WordPress as a Learning Platform

Contents1 Advantages of Learning Platforms2 Some characteristics of Adult Learning2.1 Motivation2.2 Certificate3 Learning Platforms in Adult Education4 Considerations of the InterMedia Project5 Pilot training courses6 Further information & Sources WordPress is one of the most popular blog systems and is widely used to create webpages. WordPress offers all the prerequisites for a learning platform with Read More …

Infographics – giving overview to content

An infographic’s most common definition is simply a visual representation of information and data. Combining text, images, diagrams, and, more recently, video, infographics allow data to be presented effectively. Well-done infographics impress with their visual realisation and surprising content. They have a solid source reference that stands up to scrutiny. They convey an immediately recognisable Read More …

Multimedia Principles

Contents1 Presentation of the twelve Multimedia Principles2 Background information3 About the presentation4 Sources Multimedia in learning must not become an end in itself but must be used in a planned, purposeful way with specific intent. Richard E. Mayer provides a common description of the use of multimedia content – his approach is called Multimedia Principles. Read More …

Padlet timeline

Contents1 Other uses of Padlet timelines2 Collaborative use of Padlet3 General considerations for Padlet Timelines4 How to create a timeline with Padlet5 Summary Padlet is an extremely easy-to-use tool that allows learners to collaborate online by posting text, images, links, documents, videos, and voice recordings. Padlet offers the user various types of pin walls. They Read More …

Learning Platform best-fitting for Adult Education

The EBI organized a special course conveying digital competencies for people of the 65+ generation. The course concept used Blended Learning (as the delivery method) and the Flipped Learning 3.0 framework. The Learning Platform was MOODLE (in the version 3.11) During the course, the trainers’ team observed various problems of the learners in using Moodle. Read More …

Video-making with Animoto and Powtoon

Animoto and Powtoon are very interesting tools to make and edit videos. These kinds of websites allow for the creation of videos without having prior graphic design skills. Maybe this can be considered their greatest advantage. You can use videos with several scopes. One idea is to create videos to advertise your own organization. This Read More …