This short video gives an overview of some of the blended learning activities and strategies within the Faculty of Education. All examples are produced by members of the Faculty – […]
Padlet: Collaborative learning and dissemination
Padlet is an online tool that easily facilitates collaborative learning, discussion and the sharing of resources. Information that is added to a Padlet wall instantaneously appears wherever it is being […]
HP Reveal (Aurasma): multidimensional learning through augmented reality
The application of concepts to practical scenarios or real-life contexts (or vice versa) can often be a challenge within education. Augmented reality provides the opportunity to superimpose a diverse range […]
Genial.ly: Creating active visual learning resources
Genial.ly is a free online application that offers a range of interactive features, including the potential to create interactive image maps that allow access to a variety of learning resources. […]
Canva: Visual graphics to engage students
Canva is a free online application that provides tools to efficiently generate visual images for teaching and learning. The tools in Canva allow you to apply text, shapes, colour and […]
SWAY: Versatile content to enhance teaching and learning
SWAY is a free online application that allows both tutors and students to generate and collaboratively share interactive presentations, activities and portfolios which incorporate a variety of media including text, video, […]
Mentimeter: Interactive teaching and learning dialogues
Mentimeter is an online application that provides an interactive and visually engaging method for quickly sharing ideas and understanding – it is therefore a practical and effective strategy for assessing […]
Geolocations: Experiential learning via mobile devices
Most contemporary pedagogic theories subscribe to the idea that students learn more effectively, at a deeper level, through experiential learning.
Talking Heads: Blended Learning using online video
Giving students the opportunity and flexibility to engage with learning material at times and locations that suit their own needs is often a challenge, especially if such material needs to correspond […]