Gatlin International » eLearning http://blog.gatlininternational.co.uk A World of eLearning Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:51:07 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Computer Games in the Classroom http://blog.gatlininternational.co.uk/2012/02/07/computer-games-in-the-classroom/ http://blog.gatlininternational.co.uk/2012/02/07/computer-games-in-the-classroom/#comments Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:51:07 +0000 jcohen http://blog.gatlininternational.co.uk/?p=944 Learning Without Frontiers is a London based community of disruptive thinkers and innovators in the realm of education, technology, and entertainment that have “taken a globally respected position of leadership in the use of mobile, gaming, social media, open source and other digital platforms to support learning.” At the recently held Learning Without Frontiers conference [...]
]]> http://blog.gatlininternational.co.uk/2012/02/07/computer-games-in-the-classroom/feed/ 0 The Basics of Open Educational Resources http://blog.gatlininternational.co.uk/2012/02/02/the-basics-of-open-educational-resources/ http://blog.gatlininternational.co.uk/2012/02/02/the-basics-of-open-educational-resources/#comments Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:26:03 +0000 jcohen http://blog.gatlininternational.co.uk/?p=941 At the rate technology progresses these days, it is almost impossible for even the most tech savvy among us to keep up with every change and advancement.  Often, people hear of a new technological tool they may be interested in exploring but for one reason or another this idea never comes to fruition.  This can [...]
]]> http://blog.gatlininternational.co.uk/2012/02/02/the-basics-of-open-educational-resources/feed/ 0 Apple Introduces iBook Textbooks http://blog.gatlininternational.co.uk/2012/01/31/apple-introduces-ibook-textbooks/ http://blog.gatlininternational.co.uk/2012/01/31/apple-introduces-ibook-textbooks/#comments Tue, 31 Jan 2012 17:52:12 +0000 jcohen http://blog.gatlininternational.co.uk/?p=938 Electronic books, or e-books, have been a popular tool for eLearning for quite some time now and Apple hopes to capitalize on the popularity, convenience, and features of e-books with their new textbook line.  Just a few days ago, Apple announced it would be offering a line of textbooks for their iPad in Apple’s iBookstore. [...]
]]> http://blog.gatlininternational.co.uk/2012/01/31/apple-introduces-ibook-textbooks/feed/ 0 Computer Games Used for STEM Training http://blog.gatlininternational.co.uk/2012/01/26/computer-games-used-for-stem-training/ http://blog.gatlininternational.co.uk/2012/01/26/computer-games-used-for-stem-training/#comments Thu, 26 Jan 2012 14:32:09 +0000 jcohen http://blog.gatlininternational.co.uk/?p=934 It has been well documented that education in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) is critical to the future of all those wishing to remain competitive in a worldwide market.  In a recent article in US News and World Reports, Allyson Peerman writes about the connection between computer game design and STEM [...]
]]> http://blog.gatlininternational.co.uk/2012/01/26/computer-games-used-for-stem-training/feed/ 0 Three Technology Trends to Keep Your Eye on in 2012 http://blog.gatlininternational.co.uk/2012/01/24/three-technology-trends-to-keep-your-eye-on-in-2012/ http://blog.gatlininternational.co.uk/2012/01/24/three-technology-trends-to-keep-your-eye-on-in-2012/#comments Tue, 24 Jan 2012 08:26:02 +0000 jcohen http://blog.gatlininternational.co.uk/?p=930 Here on our blog, we like to keep our readers in the know on the latest eLearning trends.  Our first article of 2012 discussed several eLearning predictions for the new year.  As January is quickly coming to a close, we would like to share some technology trends to keep your eye on in 2012. As [...]
]]> http://blog.gatlininternational.co.uk/2012/01/24/three-technology-trends-to-keep-your-eye-on-in-2012/feed/ 0 eLearning News: Worldreader http://blog.gatlininternational.co.uk/2012/01/19/elearning-news-worldreader/ http://blog.gatlininternational.co.uk/2012/01/19/elearning-news-worldreader/#comments Thu, 19 Jan 2012 13:13:42 +0000 jcohen http://blog.gatlininternational.co.uk/?p=925 As we have discussed in previous articles, one of the great benefits of eLearning is the ability to deliver educational and training materials all over the world without having to worry about geographic constraints. Thanks to current and emerging technology, access to information can be as convenient as your nearest WiFi hot spot.  With all [...]
]]> http://blog.gatlininternational.co.uk/2012/01/19/elearning-news-worldreader/feed/ 0 Resolved to Get Your Education on Track in 2012? Gatlin International Can Help! http://blog.gatlininternational.co.uk/2012/01/17/resolved-to-get-your-education-on-track-in-2012-gatlin-international-can-help/ http://blog.gatlininternational.co.uk/2012/01/17/resolved-to-get-your-education-on-track-in-2012-gatlin-international-can-help/#comments Tue, 17 Jan 2012 16:55:49 +0000 jcohen http://blog.gatlininternational.co.uk/?p=921 We are half way through the first month of 2012 and time is flying by as fast as ever. The turn of the new year signifies new beginnings and fresh starts to lots of people and many of these people participate in the age-old tradition of making  “New Years Resolutions”.  Resolutions are as varied as [...]
]]> http://blog.gatlininternational.co.uk/2012/01/17/resolved-to-get-your-education-on-track-in-2012-gatlin-international-can-help/feed/ 0 The Education For All Crowdsourcing Challenge Update http://blog.gatlininternational.co.uk/2012/01/12/the-education-for-all-crowdsourcing-challenge-update/ http://blog.gatlininternational.co.uk/2012/01/12/the-education-for-all-crowdsourcing-challenge-update/#comments Thu, 12 Jan 2012 11:02:20 +0000 jcohen http://blog.gatlininternational.co.uk/?p=918 Perhaps some of you remember reading our article about the Education for All (EFA) Crowdsourcing Challenge a few months ago.  This is an ongoing contest in which the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) partnered with Nokia and the Pearson Foundation to launch a challenge designed to produce ideas for using mobile communication [...]
]]> http://blog.gatlininternational.co.uk/2012/01/12/the-education-for-all-crowdsourcing-challenge-update/feed/ 0 eLearning Resources Recap http://blog.gatlininternational.co.uk/2012/01/10/elearning-resources-recap/ http://blog.gatlininternational.co.uk/2012/01/10/elearning-resources-recap/#comments Tue, 10 Jan 2012 07:06:37 +0000 jcohen http://blog.gatlininternational.co.uk/?p=915 Quite often on our blog, we like to share interesting and useful eLearning resources with our readers.  We found a number of great eLearning tools and shared them with you here in 2011, so today we are rounding up the best resources and presenting them to you here in one handy spot.  Make sure you [...]
]]> http://blog.gatlininternational.co.uk/2012/01/10/elearning-resources-recap/feed/ 0 eLearning Predictions for 2012 http://blog.gatlininternational.co.uk/2012/01/03/elearning-predictions-for-2012/ http://blog.gatlininternational.co.uk/2012/01/03/elearning-predictions-for-2012/#comments Tue, 03 Jan 2012 11:49:01 +0000 jcohen http://blog.gatlininternational.co.uk/?p=902 As one year ends and a new year begins, you will inevitably hear many predictions for 2012.  From the economy to sports, technology to celebrities, people love to make predictions about all kinds of topics with the turn of each new year and eLearning is no different.  Our first article of the new year will [...]
]]> http://blog.gatlininternational.co.uk/2012/01/03/elearning-predictions-for-2012/feed/ 0 eLearning Resource: Open Educational Resources Commons http://blog.gatlininternational.co.uk/2011/12/29/elearning-resource-open-educational-resources-commons/ http://blog.gatlininternational.co.uk/2011/12/29/elearning-resource-open-educational-resources-commons/#comments Thu, 29 Dec 2011 17:17:03 +0000 jcohen http://blog.gatlininternational.co.uk/?p=898 If you are personally or professionally involved in the realm of elearning, chances are you have heard of Open Educational Resources.  Open Educational Resources, commonly referred to as OER, are basically educational resources that support teaching and learning that anyone may use (and reuse) free of charge.  The resources are created by people or organizations [...]
]]> http://blog.gatlininternational.co.uk/2011/12/29/elearning-resource-open-educational-resources-commons/feed/ 0 eLearning News: India’s New Aakash Tablet http://blog.gatlininternational.co.uk/2011/12/27/elearning-news-indias-new-aakash-tablet/ http://blog.gatlininternational.co.uk/2011/12/27/elearning-news-indias-new-aakash-tablet/#comments Tue, 27 Dec 2011 17:18:25 +0000 jcohen http://blog.gatlininternational.co.uk/?p=895 Tablet devices are becoming more and more popular as a means of delivery for all kinds of elearning content.  In India, the government sponsored tablet, the Aakash (which means “sky”), made headlines recently when the device sold out in less than one week.   While the tablet reportedly suffered from setbacks in the manufacturing and production [...]
]]> http://blog.gatlininternational.co.uk/2011/12/27/elearning-news-indias-new-aakash-tablet/feed/ 0 eLearning Resource: Childnet International http://blog.gatlininternational.co.uk/2011/12/22/elearning-resource-childnet-international/ http://blog.gatlininternational.co.uk/2011/12/22/elearning-resource-childnet-international/#comments Thu, 22 Dec 2011 17:27:04 +0000 jcohen http://blog.gatlininternational.co.uk/?p=891 It seems like children of all ages use technology in some form or fashion.  From entertaining computer games to educational learning applications, technology is a huge presence in the lives of children growing up today.  The Internet itself is a major player in this technological presence.  There is no arguing that Internet usage can produce [...]
]]> http://blog.gatlininternational.co.uk/2011/12/22/elearning-resource-childnet-international/feed/ 0 Genetic Research Aided by Video Game Players http://blog.gatlininternational.co.uk/2011/12/20/genetic-research-aided-by-video-game-players/ http://blog.gatlininternational.co.uk/2011/12/20/genetic-research-aided-by-video-game-players/#comments Tue, 20 Dec 2011 13:49:55 +0000 jcohen http://blog.gatlininternational.co.uk/?p=887 Playing computer games and video games is a popular form of entertainment for many people of all ages.  While some may think of playing video games as simply a hobby or pastime, there is at least one computer game that reaches beyond just fun by contributing to the greater good of mankind.  The game we [...]
]]> http://blog.gatlininternational.co.uk/2011/12/20/genetic-research-aided-by-video-game-players/feed/ 0 Exploring eTwinning http://blog.gatlininternational.co.uk/2011/12/15/exploring-etwinning/ http://blog.gatlininternational.co.uk/2011/12/15/exploring-etwinning/#comments Thu, 15 Dec 2011 13:52:28 +0000 jcohen http://blog.gatlininternational.co.uk/?p=881 In our last article we shared the winners of the 2011 MEDEA Awards.  The recipient of the MEDEA Award in the European Collaboration category was an eTwinning project called the European Chain Reaction by the Qworzó Primary School in Belgium.   All of the winners of MEDEA awards are recognized for presenting an outstanding project involved [...]
]]> http://blog.gatlininternational.co.uk/2011/12/15/exploring-etwinning/feed/ 0 British Newspaper Archive Now Accessible Online http://blog.gatlininternational.co.uk/2011/12/06/british-newspaper-archive-now-accessible-online/ http://blog.gatlininternational.co.uk/2011/12/06/british-newspaper-archive-now-accessible-online/#comments Tue, 06 Dec 2011 14:04:31 +0000 jcohen http://blog.gatlininternational.co.uk/?p=866 Last week, we shared an article about a few of the more popular forms distance learning may take such as blended learning, mobile learning, and rapid learning.  In the field of ICT (Information and Communication Technology), advancement and changes can happen so quickly that keeping yourself abreast of all of the new developments can be [...]
]]> http://blog.gatlininternational.co.uk/2011/12/06/british-newspaper-archive-now-accessible-online/feed/ 0 eLearning News: elearning2work http://blog.gatlininternational.co.uk/2011/11/29/elearning-news-elearning2work/ http://blog.gatlininternational.co.uk/2011/11/29/elearning-news-elearning2work/#comments Tue, 29 Nov 2011 14:09:52 +0000 jcohen http://blog.gatlininternational.co.uk/?p=858 The Andalusian Employment Service recently developed a new project aimed at establishing a European network for digital collaboration.  This project is called Innovative Pedagogical Models in Vocational Training for Employment but is also referred to as elearning2work.  The elearning2work project hopes to enhance the eLearning initiatives to support career and technical training in the Andalusian [...]
]]> http://blog.gatlininternational.co.uk/2011/11/29/elearning-news-elearning2work/feed/ 0 STEM Video Game Design Challenge http://blog.gatlininternational.co.uk/2011/11/27/stem-video-game-design-challenge/ http://blog.gatlininternational.co.uk/2011/11/27/stem-video-game-design-challenge/#comments Mon, 28 Nov 2011 05:25:16 +0000 jcohen http://blog.gatlininternational.co.uk/?p=854 If you are interested in designing video games, you may want to put your talents to the test by entering the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) Game Design Challenge. The STEM challenge is partnering with an initiative called Digital Promise to promote interest in and awareness of the academic and career fields of Science, [...]
]]> http://blog.gatlininternational.co.uk/2011/11/27/stem-video-game-design-challenge/feed/ 0 Becta Reports on eLearning and Early Childhood Education http://blog.gatlininternational.co.uk/2011/11/22/becta-reports-on-elearning-and-early-childhood-education/ http://blog.gatlininternational.co.uk/2011/11/22/becta-reports-on-elearning-and-early-childhood-education/#comments Tue, 22 Nov 2011 16:34:16 +0000 jcohen http://blog.gatlininternational.co.uk/?p=851 We share a lot of articles here on the topic of eLearning.  Usually our information is centered on distance learning as it relates to adult education and employee training, college and university level studies, or secondary level coursework and teaching.  Today we are going to discuss eLearning as it applies to younger learners.  A recent [...]
]]> http://blog.gatlininternational.co.uk/2011/11/22/becta-reports-on-elearning-and-early-childhood-education/feed/ 0 A Career in the Video Game Design Industry http://blog.gatlininternational.co.uk/2011/11/17/a-career-in-the-video-game-design-industry/ http://blog.gatlininternational.co.uk/2011/11/17/a-career-in-the-video-game-design-industry/#comments Thu, 17 Nov 2011 17:22:29 +0000 jcohen http://blog.gatlininternational.co.uk/?p=847 A career in the video game design industry can be interesting and exciting.  Many people who decide to pursue a career in the area of video game design do so because they enjoy some aspect of video games themselves.  So while this may seem like a dream job to a lot of people, choosing to [...]
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