by Holex Blogs | Mar 5, 2021 | Accessibility, Assessment, Learning
In this blog, find out more about Xerte online toolkit, an open-source web-based content creation tool that enables users to use a wide range of page templates to create multi-media rich interactive learning materials. What is Xerte? Xerte online toolkit is an...
by Holex Blogs | Mar 4, 2021 | Accessibility, Resources, Social Media
This tool provides a way to show Youtube videos to the whole class, or for learners to search for and view videos without advertising being a distraction. The large buttons make it easy to pause a video to ask questions or hold a discussion etc. What is AcessYouTube?...
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 1, 2021 | Accessibility, Assessment, Learning, Teaching, VLE
What is a mindmap? A mindmap is a visual representation of ideas and information. They are a useful way to quickly store thoughts, ideas, and challenges so that each can be returned to, reflected on, and expanded. Mindmaps can use images, text, audio, and links to...
by Holex Blogs | Mar 1, 2021 | Accessibility, Learning, Social Media, Teaching
Using VideoAnt and YiNote Do you use video (Youtube, Vimeo, Khan Academy etc) with your learners? If so you’ll be interested in how these two handy tools, VideoAnt and YiNote provide a way to captures notes synched to the video. The tools allow you to select a...
by Holex Blogs | Mar 1, 2021 | Accessibility, EDI, Learning, Teaching, Virtual Classrooms
This blog explains the three main areas of the Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge framework and offers tips to make sure that your delivery via a virtual classroom is inclusive. Inclusive virtual classrooms The Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge...
