Analyst Report: Pear Deck
Even though Direct Instruction has fallen out of favour, the pendulum is slowly swinging back, and it is starting to gain popularity as a way to disperse content to students (especially with our current global situation, requiring many educators to teach remotely). Imagine being able to present content to students through Direct Instruction while still […]
Analyst Report: Future of Privacy Forum
Protection of student data while using EdTech products is something that I have addressed in several discussions in the few courses that I have taken so far in my MET journey; as well, data privacy is something that I am conscious about in my own teaching practice. As an example, while participating in our first […]
Chatback Analyst Report A1
Hi, I am attaching my A1 report. I decided to do a report on an extremely new learning app that a few of the teachers in my organization have been using. This company came in to get feedback from our teachers and students and they are still in beta stages, but I thought I would […]
English Language Testing: Duolingo
I have chosen to analyze the ‘Language testing and certification’ product of Duolingo because academic testing is presently my field of work and of great interest to me. The recent pandemic has significantly changed the dynamics of every walk of life, and we were no exception. We had to move all testing online. Given the […]
M-Shule: Kenya’s ‘mobile school’
I’ve been hearing more and more about Kenya being a hub for tech startups. So, I was curious to use this analysis as an opportunity to investigate Kenya’s EdTech scene. I landed on M-Shule. I was impressed that they found a simple, digital learning solution that sought to include the most disadvantaged students: Adaptive learning […]
Analyst Report
Hello everyone My Analyst Report is on Microsoft Teams since I am a firm advocate for useful and practical e-learning platforms. From an online educator standpoint, this report will provide an overview of my rationale for analysis (why it relates to my teaching pedagogy and personal values?), critical EVA (what makes MS Teams investment-worthy?), resource […]
A1 Analyst Report: ReUp Education
Are you interested in supporting and investing in leading-edge ed-tech entrepreneurs that seek to transform learning by improving access to education? ReUp Education, a San Francisco based start-up, partners with American universities to help bring former students back to campus through targeted academic success coaching and data analytics. Using a mix of machine learning, predictive […]
Week 7: Visually Intensive Learning
You might remember Visually Intensive Learning (VIL) from the Emerging Markets Poll early in the course or last week’s mLearning and ELL OER where it was mentioned. If not, we’re here to refresh your memory! VIL is a broad category of educational practices and technologies, covering any learning material which significantly relies on visual communication. […]
A1- Camtasia
Hi All, Please see my attached A1 assignment. I have chosen TechSmith’s Camtasia for this analysis because I have been happy using the free trial version of this product for my work. I have created a couple of tutorial videos using Camtasia and have received some great feedback from my trainees. I would like my […]
A1 Analyst Report: Spatial.io
Spatial.io is a developer of holographic meeting platform aimed at creating a AR/VR working environment. How does it work? Create a lifelike avatar and work as if next to each other. Transform your room into your monitor and then fill it with information. Use all of your favorite existing tools so your workflow remains intact. […]