What does the college of the future look like?
4th December 2019 -This is a guest blog post written by Ben Whitaker, Dan Fitzpatrick and Steven Hope, hosts of the Edufuturists podcast. Together they deliver training across the world on education, technology and leadership, as well as continuing to serve in various education settings.
Einstein is reported to have said, “We can't solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them.” If that is to be believed, and we conclude that it is, we need to think differently about the problems that need addressing in our education system. Alvin Toffler surmised that, “The illiterate of the 21st century will not be those who cannot read or write; they will be those who cannot learn, unlearn, and relearn.”. To that end, how we learn, unlearn and relearn - or think, unthink and rethink - is of vital importance in schools and colleges.
Continue ReadingWe’re delighted to scoop prestigious IIP Platinum Accreditation
2nd December 2019 -Today, we’re celebrating receiving We Invest in People (IIP) platinum standard – the highest level of accreditation held by less than 2% of IIP‐certified companies across the UK.
Continue ReadingCreating the ‘penny-drop’ moment
2nd December 2019 -More than in any other subject, insight into mathematical concepts comes to pupils in penny-dropping moments. Finding a learning activity that helps to reduce frustrating barriers to understanding is key, whether that be a fun interactive game or a simple diagram. But, with many different learning styles, that sudden moment of realization comes differently to each and every student, and so the math lesson becomes a bit more complex. At Texthelp, we wanted to allow students to benefit from the visualization of mathematical concepts and have the ability to interact with them in real time. We also wanted to give teachers a multitude of ways to engage student minds in relatable ways. That’s why we created EquatIO.
Continue ReadingRead&Write pour Windows désormais disponible en version Française
21st November 2019 -C’est une bonne nouvelle pour nos amis les Canadiens ! Read&Write pour Windows est désormais disponible en version française. Chez Texthelp, notre mission est de proposer des supports de lecture, d’écriture et d’étude aux étudiants du monde entier, et nous sommes ravis de pouvoir fournir à présent des outils français à nos utilisateurs Windows.
Continue ReadingHow to digitise paper resources and get the most from Read&Write's PDF reader
20th November 2019 -Over the years, you have probably gathered a mound of paper resources that you would love to use in a digital capacity, so that you can avail of Read&Write’s features. You may have already scanned these documents to turn them into PDFs in the hope of using the toolbar - but are finding that text-to-speech doesn’t seem to work with these PDFs. Well, that’s because they haven’t been converted into an accessible form of PDF. So, we’ve created this article to help make sure your great resources aren’t going to waste.
Continue ReadingI am thankful for: Read&Write
18th November 2019 -This guest blog post was originally featured in the ISTE Mobile Learning Network's November 2019 Newsletter.
Educational technology can transform learning for our students through video chats, blogging, movie making, virtual field trips, STEM/STEAM projects, and augmented reality. Using the ISTE Empowering Learner Standard for Students, technology both synchronous and asynchronous provides opportunities for students to “take an active role in choosing, achieving and demonstrating competency in their learning goals, informed by the learning sciences.”
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