Engaging Minds

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Engaging Minds: University of Canterbury and EchoPoll by Alison Maloney As Team Leader of Blended Learning and Academic Development at the University of Canterbury, Dr Brad Hurren is on a mission to make complex material engaging and accessible for every student.  In addition to this Team Leader role, Hurren is also a teaching academic –…

EchoPoll

Teaching with EchoPoll Using memes in teaching? EchoPoll provides the perfect platform.  Memes ask students to analyse and synthesise the material.  To understand, explain, or create a meme students will need to make connections between their knowledge and observations in the real world, explain concepts or ideas in their own words and break down bigger…

PointSolutions

Over the span of a decade in financial literacy training, Baizat, a social empowerment company, has harnessed the power of Echo360’s polling software, an indispensable tool for facilitating interactive and engaging workshops. Click here for baizat’s story Have you thought about using point solutions for competition? In this video Kristen Gabriel demonstrates how to navigate…

The Future of Classroom Engagement Starts with Clickers

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The Future of Classroom Engagement Starts with Clickers Do smartphones belong in the classroom? For many educators, the answer is a resounding no. Mobile phones have become a significant distraction, leading to decreased attention spans, rampant texting during lectures, and an overall decline in classroom engagement. But what if there was a way to harness…

Using Learning Analytics to Improve Educational Outcomes

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Using Learning Analytics to Improve Educational Outcomes Digital learning tools promise to enhance classroom engagement and drive better learner outcomes by facilitating interactive learning and providing access to many resources. However, to truly understand their effectiveness and impact, educators need data to support their claims and guide their practices.  REQUEST INFO “Learning analytics is, the measurement, collection,…

EchoInsights: The Past, Present and Future of AI’s Global Regulation

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the past, present and future of global ai regulation AI’s continued development has not followed the same path as that for modernity’s other most significant technological advancements, hinting that developers and politicians are more seriously assuming their ethical responsibility to consider and work proactively to mitigate any harmful unintended consequences of digital inventions and innovations….

The Role of Video Training Solutions in Upskilling and Reskilling Employees

The Role of Video Training Solutions in Upskilling and Reskilling Employees REQUEST INFO The Growing Need for Upskilling and Reskilling The demands of deskless workers have always been high, but when factoring in the need to rapidly develop one’s skillset, these demands are even higher. Frontline employees often need to juggle multiple tasks and serve…

Creating Accessible Learning Content: Tools and Best Practices

Creating Accessible Learning Content: Tools and Best Practices The best learning content is the most accessible content. Whether you’re a higher education instructor, a K12 teacher, or on a corporate L&D team, it’s crucial to ensure that all learners, regardless of their abilities, can fully engage with your materials.  REQUEST INFO Why Accessibility Matters Accessibility…