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...
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...
by Holex Blogs | Mar 1, 2021 | Accessibility, Learning, Teaching, VLE
There are lots of audio-based tools available to help your learners. This blog takes a look at three of these that you may not be aware of; OddCast Text to Speech, Mote and Vocaroo. OddCast Text to Speech tool. To support learners with pronunciation, try using the...
