A-Z Tools & Technologies: Evernote
What is it? This is a free web tool that can also be downloaded as an app onto technology devices such as tablets and smartphones. It works by providing a central place to create...
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A-Z Tools & Technologies: Skype
What is it? Skype is a software application that allows users to make voice and video calls over the internet. It was founded in August 2003 by two software developers Nicklas Zennstrom and Janus Friiu: it...
A-Z Tools & Technologies: Audioboo
What is it? Audioboo is a technology that enables users to record, upload and share audio clips. You post your audio files not only to Audioboo but also to other social networks such as...
A-Z Tools & Technologies: QR Codes
What Are QR Codes? A QR code (or quick response code) is a bar code that can be scanned to provide access to information from a mobile device (smart phone, iPad). These two-dimensional bar...
Mahara Theme Update
We’re starting the process of updating our Mahara theme, to bring it in line with our new Moodle theme, which was implemented last summer. To do this we’re commissioning Bas (@BasBrands), the same designer...
Open Course in Technology Enhanced Learning #ocTEL
The Open Course in Technology Enhanced Learning (#ocTEL) is an online course designed to help you better understand ways to use Learning Technology for teaching, learning and assessment. The course has undergone a revision after last...
A-Z Tools & Technologies: Textwall
What is Textwall? A Textwall is a simple tool that learners can send messages to via sms, email or an online web form. It’s a great tool for stimulating participation in large lectures, gathering...
JISC TechDis Ambassadors
What is it? A TechDis Ambassador is someone with a disability who shares and celebrates their use of technology in learning or work. Technology can play a crucial role in helping people with diverse...
JISC Digital Media InfoKit: Video Production
Jisc Digital Media’s ongoing expansion of its infokit offering continues with the release of the Video Production infokit. There are many reasons why video can play a useful role in education, in teaching, research and...
A-Z Tools & Technologies: Prezi
What is Prezi? Prezi is a cloud based platform that allows users to create interactive presentations. By using the built in templates users are able to create beautiful presentations that can be edited on...