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A1 : Elevate – An app to support skill training through games
Elevate is not another app for language acquisition; however, it helps in mastering different skills related to this domain and others. To this end, Elevate applies several strategies, but it focuses on gamification and microlearning. With this presentation, I would like to highlight some key concepts that support the use of Elevate for educational purposes […]
Webinars at the center of workforce development
The model of Webinars is based on attendance to a seminar but online; that’s why they are also called Web-based seminars. Simple research on the Web can drive people to free or low-cost Webinars. A digital platform allows people to participate ubiquitously and synchronously in such an event. Besides, there are plenty of subjects. A […]
Mobile filmmaking
High definition cameras, 4k film, and other cinematic features are integrated into the most recent mobile phones. Also, improvements on other personal cameras (like GoPro) offer professional image quality and allow real-time content sharing. Those technological advances in mobile devices have contributed to a shift in media culture creation. Users now have the tools to […]
Grade exams in seconds
At my workplace, we provide courses for people desiring to obtain a license to carry construction works. At the end of each course, people take a final exam. They need to get at least 60% to apply for their license to the governmental institution. So, we should provide a certificate of completion in a short […]
ETEC523: My new challenge
Hello everyone, My name is Deisy Castillo; I live in Cornwall (ON). ETEC523 is my sixth course in the MET program. I have a bachelor’s in Communication, and for several years, I worked as an instructional designer. Now, I work as a training consultant for the “Association de la construction du Québec.” At my workplace, […]