Matchmaking Unicorns: Tinder for educational opportunities – EdTech Unicorns Blog series part 5
Learning is fantastic, however, before you actually learn there is a decision process that takes place. This is based on what you want to learn and the specific place/institution you want to attend for these classes/courses. How many times have you heard: “opportunities are there you just have to look for them”? And how many times have you wished that there was a place where you could simply filter all these opportunities and select one? Well… your wishes have come true, at least for educational opportunities. In part 5 of the EdTech unicorn series, we will be talking about companies that offer platforms that connect you with educational opportunities.
- Published in EdTech Unicorns Blog series, English
Making sure that you can practice your Cantonese at 2 am from your bedside – EdTech Unicorns Blog series part 4
Have you ever seen those 1950’s french movies and experienced a unique desire to learn french in order to recite those lines? Well, it’s happened to me too, but I’ve found that it is 2 am, I’m in the countryside and there’s no sight of a french academy or anyone that speaks french for miles. This is no longer a problem!
- Published in EdTech Unicorns Blog series, English
MOOCs: Learn Anything Anywhere – EdTech Unicorns Blog series part 3
This blog will focus on edTech unicorns that are renowned or mainly have focused on MOOCs. MOOCs are Massive Open Online Courses, in other words, courses that are available for anyone to take regardless of where they are. As long as you have access to the Internet, of course. Blog number 3 in our EdTech Unicorns Blog series will focus on those companies that offer MOOCs if it was not explicit enough yet.
- Published in EdTech Unicorns Blog series, English
Ever felt like you need a tutor? – EdTech Unicorns Blog series part 2
Do you feel like the classes you are taking don’t prepare you for your dream career? Or perhaps you are doing alright but wanted that extra bit that would help you excel? We got your back. Call 1-800-TutoringEdTechUnicorns and we will be right with you.
- Published in EdTech Unicorns Blog series, English
Unicorns are real and we’ve mapped their DNA for you – EdTech Unicorns Blog series part 1
They say unicorns are not real, but I’ve seen them. Wait… it gets better, I’ve tracked them down and mapped their DNA. No, I’m not talking about a horse-looking creature with a horn, but about startup companies with a valuation of over $1 billion. Now I’ve got particular tates and one breed has been the subject of my study: the EdTech unicorn.
- Published in EdTech Unicorns Blog series, English
Celebrating 100th NGO partner in the LAB
Before the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, we had 38 NGO partners in the LAB. What is that LAB you may ask?
- Published in English, News, Partnerships
What is the difference between a CRM, an ERP, and an LMS?
LMS, TMS, CRM, ERP, SaaS… If you’re not a tech geek, the chances are that all those acronyms must seem like a foreign language to you. You have most likely used at least one of them at some point in your educational or professional career. In this article, we want to introduce you to three of the most popular programs that companies use in today’s business landscape: LMS, CRM, and ERP. So what are they and what do they do?
What are the benefits of the Nordic approach to learning
Nowadays there is a big focus on the PISA tests done around the globe which compare educational systems. Do you know who ranks on top, every single time? Nordic educational institutions.
The benefits of picking a Nordic LMS
Nowadays there is a big focus on the PISA tests done around the globe in order to compare educational systems, and year by year countries see how they ranked so that they can analyze their whole educational system.
What does an LMS do?
You may have heard the term “Learning Management System” floating around these past few months as organizations and educational institutions are adapting the way they work and learn from home.
Top 5 benefits of using an LMS for corporate training
Long before COVID-19 companies were well on their way to digitize corporate training programs. There are many reasons why you should jump on the bandwagon and go digital with your corporate training using a learning management system (LMS). We have listed the top 5 benefits of using an LMS for corporate training in order for you to be ready and take the next step.
- Published in English, LMS, Onboarding
The benefits of picking a cloud-based Learning Management System
Have you been entertaining the idea of acquiring a learning management system or learning platform for your organization, but can’t decide between a cloud-based or a self-hosted system? Or perhaps you’re confused about what to pick after reading about the difference between the two. We can help you out.
- Published in English, Functionality, LMS, Onboarding, Pre-boarding, Resources, Spanish, Uncategorized
Implementing your cloud-based LMS has never been easier
Picking a learning management system or learning platform can be super stressful. Especially if you are doing it in a bit of a hurry with a set deadline. But you never have to compromise on quality, because it has never been easier to compare solutions. In addition, generally the price point is a lot lower than it was a few years ago. That always happens with technology; as demand increases and the technologies are democratized, price inevitably goes down.
Don’t shut down extracurricular activities – move them online
When Covid-19 first hit and schools and universities had to face lockdowns, focus was on transitioning to an online format in order to continue the basic training and classes to ensure students’ basic education.
You don’t have to cancel extracurricular activities due to COVID-19.
Before COVID-19, El Caballito de Palermo, a multidisciplinary civil society organization in Buenos Aires, Argentina dedicated to supporting the development of children’s cognitive and emotional competencies based on the game of chess successfully held classes where ten teachers and 50+ partners taught 1,000 students chess over one year.
- Published in English, Partnerships
How can your institution encourage extracurricular activities to continue online during the pandemic?
The importance of extracurricular activities or after-school activities is obvious; They help students improve their knowledge and skills, form friendships, help develop life skills, and help form the student as an individual.
Don’t cancel debate club: The importance of digitizing extracurricular activities during COVID-19.
Extracurricular activities or after-school activities have been sacrificed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, making it a risk to meet in person in many places.
- Published in Casos de Éxito, COVID-19, English, LMS, Resources, Transición digital educativa
