BE OPEN: Gamification of Learning Pt.2 26 March 2023 Educational Games for Skill Building And Learner Engagement In fact, there are a number of educational games online that help young and old students learn new things, develop problem-solving skills, and get creative while having a great time. For example, timetables are written with clear instructions, and children learn how… Read more →
BE OPEN: Gamification Of Learning Pt.1 5 March 2023 Why Online Educational Games for Children Are Great Online educational games for children are a great way to build the skills they need to succeed in school. Primarily, games provide teacher-created and approved educational computer games to elementary school students to learn math, language, and art over the internet. Educational… Read more →
Incorporating online learning into a traditional course 19 February 2023 Here is a story of successfully incorporating online learning into a traditional university course as told by Bill Gates in "This school proves that universities can be bigger and better". He was invited to sit in on an anthropology course at University of Central Florida, and learnt "how it’s found a… Read more →
The Future of e-Learning: Trends and Predictions for 2023 and Beyond 5 January 2023 As the world continues to embrace technology-driven solutions, the e-learning industry has experienced unprecedented growth in recent years. The global pandemic of 2020 accelerated the adoption of online learning, propelling e-learning into the mainstream and reshaping traditional educational paradigms. As we step into 2023 and beyond, the future of e-learning… Read more →
BE OPEN: High-End Technology at Art Schools 27 December 2022 Historically, art and technology are separately boxed by our education system and ideological gap between the two is undeniable. However, such interdisciplinary programs are not completely absent from the academic world. There has been much discussion over last decades about how STEM education needs to expand to STEAM, incorporating art… Read more →
BE OPEN: What You Need to Know About Animation-Based Learning 2 December 2022 When people talk about education, they often stress the formal side of learning like delivering knowledge, getting high scores on exams, etc. But animation-based education is here to up the game, with animation you can get fun, practical, and informative learning all at the same time! While it sounds like… Read more →
BE OPEN: Architectural Education 30 November 2022 The beginning of the fall semester is quickly approaching, and prospective architecture students are gearing up for the beginning of their future careers. While the next step may seem daunting, the first year of your architecture education helps set the pace for the remaining four to five years. So it's important to… Read more →
BE OPEN: Learning Revolution by Sir Ken Robinson: Creativity and Personalization is the Key 14 November 2022 Sir Ken Robinson, an internationally acclaimed expert on creativity and innovation, and the author of several bestsellers on creativity in education, passed away this August at the age of 70 after a battle with cancer. His TED Talk “Do Schools Kill Creativity?” is the most watched in history, with 66… Read more →
BE OPEN: Number One School: Should One Rely on University Rankings? 25 October 2022 For those considering their study options, university rankings might seem to be the best way to find the course that gives them the highest chance at a bright professional and personal future. Whether it’s international university rankings like THE - World University Rankings by Times Higher Education, ARWU - Academic… Read more →
BE OPEN: The Future of Blockchain Technology in Education 4 October 2022 Blockchain technology has the potential to revolutionize the education sector by providing a secure, transparent, and tamperproof platform for storing and sharing academic records. As blockchain adoption continues to grow, we will see new and innovative use cases emerging in the education sector. How Blockchain Is Poised to Disrupt the… Read more →
BE OPEN: Back to School 26 September 2022 This spring universities all over the world were forced to close their campus doors because of coronavirus outbreak. Life has changed considerably since, and the coming academic year brings with it a new set of obstacles for educators to surmount. The universities and colleges are working hard mapping out their… Read more →
BE OPEN: How Online Education Truly Helps 2 September 2022 As we move into the 21st century, we see a growing interest in the role of eLearning and online education in the world of education. This is not a new phenomenon, as we have seen this idea come and go several times throughout history. However, it is not just an… Read more →
BE OPEN: Animation as a powerful tool in eLearning 25 August 2022 The strength of animation holds up when brought to the test of corporate training. It helps break down complex concepts into digestible content pieces and keeps learners engaged while making sure that the information is absorbed fully. Compared to videos with a “talking head,” which looks like a sci-fi villain,… Read more →
BE OPEN: Teaching Art Online: Challenges and Opportunities 11 August 2022 The crisis brought about by the COVID-19 has forced education – just like many other aspects of social and economic life – to shift online. This makes educators wonder if a practical subject like art can be taught online at all. Though particular challenges posed by the shift vary widely… Read more →
BE OPEN: Diversity in Design Education – Diversity of Thought 14 July 2022 Sad but true: Design is dominated by white, able-bodied men. Reports on the design economy demographics make for rather depressing reading in this regard. The analysis reveals that the industry is mostly white, male and from “more advantaged groups”. A whole list of challenges – from inaccessible mentoring schemes for… Read more →
BE OPEN: Higher Education Despite the Coronavirus Outbreak: Is Online Learning a Panacea 27 June 2022 The novel coronavirus is already upending higher education as we know it, with many universities and other higher education institutions all over the globe being forced into online teaching. This has led many evangelists of online learning to make ambitious statements that the new golden era of online education has… Read more →
BE OPEN: What Are the Differences Between eLearning and Distance Learning? 5 June 2022 The phrases 'eLearning' and 'Distance Learning' are often used interchangeably, but they're actually two separate entities. We've teamed up with experts, to help you see the differences between the two, and how they affect you as a learner. Here's everything you need to know. What Αre eLearning And Distance Learning?… Read more →
BE OPEN: Is Campus Life Relic of the Past or Tool for the Future Success? 23 May 2022 Traditionally, campus is perceived to be ‘the face of the university’, and the very idea of ‘going to the university’ is connected in our mind to the image of the campus as a physical place. However, given all the debate of the value of ‘traditional’ university education today, little is… Read more →
BE OPEN: How AI is Changing the Education Industry 5 May 2022 The world of academia is becoming more personalized and convenient for students thanks to recent advancements in artificial intelligence (AI). The technology has numerous applications that are changing the way we learn, making education more accessible to students with computers or smart devices if they’re unable to make it to class.… Read more →
BE OPEN: How to Use Social Media In Online Training: Benefits And Drawbacks 26 April 2022 Most of us use social networking sites to catch up with friends, read the latest news, and share life events. However, an increasing number of organizations are now turning to social media for online training. For example, encouraging employees to network with industry experts in order to upskill. If you're thinking about… Read more →
