The audio book college tape textbooks have become a particularly popular and effective alternative for students with special needs. This tend includes those students who possess a disability for reading print, due to blindness or visual impairment, a physical disability, or a learning or reading disability. Specifically, students who demonstrate specific reading problems should be…
Online classes in the cloud
With the growth of cloud-based computing, many schools are keeping to choose hosting their online and hybrid-format course content on their own servers. To me, it seems that cloud-hosting for online and hybrid courses fit in well with the current trend of “outsourcing” content from other schools via telepresence, cooperation between sister schools, and even…
The Economist on education
The Economist was founded in 1843 with a mission to lead the debate in pursuit of progress. The freedom of trade and the individual were the two major issues that the magazine campaigned for. Today, The Economist is focused on stimulating debate and convening discussion about a wide specter of ideas and issues, in the…
What defines amazing books?
There are many authors in the world who write on a wide range of topics that suit their audience. However, not all the books that are released in the market are good for the readers. There are those that fail to meet the expectations of the readers hence it is important to understand the things…
3 Must-read post-apocalyptic novels
One of the most anticipated movies of the year is World War Z. An adaptation of Max Brook’s 2006 horror novel of the same name, World War Z has once again focused the spotlight on post-apocalyptic literature. Here are three must-read novels that don’t have much hope for humanity’s future.
Study and training techniques for education and business
Whether you are studying for your University examinations or training to increase your skill set to boost sales; the same study techniques apply. A lot of people jump in at the deep end when it comes to learning. They realise what they need to learn, pay for a course and get started straight away. The…
Blended learning intro
Blended learning is a formal education program, where student learns at least in part of the curriculum through online delivery of content and instruction, with some element of student control over time, place, path, and/or pace. Face-to-face classroom methods are combined with computer-mediated activities, that offers opportunity for data collection and customization of instruction and…
A guide to the different learning theories
Educational theorists, from philosophers like Socrates and Rousseau, to researchers like Howard Gardner today, have addressed the theories of learning. Many of their ideas continue to influence home schoolers, as well as traditional educators, therefore a little familiarity with some of the ideas most popular among home schoolers, will help you make sense of the…
Office 365: Teachers in control
Office 365 for Education was launched in June 2012, all in a direction to helping transform education. Teachers were asking for a holistic collaboration platform that would allow them and their students to access the knowledge and tools required for 21st century learning easily and safely. They needed a way to communicate, with each other, within their…
Best mobile apps for online learning
Many students are surprised to hear that one of the most powerful tools for learning may be right in their pocket. Smartphones are more advanced than ever and they can provide students with some of the amazing resources through apps on their phones. From higher education and advanced courses to basic tools for students, here is…