by Holex Blogs | Mar 4, 2021 | Assessment, Learning, Teaching
Using screen capture software Teachers are busy people so it’s great to find a tool that’s quick to learn, easy to use, and can be applied in many different ways. Screen capture software is a really useful tool to support teaching, learning, and assessment....
by Holex Blogs | Mar 3, 2021 | Accessibility, VLE
A VLE is an individual organisation’s biggest investment in assistive technology. If you have an easy to use VLE, one that is used effectively, it will meet a huge range of needs of a wide range of learners. Alistair McNaught JISC Why use a Virtual Learning...
by Holex Blogs | Mar 3, 2021 | Assessment, Learning, Resources
What is StudyStack? StudyStack is a study tool “that makes learning, memorizing information, and preparing for an exam, a fun, stress-free, and enjoyable experience”. The basic version is free and includes gamified study activities including crossword puzzles,...
by Holex Blogs | Mar 3, 2021 | Apps, Learning
QR Codes These 2D barcodes seem to be popping up everywhere from packaging to bus stops but are we realising their potential in education? QR (Quick Response) codes can be easily created to link to a range of things including websites, audio recordings, videos, text...
by Holex Blogs | Mar 3, 2021 | Learning, Teaching, Virtual Classrooms
Video conferencing software During Covid-19 many providers were delivering learning from a distance and so started using video conferencing/webinar software to create a virtual classroom. But have you thought about how else you can use these tools in adult...