Column content element (H5P)

The H5P Column content type allows users to organise and group various interactive elements such as multiple choice questions, fill-in-the-blanks, and text within a column layout. This feature enables the creation of engaging and coherent learning experiences by clustering content that addresses similar topics or themes. Authors can creatively combine nearly all existing H5P content Read More …

Interactive map

Interactive maps are digital tools that allow users to engage with and explore geographic or conceptual information in a dynamic way. Unlike static maps, interactive maps provide various features such as clickable elements, zooming, and panning, which enable users to access detailed information about specific locations or items by simply interacting with the map. These Read More …

Which of these Multimedia-Tools do you use?

In the last months, we were working, testing, and discussing multimedia-based and interactive tools1 for learning and training (in Adult Education). We found several useful tools and described them on this webpage. We want to ask you about the Multimedia-Tools you use (regularly). The poll is open for the next 30 days. We will publish Read More …

Use of Padlet

Padlet (www.padlet.com) offers several benefits for use in a pedagogical environment. Here are some specific benefits. The tool provides a collaborative and interactive platform for students to work together on assignments, projects, and presentations. Students can easily share their ideas, resources, and feedback with each other in real time. It allows students to express their 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

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. Mayer (2009) makes three central assumptions: Two separate sensory channels (visual and acoustic) Read More …

Padlet timeline

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 can be structured in different ways. One option is a timeline. Trainers can use these timelines for displaying the structure of the course 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 …