Text-to-Speech’s Role in Improving Education Integrating text-to-speech technology in educational settings can enhance the learning experience for students of all abilities. By providing auditory alternatives to written materials, TTS benefits students with learning disabilities, visual...
Today, institutions, governments, nonprofits, and others in highly-regulated sectors recognize digital media’s power to engage with their communities while showcasing their products and services. However, traditional methods of creating, managing, and sharing media content can...
While these systems are commonly used for quizzes and polls, there are many creative ways to leverage an SRS to enhance the learning experience. The key to successful implementation lies in thoughtful question design, clear...
From in-person learning environments to blended learning and fully remote offerings, the bar for higher education institutions has been raised, and students are now looking for offerings that meet their individual needs. This blog outlines...
Research shows that interactive learning, such as incorporating video, polls, and interactive presentations, is six times more effective in helping students learn. This article aims to explore five of the most popular interactive learning trends...
Take a look back at your favorites, catch up on what you missed, and get ready for another year in higher-ed technology insights. 1. How to Record Lecture Videos: Lecture capture solutions have enabled instructors...
Active engagement encourages a deeper understanding of course material: In-video quizzing prompts students to think critically about course content. Instead of passively absorbing information or walking away from a video as it plays, students become...
Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is a framework that not only acknowledges the diversity of learners but actively embraces it. In this blog, we delve into what UDL is and explore its importance in higher...
Video-based learning helps strengthen the knowledge transfer and makes distance-based learning more comprehensive and accessible to all. Video is effective as a stand-alone educational tool or as a supporting aid, making it an essential part...
Blended learning combines both online teaching and instruction with face-to-face, or traditional classroom-based instruction. This can take a number of forms, but in general, students have some control over the place, path, and place of...
Screen readers work by reading aloud text content presented on a screen, and they may be used in combination with other assistive technologies like a screen magnifier. Most screen readers are software-based, and offer a...
Traditionally, orientation is held on campus so students can get an idea of where key facilities and classrooms are, as well as meet instructors and peers. Today, students may not be able to attend orientation...