Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 vs Tab 3
How does the next generation Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 compares with its predecessor, the Tab 3. We take a spec by spec comparative review and find out the differences between the two.
Top 5 Best 8-inch Windows 8 Tablets
We take a look at 5 of the best small Windows 8 Tablet in 2015. A new breed of Windows 8 tablet has emerged. These small Windows 8.1 tablets are based on the x86 version of the OS instead of the cut down mobile version, RT. With the launch of Windows 10, the tablets also […]
Top 20 Web Apps to Create Picture Quotes and Meme Posters
Ever wondered how people create and share quotes as images. There is definitely value in creating and displaying these quotes in the education context. Here are some tools to help you do that.
Wordle.net: a Fun Tool for Learning
Just for fun, we put Colour My Learning through wordle.net, the web tool that generates your blog or website’s ‘word cloud’ based on the text that actually appears on the feed of your site and this is what we got.
Moodle 2.7 Long Term Support Release
Our favourite Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), the free and open source learning platform has just received an update (12 May 2014). The latest release, Moodle 2.7 is also a long-term support (LTS) release, a much welcomed news from Moodle HQ.
Top 5 Health and Fitness Wristbands
Following a full-on health and fitness daily regime, working out and training, exercising at the gym or simply wanting to make sure that you stay healthy and keeping track of your daily activities, here are 5 best health and fitness activity tracking wristbands to get you started.
Top 5 Best Flagship Smartphones Compared
Flagship smartphones from five of the biggest mobile phone makers compared. With the usual thinner, smarter, lighter, bigger, and the usual speed bumps from one generation to the next, how do these flagship smartphones compare with one another.
Free Online Photo Backup with Google Plus
If you are like me and enjoy taking snaps on the smartphone (both Android and iPhone), you would also have to frequently clear out the snaps to make way for new ones. Here is a service from Google that provides you with unlimited online backup of all your photos.
The Core of All Learning: An Interview with Diana Laufenberg
The Core of all Learning – it isn’t about what you know, but what you can create from what you know – An Interview with Diana Laufenberg
Top 5 Best Phablets in 2014
If you are not one for multiple mobile devices, smartphone, small tablet, big tablet, then a phablet may be your thing. Essentially a cross between a phone and tablet, phablets are phones with big screen and tablet-like features.
Coursera – Online Course
With Coursera, education is free, open, online – and now mobile! Coursera connects students, professionals, and lifelong learners everywhere with free online courses from over 100 top-tier global universities and institutions.
ClassDojo – Behaviour Management
ClassDojo helps teachers improve behaviour in their classrooms quickly and easily. It captures and generates data on behaviour that teachers can share with parents and administrators.
Bill Nye The Science Guy
For those outside of the states, you may be missing out on Disney’s Bill Nye science program on TV. Bill Nye The Science Guy® celebrates its 20th Anniversary with an App — Bill Nye The Science Guy app.
Reading Rainbow – Mobile Learning
Hosted by LeVar Burton, you may know him from the ABC miniseries Roots or more popularly known as Lt. Commander Geordi La Forge in Star Trek: The Next Generation.
Top 5 Best Chromebooks 2014
Chromebook is gaining a foot hold in the market given it’s simplicity, ease of use, maturing OS and now reliable hardware from mainstream manufacturers. We looked at the comparison between HP Chromebook 11 and Samsung Series 3 Chromebook, now let’s look what else is out in 2014.
Kids Learning Program
– 60+ curriculum based educational games for 2-8 years old – Classic interactive books from Mother Goose & others – Personalized learning based on your child’s skill level – In-depth report cards for parents
BrainPOP Featured Movie
A little nostalgic when writing a review for an app that I personally installed on my iPad 1 so my little girl can learn a thing or two from it.
How to Reference
When I taught in Tertiary Education, one of the biggest challenges, I and many of my colleagues faced was plagiarism by students across all years of their Undergraduate studies.
Top 5 Health and Personal Care Apps and Gadget
When the iPhone first hit the smartphone scene, it stirred the interest and imagination of developers, thousands of apps were developed each month.
Top 5 Budget Smartphones
Here are five SIM free smartphones that you can buy retail for less, actually 4 out of 5 of these phones are super affordable. Yes, no expensive contracts or lock-ins, just put your SIM card into it and off you go.