Learning Technology Guide

technology guide for distance & digital learning tools

What is Genially?

Genially is a web-based, visual communication tool that produces multimedia digital presentations using slides and other tools. These presentations have interactive elements that allow learners to view the slides and add their own commentary. The result is a far more interesting experience for the presenter and learners. Click the 'Play' icon to learn more!

why genially?

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Genially’s ability to create visually appealing presentations, infographics, and job aids.

Genially is user-friendly and has a large library of unique templates, particularly gamification templates.

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Users can easily implement a range of animations and interactive elements that transform simple assets into engaging eLearning solutions.

Create quizzes and feedback pages, along with advanced techniques like hidden clues that can be used to create Escape Room games that are sure to engage learners.

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This guide is designed to provide an overview of the technology tools used to create interesting, interactive eLearning. The Technology Guide will cover:

Web 2.0 Technologies for Learning

Social Media Collaborative Learning

Mobile Learning

Online Videos Gaming for Learning

LMS Overview

When evaluating and selecting a Learning Management System (LMS) it is important to consider several key factors to ensure it meets the needs of your organization or educational institution. Click the 'Play' icon to see a few key approaches to follow when evaluating and selecting an LMS.

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Web 2.0 technologies

Slack

Flip

Blog

Slack is an excellent tool to leverage for effective instruction and media-rich interactions. Learners can engage in active learning, receive timely feedback, collaborate with peers, and have a central platform for course-related discussions.

Blogs help develop self-directed learners and foster meta-cognitive skills (Robertson, 2011). Blogs are the perfect opportunity for learners to engage in deeper reflection, invite comments from peers, and improve communication skills.

Flip (formerly Flipgrid) is a video discussion platform that allows educators and learners to interact through short video responses. It can be used for instruction in several ways. For example, Flip is the ideal tool to use as an icebreaker!

Strategies for integrating a blog

Blog Strategies

Ask learners to share resources, articles, videos, or tutorials on the blog to encourage knowledge-sharing and collaboration.

Assign a group project that requires learners to contribute to the shared blog which will foster teamwork, communication, and the development of digital collaboration skills.

Encourage learners to comment on each other’s posts and engage in discussions to cultivate a sense of community and promote peer learning and the exploration of diverse perspectives.

How to get started blogging

Steps on getting started

Explain the reason for and benefits of using a blog for learning, highlighting how a blog serves as a platform for reflection, knowledge sharing, collaboration, and receiving feedback from peers and the instructor.

Set up the pages, such as an About page, Guidelines page, and Contact page

Write your first post!

Take a look at the resource for additional insight into setting up an educational blog!

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Web 2.0 technologies

Slack

Flip

Blog

Slack is an excellent tool to leverage for effective instruction and media-rich interactions. Learners can engage in active learning, receive timely feedback, collaborate with peers, and have a central platform for course-related discussions.

Blogs help develop self-directed learners and foster meta-cognitive skills (Robertson, 2011). Blogs are the perfect opportunity for learners to engage in deeper reflection, invite comments from peers, and improve communication skills.

Flip (formerly Flipgrid) is a video discussion platform that allows educators and learners to interact through short video responses. It can be used for instruction in several ways. For example, Flip is the ideal tool to use as an icebreaker!

Strategies on integrating Slack

Slack Strategies

Create separate channels for different courses, subjects, or topics. This helps keep the discussion organized, facilitates resource sharing, and keeps conversations flowing.

Use the general channel or a designated channel for announcements to share important updates, deadlines, schedule changes, or any relevant information related to the course.

Set up dedicated channels or use direct messages to conduct virtual office hours or facilitate one-on-one discussions with learners. This provides a private space for individual support and personalized feedback.

Foster a positive learning environment by acknowledging and celebrating learner achievements, milestones, or successful completion of assignments through positive feedback or recognition in Slack channels.

Getting started with Slack

Steps on getting started

Download the Slack desktop app and create a profile.

Create and set default channels and instruct learners to join.

Define course policies and guidelines for Slack and if necessary, setup apps.

Take a look at the resource for additional insight into using Slack.

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Web 2.0 technologies

Slack

Flip

Blog

Slack is an excellent tool to leverage for effective instruction and media-rich interactions. Learners can engage in active learning, receive timely feedback, collaborate with peers, and have a central platform for course-related discussions.

Blogs help develop self-directed learners and foster meta-cognitive skills (Robertson, 2011). Blogs are the perfect opportunity for learners to engage in deeper reflection, invite comments from peers, and improve communication skills.

Flip (formerly Flipgrid) is a video discussion platform that allows educators and learners to interact through short video responses. It can be used for instruction in several ways. For example, Flip is the ideal tool to use as an icebreaker!

Strategies on integrating Flip

Flip Strategies

Determine the specific learning objectives or goals that need to be achieved by using Flip. This will help align the platform's usage with the instructional outcomes.

Provide clear and straightforward instructions or questions for video responses. Break down challenging concepts into relatable questions to guide students' reflections or arguments.

Encourage students to engage with their peers' video responses by making it a requirement to respond to a certain number of their classmates' videos. This promotes active listening and peer interaction.

Provide timely feedback on students' video responses. This should be done through written comments or by creating video responses to their videos, highlighting strengths and areas for improvement.

Getting started with Flip

Steps on getting started

One of the primary advantages of using Flip is its simplicity. After creating an account, instructors can create a group, which are essentially communities where learners work.

Create an introductory video, post a topic and invite learners to join the group.

Encourage learners to post a video responding to the topic and reply to their peer's videos.

Unfortunatly, Flip was discontinued in October of 2024 to be implemented in Microsoft Teams for Education instead. Click Learn More for the Top 5 Alternatives to Microsoft Flip.

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Social Media Collaborative Learning

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Mobile Learning

Schoox

Articulate

Rumie

Articulate is an e-learning authoring tool that allows instructional designers and educators to create interactive and engaging multi-device learning. The content is automatically framed to play on any device, and the interactivity helps capture learners' attention, enhance their understanding, and promote active participation

Schoox is a learning management system (LMS) that offers a free mobile learning app to deliver training and educational content even when offline. Schoox’s mobile app also notifies users of new assignments and due dates enabling learners to easily communicate with instructors and peers.

Rumie uses mobile device optimized learning bytes which aid in communication and digital literacy. The focus is on creating digital learning content and deploying it in underserved communities, providing educational resources to learners who may not have access to traditional educational materials or institutions.

Strategies for implementing Rumie with eLearning

Runie bytes look at numerous practical skills and combine memes, animated GIFs, short quizzes, and interactivity.

Consider the course subject and learning objectives,

by providing learners the opportunity to research content independently or collaborate with fellow learners. This will require critical thinking, problem-solving, and reflection based on the content they access through Rumie.

Encourage learner engagement with Rumie

that incorporate Rumie's bytes to reinforce concepts, provide additional practice, or introduce new perspectives.

Design lessons and activities

then identify the Rumie bytes that will supplement or enhance the existing curriculum. This will help reinforce concepts, provide additional practice, or introduce new perspectives.

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Evaluate the effectiveness of using Rumie by collecting feedback from learners to identify strengths, challenges, and areas for improvement. Use this feedback to optimize the learning experience.

Become familiar with Rumie’s website, their mission, and their resources. Explore Rumie's library of educational content and evaluate byte topics to ensure they align with learners' needs.

Once learning goals have been established, brainstorm how Rumie’s content can support and enhance learning objectives.

Take a look at the resource to learn more about Rumie!

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Mobile Learning

Schoox

Articulate

Rumie

Articulate is an e-learning authoring tool that allows instructional designers and educators to create interactive and engaging multi-device learning. The content is automatically framed to play on any device, and the interactivity helps capture learners' attention, enhance their understanding, and promote active participation

Schoox is a learning management system (LMS) that offers a free mobile learning app to deliver training and educational content even when offline. Schoox’s mobile app also notifies users of new assignments and due dates enabling learners to easily communicate with instructors and peers.

Rumie uses mobile device optimized learning bytes which aid in communication and digital literacy. The focus is on creating digital learning content and deploying it in underserved communities, providing educational resources to learners who may not have access to traditional educational materials or institutions.

Strategies for implementing Articulate with eLearning

Articulate’s mobile accessibility allows learners to access content anytime and anywhere, promoting 21st-century life skills of flexibility, productivity, and convenience.

allows designers to create engaging learning by incorporating various multimedia, such as interactive quizzes, multimedia, drag-and-drop activities, simulations, and branching scenarios.

Articulate’s user-friendly interface

combine online and offline components. For example, use Articulate 360 courses as pre-learning assignments or reinforce concepts delivered in the live course.

To create a seamless learning experience,

to easily create a course. Templates are also available for individual lessons if a full course is not needed.

Utilize Articulate’s vast selection of templates

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Take advantage of Articulate’s wide range of training resources available to learn how to use their tools effectively. Take advantage of the available webinars, tutorials, online courses, and documentation provided by Articulate.

Participate in the Articulate community to connect with other users, ask questions, and share your experiences. Participate in Articulate's user forums, social media groups, and community events.

Visit Articulate’s website to learn about its products and features. Become familiar with the different tools available in the Articulate 360 suite, such as Storyline and Rise, then download and install the software.

Take a look at this overview of Articulate's products along with course templates and examples!

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Mobile Learning

Schoox

Articulate

Rumie

Schoox is a learning management system (LMS) that offers a free mobile learning app to deliver training and educational content even when offline. Schoox’s mobile app also notifies users of new assignments and due dates enabling learners to easily communicate with instructors and peers.

Articulate is an e-learning authoring tool that allows instructional designers and educators to create interactive and engaging multi-device learning. The content is automatically framed to play on any device, and the interactivity helps capture learners' attention, enhance their understanding, and promote active participation

Rumie uses mobile device optimized learning bytes which aid in communication and digital literacy. The focus is on creating digital learning content and deploying it in underserved communities, providing educational resources to learners who may not have access to traditional educational materials or institutions.

Strategies for implementing Schoox with eLearning

Combining an LMS with the convenience of mobile devices can enhance educational outcomes. Research shows that mobile learning has longer durations of activity, blends technology and curriculum, and improved assessments of higher-level skills such as critical thinking.

which are short, focused, and easily consumable on mobile devices. By breaking down the content into bite-sized chunks, learners can engage in short learning sessions during spare moments, maximizing their productivity and knowledge retention.

Use Schoox's microlearning modules,

based on learners' needs and preferences. Learners can access content specific to their roles, interests, or skill levels, providing a customized learning experience that caters to their individual needs.

Create personalized learning paths

that enable learners to interact and collaborate with peers and instructors. Through the mobile app, learners can participate in discussions, share ideas, and ask questions, fostering a collaborative learning environment even when they are not physically present in the classroom.

Incorporate Schoox’s social learning features

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Begin uploading learning content to the Schoox platform. This may include training materials, courses, videos, documents, quizzes, and other resources. Organize the content into relevant categories or learning paths to ensure easy navigation for learners.

Invite learners to join the Schoox platform by providing them with login credentials or through email invitations. Assign courses or learning paths to your learners based on your learning objectives and any other criteria you deemed necessary.

Explore the Schoox website for available resources, case studies, and customer testimonials to understand how Schoox can meet your instructional needs.

Take a look at the following resource for additional insight into Schoox's robust learning platform!

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Benefits of Blogs

Blogs serve as a collection of the learner’s reflections and can be revisited throughout the course to assess growth and encourage continuous learning (Robertson, 2011). Blogs also provide a space for instructor feedback.

• Click the Link icon to see an example of an educational blog.
• Click the Plus (+) icon to read strategies on integrating a blog and steps on how to get started on your own blogging journey!

Benefits of Blogs

Blogs serve as a collection of the learner’s reflections and can be revisited throughout the course to assess growth and encourage continuous learning (Robertson, 2011). Blogs also provide a space for instructor feedback.

• Click the Link icon to see an example of an educational blog.
• Click the Plus (+) icon to read strategies on integrating a blog and steps on how to get started on your own blogging journey!

Benefits of Slack

Slack organizes conversations into channels, helping team operate faster and more cohesively. Everyone can come together in one place to share ideas, resources, make decisions and move work forward.

• Click the Link icon to watch a quick video on how to use Slack.
• Click the Plus (+) icon to learn the strategies on integrating Slack with your team!

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Benefits of Slack

Slack organizes conversations into channels, helping team operate faster and more cohesively. Everyone can come together in one place to share ideas, resources, make decisions and move work forward, wherever they are.

• Click the Link icon to watch a quick video on how to use Slack.
• Click the Plus (+) icon to read strategies on integrating a blog and steps on how to get started on your own blogging journey!

Benefits of Blogs

Blogs serve as a collection of the learner’s reflections and can be revisited throughout the course to assess growth and encourage continuous learning (Robertson, 2011). Blogs also provide a space for instructor feedback.

• Click the Link icon to see an example of an educational blog.
• Click the Plus (+) icon to learn strategies on integrating a blog and steps on how to get started on your own blogging journey!

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Benefits of Slack

Slack organizes conversations into channels, helping team operate faster and more cohesively. Everyone can come together in one place to share ideas, resources, make decisions and move work forward.

• Click the Link icon to watch a quick video on how to use Slack.
• Click the Plus (+) icon to read strategies on integrating Slack with your team!

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Benefits of Flip

Flip is a video discussion platform that allows educators and learners to interact through short video responses. There are several ways to utilize this tool for instruction!

• Click the Link to learn how to create a group and topic.
• Click the Plus (+) icon to learn about strategies on how to start using Flip in a remote learning environment!