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  • What is a Cognitive Tool for Learning?

    What is a Cognitive Tool for Learning?

    The idea of a cognitive tool or ‘mind tool’ was popularized in the 1990s by David Jonassen. It explains that not all educational technologies are beneficial for learning. According to this concept, only educational technologies that help us learn more deeply than before are beneficial. Definition We usually think of an educational technology as a…

  • GraphicSprings

    GraphicSprings

    A logo maker application that enables non-designers to create beautiful logos, whether that’s for an entrepreneurial venture, school project, presentation or charitable cause. Another element available in the online interface is the ability to design graphics to use for digital badges (like the badges used in #EmTech).   GraphicSprings How to Edit Logo Graphic –…

  • New to Working Remotely? These Resources Can Help – LinkedIn free training resources

    New to Working Remotely? These Resources Can Help – LinkedIn free training resources

    Almost overnight, remote work has become mainstream. Companies around the world are encouraging their employees to work from home to prioritize the health and safety of their workforce and communities amid coronavirus. Working through this rapid change can be hard and we’re moving quickly to help members get information they can trust, stay connected to their…

  • Design for non-designers: five visual principles to give you a head start

    Design for non-designers: five visual principles to give you a head start

    A concise overview of five key principles of design including White space Typography Grids and alignment The power of contrast Colour and images Design for non-designers: five visual principles to give you a head start

  • Typology of Free Web-based Learning Technologies

    Typology of Free Web-based Learning Technologies

    The 2020 Typology of Free Web-based Learning Technologies from the EDUCAUSE research library contains 226 free technologies arranged into 40 types and 15 clusters that educators can use to promote more productive and interactive learning. Brief descriptions, example tools and pedagogical uses are provided for each category. This Typology has been developed by Matt Bower…

  • Toodledo

    Toodledo

    The tool has paid options but it’s free version is really powerful tool which is highly recommended to organize your life.

  • Stellarium Mobile Sky Map

    Stellarium Mobile Sky Map

    Stellarium is a planetarium mobile app used to see the star when you look up in the sky. It uses the GPS location to track down the exact position and movement of the star, planets, comets, satellites, and more just by pointing it in the sky. This app is rated as one of the best…

  • Wikibooks

    Wikibooks

    Wikibooks is a Wikimedia project for collaboratively writing open-content textbooks that anyone, including you, can edit right now by clicking on the edit link that appears near the top of each Wikibooks page. Wikibooks is for textbooks, annotated texts, instructional guides, and manuals. These materials can be used in a traditional classroom, an accredited or…

  • Wikiversity

    Wikiversity

    Wikiversity is a Wikimedia Foundation project devoted to learning resources, learning projects, and research for use in all levels, types, and styles of education from pre-school to university, including professional training and informal learning. We invite teachers, students, and researchers to join us in creating open educational resources and collaborative learning communities. To learn more…

  • Google Meet

    Google Meet

    Google Meet is a webconferencing platform that includes instant messaging, voice, and video calls. It is useful for individual and group conversations. Technology that connects us while we’re apart and video meetings can bring us together—whether we’re working with teammates, talking to healthcare professionals, sharing with loved ones, or learning from home. Note: Google Meet…

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