Author: Urnesha Bhattacherjee

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,…

For decades, pedagogical attempts have been made to drive engagement among students when it comes to course materials. This struggle ended when scholars started asking and researching the right questions:  ‘What is active learning?’ Have you decided to transition to active learning but don’t know where to start?  We’ve got you covered! At Mark in…

Knowing how to write an academic cover letter is essential because it introduces you to an employer in academia. In fact, this one of the most important documents in the hiring process. If you’re interested in a teaching or research position at a university, you’ll have to send an academic covering letter along with your…

Whenever the school bell rings for PE, you’ll hear mixed reactions from the kids. It’s either frustrated groans or sighs of relief. Whichever the case, you can’t really downplay the benefits of exercise in school. Sports and education statistics tell us precisely that and more! That’s why most schools in the UK and worldwide conduct…

Members of the online generation, especially kids and teenagers, are hooked on the internet.  And for a good reason:  It opens up a vista of knowledge, entertainment, homework help, social networking, gaming, and many other fun activities.  This generation is a firm believer in the positive impact of AI, and there’s a thin divide between…

Ask any teacher who has dealt with young learners, and they will tell you that kids love to imitate each other and their role models. Kids also learn better and retain knowledge if they’re actively involved in the teaching process. So, what does that tell us about them? Kids are social learners. And continuous theorizing…

Today’s learners were born during the technological boom. And they’re growing up in a fast-paced world where information is created, shared, and consumed at higher rates than ever before. Learners spend much of their lives online, especially on social media. So, it’s no surprise that they’d like to be connected 24/7.  The best way to…