The Four F's of Distance Learning
24th November 2020 -On August 18th-20th 2020, our annual back-to-school event went virtual with a conference called ‘Design and Delivery in a Blended Learning Jungle’. The three-day conference was packed full of keynotes, panel discussions and sessions, all focused on helping teachers design and adapt teaching strategies for a distance learning environment.
Continue ReadingThe Four F's of Distance Learning: Fun
24th November 2020 -There’s few better ways to engage students than by making learning fun. Of course, that’s easier said than done! How do we make dry or difficult content into something that students feel motivated to do?
Continue Reading7 examples of assistive technology in healthcare
12th November 2020 -As we strive to make our communities more inclusive, healthcare professionals have made huge innovative leaps in the space of assistive technology. Assistive technology refers to any products or pieces of equipment that enhance learning, working or any day-to-day activities for those living with a disability.
To learn more about the various types of devices on the market, we interviewed seven business professionals who work within this vertical. They shared examples of different types of assistive technology and how they better the lives of the individuals who use them on a daily basis. Keep reading to learn more about them!
Continue ReadingWebinar recap: Teaching in a changing landscape
11th November 2020 -On Tuesday November 10 we hosted a webinar to take a look at how education has changed over this past year, where things are heading and how students can move forward with rigor and without barriers. Lots of interesting points were raised about access to technology, key challenges for the future and supporting students throughout.
Continue Reading3 easy ways to get involved with SXSWedu 2021
11th November 2020 -South by Southwest® (SXSW) is the largest festival of its kind for creative professionals around the world. For those not familiar, the event is actually a series of conferences and festivals that encompass music, film and emerging technologies. While SXSW includes a number of events, the SXSWedu Conference and Festival looks specifically at learning and innovation in education.
Continue ReadingSupporting neurodiversity in the changing world of work
3rd November 2020 -In this Q&A session, we hear from Aidan Healy, CEO of Lexxic, on supporting neurodiversity in today’s evolving workplace. We were also joined by Aidan to explore this topic further in our recent webinar.
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