e-Learning Update - Issue 57

ELU 57 Technology Update: Coding

Coding has been featured very strongly in education, in particular the need for teaching students to create and make code. With coding accounting for half of the computing programme of study, here we present some great apps that will help your students learn! e-Learning Update issue 57

12 Apr 2016
24mins

Digital Learning

Developing programming skills – the Raspberry Pi programming competition

A robot dog, an automatic prescription dispenser and a system that tracks the user’s eye movements to control their computer. These are previous winners of a nationwide Raspberry Pi programming competition – and it’s back once again for 2016! What will your pupils dream up? e-Learning Update issue 57

12 Apr 2016
24mins

Digital Learning

Implementing Minecraft in the classroom

How can games like Minecraft be used to enrich the everyday learning experience? Tracy Broadbent looks at the power of Minecraft for maths, literacy and more. e-Learning Update issue 57

12 Apr 2016
24mins

Digital Learning

Hands up who doesn’t use Facebook?

Professor Steven van Belleghem explores the technological and social changes that are going to shape Facebook, as well as their wider strategy that is sure to impact the lives of teachers and pupils alike… e-Learning Update issue 57

12 Apr 2016
24mins

Digital Learning

Making use of digital platforms

From communication, resilience and teamwork, to the so called 'dead' art of Microsoft Office, digital classrooms can be the perfect space for young people to develop the skills employers are most looking for. Sharon Ashley and Matt Rogers explain more. e-Learning Update issue 57

12 Apr 2016
24mins

Digital Learning

How teachers can counter cyberbullying

Despite a decline in bullying overall, cyberbullying is on the rise. What can schools do to keep children safe? Sam Pemberton looks at the power of technology to help teachers distinguish between harmless 'banter' and more sinister online messaging. e-Learning Update issue 57

12 Apr 2016
24mins

Digital Learning

Report summary: Teachers’ attitude to the use of mobile technology in classroom

Teachers believe that using mobile technology in class can have a positive impact on a wide range of students’ skills, according to this report by Techknowledge. However, teachers require ongoing training and support to ensure the benefits are maximised. e-Learning Update issue 57

12 Apr 2016
24mins

Digital Learning

Report summary: The third-level digital divide – Who benefits most from being online?

The internet amplifies existing inequalities across social class, gender and generation, according to this report by the London School of Economics. e-Learning Update issue 57

12 Apr 2016
24mins

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e-Learning Update - Issue 57

ELU 57 Technology Update: Coding

Developing programming skills – the Raspberry Pi programming competition

Implementing Minecraft in the classroom

Hands up who doesn’t use Facebook?

Making use of digital platforms

How teachers can counter cyberbullying

Report summary: Teachers’ attitude to the use of mobile technology in classroom

Report summary: The third-level digital divide – Who benefits most from being online?

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