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May 30, 2023

Enhance Learner Experience with Technology

by Cherie Foo

With all the technology that’s available, students have more opportunities to learn than ever. But how exactly do you enhance learner experience using technology? If you’re an educator who’s trying to digitize your classes and approach to teaching, it can be confusing knowing where to start. Do you start live streaming? Create pre-recorded videos? Offer 1-1 coaching online? Which of these will have the biggest impact on your students and allow them to learn better, and which should you focus on? In this article, we share four practical things that you can do to enhance learner experience using technology. Read on to find out more! 1. Create a digital learning space for your students This helps your students by: Giving them a structured way of keeping track of all their materials and resources and empowering them to take charge of their learning journey. Some tools that you can get started with: Edmodo, Google Classroom Regardless of whether you’re teaching kids, teenagers, or adult learners, chances are that you have plenty of content and resources for your students. With this in mind, it’s a good idea to create a digital learning space for your students – think of it as a one-stop shop where they can go to access all their resources, read about upcoming class events, and even post questions to you or to their fellow classmates. These digital learning spaces aren’t just for students – parents can also access them to keep abreast of the latest updates, and monitor […]

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