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In recent years, digital education has shot up both in value and reach. And as smartphone ownership grows steadily among students and learning materials become increasingly digitised, mobile learning statistics state that it is an important trend in digital education.  But what is mobile learning? Let’s break down the concept:  A unit of online learning,…

The rise in demand for higher education has led to intense competition between universities to attract students. So, it should come as no surprise that higher education is a thriving sector. What’s less clear, though, is: What type of universities do students choose more often? Is the public or private sector predominant? How often do…

University acceptance rates in the UK range from reasonably high to shockingly low. And while most top tier universities have rather low acceptance rates, some of them, such as Durham, Warwick, and Exeter extend a fair amount of offers.  What’s more: Offer rates also vary considerably, sometimes due to a university’s physical capacities or specific…

What is neuroeducation?  It’s a new, revolutionary process of learning, a combination of neuroscience and education.  Here’s the thing: Neuroeducation is basically the merger of biological and educational processes. Scientists are implementing it today because of the benefits it brings to the learning process. For instance, the intertwining of neuroscience and education helps with reading,…

There are many reasons why you might decide to homeschool your children, and just as many benefits to that practice.  Even as parents all over the world are screaming in frustration in 2020, the general homeschooling statistics, those examining the practice during ordinary times, times that don’t fall under the label of world crisis, paint…

While there are plenty of top 10 most stressful jobs lists floating around the internet, no two are the same.  Now: They all mention enlisted military personnel as the most stressful job, followed by surgeons, commercial airline pilots, and news broadcasters.  Surprisingly, teachers keep bobbing in and out at tenth place or under on the…

One of the popular catchphrases in offices around the world lately is micro education.  But what is microlearning exactly, and how is it different from a quick Google search?  The microlearning definition states this is a form of learning that offers small size units and delivers bits of knowledge in highly focused nuggets, giving the…

Mental health and wellbeing are vital for people of all ages to lead happy, healthy, and productive lives. Mental health problems can have a number of negative effects on everyone – but especially young people.  In fact, the majority of college students belong to the age group most likely to develop the first symptoms of…

Looking at 2021, the up-and-coming trends in educational technology include Head Mounted Devices (HMD) or Virtual Reality (VR) and Immersed Virtual Reality (IVR); Augmented Reality (AR), Electronic Books (ebooks), and other online digital tools.  The thing is: When we speak of education and technology, the exciting new trends are all about enhancing the learning environment…

Forget about the old blackboard and chalk, or even the whiteboard and marker! It’s 2020, and most lessons happen in the global classroom – online.  And that’s not all: Distant learning is becoming a huge trend, as more and more teachers are using the power of the internet and going digital, elearning statistics tell us. …