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6 Types of Learners, Which One Are You?

Posted on July 10, 2014 by

Did you know there are 6 different types of learners? Determining which type of learner you are can significantly boost your chances of performing better when it comes to exam time. Familiarizing yourself with your own best practices for study is crucial for retaining information in a particular subject. Below… Read More

Education for the Future: How Do We Prepare Youth for What’s to Come?

Posted on June 19, 2014 by Andrea Leyden

In a globally connected world where technology is becoming more efficient and necessary, the question that comes to mind is: Are we preparing our youth for the future? Many education specialists are predicting certain trends for the future but how will we get there? The current education model will need… Read More

SUNY Potsdam: Top 10 Reasons Why You Should Go

Posted on June 11, 2014 by

What: The State University of New York at Potsdam

Where: Potsdam, New York

When: Founded in 1816

Who: 4,224 Students

SUNY Potsdam is Awesome and here are 10 reasons why… FYI: This was written by a Potsdam Graduate with experience and insight as to what Potsdam has to offer. So… Read More

Student Story: How I Use ExamTime for Collaborative Learning

Posted on March 27, 2014 by Andrea Leyden

Below is an ExamTime story about how sisters Selam and Niat use ExamTime to collaborate.

“I’ve Always Struggled to Find a Way to Study on My Own”

If this scenario sounds familiar to you, then Selam and Niat’s story will help you overcome your struggle. Selam and Niat… Read More

Google for Education: How to Search Google To Get Better Grades

Posted on March 5, 2014 by Andrea Leyden

This is a guest post written by Mike Reading from the Google Apps for Education Tips & Tricks website. Have you ever typed a search term into Google and noticed that you get hundreds of millions of search results? Google tells us that less than 20% of people look at… Read More

Snow Day? No Way With E-Learning

Posted on February 11, 2014 by Diego Santos

As the ‘Snow day’ continues to burden parents and teachers across America, some students share in their parents despair while others will allow themselves a sneaky grin. Whatever side of the fence you fall on, this article is aimed at the greater good. When I was in school a snow… Read More

Best Education Blogs to Watch in 2014

Posted on January 8, 2014 by Andrea Leyden

Throughout 2013 we have focused on providing quality content to keep you up-to-date on everything happening in the world of education and the possibilities education technology can offer you. There are many other educational blogs that publish quality content and can be helpful for both students, teachers and anyone else… Read More

10 Apps for Teachers You Should Know About!

Posted on December 10, 2013 by Diego Santos

We recently published a blog post with 12 of the Best Apps for Students which has helped a lot of our students get out of bed in the morning, stay focused and more. However, educational technology is not just for students; teachers can also benefit greatly from the use of … Read More

PISA 2012 Results: Are You Smarter Than a 15 Year Old?

Posted on December 3, 2013 by Andrea Leyden

How Would You Score on the PISA Test?

The internet is ablaze today with the publication of the PISA 2012 Results, worldwide academic tests designed to assess education quality. The tests, run by the OECD (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development), attempt to compare the learning abilities of 15… Read More

10 Modern Teaching Skills

Posted on October 25, 2013 by

Do you possess Modern Teaching Skills? As with most professions today, there are rapid developments in teaching that are being driven by social and technological changes. Keeping up to date with these developments within education will pay dividends with improved teaching skills. The skills needed to be a great teacher… Read More