we now? We are in the twenty first century! So, what do you think is the most innovative thing that has happened over the years? Whenever I say innovative don’t you think it is one thing that encircles our mind! Of course, it is technology. When I look […]
My one prayer whenever I’m stressing my eyes for hours unending reading my favourite novel sometimes when the room is dark, and the light from my phone is assaulting my eyes is for my eyes to not let me down in the future, because I hardly doubt it is healthy. But because technology is so […]
It is not hearsay that the educational sector plays a vital role in national development. A society populated by enlightened individuals is subject to rapid positive economic progress and transformation; this is achieved when these enlightened individuals apply the skills they learned in school. As you probably know, the acquisition of these skills is facilitated […]
Want to know how to become a badass student? Start using Google Chrome browser. It’s that simple. Chrome is my absolute best browser; I learn on it, I work on it. It’s fast, clean and has a beautiful sleek design. However, the best thing about it is that you can install apps and extensions that add […]
Teaching has long been seen as a noble profession as teachers are responsible for educating the population. But the role of teachers in the educational system is increasingly being threatened by the day. Technology enthusiasts are claiming that in some years to come, there won’t be a need for teachers as computer-based learning would replace […]
Before now, there have been arguments and counterarguments over the harms done by smartphones and tablets to active learning. Some experts see them as unnecessary distractions that reduce the quality of the learning experience. But the onslaught of tech in the educational system and every area of our lives shows no sign of slowing down. […]
Why would Silicon Valley executives, who are at the forefront of disseminating digital technology to the world decide to take their children to schools where computers are not allowed? The Chief Technology Officer of eBay, as well as many prominent hitters in tech, believe that computers inhibit the development of problem-solving skills and social interaction, […]
It’s no news that college textbooks do not come cheap. While grappling with tuition fees and living expenses, as a student, you also have to deal with the financial reality of buying textbooks. Online sites like Amazon and Chegg have become cheaper alternatives, but even then, the cost of textbooks still add up to a […]
As we are living in 21st century, technology is becoming predominant in the classrooms like all other fields. Educators are also now taking benefit of technology in the classroom. As students are technologically active, they get more engaged with the lesson. Technology makes learning more appealing and interesting. It helps the students to be mentally […]
E-learning, also known as electronic learning, is a method of education used for web-based distance education, where there is no face-to-face interaction. The growth of the Internet has brought with it disruptions in the traditional educational system that is characterised by classroom teaching-learning model. Today, one can be at home taking educational courses they wouldn’t […]
Along with the development of technology, tablets have taken over laptops and computers. The convenience associated with tablets has made it possible to be used as textbooks. Before introducing tablets to play the role of textbooks, it is important to take a look at the pros and cons linked with it. Why it is good […]
Technology is not here to kill children’s education. On the contrary, it’s here to enhance it—all needed is some level of self-discipline and monitoring. So, parents should be less worried and work more on how to make sure their kids get the best from technology. Children always love to play and dislike engaging in anything […]
Teachers play an essential role in the development of the society. After parents, these are the teachers who help to make the children better humans. This means they deserve to be well-equipped with all the necessary tools to prepare the children. And with the continuous advancements in technology, this has become easy because teachers can make […]
Being multilingual comes with innumerable benefits. Multilingualism helps the development of cognitive skills such as logic and reasoning (for effective problem-solving), creativity, auditory and visual skills, memory, etc. Moreover, with multilingual skills, the chances of accessing/getting job opportunities, business deals, and international opportunities are very high. For every language you speak, you feel a sense […]
Note: You can read the first part of this article here. Zaption Zaption is an education tool for making video lessons. What differentiates Zaption from ordinary videos is that it gives teachers the room to insert features such as captions/subtitles, questions, etc. that will make students more engaged and actively involved while watching the videos. Zaption […]
“Education is evolving due to the impact of the Internet. We cannot teach our students in the same manner in which we were taught. Change is necessary to engage students not in the curriculum we are responsible for teaching, but in school. Period.” – April Chamberlain The impact of technology in the educational sector is, […]
Read the first part here. The dialectics of information technology: Some lessons and references The development if IT, drawing reference from my personal experiences and research studies, has benefitted education in no small way. With more powerful modeling software and applications along with mobile devices such as tablet, Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs) and laptops becoming more […]
In the 21st century, “technology has found its way in to every corner of the world—crossing the divide between the rich and the poor—and has become a part of life for many.”1 The speed of change brought about by new technologies has had a significant influence on the way people live, work, and play across the world. […]
Television was the most advanced technology in the past that was openly accessible to the kids. Today, children are growing up in a rapidly changing digital age characterised with proliferation of tablets, smart phones, video games, and so on. Whether at home or in schools, there is availability of a variety of technologies for the […]
There are numerous definitions of online learning in the literature, definitions that reflect the diversity of practice and associated technologies. Carliner (1999) defines online learning as educational material that is presented on a computer. Khan (1997) defines online instruction as an innovative approach to delivering instruction to a remote audience, using the Web as the […]