A bookmark: simple, elegant. A bookmark is a way to easily save a specific place in a text for quick access and reference in the future. A bookmark can be a plain sticky note or piece of paper, or an elaborately designed work of art. Social bookmarking is the digital version of the old stand-by: […]
Category: TECHNOLOGY
The Power of Storytelling Digitally
Stories. The story is a cornerstone of humanity. Telling stories is a tradition that can be traced across our history. Over time, the art of storytelling has evolved as the tools and resources available with which to tell stories evolved. We have told stories orally in person, via the written word, through artwork and performance, […]
Online learning quenches Middle East’s thirst for comprehensive knowledge
‘E-Learning’ has emerged as a popular educational method within the Middle East, reflecting and complementing the region’s pursuit of knowledge-driven economic diversification. The growth rate of self-paced e-learning in the region is currently at 8.2 per cent and is expected to generate revenues of over USD 560.7 million by 2016[1]. The Arab World has become […]
Why Classroom-Based Learning Is No Longer Enough
With the rapid emergence of new innovations in technology, the attention span of both adults and children is decreasing and it is becoming increasingly challenging to fully engage both children and adults in learning. As an educator, you have the responsibility of entertaining your students from the start of each lesson, when you have a […]