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7 of the Best Student Apps for 2017

When studying online tools and content can really enrich the learning process complementing existing knowledge and classroom experience. But the internet is so vast and complex that it can be difficult to select from all the options available. To make things easier for you, we present this a list of the most interesting and recommended […]

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5 tips for primary teachers in 2017

For primary teachers one of the most important challenges for this year is to improve classes and make them more engaging for pupils. One of the keys of teaching children is to get them involved in lessons, so here are five tips for primary teachers that can help plan classes in an innovating and appealing […]

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8 Essential Tips to Concentrate on Study

One of the most difficult things for many students is to concentrate and avoid distraction while studying. It’s not always easy to focus for several hours on memorizing concepts that may be dense and difficult to understand. That’s why we explain the most essential advises to help you concentrate on the study and use your […]

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GoConqr reaches 3 million e-learning members

At the end of February we reached another significant milestone at GoConqr – more than 3 million e-learning members have registered in our platform, actively participating in the creation of a social learning platform. These numbers demonstrate the increasing preference of teachers and students to introduce new technologies into the learning process, with the aim […]

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5 Great Tips for Studying Abroad in 2017

Studying abroad is a unique experience that every student should try, as it brings numerous advantages, from mastering languages to improving your personal skills. When it comes to choosing a destination, getting seduced by the attractions of a large city is very tempting, but it may lead to a poor choice academically. To help you […]

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How to Increase Student Participation in Class

One of the most arduous tasks for any teacher is to improve students motivation towards our subjects. Sometimes lessons can be a bit dense and heavy, so it’s normal for students’ minds to wander. For this reason, we offer some keys to learn how to increase student participation in class in the classroom and to develop their […]

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GoConqr’s Online Learning Report 2017

Today Thursday 23rd of February is Digital Learning Day, so to mark this we are releasing the Online Learning Report 2017 that the GoConqr team has been working on. The report aims to understand the impact of digital tools on teaching and learning.  The full report looks at the behaviour of 2.5 million users in more than 160 […]

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Making Mocks Work: Before, during, and after mock exams.

Visualise – Prepare – Replicate – Stay – Review – Reward – Reset We recently laid out some of the benefits of taking mock or preliminary exams, but knowing they are good for you doesn’t mean you won’t find mocks or prelims intimidating.  We have some tips to make sure you make the most of […]

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Making a Mockery

The Importance of Mock Exams For students dreading the thought of sitting major exams or tests, the prospect of mock exams can be even scarier. Unlike practice tests or past paper revision that students schedule themselves, mock exams are taken under real life exam conditions – strictly timed, without access to revision material, and, it […]

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Do you think you’re better off alone?

8 out of 10 students prefer to study online without company According to the Online Learning Landscape Report based on research conducted by GoConqr, 79% of users who study online prefer to do it on their own, without the collaboration of other people. Surprisingly, given the prevalence of social networks among young people for socialising, […]

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