Top Tools for Learning: Emerging Trends

This is a two-part article that looks at the emerging trends in learning tools and the  implications for Learning & Development. In this part, Jane Hart, a Social Business  Consultant from the Centre for Learning & Performance Technologies, looks at

Testmoz: A Simple Tool for Giving Tests Online

Testmoz is a simple service for creating and administering multiple choice tests online.  Testmoz provides a unique url for the tests you create. Testmoz also provides a “pass  code” that test takers have to enter. As the administrator of the

Type It: Type Accents On Any Keyboard

Type It is a free online program for typing accent marks and other special characters that  are often required for languages other than English. Type It supports twenty-one  languages and currency symbols. You can insert accents and characters by selecting …

Todoist: Individual & Group Task Management

Todoist and its sister service Wedoist are easy-to-use task management services for  individuals and groups. Todoist is the service for individuals and Wedoist is the service  for groups. It takes just a minute to register and begin using both services.

7 Fantastic Free Social Media Tools for Teachers

The possibilities for social media tools in the classroom are vast. In the hands of the right  teacher, they can be used to engage students in creative ways, encourage collaboration  and inspire discussion among even soft-spoken students. To help, we’ve

Mapeas: World News on a Map

Mapeas is a new service for geographically exploring the news. Mapeas places sports,  entertainment, business, science, and general news stories on a map. Click any circle  on the map to zoom-in on a location and select a story. Stories are

MarkUp.io – Draw On Any Webpage

Markup.io is a free service that enables you to quickly draw and write on any webpage.  Markup.io could be useful for commenting on and critiquing online articles then quickly sharing your comments with others. Students could use Markup.io for news